The Table
Wednesdays
5:30 pm in Finlator Hall
Join us at The Table as we return to the weekly schedule on September 10. During this gathering, we connect over a meal, share the joys and concerns of our lives, and discuss relevant topics or just have fun. We begin with dinner from 5:30–6:15 pm. Then we share celebrations, prayers, and community announcements before getting into the topic or activity for the evening. Dinner is $10 for adults and youth (grades 6-12), $5 for children (grades K-5) and free for preschoolers. Activities for children and youth are also offered during this time.
We will gather at The Table each Wednesday (September 10–May 20, 2026) excluding: November 26, December 24 and 31, April 1.
Topics for September
September 10 — Beauty Behind Bars
Sue Ethridge will trace her 30-year career as an art therapist, working with people with mental illness in the prison system. She will show us the beauty that these patients have created behind bars and discuss the impact on her life and theirs.
Menu: Taco Bar: corn tortillas, rice, beans, chicken, veggies, salad bar, and cookies
September 17 — Immigration Policy and Practice After January 1, 2025: What Can We Do?
Board-certified immigration attorney, Ann Robertson, will offer an overview of the current situation in the United States concerning immigration policy and practice. She will discuss what we can do to help lessen the horrendous impact of these changes.
Menu: Chicken pot pie or veggie pot pie, succotash, salad bar, cookies
September 24 — Jailed Until Proven Wealthy
Peter van Dorsten and David Bland will provide an overview of the injustices that the for-profit cash bail system in NC perpetuates for poor people. In addition, they will provide an update on where reform stands with the NC Legislature (and why) and suggestions for how faith-based organizations can offer support. As new government policies put further burdens on people of low wealth, it is important to understand the mechanisms of oppression, what can be done to fight back, and how to work together on a plan of action. Peter and David are part of NC Interfaith Cash Bail Reform.
Register and prepay for dinner here.
-Chalice Overy, Associate Pastor
