Welcome to the Ridge

Community Arts & Crafts

Starting in August CRUMC hosts an art & craft community workshop on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month. Our next meeting is October 14th. Bring your favorite art or craft to work on and meet other artists in the community. The workshop will be open from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Come whatever time works with your schedule. And there will be a quick dinner at 6:30 pm. If you’d like a poster to share, here’s the pdf

Flier for Arts and Crafts. Details included in the calendar entry

Upcoming events

  • Oct 14th: 3:00 – 8:00 Community Crafting
  • Oct 15th: 6:30 pm. Connect Church meeting:CR
  • Oct 16: 6:30 pm Third Thursday worship, CRUMC
  • Oct 18 10:00 am Connect Church Coach Meeting, CRUMC
  • Oct 26th
    • 9:00 am JOINT worship at CGUMC
    • 10:00 am Spooktacular
    • 7:00 pm Charge Conference at First UMC- Graham
  • Oct 28th:3-8:00 pm. Community Crafting.
  • Oct. 31st-Nov 1st Elfand Rodeo Fundraiser
  • See all events on our Calendar.

Harvest Festival

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Harvest Festival! We had a good time for fellowship, good food and crafts.

Clover Garden Market & Charge Cookbook!

We still have copies of the Ridge Garden United Methodist Charge Cookbook, we still have them! Just $20. Ask Marie at church or contact Heather.

White book cover entitled: Clover Ridge Garden United Methodist Charge Cookbook with garland of grapes around it

Our church

For approximately 175 years, Chestnut Ridge has been a vital, living community of believers in Jesus Christ. No matter where you are in your faith journey there is a place for you at Chestnut Ridge. We are a Lighthouse Congregation and welcome all.


  • Our address is 3505 Chestnut Ridge Church Rd., Efland, NC 27243.
  • Our Pastor is Heather Locklear. She can be reached at 919 353 3974.
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Lighhouse Congregaton LogoOur Vision is to be a “Beacon of love reaching out and growing!”

Our Mission is to “Go and make passionate disciples for Jesus Christ.”