Church Members,

Please let your voice be heard! Respond to the one question Church Name Change Survey today!

If you have questions, contact Bob Thomason, Chair of the Name Change Committee, rdthomason7@gmail.com.

We are constantly looking for the best ways to keep everyone up-to-date about all that is going on in the life of our church. We have been listening to your feedback and are excited to try a new streamlined approach to our Weekly Newsletter and felt like the summer months would be the best time to try it out. So, make sure to check out next week's issue and let us know what you think.

We are excited to announce that we will be introducing you to our new online member management tool, Realm, over the coming weeks. The staff has been hard at work processing through the steps for the transition from our current member portal. A transition and rollout doesn’t happen overnight. | Click here to read more

The generous givers of Myers Park Baptist Church (MPBC) continue to keep the church in an advantageous position against budget. MPBC saw its monthly results for February exceed expectations with the church generating a net gain of $23,957 versus a budgeted net deficit totaling $24,335. Click here to read the full report

MPBC and Queens University have a deep and rich partnership going back to MPBC’s founding and it continues to grow and strengthen today. Queens recently entered into a seven-month lease for both office space and classrooms while one of their academic buildings is under renovation. The lease starts on April 23, 2024 and runs . . . Click here to read more

Join us as we express our deep concern for the well-being of people and the planet. We will join a group from the United Methodist Church General Meeting along with other local clergy and faith leaders from the grass roots to remind financial institutions ahead of their Annual Shareholders Meeting that we need their financial leadership to transition away from fossil fuels quickly. Register and learn more

Leading | Rev. Tara Gibbs and Youth Ministry Members

Celebrating | Youth Sunday, Senior Recognition, Creation Justice Month

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Join Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell on Wednesdays and learn the necessary skills of stillness. As the world turns faster than ever, slowing down couldn’t be more important. Each Wednesday, we gather to quiet our minds and warm our hearts. There’s a spot waiting for you. We hope to see you there! Click here to join the Zoom

Join us for a book study on the recently published book, Our Trespasses: White Churches and the Taking of American Neighborhood. The author, and our good friend, Greg Jarrell will be digging into his book with us. Questions? Contact: Betsy Thigpen at betsywku@aol.com. Click here to learn more about our Sage-ing and Circle of Elders Opportunities

Mark your calendar for May 6 at 5p. All are invited to join us for this casual time to spend chatting with others over a drink and snacks. Learn more on our website by clicking here

We are excited to announce that Rev. J. Dana Trent is returning to MPBC to preach from the Free Pulpit! As an added treat, make plans to come early for a Forum with Dana about her recently released book Between Two Trailers. There will be a light breakfast provided. Then after worship she will be available for a book signing. So, make sure to pre-order your copy of her book by clicking here! Click here to learn more about Dana and her book.

New Interest Groups 

• Circles of Elders
• Poet and Lovers of Poetry
• Grief Study Leadership Training
• Our Trespasses
• The Contemplative Life

Click here for more information.

Children's Ministry Newsletter

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Our theme for this month is Jesus says, “I’m with you. You’re never alone.” During children’s worship on the Sundays following Easter, children hear stories describing Jesus’ appearances to his disciples. They wonder about the disciples’ feelings and connect them to their own experiences. Jesus invites all of us to bear witness to God’s presence and power. Questions? Contact Tyra or Shaina.

Who | Open to all rising 6th-9th graders

Theme | Keep Calm & Rejoice: The Lord is Near

Cost | $350 includes suite style lodging, linens, all meals, transportation, and all activities

Scholarships available | Just send a message to Rev. Tara. We want all interested youth to be able to participate.

Click here to learn more about camp.

Thank you to the many of you who have reached out wanting to show love and support for Carrie. A meal/grocery train has been created for her and is being coordinated by Julie Barfield. Since Carrie lives a good distance from the church, you can choose to send Instacart or Door Dash gift cards to her church email (cveal@myersparkbaptist.org) or we are using the church as a drop off location for food and cards. Click here to learn more