Hurricane Helene Update
We continue to recover from the storm. Our offices are closed the week of September 30 and perhaps the following week, too. Fr. Josh invites those who can safely come to the Parish Hall for Evening Prayer on Wednesday, October 2, at 4:00pm to reconnect and 4:30pm for the short worship service. Church is scheduled for 10:00am in the Parish Hall on Sunday, October 6. The Parish Breakfast, Blessing of the Animals, and Newcomers' Class originally scheduled for that day are canceled.
Upcoming Hike on Tuesday, September 10
Urban Walk in Laurel Park
On Tuesday, September 10, Catherine and Joey Popp will lead their third annual Laurel Park Urban Walk. Plan to join this easy urban walk hosted by the Popps, who live in Laurel Park and frequently explore neighborhood backroads. They will lead us to some of their favorite spots and share Laurel Park’s history featuring several new historical markers installed by the town as Laurel Park prepares to celebrate its Centennial in 2025.
The 3.25-mile walk will begin around Rhododendron Lake and then head up to view two natural waterfalls along Woodbyne Lane and Panorama Drive before crossing Laurel Park Highway. We will walk upward to view interesting landmarks, visit Crystal Spring, then walk around the historic neighborhood and Rainbow Lake. We will participate in liturgy and fellowship at Rhododendron Lake Nature Park. We'll wrap up the walk around the far side of the lake.
Please plan to meet at 10:00am, and pack some water and a snack or lunch. This walk is located on town roads, so there is no need for hiking equipment, other than good walking shoes. There is some elevation gain, but it is manageable and we will walk at a slow pace in order to give everyone an opportunity to participate.
We will meet across the street from 324 Primrose Lane. This is the northern parking lot of the Rhododendron Lake Nature Park. (Beware there is a smaller parking lot at the southern end of the park off of Lake Drive. We will want to make sure our walkers meet together at the correct lot.)
Driving Directions from St. John in the Wilderness
Head north on NC-225 N (Greenville Hwy) toward William Elliott Lane.
At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Erkwood Drive.
Continue as it turns into State Street and then take a slight left onto Hebron Road at the stop sign.
Near the Hendersonville Country Club veer right onto White Pine Drive.
Turn left onto Primrose Lane.