Cross Park Church

Made For More Conference
2025-01-31 - 2025-02-01 | Christ Covenant Church, 800 Fullwood Lane, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Early Registration Cost (Through 12/31/24): $75/person; $30 for girls Grades 3-12 and college students. Price includes registration, Saturday lunch, and supplies for Created for a Purpose. Register here. Also, please reach out to Katherine Barringer at women@crossparkchurch.org about scholarships to help cover the cost! Note: On the registration form, Cross Park Church is listed as located in Matthews, NC.

Men's Prayer
2025-01-18 07:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York) | Shank Home, 503 Courtney Lane, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
One of the main pieces of feedback from our men’s retreat was more opportunities for the men of Cross Park to be together. We’d like to take advantage of that interest and call us together for monthly prayer. Brothers, please plan to attend our men’s prayer event the third Saturday of every month from 7-8am.

Correction: Men’s Prayer Location
Men’s prayer this Saturday, January 18, will be held at the home of Larry & Wendy Shank (503 Courtney Lane, Matthews), not the house on Hemby. We apologize for the confusion.

Reach out to Grant with any questions (grant@crossparkchurch.org).

Congregational Conversation
2025-01-12 12:00 - 12:45 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Save the date for our Congregational Conversation on Sunday, 1/12 after church. Plan to join us for some updates and conversation about location/facilities.

Women's Prayer
2025-01-04 09:00 - 10:15 | Shank Home, 503 Courtney Lane, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Women’s Prayer Gathering
Cross Park women gather on the first Saturday of each month to pray for the church: pastors, officers, ministries, missions, and more. Join us on Saturday from 9-10:15AM at the Shanks’ house (503 Courtney Lane, Matthews), with potential for zoom-joining if someone needs that. Wendy communicates updates to the group via a text string, so if anyone wants to join, please contact Wendy directly at wkshank62@gmail.com or text (704) 614-1887.

IN-PERSON SERVICE @ HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER | INDOORS
2024-12-29 10:30 - 12:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
TIME & LOCATION INFORMATION WITH MAP
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Class Locations for Worship Service – 10:30AM
Nursery (birth-1yo): Magnolia (small room)/4
Nursery (2-3yo): Magnolia (large room)/4
*NO Children’s Worship – 5th Sunday

CHRISTMAS FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE
2024-12-22 10:30 - 12:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
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NO CHILDCARE – FAMILY SERVICE (Nursery rooms will be available for nursing moms)

Christmas Social & Snacks
2024-12-22 10:00 - 10:30 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us for our Christmas service on Sunday, 12/22. No childcare provided since everyone will be together in service. Arrive at 10AM to mingle with friends old and new and for some warm beverages and snacks before service!!

Cookies & Carols
2024-12-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us for our Cookies & Carols event on Sunday, 12/15 at 4PM at Hemby Program Center. Sign up to bring desserts now!
We will gather indoors in Magnolia so no need to bring your camping chairs unless you have metal folding chairs you’d like to bring.

Women's Christmas Dinner
2024-12-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Henderson Home, 8700 Brownes Pond Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
Let’s enjoy a meal together before the rush of the holidays! We will be gathering at Amy Henderson’s home on Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6:30-8:30PM to enjoy good food and fellowship! Please sign up below to bring a dish to share. *Don’t forget to make a note of what you plan to bring so we can help ensure some variety! 🙂 Sign up coming soon!

Youth Christmas Party
2024-12-07 | NC
More info to come!

IN-PERSON SERVICE @ HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER | YMCA
2024-12-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
TIME & LOCATION INFORMATION WITH MAP
For more information on what to expect, please click here.
Bulletin for mobile viewing: Mobile Bulletin
Bulletin for print: Print Bulletin
To be notified of updates, please sign up for our weekly announcements.
Class Locations for Worship Service – 10:30AM
Nursery (birth-1yo): Magnolia (small room)/4
Nursery (2-3yo): Magnolia (large room)/4
*Children’s Worship (4-5yo): Maple Cabin/8
*Children’s Worship (K-2nd grade): Poplar Cabin/7
*Older Children (3rd-5th grade): Stay in service & Sermon Notes
*The Worship Leader will dismiss the kids to Children’s Worship after Pastoral Prayer.

Youth Friendsgiving Dinner
2024-11-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States

Youth Fall Frenzy
2024-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Dykstra Home, 200 Sardis Grove Lane, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Fall Frenzy at the Dykstra home! Join us on Saturday, 10/26, from 6:30-8:30 PM. Create some delicious dogs at the hot dog bar, strut your stuff in the costume contest, or relax outside for a viewing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!” Invite friends! And bring a lawn chair for the movie (we know you’ve got ’em).

