Announcements for September 13, 2026

Announcements for September 13, 2026

Stay connected • Get involved

Weekly Announcements

Sunday, September 13, 2026

This Week at a Glance

The dates and reminders you don’t want to miss.
View Full Church Calendar →
SEPT16
Congregational Midweek: Zoom • 7:00 PM
SEPT18
BINGO:7:00 PM
SEPT20
Teen & Middle School Parent Meeting: Following Service • Fellowship Hall
SEPT20
One Accord Meeting: Following Service

Don’t Miss These

Key dates and featured opportunities for September.
September_Events.png

Congregational Midweek via Zoom

Wednesday, September 16 • 7:00 PM

Meeting ID: 835 7721 1563
Passcode: 385498

Join the Zoom Meeting →

HOPE: Wonderfully Made: Women’s Health

Saturday, September 26 • 10 AM–1 PM

Women and teens age 13+ are invited for an informative session with guest speaker Dr. Dellyse Bright. Doors open at 9:30 AM. Active or sportswear attire; space is limited.

Attend This Event → View Event Flyer

Get Involved

Simple ways to connect, serve and participate.

Fall Festival: Serve, Celebrate & Vendor Sign-Ups

Saturday, October 17 • 11:00 AM–2:00 PM

Happy Almost Fall Y’all! Our annual Fall Festival is coming, and we’re asking The Charlotte Church family to come out, serve, encourage and have a blast with the children. We will also have a Trunk or Treat contest—the trunk with the most votes wins!

Serve or Enter Trunk or Treat →

Interested vendors can register separately using the vendor link below. Questions may be directed to Melissa Cole at mcole@thecharlottechurch.org.

Vendor Sign-Up →

Help Us Tell a Christmas Story!

Our Children’s Church Christmas storytime is coming soon. We need loving volunteers to help our children learn about a fantastic story.

Roles We Need

  • Puppeteers: Bring characters to life behind the stage.
  • Storytellers: Share the Christmas story with energy and joy.
  • Photographer: Capture special moments and smiles during the program.
  • Servers: Help hand out meals and drinks to families.
  • Craft Helpers: Guide children through fun holiday art activities.

How to Sign Up

Speak with your sister in Christ, Tranika Wi-Afedzi, after service or sign up online. Please sign up by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

Sign Up to Help →

Kendall’s Office Hours

Meet with Kendall to talk, pray, ask a question or simply get acquainted. Appointments are available virtually or in person.

Book a Virtual Meeting Book In Person

Need another time? Email kalbert@thecharlottechurch.org.

Join the Teaching Team

If you’re interested in joining the church teaching team or would like to learn more, please contact Gary Jacques.

Contact Gary Jacques →

Care & Compassion: Grief Focus Coordinator Needed

The Care and Compassion Ministry has a special need for someone to serve as our Grief Focus Coordinator. This person would send cards and a set of grief-support books sourced from Stephen Ministry.

Journeying Through Grief is a set of four short books that has helped many people at four crucial times during the first year after the loss of a loved one.

If you have a desire to serve and support brothers and sisters who are grieving the loss of a close family member, please call or text (704) 277-5605 so we can schedule a time to talk.

Serve with the Security Team

The Security Team is looking for men and women to serve. Contact James Mimy at (908) 418-8993, email Email James Mimy, or see Ed Hampton at the Security Office on Sunday.

Serve at Charlottetown

On the last Sunday of each month, one house church leads scripture, singing, prayer, fellowship and communion for Charlottetown residents age 55+. The church provides supplies and a $50 lunch/activity budget.

Questions? Contact Paulette Sifford at psifford@thecharlottechurch.org.

Family Groups: Sign Up to Serve →

Ministry Updates

What’s happening across our church family.
September_6th_Slides.png

Food Pantry Needs

The pantry is currently in need of a few food items. Because storage space is limited, please donate only the items listed on the SignUpGenius. If you’re able to meet one of these needs, please sign up below. Thank you for your willingness to give!

View Needed Items & Sign Up →

Teen & Middle School Parent Meeting

Sunday, September 20 • Following Service • Fellowship Hall

Parents of teen and middle school students are invited to join us for an important conversation. Lunch will be provided.

Things to think about for the meeting:

  • What has been working?
  • What has been positive?
  • What are the needs?
  • What would you like to see?
  • What is challenging?
  • How can the staff and leadership be helpful?
  • How are your children doing with this transition?

Middle School & Teen Parents

Need access to the Band App for updates, schedules and important information? Email Email Church Office for assistance.

Sunday schedule: 1st and 3rd Sundays—both groups break out; 2nd Sunday—middle school breaks out and teens remain in service; last Sunday—House Church; 5th Sunday—both groups remain in service.

One Accord

Sunday, September 20 • After Church

“One Accord” is a safe space for women who may not share the same doctrinal beliefs as their present or former spouse. We hold to biblical truth, find support and forge lasting connections as we navigate this journey.

We will meet in the room behind the fellowship hall for a light lunch and a short discussion about our identity in Christ.

HOPE: 2026 School Tools Campaign

Through September 14

Donate essential school supplies for local teachers, students and church families in need. Remaining donations will support Classroom Central.

Drop-off locations: Kid’s Kingdom Sign-In Area and the Main Church Lobby.

FOCUS: Singles Ministry

Stay connected through the FOCUS Monthly Newsletter.

Read the Monthly Newsletter →

Generosity at a Glance

Thank you for giving cheerfully and faithfully.

“Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:8

2026 Weekly Budget: $18,000.00
September Weekly Average: $20,166.54
Missions Collected: $40,338.18

2026 Missions Goal: $110,000 — 36.7% received

Previous weekly averages: August $20,769.43 • July $19,844.13

Give Online →

Contributions may also be mailed to The Charlotte Church, 1800 Camden Road, Suite 107-275, Charlotte, NC 28203. Stock donations are available; email the church office for instructions. For benevolence, call (704) 342-1099, option 2. A volunteer will return your call within two business days.

Quick Links & Contacts

Who to contact when you need help.

Still not sure who to contact?
Email the Church Office at churchoffice@thecharlottechurch.org.

The Charlotte Church Knitted Together • Ephesians 4:16

 

 

Top