A Gift of Space
Since its inception, First UMC, Charlotte, has understood its position at the heart of Uptown as central to its mission. Vital to that mission is the physical space of its building and the opportunity it affords the congregation to engage with the community. The building and location of the congregation allow the congregation to create strategic partnerships that further its mission.
First’s mission is not just a mission. It is a commitment. It is rooted in liberating love. That mission states: Because of God's liberating love in Christ, First’s will pursue justice, embrace inclusion, advance education, and promote the arts. This fourfold mission means that First’s intentionally aligns itself and opens its doors for occasional events that further this mission but, more rewardingly, decides to share space daily with community partners who rent offices and other spaces to enhance their work.
Through this shared space, First and these partners improve each other and make the kingdom that much clearer for us all to see.
Our Daily Bread Foundation
An organization that teaches entrepreneurial skills to at-risk youth by building kinship in the kitchen, bridging the gap between social, racial, and economic disparities
Next Step Clubhouse
A day program established to serve individuals with special needs in the Greater Charlotte area by targeting social and recreational objectives not met by educational institutions or the community at large
Brand New Sheriff
Charlotte's only black repertory theatre company
Metrolina Native American Association
Preserving and promoting American Indian culture in the Charlotte area and surrounding counties since 1975.
Charlotte Table Tennis Club, Inc
CTTC founded in 1979 is one of the oldest table tennis clubs in the state of North Carolina. We are a diverse club with over 170 active players - ranging from professionals to amateurs, 10 years old to 90 years old. If you love the game and want to play or of you are on the fence - jump right in, this is the place. Come visit us!
Gifted Youth Music and Art Studios
Gifted Youth is built on our desire to see a community creatively equipped through arts and the gospel. Gifted Youth is a Christian-based music school that welcomes everyone from all backgrounds. We pride ourselves on creating a safe environment for all by implementing Christian values.
Lionel Lee Center for Wellness
A program designed to assist people who are uninsured and underinsured and provision of programs and activities to improve the health and wellness of underserved populations with a focus on Bi Persons of Color and LGBTQ communities
Healing Hands
of Joy
A program making motherhood safer in Ethiopia by eliminating obstetric fistulas
NB: First UMC does not directly endorse or oversee the work of these various programs and organizations. Their work is independent of the congregation's work, operated and managed by their respective boards and governing bodies.