The Prophetic Imagination series by Churches That Thrive by Racial Justice is continuing the conversation with Rev. Tara Gibbs focusing on how congregations can improve upon or implement plans/communities of care. | Learn more

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Over the past two months we have been incredibly blessed to have Dr. Tony McNeill as our Interim Minister of Music and Worship. In that time, Dr. McNeill has greatly expanded the diversity and range of music for our choir and congregation. He has elevated the energy in worship and curated some of the most cohesive and powerful services in our church’s recent history. Tony skillfully guided our choir and congregation through a period of transition as we awaited the calling of our next Minister of Music and Worship, J. Kevin Gray.

Join us as we welcome Knoxville Jungian Analyst Doug Tyler for a special presentation to discuss how we can better manage our relationship to technology. Bring your practical and symbolic questions and comments as we discuss ways to more effectively mitigate the harmful impacts of technology, and put ourselves back in the driver’s seat of our lives. | Read more

The exhibition and community engagement project seeks to educate individuals on their implicit bias to help them understand and counter that bias. Through compelling images, interactives, and powerful testimonials and visuals the exhibit unpacks and demystifies the concept of bias. | View the flyer | Learn more and register

For the Season of Lent and Women's History Month the sermon focus will be on women through the Gospel of Matthew. We hope you will join us for worship, a Women's Book Study, Women's Retreat, and a special Women's edition of our "Tell Me Our Stories" interview series on April 2.

Mental Health Roundtable

Parents, caregivers, and anyone who is around children and/or youth are invited to listen in to this roundtable discussion with guest experts therapists and psychologists that was presented by our Children and Youth Ministries on Sunday, March 5.

I came to meet church people and expand my community. That happened and more.

It’s rare that I do something that is just for me. I am reminded that I need it more often.

Stories connect us across all the lines of our humanness. We need to share more of them.

These are just a few of the comments that were shared over the weekend at our Women’s Retreat. We shared and meditated; we danced and we talked. We connected to ourselves, one another and God. It was a time of renewal for all of us. And we have all said we want to continue the sharing, continue the connecting in this unique way. You can purchase the book Womaning by contacting the church office.

MUSIC & WORSHIP

This is one of our most beloved services. It starts off triumphantly with singing and the waving of palm branches as we remember Jesus's entry into Jerusalem. The service ends with the procession of the cross accompanied by powerful music of organ and violin followed by the placing of our palms at the foot of the cross.

We have a special intergenerational event scheduled for Holy Wednesday. We are excited to have Wanjiku J. Mwangi joining us to lead us through a unique reading, sound, and visual art multi-sensory, spiritual experience. All ages are invited. We hope you will add this to your calendar. Stay tuned for more information and registration. | Learn more about Wanjiku here

This is a Tenebrae Service, meaning "darkness" or "shadows." We will venture through the Stations of the Cross extinguishing a candle for each of the eight readings from the gospel of Matthew as we hear the story of the passion and death of Jesus. We will join in a musical response as each candle is extinguished reminding us of how the life of Jesus was slowly put out, and the light of the world began to fade, as Christ departed from it. The final candle and final words will leave us in total darkness. 

Easter Sunday, April 9

9:30a | Music of Easter with Carolina Brass

10:00a | Easter Worship

Celebrate the resurrection and new life with us. The triumphant sounds of children ringing Alleluia bells, celebratory music of brass, organ, and choir, and the message of Easter will be soul-filling.

AIDS Walk Fundraising Breakfast

Easter Sunday, April 9 | 9a | Patio

Join us on the Patio on Easter morning for a simple breakfast before worship. Members of the AIDS Walk Team will be there accepting donations & signing up team members. You may also donate & sign up here.

Children's Worship

SUNs | 10:15-11:15a | Room 209

NOTE | No Children's Worship March 26

Lead | Candace Williamson

Children will engage in lessons, games, crafts, and activities that support their natural desire to be creative, kind, and helpful. 

Lenten Devotional Group

SUNs | 11:15a | Room 250

Topic | Full to the Brim | Materials will be provided

Leads | Rev. Dr. JJ Flag and Rev. Tara Gibbs

Exploring Spiritual Togetherness Group

SUNs | 11:15a | Parlor

Topic | All About Love by bell hooks

Leads | Jen Troyer and Jenny Martella

Purchase the book through the MPBC Bookstore

Faith & Community Class

SUN, Mar 26 | 11:15a | Shalom Hall

Topic | Do I Stay Christian? Book Study & Discussion

Guest Speaker | Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell Learn more

Seeking Easter Egg Hunt Volunteers

We are doing things a little differently this year. The hunt will begin at 3p in the circle behind the Cornwell Center. Join us for an afternoon of games and fun for the whole family! Separate egg hunt stations will be available. It takes a lot of hands to make this event a success. If you can help, please contact Candace Williamson.

Here's how to get the app:

1. Make sure you have a Username & Password for the MPBC Portal (myMPBC). Don't have one? Contact Caroline Manning in the church office.
2. Visit churchlife.mobi and enter your Username & Password (mentioned above).

If you would you be willing to deliver a lily on Saturday, April 8 or Easter Sunday afternoon to a member who, since last Easter, has experienced the loss of a parent, spouse or child, please volunteer here.

We make every effort to match you with someone close to your home. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Carol Cedar at ccedar@myersparkbaptist.org or 704.334.7232 x100. 

Did You Know That You Can Give It Twice?

Do you own an IRA or other qualified retirement plan? You can use your retirement assets to provide both an inheritance to your heirs, as well as support Myers Park Baptist Church. 

Kids use their artistic talents to explore our outer world through acts of service in our community. Questions? Contact Candace Williamson 

Family Dinners at 5:00p

Families participating in children's activities on WED nights will come together for a family-friendly meal in Heaton Hall. Family Dinners are $20.

RSVP for children's dinner

Please join us at Through-the-Week School for the 2023-2024 school year in their four-year-old and TK classrooms. These classrooms offer small and large group instruction, kindergarten level academics, and a focus on self-regulation and self-help skills. For more information, visit their website or contact Belinda Geuss at bgeuss@myersparkbaptist.org.