Brace YMCA Trunk or Treat
2024-10-26 16:00 - 19:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Hemby is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, 10/26 from 4-7PM. Here is the link for everyone wanting to participate by decorating a trunk of their vehicle and passing out candy! Please provide your own decorations and candy.
Here is this year’s Trunk or Treat flyer to pass along to friends and neighbors!

Men's Prayer
2024-10-19 07:00 - 08:00 | Shank Home, 503 Courtney Lane, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Brothers, please plan to attend our men’s prayer event on Saturday morning, 10/19 from 7-8AM. We will be meeting at the home of Larry & Wendy Shank (503 Courtney Lane, Matthews). Reach out to Grant with any questions (grant@crossparkchurch.org | 910.650.0898).

Hemby Work Date
2024-10-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Parents of Youth and 345Club
On Wednesday evening, 10/16 when you deliver your youngsters to Hemby, plan to stay and help with some chores. We need helping hands to assemble the heaters and to do some maintenance on our plastic curtains. Contact Larry Shank if you can help – shanklarry@gmail.com 704-309-7837.

Women's Fall Retreat
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-29 | Bonclarken Conference Center, 500 Pine Drive, Flat Rock, NC, 28731, United States
Women’s Fall Retreat at Bonclarken Conference Center (mark your calendars!)

Service Opportunity
2024-09-14 08:00 - 12:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
We are planning a work day at Hemby for Saturday, 9/14 to work on several projects. We will continue to assemble and install cabinetry in the Willow Cabin (our new hospitality spot), and in Magnolia (to add needed storage for our Children’s Ministry). Other projects, depending on turnout, involve getting some things ready for fall/winter:
1. Re-assembling our heaters which have been in storage for the summer
2. Repairs to our side curtains
We’ll start at 8AM. Let Larry Shank know by email if you can be there for any portion of the day. shanklarry@gmail.com

WOMEN’S PRAYER GATHERING
2024-09-07 09:00 - 10:15 | Shank Home, 503 Courtney Lane, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Cross Park women gather on the first Saturday of each month to pray for the church: pastors, officers, ministries, missions, and more. Join us on Saturday from 9-10:15AM at the Shanks’ house (503 Courtney Lane, Matthews 28105), with potential for zoom-joining if someone needs that. Wendy communicates updates to the group via a text string, so if anyone wants to join, please contact Wendy directly at wkshank62@gmail.com or text (704) 614-1887.

Youth Group
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us for Youth Group as we continue to hear stories of redemption from various Cross Park members. Come hear the redeemed of the LORD say so! Psalm 107:2

IN-PERSON SERVICE @ HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER | YMCA
2024-09-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
TIME & LOCATION INFORMATION WITH MAP
For more information on what to expect, please click here.
Bulletin for mobile viewing: Mobile Bulletin
Bulletin for print: Print Bulletin
To be notified of updates, please sign up for our weekly announcements.
Class Locations for Worship Service – 10:30AM
Nursery (birth-1yo): Magnolia (small room)/4
Nursery (2-3yo): Magnolia (large room)/4
*Children’s Worship (4-5yo): Maple Cabin/8
*Children’s Worship (K-1st grade): Poplar Cabin/7
*Older Children (2nd-5th grade): Stay in service & Sermon Notes
*The Worship Leader will dismiss the kids to Children’s Worship after Pastoral Prayer.

SUNDAY SCHOOL
2024-09-01 09:30 - 10:15 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Sunday School for all ages will begin at our Fall Kick Off on Sunday 9/1 at 9:30AM.
Class Locations for Sunday School
Nursery (birth-3yo): Magnolia (small room)/4
Young Children (4-2nd grade): Maple Cabin/8
Older Children (3rd-5th grade): Poplar Cabin/7
Youth: Magnolia (large room)/4
Adults: Sycamore/5
Fall Sunday School Series
Adults – Do you remember that Nahum dude? Or everybody’s favorite Obadiah? Do you have a favorite Minor Prophet? Wanna try to name them all? What could these seemingly random and relatively unknown Old Testament prophets have to say to us today? Is there any real substantive value in the writings of obscure Hebrew prophets from 2,700 years ago? Over the course of this Fall during our Sunday School hour, we will listen to and (hopefully) learn from the Minor Prophets. The last twelve books of the Old Testament may not be first on your ‘go-to Scriptures’ list, but they contain a wealth of counsel, encouragement, challenge, and eternal perspective for our daily lives. Hope you are able to join us as we journey through the Minor Prophets this Fall, Sundays at 9:30 in the Sycamore cabin.
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on Sunday, 9/29!

