Stay Informed
Amy Daniels, Deacon of Outreach
August 12, 2024
I find that even in the midst of storms and/or troubles, helping others always brightens the day. We get outside of ourselves and remember what blessings God has bestowed upon us.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Adrienne
August 5, 2024
The National Youth Gathering was a blast! It was truly a great event and a wonderful time to share with our youth! I would like to say a huge thank you to our leaders and adults who helped make the trip possible.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Mark Johanson, Minister of Music & Worship
July 29, 2024
Nineteen high school students in the Xperience recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Ryan
July 22, 2024
When I walk with new Christians, people who, for the first time, are learning about God in their life, they are bombarded by miracles. I have no other way of saying it.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Scott
July 15, 2024
Instead of putting Christ Concord on the market through a broker, the Council decided instead to seek out specific organizations like Habitat for Humanity as a partner for affordable housing.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Adrienne
July 8, 2024
There is power in naps…I know what you might be thinking. Power naps, right? Power naps are great. You can take 15-20 minutes to rest and feel completely rejuvenated once you wake up.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Ryan
July 1, 2024
On a cerebral level I understand that once upon a time Christians had it rough. Like, literally, being killed for the faith rough. I appreciate those Christians.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Scott
June 24, 2024
Have you ever heard a sermon and thought, “Yeah, but. . .” You had questions, you wanted to go deeper on a certain point, you needed clarification on a topic?
Time to read: 3 minutes
Eric Runge, Council President
June 17, 2024
I had always heard of “Southern hospitality” while growing up in Buffalo NY, but I was struck by the warm smiles and “bless your heart’s” that abounded upon my arrival to Charlotte more than 30 years ago.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Adrienne
June 10, 2024
A few years ago, I stopped watching the news. I had thought that being a grown up meant I needed to watch the 11 o’clock news before bedtime so I was informed for the next day, but eventually I stopped when I realized it was disrupting my sleep.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Scott
June 3, 2024
Unless you are the Unibomber, living in a shack in the middle of nowhere, embedded in the woods of Montana wearing tinfoil on your head, can you really, truly be off the grid?
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Ryan
May 27, 2024
What is the greatest sacrifice you’ve ever made? I know sometimes it can seem like sparring even a moment is a huge sacrifice. But, really, when we think about it our time is a fraction of our lives.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Adrienne
May 20, 2024
This weekend I graduated from United Lutheran Seminary in Pennsylvania. I finally finished my Master of Sacred Theology degree (STM), and it only took me ten years!
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Ryan
May 13, 2024
I was in a group and a beautiful sentiment was offered in our conversation: there is no such thing as a bad prayer. They’re right.
Time to read: 3 minutes
Pastor Adrienne
April 29, 2024
When I introduce Family Ministry in our New Member class, I like to ask the question, “What are your first memories of church?”
Time to read: 3 minutes