150th Anniversary
Homecoming

RSVP to join us as we celebrate 150 years of growing disciples on Oct. 4 at 10am.  

Celebrate 150 years of growing disciples.

Join us as we celebrate 150 years of growing disciples. The worship service will be filled with music, memories, and a look to the future. Former pastor Dr. Stephen Rummage will return to deliver our message.

After worship, stay for food and fellowship; please bring a covered dish.

The festivities start at 10am (no Sunday School this week.) We're expecting a record attendance, so please RSVP so we can plan for you!

Here's what's special about Homecoming 2026.

  • Leave a Legacy. All offerings on this Sunday support The Legacy Project — our long-range vision for enhancing our facilities to grow disciples of Jesus. Each Sunday and Wednesday, more than 100 children, youth, and adults gather to learn about Jesus and are prepared to reach their neighbors with the gospel. Your gift will help us improve these facilities for generations to come. We have set an ambitious goal of $25,000 for this Sunday. Will you prayerfully consider giving?
  • Leave a Memory. We want to collect memories from Cedar Rock friends! Leave a memory when you RSVP, or email us at CedarRockFBC@gmail.com. 
  • Different Date, Different Time. This year's Homecoming is Sunday Oct. 4. The service starts promptly at 10am, with the meal to follow. There is no Sunday School this day. 
  • Keepsakes. We will have some exclusive 150th anniversary keepsakes (coffee mugs, ornaments) available for suggested donations. These items will help you remember to pray for us as we continue to grow disciples of Jesus!

Remember the Past

At Homecoming, we'll celebrate 150 years of God's faithfulness to our congregation.

Celebrate the Present

We'll celebrate what God is doing now, and give you an exciting update on all the ways God is blessing our church and our community.

Give to Support the Future

Your gifts will help us renovate our education building to better serve all ages learning about Jesus.

Our Guest Preacher:
Dr. Stephen Rummage

Dr. Stephen Rummage is the Executive Director-Treasurer of the Florida Baptist Convention. Stephen has pastored churches in Florida, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Louisiana. He received the Ph.D. in preaching at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and the M.Div. with a specialization in biblical languages from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He served on the faculties of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He also has authored several books and founded a daily nationwide broadcast ministry which aired from 2010 to 2024. Stephen and his wife, Michele, have one son and daughter-in-law, and a beautiful granddaughter. 

Be a Part of God's Story at Cedar Rock

Where to Find Us

4879 NC Highway 56E Castalia, NC 27816
We're just two miles from Edward Best Elementary School!

About Cedar Rock

Get to know more about what makes us different.

The mission of Cedar Rock First Baptist Church is to grow disciples of Jesus. Our church is a melting pot. The Lord has assembled a group of people of different ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds into a true family of believers who are committed to growing disciples of Jesus. Here's what you can expect when you visit. 
You can expect warm faces, a family friendly atmosphere, vintage worship, missional hearts, and a commitment to God's word.

Most of all, you'll encounter a community yearning to grow disciples of Jesus.