Welcome to Myers Park United Methodist

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Featured Sermon

Dr. James C. Howell, Senior Minister,  Read |  Listen |  Watch 
Jun. 28, 2009
Isaiah 29: 13-16, 30:15-18


News & Photos

'Sisters' Begin Connecting
Generations: Sisters in Christ, a ministry to unite women, begins with a dinner and lofty goals. View Details
Annual Conference Sermon
Myers Park United Methodist Church member John Harmeling delivered the laity sermon at the Annual Conference of the Western North Carolina Conference in Lake Junaluska. Here is the complete text of his message, entitled, “God’s 911 Call To Laity.” View File
Seek Us Out On YouTube
Visit YouTube for offerings from the church. View Website
Answering Our Call: The Latest Shared Here
The church strategic plan, Answering Our Call, moves ahead as plans take shape around eight goals. Updates in each area are shared here as they unfold. View Details
Year Through The Bible: Summer Of Prophets
Throughout 2009, the congregation will read through the Bible together and share programs, activities and more. Click to find information, view lesson plans and listen to sermons, Bible studies. View Website
The News From Annual Conference
Highlights from Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska, including the contributions from Myers Park United Methodist Church. View Details
Dispatches From England
Director of Youth Ministry Elizabeth Frazier and Rev. George Ragsdale are leading a church youth pilgrimage to England to explore the roots of Methodism. Read their daily dispatches here, the first from Elizabeth. View Details
Sweets For South Tryon
Desserts needed for Trinity's Table. View Details
Share Skills And Jobs In Room 108
The bulletin board in Room 108 in the Parish Life Building is available to post your skills and services, as well as look for job openings. View Details
Watch The Church Video
A 10-minute video celebrating Myers Park United Methodist Church – Finding God At Myers Park – can be seen here. Click on the Video Message when you arrive at your e-destination. Free copies are available from Director of Communications Ken Garfield at 704-295-4819 or ken@mpumc.org. View Website
What's Coming This Sunday?
On July 5, Rev. Shane Page, Rev. George Ragsdale, Ellen Robison and Ryan Spurrier will preach. View Details
Reservation Line
See a list of reservation line extensions. View Details
New Member Photos
View pictures of our newest members here. View File
H.O.T. Wednesday: See You September 9
The weekly fellowship returns September 9. View Website
See what Dr. Howell has been sending in his eSeries'
Click to view eYearThroughTheBible and past series. View Website
Giving/Tithing
Click to view donation options. View Website

Church Calendar

Disciple Facilitator Training
Those interested in becoming facilitators to help lead Disciple Bible Study classes can attend a training session July 18.
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Young Adult Women's Bible Study
Six-week, video-driven series, The Organic God, Sundays.
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Summer College/Youth Rehearsal
Young people from sixth grade through college are welcome to join the Summer College/Youth Ensemble rehearsals Wednesdays at 5:30.
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The Will of God - Page
Dr. Howell’s The Will of God – Answering the Hard Questions will be explored on Wednesdays from July 1-29.
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Baptism Preparation Class
Rev. Shane Page leads a monthly class on the meaning of baptism.
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Career Connection-Let Your Life Speak
The Career Connection job support group will hold small-group discussions Mondays June 29 to August 3.
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Monday Evening Yoga
Vicky Smith will teach Hatha Yoga Mondays.
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Career Connections Group
Meets Wednesday, July 15.
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Arts Camp
Outrageous and Outspoken Arts Camp for rising 2nd through rising 6th graders- August 3-6.
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News of the Church
Freedom School Kicks Off
Freedom School Kicks Off
Freedom School began its summer season Monday (June 22) at the church with these youngsters signing a Cooperation Contract, and all 65 youngsters getting ready for reading, field trips and more. This third summer of Freedom School at the church runs weekdays through July 31. To help, contact Debby Wagner at 704-537-9821 or debby.wagner9@gmail.com. Look to the next Cornerstone newsletter for more photos and stories from Freedom School. The next Cornerstone will also celebrated just-completed Vacation Bible School. Click on the picture for more news of the church, including a look at where the congregation's love and money goes amid the crisis facing charities.
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The Last Sermon Of Harlan L. Creech Jr.
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