Young At Heart

The Young at Heart is a group for folks ages 50 and up, both women and men at Orange UMC. Together we aim to explore, fellowship, learn, and have fun. It is an opportunity to invite your friend or neighbor who is not at OUMC to join us and meet some new friends. Our group is self-sustaining, not requesting funding from the church. Contact Alice Finnell or the church office for more information.

Young at Heart September 2026

YOUNG AT HEART VISITS COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

Seeking to learn more about our community, 6 folks with Young at Heart traveled to the Egyptian Festival on Saturday, September 12, 2026. This annual event was organized by The Coptic Orthodox Church just south of Chapel Hill. A highlight of our visit focused on a half hour guided tour of the church. Three members of the church taught the tour group regarding the founding of the church by St Mark the Evangelist in Egypt around 43 AD. There are many branches throughout the world. They educated us about their faith, beliefs and practices, which seem similar to Roman Catholicism.

Afterwards, chicken shawarma, rice pudding and baklava tempted the appetites of us as we viewed crafts and other exhibits. Threatening rain cut short our trip. But we agreed that this was very educational and we especially liked the delicious food!

Alice Finnell, Young at Heart co-ordinator