Myers Park Methodist Church

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Why bother with being Found Faithful? Isnt life a feast spread before us, to be consumed for our pleasure? Sort of but if we reverse the viewpoint and ask How did life come to be? and Is there a better reason for my being here than simply to exist, achieve, grab things and then die?, if the universe didnt randomly come to be (and what are the odds against that?), if there is some purpose, if there is a God or even the possibility of a divine force behind it all, dont we live quite differently? Is there some accountability? and if so, isnt it to the One who put us here?

I know that, for me, thinking about my father and others whom I've lost, Dr. Howell is right. Words, he preached Sunday, cannot capture the depth of our love.

Children and youth added their voices to the celebration of the 85th anniversary of Myers Park United Methodist Church on Sunday (October 24). Click on the photo from the 8:30 a.m. Sanctuary service for more scenes from a morning that brought back so many long-time members and clergy to share embraces, stories and fellowship, including at a Jubilee Hall reception. And click on Ken's Column for more from the celebration. Look to the next Cornerstone, too, for more photos.

Welcome! Or maybe you should say Welcome since our Church has just shown up in your computer. Look around our site, ask questions, learn, shop, interact, and maybe even pray, believe and serve. I look forward to sharing with you, and connecting with you and others. Every click is a handshake, an open door, a step together. Thanks for welcoming us.

Take a tour of the church through these photos reflecting the beauty and vitality of life at Myers Park United Methodist. Now featured: Scenes from the second annual Mission Madness, a day of service on Palm Sunday.

Learn About the Church and initial steps for membership: 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, November 9, in Room 108. jpoole@mpumc.org.

Dr. Howell and Rabbi Murray Ezring of Temple Israel in Charlotte will lead two programs: Tuesdays, November 9 and 16, the first one in Jubilee Hall, the second at Temple Israel, each at 7:00 p.m.
Job Support Group 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 10, in Room 108. George@mpumc.org.

Food Festival 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 13, in Room 103. Proceeds will help pay for scholarships for the women’s retreat. ehamrick@bellsouth.net.
Charge Conference 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 14, in Francis Chapel. jhorstman@mpumc.org.
Medicare D Counseling Appointments November 16, 18, 23 and 30 and December 2, 7, 9, 14 and 16. crivera@mpumc.org.
Children’s Book Fair November 16-19 Hours vary. leslieah@hotmail.com.
Single Pointe for singles 30 and over will meet Tuesday, November 16, in Room 108. cmull@mpumc.org.
Adults Plus! for ages 55 and over will meet at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 17, in Room 103. A dinner follows. For reservations, call 704-376-5520 (ext. 5200).

Myers Park Thanksgiving Service Christ Episcopal Church will host the annual Myers Park Community Thanksgiving service at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 25. Rev. Steve Wilson of Little Church on the Lane will preach.

Find Us Faithful, the 2011 stewardship campaign to support the work of Myers Park United Methodist Church, kicks off. View Details

Several church members share their heart for giving in this short video. Find Us Faithful is the name of the stewardship campaign for 2011, to support the work of Myers Park United Methodist at home and around the world. View Website

The annual Jubilee Plus! campaign, gearing up for 2011, allows the congregation to financially support ministries around the corner and around the world. View Details

Youth Ministries has launched its annual sale of Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands to benefit work in the world. View File

Myers Park United Methodist Church hosts the annual Mission to Ministers on February 1, 2011. View File

The church strategic plan, Answering Our Call, moves ahead as plans form around eight goals. Updates in each area are shared here. View Details

What's Coming This Sunday?
On Sunday, November 14, Rev. Shane Page and Dr. James C. Howell will preach. View Details
H.O.T. Wednesday: A Meal, Fellowship
The weekly meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday in Jubilee Hall offers sustenance and fellowship for all. Holy Communion is at 5:15 p.m. each Wednesday in Francis Chapel, a time of renewal. View Website

See a list of reservation line extensions. View Details
Watch The Church Video
A 10-minute video celebrating Myers Park United Methodist Church Finding God At Myers Park can be seen here. Click on the Video Message when you arrive at your e-destination. Free copies are available from Director of Communications Ken Garfield at 704-295-4819 or ken@mpumc.org. View Website
Seek Us Out On YouTube
Visit YouTube for offerings from Myers Park United Methodist Church. View Website

Here is the fiscal budget and lay leadership for 2010 at Myers Park United Methodist Church. View File

The Staff Chart
Want to learn more about the church staff and who reports to whom? View File
85th Anniversary Video
Enjoy "Myers Park Memories," a video marking the 85th anniversary of the church. View Website