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September 24th, 2017

8:45 am Service (Celebrate & Sanctuary)
9:45 pm Sunday School
6th, 7th, and Older Youth, B Building Basement
High School small groups at A106 & B005
11:00 am Service (Celebrate & Sanctuary)
5:00 First Youth Group (Outreach Center)

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Sunday School, Children

Class Dinners

Join your class for a monthly dinner.

Activities, Youth

CROSS Service Day

Saturday, October 14 │ 7:30-5 p.m....

Service, Youth

El Salvador Habitat mission Trip

June 23-30, 2018 Getsemani Community, El Salvador...

Service, Youth

Camp Pee-Dee Presbytery Retreat

Middle & High School │$75.00 November 4-5, 2017 │Bennettsville, SC...

Youth, Youth

Chicago Middle School Mission Trip

For current 6th-8th graders June 10-15, 2018...

Service, Trips, Youth, Youth

Sailing Retreat

Current 9th-12th graders July 7th-12th, 2018...

Youth

The Learning Collaborative

Provide a tuition-free, high-quality preschool education to at-risk families.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Child, Service, Outreach

Confirmation

For 8th graders

Activities, Classes, Youth

Montreat Middle School

For current 5th-7th graders July 18-22, 2018

Trips, Youth

Winterplace Ski Trip

For Middle Schoolers January 5th-7th, 2018

Trips, Youth

Great Wolf Lodge Retreat

Current 6th-8th grade Dec. 2-3, 2017...

Youth

High School Spring Retreat

Current 9th-12th graders March 16-18th, 2018...

Youth

Chicken Pickin’

March 4th, 2018 │ 5-7pm Oxford Hall

Activities, Congregational Life, Youth

Montreat

For current 8th-12th graders July 14-21, 2018

Trips, Youth

Youth Cuba Trip

Current 9th-12th graders Dec. 16-23, 2018

Service, Trips, Youth

For Children on Sunday Mornings

Lean about Sunday Worship, Sunday School, and programs for children with Special Needs.

Sunday School, Worship, Children, Congregational Life

Youth Group

Sundays from 5-6:30 p.m. (September-May)

Activities, Youth

Youth Sunday School

9:45 a.m., September-May.

Classes, Sunday School, Youth

Flyers

Find forms and flyer here!...

Resources, Cross Missions

Churchwide Montreat Fall Retreat

October 20 - 22, 2017...

Activities, Adult Programs, Children, Resources, Children, Congregational Life

Adult Sunday School

Explore all the Sunday School class options for adults.

Sunday School, Adult Faith Formation

Presbyterian Women

Study God’s word and enjoy fellowship with other women.

Activities, Adult Faith Formation, Congregational Life

Habitat for Humanity

Seek to put God's love into action and bring people together to build homes, communities and hope.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

CrossRoads Corporation

Working with and not for the Grier Heights neighborhood to provide affordable housing and critical programs.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Neighborhood, Service, Outreach

Sunday School 2017-18

Sunday School Starts September 10th! Register your child for Sunday School, and plan to join us for faith, fellowship, and fun on Sundays from 9:45-10:45. We have a fantastic team of teachers who will share Bibl...

Adult Faith Formation, At the Church, Children, Classes, Programs, Sunday School, Children

Billingsville Leadership Academy

Help Billingsville Elementary students achieve a high level of success to ensure that they have choices in their future.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Neighborhood, Service, Outreach

CROSS Calendar

Open dates and signed up groups!...

Next Steps, Resources, Cross Missions

Kids Serve

Learn about ministry opportunities for your children and the whole family.

Activities, Service, Children

Family Mission

Serve as a family and model what it means to share Christ's love.

Activities, Service, Children

Music & Art on Wednesdays

Learn and grow through hands-on music and art activities....

Activities, Children, Music, Children

Tapestry

Learn about opportunities for children with special needs.

Activities, Classes, Children

Faithful Parenting Class

9:45 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Classes, Sunday School, Adult Faith Formation, Children, Congregational Life

Sprout Outreach

Join in with other young families with children ages 3-third grade as we learn to serve together. Periodic gatherings to participate in hands-on outreach ministries are offered. We’ve come together to...

Activities, Service, Children

Charlotte Family Housing

Empower homeless families to achieve long-term self-sufficiency through shelter, housing, supportive services, and advocacy.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Child, Service, Outreach

Youth Choir & Handbells

Encouraging and engaging music programs for youth.

Music, Youth

Serving Youth & Their Families

Coach a basketball team, coordinate an event, or help lead youth group.

At the Church, Service, Youth

Urban Ministry Cener

Serve as an interfaith organization dedicated to bringing the community together to end homelessness, one life at a time.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

Men’s Bible Study

Join other men in fellowship and prayer in this year-round study.

Bible Study, Classes, Adult Faith Formation

Women’s Bible Study

Thursdays, 11 a.m.- noon , A-101 and 103.

