A Century of Faith & Service
Since 1926, Myers Park Presbyterian Church has gathered for worship, study, and service, rooted in the neighborhood of Myers Park and reaching well beyond it.
Throughout the year, we will share stories from our past, reflect on the people and moments that shaped this church, and listen together for where God is calling us next.
Key Dates
November 1, 2026
All-Saints Day
Our centennial week begins by giving thanks for the saints who have shaped this congregation and whose faith continues to guide us.
November 3, 2026
Time Capsule Opening
We open a time capsule buried on our 75th anniversary, offering a glimpse into the hopes, questions, and life of the church in the immediate aftermath of 9/11.
November 6, 2026
Charter Ball
An evening marking our founding and focused on gratitude for the relationships that have sustained this church across generations.
November 8, 2026
Centennial Celebration
A worship service to mark 100 years of Myers Park Presbyterian Church and to step together into the next chapter of our life and ministry.
A Brief History
Myers Park Presbyterian Church was founded in 1926 by 239 members who believed the church should engage faithfully and thoughtfully with one another and with the world. This congregation was formed during a period of cultural and theological change and emerged with a clear sense that faith and learning belong together and that the church should not retreat from new questions, but meet them with confidence and trust in God.
From its earliest years, Myers Park Presbyterian showed a willingness to imagine a larger future. The congregation organized independently, called experienced pastoral leadership, and built a sanctuary that anticipated growth. Worship, education, and service were treated as central commitments, shaping a church that quickly became active and influential within both the city of Charlotte and the wider Presbyterian Church.
As the congregation grew through the mid-twentieth century, so did its engagement beyond its walls. Outreach funding, global partnerships, and Christian education expanded alongside strong ministries with children and youth. The founding of the Weekday School reflected a belief that the church’s calling included serving families and the broader community, not only its own members. Across decades, Myers Park Presbyterian invested heavily in shared life, pastoral care, and programs that enriched lives.
In the latter half of the century, the church increasingly connected our faith with social responsibility. Leadership during this period emphasized justice, reconciliation, and the church’s role in public life, encouraging members to see discipleship as something lived out in the world. That vision helped shape the congregation’s identity and influence within the reunited Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and beyond.
Across nearly a century, Myers Park Presbyterian Church has remained committed to thoughtful faith, engaged ministry, and a conviction that God continues to call the church forward and trusting that God is still at work through this congregation.