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203 Wreaths Sponsored
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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church's Wreaths Across America Page. 

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.  Our Wreath Laying Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), at 10:00 a.m. 

Thank you so much for supporting the CELC Stanley Cemetery  and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

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In Memory Of
by Jonie Stumbo for James A. Tarwater , Marine Corps, MGySgt, Honored by Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church

James A. Tarwater was a great dad, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He dedicated his life to serving our country and we continue to appreciate his sacrifice for our freedom. We love and miss you Papa!!

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Memory
by SHARON D.

Phyllis Hardy

Check out 7 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

NCCELC - Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church
203 South Main St
Stanley, NC 28164, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 10:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Judy Billings, Chloe Billings

Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself. The cemetery is located at 203 Highway 27 South, Stanley, NC beside Christ's Lutheran Church.  

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church and this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

Thank you for your willingness to serve our community. Please save the date to join us this year on December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 10:00 a.m. to honor and remember our local heroes at our ceremony for National Wreaths Across America Day! 

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at CELC Stanley Ancestral Cemetery at 203 South Highway 27, Stanley, North Carolina. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.


Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

NC0400P - First Presbyterian Church of Stanley American Heritage Girls Troop NC0512

Welcome to AHG Troop NC0512! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Christ's Evangelical Lutheran Church and Stanley Ancestral Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much! Please save the date to join us this year on December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 10:00 a. m. to honor and remember our local heroes at our ceremony for National Wreaths Across America Day!

Ferguson

Welcome to Ferguson! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Wreaths Across America and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

3 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.