Meredith and Andrew Greene shared their story of coming to MPBC. Andrew said, "We give to this church knowing we are helping address the many programs and needs that exist right here in this city and we know we're ensuring a place like this exists for our girls and all the people we can reach now and into the future." Listen to their full testimony here.

Haven't made a pledge yet? You still can! Please make your pledge for 2024 here.

We are pleased to welcome Mary Parrish Coley to MPBC as our Interim Campus Administrator. Mary Parrish is a North Carolina native who moved to Charlotte in 1997, a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in Economics who began her career as a Paralegal, and recently concluded a 26-year career at BB&T/Truist Bank where she served as a Governmental Finance Sales Officer. She is also a member and elder of Covenant Presbyterian where she has served in many different volunteer positions, including on the Session. | Read more

The Church Office will be closed for the holiday Thursday, November 23 - Monday, November 27.

The Cornwell Center will close at 3p on Wednesday, November 22 and will be closed all day November 23 and 24.

Through-The-Week School (TTWS) will be closed November 22-24.

Join Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell for a conversation on the religious political history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and our response as people of faith and good conscience. We will learn about the 110-year history of the conflict and the involvement of the United States. We will learn the history and appropriate use of terms like Zionism, Islamaphobia, anti-semitism, colonialism, apartheid, Genocide, just war theory, non-violence, and pacifism. | Read more

It’s almost time for the largest global giving day of the year – Giving Tuesday! We are excited to be a part of this worldwide event, providing you a chance to help us be a community of love, acceptance, and hospitality for our neighbors. No need to wait until November 28, you can go ahead and make your donation now by clicking on the button below.

Christ was born into a weary world. King Herod ruled the land with a legacy of ruthlessness. The Romans treated the people of Israel with contempt, imposing harsh taxes and land seizures that forced many into subsistence farming. Poverty and destitution were pervasive. And yet, Christ was born, bringing good news of great joy for all people.

Sunday, November 26

Preacher | Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell

Sermon | “A Thrill of Hope”

Scripture | Luke 1:26-38 

Celebrating | Advent 1 | Hope

The church Name Change Steering Committee Is moving its November 19 meeting to the following Sunday, November 26 at 11:15a due to a conflict with our Thanksgiving lunch on the 19th. Join us on the 26th after Worship in the Parlor. No reservation is required. Members of the Steering Committee will be there to answer your questions and receive your comments and feedback. | Read the update article on Next Steps

Worship

Advent at MPBC will be filled with stories of waiting, traversing through difficulties, and finding our joy in the midst of whatever is happening in life. We will have several special services, and Spiritual Growth opportunities. | Read more

Spiritual Growth

Amidst violence, poverty, political tensions, grief, trauma, and so much more, join us as we explore Luke’s Gospel in hopes of finding joy while having space for grief. Mark these dates on your calendar:

Sunday, November 26 - December 10 | Palestine/Israel Special with Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell | Read more

Room In the Inn is a ministry where our church partners with many others to provide food and a place to sleep for people during the winter. Over a thousand folks are cared for each year through this program. It can be a packed lunch, a made bed, or a car ride to a shelter. Every small act of kindness matters. Because just a night can save a life. | Read more | Please sign up here. Have questions? Please contact Seth Pilz [email protected].

Everything in worship is public. All of us witness how hard our ministry team works to create a meaningful experience, one that reflects a diverse and vibrant congregation. Each Sunday, when you hear a piano, organ, flute, guitar, drum, violin, trumpet, soloist, or choir, you are witnessing the work of God pulsing as a holy rhythm through our congregation. All of this is made possible through the willingness of those who offer their time to sing, play, read, light candles, and greet. | Read the full article

We need your help with delivering poinsettias to our homebound members and those who are in retirement communities. Volunteers may pick up their assignments and the plants in Berry Hall on Saturday, December 2 from 10a-Noon or Sunday, December 3 from 11a-1:30p. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Carol Cedar at 704.334.7232 or at [email protected].

This is part 2 of our custom built curriculum, Beach Builders, which explores the diversity of human identity to connect and affirm those identities through scripture, experience, and community. Youth will know that however they identify, God loves them, and that they are to love others by embracing their identities, not despite them. In short, this curriculum’s goal is for learners to end with this thought firmly in mind: God affirms our who we are, and we should do the same for one another. View the brochure

The theme for the 2024 conference is “The Case for Reparations." We are excited to announce that Ashley M. Jones and Dr. Drew G. I. Hart, William Darity, Jr, PhD, and A. Kirsten Mullen will be among our guest speakers. Registration is available now.

Church Office Hours

Mondays - Thursdays | 9a - 5p

Fridays | 9a - 1p

Our office hours have changed for Fridays through the end of the year. The church office will close on Fridays at 1:00p. Meetings outside these hours are available by appointment.

Sunday, December 3

Preacher | Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell

Sermon | “The Gospel is Peace”

Scripture | Luke 1:57-79 

Celebrating | Advent 2 - Peace | Deacon Ordination

Teacher Needs at Pinewood: 

• Clerical help (stuffing envelopes, etc.)
• Headphones - children’s earbuds
• Sports Equipment - jump ropes, kickballs, basketballs and soccer balls, sidewalk chalk, mesh bag to store outdoor supplies (the school only gets one such bag per grade team)