The Scuppernong Union is composed of all the Missionary Baptist Churches east of Jamesville as far as the Atlantic ocean.

This body was convened last Saturday morning at 10 o’clock in the Baptist Church of this town, by the Moderator, Mr. J.C. MEEKINS Jr., of Tyrrell.

The introductory sermon was preached by Rev. J.H. BARNES, of Virginia.  Nearly all the churches were represented.  An invitation was extended to all visiting ministers, whereupon the Rev. Mr. ROBINSON, pastor of the Methodist Church at this place, was introduced to the convention by the pastor of the Baptist Church.  Mr. ROBINSON favored the Union with several fine speeches during the day.

The Union meeting raised $300 to assist Roper City in erecting a house of worship.

The next session of this body will convene with the Church at Creswell, on Saturday before the 5th Sunday in December.  In behalf of the Union, the writer wishes to publicly thank the good people of Plymouth, regardless of church connections, for the very great hospitality extended to the visiting brethren. — R.B. COLLIER

Source: Roanoke Beacon,  4 October 1889.  Available online at digitalnc.org.