Police responded to two break-ins at buildings owned by Davidson United Methodist Church on South and Walnut streets March 21.  On Thursday, someone tried to pass a counterfeit $100 bill at the Rushco Market, off I-77 Exit 30, while another suspect was issued a citation Sunday after he was accused of stealing a beer from the Rushco. And local driver struck a deer last week on N.C. 73 at Ramah Church Road. Details on these incidents and a tally of the week’s arrests, citations, and traffic enforcement may be found below. Read the full story

Vi rejser til Danmark! (Translation: We’re going to Denmark!) That’s the buzz around Davidson United Methodist Church (DUMC) these days. While touring in Washington, D.C., last summer, the Senior High Youth and Handbell Choirs’ moving performances at the United Methodist Church’s General Board of Church and Society led to an exciting and unexpected invitation. Read the full story

Rabbi Michael Shields of the Lake Norman Jewish Congregation notes on his Lake Norman Jewish Life blog today that the area’s Jewish community is flourishing these days. Yet despite growth, he writes, “we have maintained the intimacy that comes with a community focused congregation.” Read the full story

We’re always looking for good photos of Davidson, people and events. Send us your photos for consideration at editor@davidsonnews.net. Read the full story

With New Year’s resolutions around the corner, Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Cornelius offers community members a way to focus on getting fit – financially fit, that is. The church offers Financial Peace University, a program intended to teach practical ways to achieve financial goals. Also in January, Davidson United Methodist Church will hold its annual coat drive to collect coats for Crisis Assistance Ministry and other organizations helping those in need. See details below. Read the full story

Since 1997, the Counseling Center at Davidson United Methodist Church has occupied a small brick house next to the church on South Main Street in Davidson that once served as the church’s parsonage. But the counseling center reaches far beyond its name and location, according to director John Rowe. Read more in HEALTH & FITNESS»

The young British classical vocal ensemble Stile Antico, in the midst of a nine-concert U.S. tour, will make a stop in Davidson Tuesday night, Dec. 13, for a concert at Davidson United Methodist Church. The group performs without a conductor and will be signing a concert of Tudor music for Christmas and Advent from their latest CD, “Puer natus est.”

Tuesday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Davidson United Methodist Church, 233 S. Main St.
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An army of young volunteers unloaded pumpkins from trucks Wednesday to stock the Great Pumpkin Patch for Missions at the Davidson United Methodist Church’s Molly McKay Youth House on South Main Street.

The Pumpkin Patch was scheduled to open Thursday, Sept. 29, at noon and run through Halloween, Monday, October 31st. Items for sale include pumpkins of all sizes, decorative corn, gourds, baked goods, and more. Proceeds will go toward youth mission trips at the church. Read the full story