Events

Join the Creation Care and Adult Faith Formation committees for dinner and a movie on Thursday, October 1 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gathering Space. We will watch a short documentary film called, “Farm, Food & Community” that looks at the remarkable impact of Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture, a local non-profit founded by women…

Rumple and our neighbors at St. Mary of the Hills will celebrate the annual Blessing of the Animals on the St. Mary’s lawn on Sunday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. All pets and their owners are welcome to attend this short liturgy and blessing.

Rumple will be handing out candy for the Blowing Rock Monster March on Saturday, October 31st. The Fellowship Committee welcomes your donations of Halloween candy to hand out to children that evening. There will be candy bins located in the Rumple House and the Sanctuary near the Gathering Space. Please drop off your donations by…

Rumple’s 3rd Annual Kirkin of the Tartan on Sunday, October 25, will include a procession of tartan flags. If you have a family tartan that you would like included in this year’ procession, please contact Cliff or Cathie Wiggins. If you are not familiar with a Kirkin of the Tartan, watch this informational video here…

Join Blowing Rock Cares on Friday, October 30 for a GAP dinner. GAPS dinners are held monthly from April through October to raise awareness and financial support for local non-profit organizations in Watauga County and surrounding areas. Attendees bring a dish to share, enjoy a social hour and over dinner, hear a presentation from a…

The Engagement and Generosity committee invites you to save the date for the fall Engagement Fair on Sunday, October 11, in the Gathering Space. From 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. and again from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Explore what activities are offered by the Missions, Blowing Rock Cares Food Pantry, Congregational Care, or Creation Care committees. Learn more…

Interested in learning more about Rumple? Are you a seasonal member who hasn’t seen the recent building updates? Join long-time members of Rumple on Sunday, October 18, for a tour of the Rumple campus along with stories of the church’s life over the years and today. No need to RSVP. Just meet in the Gathering…

Mark your calendars for Composer Weekend on Sunday, November 8. The guest composer will be Mark Hayes. Mark lives in Kansas City, Missouri, and writes for choirs and soloists and has an extensive catalog of piano music. The adult choir will present several anthems during our morning worship, followed by a concert by Mark and…

Congregational Care Card Day will meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 10:30 a.m. in the choir room. Everyone is welcome to join for fun card games followed by lunch at noon! Please email Elaine Crowell to RSVP or for more info!

Join us for our monthly Men’s Lunch at Town Tavern! Enjoy good food, fellowship, and conversation. All are welcome every third Thursday of the month. Contact Dave Henry for more info and to RSVP. Important note: During October and November, Men’s Lunch will meet the second Thursday of the month.