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Sunday, Sept 6, 2026



9:00a | Preschool Childcare

10:00a | Worship

Preaching | Rev. Tim Moore

Sermon | "The Grief of Change"

Scripture | 1 Kings 19:7-15, 18

11:20a |Sermon Talk Back

11:20a | Elementary Sunday School 


Change is never just change. It is also loss. Even the changes we choose require us to let go of what once was. Before we can embrace something new, we often need to grieve what has passed.


This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Tim Moore begins a new sermon series, The Grief and Power of Change, by exploring Elijah's journey from despair to hope. When everything familiar seemed to be falling apart, Elijah discovered that God was still present, not in the wind or the fire, but in the silence, calling him toward a new future.

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Sage-ing Lunch

Tuesday, Sept 1 | 12-1:30p | Heaton Hall


Join us as we welcome Dr. Norris Frederick for an engaging conversation on Living with Wisdom and Purpose in Retirement. Drawing on years of experience and insight, Dr. Frederick will explore how this season of life can be one of continued meaning, fulfillment, and connection. Please let us know if you will be attending.

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September Hangout

Wednesday, Sept 2 | 5:30-7p | Suffolk Punch SouthPark Mall


Important Update: Our monthly Hangouts have officially moved to the first Wednesday of each month, so be sure to update your calendar reminders! Join us at our Fall Hangout for an easygoing evening designed for connection, conversation, and a bit of fun. We're excited to gather on our new schedule and hope you'll make it part of your monthly routine.

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Celebration/Start-Up Sunday

Sept 13 | 10a-1p | Sanctuary & Heaton Hall


Kick off a new season at Myers Park Covenant Church! Join us September 13 for worship, fellowship, ministry showcases, and the celebration of our new name, logo, and visual identity. Stay for a free catered lunch and a special cake celebration, connect with ministry leaders, and discover exciting opportunities for the year ahead.

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MOJO | Educational Justice

Undie Sunday is Coming!

Donate Now through Sept 13


Help us support Pinewood Elementary's clothing closet by donating new underwear for boys and girls in preschool through 5th grade. Pick up a package during your next shopping trip and drop it in the collection bin in Heaton Hall Foyer by Celebration Sunday, September 13.

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Union County Pride

Saturday, Sept 19 | 10a - 3p | El Tapatio Salon, 209 E. Myers St, Monroe, NC 28110


Join us at the Union County Pride Festival for a day of community, connection, and celebration. Stop by our booth to say hello and help extend a warm welcome to festival attendees. Volunteers are needed throughout the day to greet guests, share information, and represent our welcoming and inclusive community.

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Faith & Community

Forum & Light Lunch |

A Republic if You Can Keep It with Frye Gaillard

Sunday, Sept 20 | 12:15p | Heaton Hall


As America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, join author and historian Frye Gaillard for a thought-provoking conversation about our nation's past, present, and future. Drawing from his new book, he will examine the challenges and possibilities facing American democracy. Light lunch provided.

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Save the Date!

Community Fall Festival Saturday, Oct 17 | 3-8p


Mark your calendar for Fall Festival 2026 on Saturday, October 17! Enjoy live music, food trucks, inflatables, hayrides, a petting zoo, Mahjong & Pickleball tournaments, a scavenger hunt, and more. Presented by Myers Park Covenant, the Cornwell Center, and TTWS, this family-friendly celebration promises fun for all ages.

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Get Your MOJO On:

Green Spaces, Blue Spaces, Good Trouble!


Research shows that just 17 minutes a day in green and blue spaces can boost health and longevity. This fall, MOJO invites you to get outdoors, serve your community, and connect with others through a garden planting day, a river cleanup, and meaningful civic engagement opportunities.

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Through The Lens of Time: The Story of MPBC

1994: A New Pastor and a Continuing Commitment to Community


What does a church do when one chapter ends and another begins? In 1994, MPBC called a new senior pastor while continuing its commitment to community transformation through Habitat for Humanity. Discover a year marked by vision, service, and faithful continuity

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Engagement Opportunities

Events & Volunteering

Creative Friends

Tuesday, Sept 1 | 10-11:30a

Room 32 (Education Bldg Downstairs)

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Mahjong Open Play

Tuesday, Sept 1 | 10a-12p
Thursday, Sept 10 | 2-4p

Room 255

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Sage-ing Lunch

Tuesday, Sept 1 | 12-1:30p

Heaton Hall

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Wednesday Meditation

Sept 2 | 11:30a - 12p

on Zoom 

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September Hangout

Wednesday, Sept 2 | 5:30-7p

Suffolk Punch SouthPark Mall

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Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, Sept 3 | 7-9p

Berry Hall

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Roof Above Meal Prep

Thursday, Sept 10 | 9a-3p

Kitchen

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Greenway Biking Group

Friday, Sept 11 | 9-10a

Various locations

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Theatre & Lite Bites: Come From Away

Saturday, Sept 12

6p | Cindy & Marcy's home

7:30p | Theatre Charlotte

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Celebration Sunday

Sunday, Sept 13

10a | Worship

11:15a | Ministry Showcase

11:45a | Lunch

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Wednesday Supper Connections

Wednesday, Sept 16

5p | Dinner

5:45p | Programs

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Cuppa Community

Thursday, Sept 17 | 10a - 12p

Amelie's at Park Road

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Pinewood Garden Day

Saturday, Sept 19 | 8-11a

Pinewood Elementary

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Union County Pride

Saturday, Sept 19 | 10a - 3p

El Tapatio Salon, 209 E Myers St

Volunteer for our Booth →

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Forum and Lunch: A Republic if You Can Keep It with Frye Gaillard

Sunday, Sept 20 | 12:15-1:30p Heaton Hall

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Taizé Prayer Service

Wednesday, Sept 23 | 12-12:45p

Chapel

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Sage-ing Theater Trip: Sister Act

Saturday, Oct 3 | 9:30a - 6p | Flat Rock Playhouse

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Community Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct 17 | 3-8p

Cornwell Center Front Lawn

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Help Stock the Shelves at Nourish Up

The need increases during the summer with school out.

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Undies Drive for Pinewood

Now through Sept 13

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