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Friday, November 13, 2026Nov 13

Comedy, gospel singing celebrate church homecoming

Tresha Rutledge
Tresha Rutledge Tresha Rutledge

A night of good, clean fun with comedian Tresha Rutledge, aka Ms. LOL, will kick off Stanley United Methodist Church’s 67th annual homecoming weekend.

Rutledge is a local comedian who presents clean comedy shows for all types of events. She will take the stage at Brainerd United Methodist Church, 4315 Brainerd Road, on Friday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $10 ages 12 and older, $5 for children under 12. Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Homecoming events also include Music @ The Stan, a gospel singing Saturday, Aug. 26, at 5 p.m. at Stanley UMC, 501 Dodson Ave. There will be performances by groups, choirs and soloists. The gospel extravaganza is free but a love offering will be collected.

The homecoming concludes with the Sunday morning service Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. at the church. The Rev. Dr. Karen E. Black will bring the message. There will be a dinner following the worship service.