Further info below on all of the upcoming programs in and around FUMC!

Sunday, August 10, 4pm
Charlotte's Pride Week Interfaith Service

The Charlotte Pride Interfaith Service is the kick-off to the annual Charlotte Pride week, bringing together LGBTQ and ally people for a spiritual gathering and celebration of love. The service will be held at Unitarian Universalist Community of Charlotte, 234 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte NC, 28211. 

The service should last about an hour and is followed by an after-service social with refreshments. Participants include: 

  • Reverend Val Rosenquist, Senior Minister at First United Methodist Church of Charlotte

  • Reverend Kyndra Frazier, LMSW, M. Doc, CEO and Founder of KYND Consulting and Member of the Board of Directors of MeckMin

  • Ayya Sudhamma Bhikkhuni, Founder and Head Monk at the Buddhist Vihara of Charlotte

Reserving a free ticket online will help with event preparation. 

Tuesday, August 12, 7-9pm
Candidate Forum, Hosted by First UMC

Redress Movement, together with partners at Action NC, ONE Meck, Greater Bethel AME Church, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and the Faith and Justice Group at Providence Presbyterian Church, will host a candidate forum for Charlotte mayor and city council candidates. More info to come, including confirmation of which candidates will be present. Planning to attend? Please register here.

Sunday, August 17, 12pm-2pm
Charlotte's Pride Parade

Be a spectator along the route up Tryon in Uptown Charlotte, or join Charlotte United Methodists to provide hospitality to everyone in the community enjoying the parade. We will pass out water and popsicles and share opportunities for interaction, photos, and fellowship. Meet on the front steps and get ready for FUN!

Shop HERE soon soon to receive your Pride attire in time for the parade. Shipping may take up to two weeks, so orders should be placed as soon as possible. Proceeds from merchandise sales are donated to Time Out Youth.