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Check out this week's . . . . . . . . . .April 6 -12 2026
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Sunday, April 12
9:45a | Preschool Childcare
10:00a | Worship
| Rev. Dr. Layne Smith
| "We've All Been to
Emmaus"
| Luke 24:13-35
11:15a | Congregational Lunch
and Meeting with the Sr.
Minster Search Committee
4:00p | Youth Fellowship
We’ve all been to Emmaus. It’s a distance from where we’ve been. It’s an escape. As Frederick Buechner reminds us, “Emmaus is whatever we do or wherever we go to make ourselves forget that the world holds nothing sacred.”
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Congregational Lunch and Meeting with the Senior Minister Search Committee
Sunday, April 12 | Following Worship | Heaton Hall
Join us immediately following worship for lunch and a conversation with the Senior Minister Search Committee. Enjoy vegetarian and traditional lasagna, salad, and pecan pie while connecting with others and receiving an update.
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The Senior Minister Search Has Begun!
The Senior Minister Search Committee is actively underway, meeting weekly and gathering input from advisors and the congregation. With early progress made, the team remains committed to a thoughtful, prayerful process and will continue to provide regular updates.
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Sage-ing Lunch
Tuesday, April 7 | 12-1:30p
Heaton Hall
Our program will feature poetry from voices within our MPBC Community. The lunch menu is chicken parmesan, spaghetti, broccoli, with brownies for dessert. Please let us know if you will be joining us.
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Fish Camp Dinner Night
Friday, April 10 | 5:30-7:30p
Captain Steve's
Get ready for a classic Southern evening of great food, fellowship, and fun! Join us for Fish Camp Dinner Night at Captain Steve’s in Fort Mill, SC, where we’ll enjoy a delicious seafood dinner and plenty of time to connect with one another.
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Theology Pub Book Study
Tuesday, April 14 | 6-8p Hawthorne's Pizza Meridian Place
Join us for a study on Russ Dean’s new book, The Power of the GOD Who Can't – God Always Does Everything God Can Do. We'll address some provocative questions like: Who/What Is God?
Does God Intervene in Human History? Does God Answer Prayer?
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Carter Heyward to Lead in Worship and Lecture
Sunday, April 19
10a Worship | Sanctuary
11:15a Lecture | Heaton Hall
Carter Heyward returns to MPBC on April 19 to lead worship, preach, and speak at the Faith and Community Forum. A longtime advocate for justice and inclusion, she will share insights on the church’s call to compassion and offer guidance for living with hope in today’s world.
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Mahjong 101
Tuesday, April 21 | 10:00a-12:00p
Room 250
Join Charlotte Mahjong at MPBC for a two-hour beginner lesson covering the basics of gameplay, tiles, and strategy. All materials are provided, and each participant receives a take-home guide. Price is $50. Space is limited so register early.
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Knights Faith & Family Night
Saturday, May 2 | 4-8p | Truist Field
Join us for a fun evening of baseball, music, and community, starting with a 4 p.m. pre‑game concert by Christian artist Alexander Pappas, followed by the game. MPBC has reserved a ticket block so we can sit together. Tickets are $20 and include both events. Purchase through Realm.
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AIDS Walk 2026
Saturday, May 30 | 9a - 1p | Truist Field
Join our AIDS Walk Team and/or make a donation to our team. Our goal for this year is $7,500. Join the fun at this annual event and be a part of our team.
Donate and/or Join our Team →
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Engagement Opportunities
Events & Volunteering
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Fish Camp Dinner Night
Friday, April 10 | 5:30 - 7:30p
Captain Steve's Fort Mill
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Congregational Lunch and Meeting with the Sr. Minister Search Committee
Sunday, April 12 | 11:15a - 1:00p Heaton Hall
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The Roundtable
Monday, April 13 | 10a - 12p
Church Parlor
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Roof Above Meal Prep
Tuesday, April 14 | 9a-3p
Church Kitchen
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Theology Pub Book Study
Tuesday, April 14 | 6-8p
Hawthorne's Meridian Place
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Carter Heyward at MPBC
Sunday, April 19 | 10a Worship
Sanctuary
11:15a | Lecture | Heaton Hall
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