Bible Study, Classes, Adult Faith Formation

Friends in Faith Bible Study

Mondays, 9:30 - 11:00 am , Outreach Center

Adult Faith Formation, Bible Study, Classes, Adult Faith Formation, Congregational Life

Uptown Bible Study

Last Wednesday of the month | 12 noon - 12:45 p.m. Location: One Wells Fargo Center, 26th Floor

Bible Study, Classes, Adult Faith Formation

Disciple I Bible Study

Disciple I Bible Study, Wednesday evenings, 6-8:00 p.m., A105/107...

Adult Faith Formation, Adult Programs, Bible Study, Classes, Adult Faith Formation

Discipleship Classes

Deepen your discipleship at one or more of our upcoming classes. Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Sept. 10, 17, 24 Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity Please join Senior Pastor Joe Clif...

Classes, Adult Faith Formation

Jesus in The Gospels

Jesus in the Gospels, a Disciple Bible Study, Wednesday evenings, 6-8:00 p.m., A-104...

Adult Faith Formation, Adult Programs, Bible Study, Classes, Adult Faith Formation

Global Mission Team: Cuba

MPPC's global mission team to Cuba.

Global Outreach, Love Builds Up a World, Service, Outreach

Book It!

Join Millie Snyder for a literary smorgasbord!

Classes, Adult Faith Formation, Congregational Life

I’m New

Learn more about Myers Park Presbyterian Church.

Resources, Adult Faith Formation, Congregational Life

Baptism

Partner with us to help your child grow in faith.

Resources, Children, Congregational Life

Adult Sunday School Topics and Teachers

Monthly topics and teachers for adult Sunday School classes....

Adult Faith Formation, Classes, Sunday School, Adult Faith Formation

Media

See what CROSS is all about!

Resources, Cross Missions

The Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte

The Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte (SCC) has been serving local seniors since 1980. Using the model of “Seniors Serving Seniors”, SCC offers programs and services that aim to: Some SCC initiatives include:...

Local Outreach, Resources, Pastoral Care

Children and Tragedy

Helpful resources about talking to your kids when tragedy happens.

Resources, Children

Social Media

Find out what CROSS in doing right now! Find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!...

Resources, Cross Missions

Celebrate Band

Practice Wednesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., Oxford Hall.

Music, Youth

Global Mission Team: El Salvador

MPPC's global mission team to El Salvador.

Global Outreach, Love Builds Up a World, Service, Outreach

Deacons

A ministry of compassion and service to the congregation.

At the Church, Service, Pastoral Care

Behind the Scenes

Photograph events, help shape priorities, or prep communion elements.

At the Church, Service

Leadership

Coordinate events, lead classes, or help plan retreats.

At the Church, Service

Musical Service Opportunities

Musically inclined? Check out opportunities to plug in and share your gifts.

At the Church, Music, Service

Serving Children & Their Families

Assist with activities, outreach, or classes with the children of MPPC!

At the Church, Children, Service

Sunday Mornings

Learn more about service opportunities on Sunday mornings. From readers to sound techs, there's a need you can fufill!

At the Church, Service

Stephen Ministry

Care for fellow members one-on-one, confidentially, during times of transition.

At the Church, Service, Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care Ministries

Forge friendships, serve as a funeral host or usher, help out with odd-jobs, or engage in prayer.

At the Church, Service, Pastoral Care

Church Library

Located on the first floor, behind the sanctuary.

Adult Faith Formation, Resources, Congregational Life

The Harvest Center

Creating a community where individuals affected by homelessness, poverty, or unemployment are empowered.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

A Child’s Place

Erasing the impact of homelessness on children and their education.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Child, Service, Outreach

Charlotte Bilingual Pre-school

Prepare Spanish-speaking children for success in school and life.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Child, Service, Outreach

Loaves and Fishes

Provide a week’s worth of nutritious groceries to people within our community facing economic hardships.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Child, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

Charlotte Rescue Mission

Transform lives in the name of Christ by serving people struggling with addiction, poverty, or hopelessness.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

Friendship Trays

Deliver daily, balanced meals to individuals in the community who are unable to obtain or prepare their own meals because of age or infirmity.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

Hope Haven

Provide a foundation of recovery and life skills for chemically dependent adults.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

The Men’s Shelter Of Charlotte

Provide safe emergency shelter while working to end homelessness for each man.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

Supportive Housing Communities

Provide safe emergency shelter while working to end homelessness for each man.

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Home, Service, Outreach

Urban Eagles

Love (their motivation), discipleship (their method), and empowerment (their goal)

Local Outreach, Love Builds Up a Neighborhood, Service, Outreach

Global Mission Team: Congo

MPPC's global mission team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Global Outreach, Love Builds Up a World, Service, Outreach

Global Mission Team: Hungary

MPPC's global mission team to Hungary.

Global Outreach, Love Builds Up a World, Service, Outreach

Trinity Group

Join our energetic group, seeking to grow our faith all with a little fun.

Sunday School, Adult Faith Formation, Congregational Life

Mission Kids

4th and 5th graders serve our church family as well as the greater Charlotte community.

