Charlotte is growing fast. According to the Charlotte Regional Business Alliance, the region gained a net 57,300 residents through migration in a single year, an average of 157 people arriving every day. People are coming from New York, California, Virginia, and points in between, drawn by jobs...
If you are LGBTQ+ and have tried to find a church home, you already know how exhausting the search can be. Maybe you have walked through doors that felt open, only to sense the quiet conditions attached to the welcome. Maybe you have heard the phrase "love the sinner" one too many times. Maybe...
If you have ever typed "churches open to everyone near me" into a search bar, you already know what you are looking for. Not just a building with an open door on Sunday mornings. A place where you will not be quietly tolerated or asked to change who you are before you are welcomed in. A...
Many people assume church leadership is reserved for pastors, deacons, or long-time members. In reality, leadership opportunities in Charlotte churches exist for people at every stage of life and faith. Whether you are new to a congregation, looking for ways to serve your community, or hoping to...
Music has always played a major role in bringing people together. In churches, music creates connection, strengthens worship experiences, and often becomes one of the first things visitors remember after attending a service. At Myers Park Baptist Church, music is not simply a background element...
If you have ever sat in a church service and felt like you were not allowed to ask questions, you are not alone. For many people across Charlotte and beyond, organized religion has come with an unspoken rule: believe what you are told, and do not push back. That experience has driven countless...
If you have been searching for an inclusive church in Charlotte, NC, you are not alone. More and more people across the Charlotte area are looking for a faith community that truly welcomes them as they are, regardless of their background, identity, or life story. Some have been hurt by churches...
When we talk about environmental justice and faith, we are talking about something deeply rooted in scripture and lived out in communities right here in Charlotte, NC. For Christians who believe in a God who calls us to love our neighbors and steward the earth, caring for creation is not a...
For many people searching for a progressive church in Charlotte, the goal is to find a faith community that welcomes questions, values diversity, and actively works toward justice. In a growing and evolving city like Charlotte, individuals and families often look for a church that blends...