For our Sunday post, the closest church options are St. Benedict’s Catholic Church at 435 North Elm Street, or St. Pius the Tenth all the way up at 2210 North Elm. We decided to not jump that far ahead, but to head to the 300 block of South Elm for the historic marker about the Former Methodist Cemetery. The marker is for the cemetery that was near here. Some  bodies were exhumed and  moved to a cemetery on Ashe Street and Green Hill in the early 20th century. We love this photo because it shows people walking along the street. The person nearest the sign is Brian of Scuppernong Books. He works so hard to keep inventory stock and he is totally hands on in his business. This was probably the third time we saw Brian walking to and from the parking lot with books, headed to his store. 

We are also reminded that the Greensboro Public Library, the Greensboro Public Library Foundation, and other community partners will sponsor “One City, One Book” this fall. The program began in 2002, and in the last 22 years, has involved over 80,000 community members. This year’s read is “My Father’s List” by Laura Carney. Book clubs can check out sets from the library and individuals can secure copies. Additionally, you will be able to purchase copies from Scuppernong Books. “One City, One Book” events will begin in September and the author will visit in October. 

While Scuppernong is not church, and the Methodist Cemetery is long gone,  sitting quietly and reading at Scuppernong can be a very personal, perhaps even spiritual, experience. Have you ever noticed the Methodist cemetery sign? Head downtown and see what all you can notice.