Activities, Service, Children

Responding to Tragedy

Resources, Youth

Meal Ministry

For those who could benefit from meal support.

Resources, Pastoral Care

Healthy Living

Partner with a health advocate through our parish nurse.

Resources, Pastoral Care

Pastoral Care & Counseling

Confidential care is available. Contact us for details.

Resources, Pastoral Care

Major Events & Emergencies

If you have a birth, death, or hospitalization, email or call 704.927.1251 to reach our Pastoral Care staff.

Resources, Pastoral Care

Family Devotions

Explore online devotions for all ages.

Resources, Children

Same Gender Marriage

Our wedding policy and other resources.

Resources, Adult Faith Formation, Congregational Life

Ramez Atallah

Learn about the struggles of Egyptian Christians.

Resources

Great Links

Resources on parenting.

Resources, Children

Youth Photos

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Photos, Youth

About Our School

For over six decades, tbe Weekday School has been a vibrant ministry of Myers Park Presbyterian Church, nurturing children in mind, body, and spirit. The church opened its doors as a kindergarten in the fall of ...

Resources, Weekday School

Youth

Recent Blog Posts

September 19, 2017

By Kara Miller

Job Opportunity: CROSS Assistant Director

Youth, Employment

Myers Park Presbyterian Church is currently seeking candidates for CROSS Assistant Director. This position will provide coordination and direction for the CROSS program under the general direction of the CROSS D...

July 26, 2017

By Kara Miller

Montreat: A Wonderful Disruption

Youth, Montreat

Montreat was uncomfortable. An unfamiliar context. A disruption. Montreat was an overwhelmingly positive experience. These statements initially seem contradictory. We hear “disruption” and we picture natur...

July 17, 2017

By Kara Miller

Montreat: Days Filled with Meaning

Youth, Montreat

Around 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dick Darlington leaned over to me and asked, “So, how many of these kids do you know?” At “these kids,” he nodded toward our boisterous group of 55 high schoolers, all square d...

July 10, 2017

By Josh Richard

Cuba: Be Present, Notice Things

Outreach, Youth, Cuba

Be present. Notice things. Those simple guidelines from Michelle grounded us throughout the week in Cuba. Whether at a meal shared with the youth of the church in Remedios or on the bus with each other, the inte...

July 7, 2017

By Darrell Anderson

Living Out Love: Philadelphia

Spotlight, Youth, Philidelphia

Philadelphia – what comes to mind when you think of this historic city? Is it the Liberty Bell or Independence Hall, or the taste of an authentic Philly cheesesteak? The city is a big, beautiful melting pot of...

July 6, 2017

By Josh Richard

Cuba: Liberation Theology

Outreach, Youth, Cuba

Cuban cultural night was lit (pardon the slang, we are a group of mostly high schoolers). Our Cuban friends treated us to an evening filled with skits, food, and dancing. We learned about the peanut salespeople ...

July 5, 2017

By Michelle Thomas-Bush

Cuba Musings

Outreach, Youth, Cuba

We have had so much fun so far in Cuba and have made so many memories and I know there are many more to come as we continue through our week! I was kind of nervous about the language barrier and how it would be ...

June 30, 2017

By Josh Richard

So Here We Are. Cuba.

Outreach, Youth, Cuba

So here we are. Cuba. It’s hard to know what to think of this place. For being so close to the mainland United States, it feels like I should know at least as much about this island as I do Canada or Mexico. M...

February 10, 2017

By Lauren McClenahan

Parents of Faith

Adult Faith Formation, Children, Youth

Parents of Faith, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. (come and go as you please), Outreach Center – Save the date for a special forum on Faithful Parenting. MPPC ministers Joe Clifford, Millie Snyder, Michelle Thomas...

January 11, 2017

By Patty Arcia

8 Things to do on a Sunday without Youth Group

Youth, Youth

No Youth Group this Sunday. We know, this is heartbreaking. We’ve all been there. So here are the top 8 Things to do on a Sunday without Youth Group. You’re welcome. 1.Build a Blanket Fort with your siblings ...

December 21, 2016

By Michelle Thomas-Bush

Advent in Cuba

Youth, Cuba

A group of Myers Park youth are in Cuba this week, participating in cultural exchange, learning, and building relationships with our partners in Remedios. You can learn a bit about our history and work in Cuba h...

December 15, 2016

By Michelle Thomas-Bush

Holy Thief – Nadia Bolz-Weber

Youth, Advent, Video

Nadia Bolz-Weber on Advent....

August 3, 2016

By Administrative Assistant

Montreat Recap!

Youth, Video

This summer, over 70 Myers Park and Grier Heights youth spent a week at Montreat Youth Conference in Montreat, NC....

June 7, 2016

By Administrative Assistant

Let the Adventure Begin

Youth, Connect Article

A faithful church and youth ministry engages young people as partners in the Kingdom of God, utilizing their skills and igniting their passion for justice....