Men's Prayer Breakfast
2024-08-17 07:00 - 09:00 | Henderson Home, 8700 Brownes Pond Lane, Charlotte, NC, 28277, United States
For our August prayer gathering, we will meet from 7-9AM at the home of William and Amy Henderson for breakfast, a Fall ministry preview, and prayer. Please make plans to join us for this rich time of fellowship and service. Connect with Grant if you have any questions.

Youth Group - Charlotte Knights Baseball
2024-08-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Though we are in the midst of some transition in the Youth Group, we are planning to have a great summer! We’ve already enjoyed a great ice cream social at the Newcott’s and much more is in store. To keep things as simple as possible, we are planning to have a youth event every Wednesday at Hemby, from 7-8:30 from June 19 to August 14 (minus July 3). We will alternate weeks between a normal ‘Youth Group’ night and a hang-out / fun event night. But know that every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30, you can gather with other Cross Park youth at Hemby, starting June 19! We look forward to seeing you! With any questions, feel free to reach out to Patrick Thatch at 202-262-7990‬.
Bring a friend and come join us each week. Parents are always welcome, particularly on game/fun event nights, as volunteers are always needed! Water bottles are highly encouraged as it is hot out there folks, and dehydration is REAL!

June 26 – Water games night! Come prepared to get wet (old clothes and shoes) and bring a towel.
July 3 – No Youth Group – Celebrate the birthday of America!
July 10 – Youth Group/DGroups – Featuring guest speaker, Tyre Green
July 17 – Fun Event Night
July 24 – Youth Group/DGroups – Featuring guest speaker, Bob Ihrig
July 31 – Fun Event Night
August 7 – Youth Group/DGroups – Featuring guest speaker, Will Milks
August 16 – End of Summer Event – Truist Field Charlotte Knights vs Toledo Mud Hens

Children's Ministry Summer Play at the Park
2024-08-14 09:00 - 10:30 | Pineville Lake Park & Splash Pad, 909 Lakeview Drive, Pineville, NC, 28134, United States
Let’s play together! We will gather together in the mornings to try and beat the heat. Plan to stay for as long or as little as you’d like. Join us for some summer fun at different parks around the city.

Women's Summer Book Club
2024-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | NC
Women of all ages are invited this summer to delve into C.S. Lewis’ satirical masterpiece, “The Screwtape Letters.” Join us for two sessions (or one–whatever you can make) of reflection and discussion on this thought-provoking book:
• SESSION 1: Tuesday, July 16, 7-8:30 pm, chapters 1-17
• SESSION 2: Tuesday, August 6, 7-9 pm, chapters 18-31
Both sessions will be at the Thatches. Email Polly to let her know you’ll be there, and to receive the discussion questions in advance. A bit about the book: “The Screwtape Letters” is a collection of letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew and protégé, Wormwood. Through Screwtape’s cunning advice on leading a human ‘patient’ astray, Lewis explores profound questions of good and evil, temptation, and redemption.

Children's Ministry Summer Play at the Park
2024-07-24 09:00 - 10:30 | William R. Davie Park, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28226, United States

Women's Summer Book Club
2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | NC
Women of all ages are invited this summer to delve into C.S. Lewis’ satirical masterpiece, “The Screwtape Letters.” Join us for two sessions (or one–whatever you can make) of reflection and discussion on this thought-provoking book:
• SESSION 1: Tuesday, July 16, 7-8:30 pm, chapters 1-17
• SESSION 2: Tuesday, August 6, 7-8:30 pm, chapters 18-31
Both sessions will be at the Thatches. Email Polly to let her know you’ll be there, and to receive the discussion questions in advance. A bit about the book: “The Screwtape Letters” is a collection of letters from a senior demon, Screwtape, to his nephew and protégé, Wormwood. Through Screwtape’s cunning advice on leading a human ‘patient’ astray, Lewis explores profound questions of good and evil, temptation, and redemption.

Men's Night at the Ballpark, Charlotte Knights Game
2024-07-13 18:00 - 22:00 | NC
Hey brothers! Let’s get together on Saturday evening, July 13 for some baseball and fellowship! Register here to reserve your ticket. Greg Ratzlaff is the point of contact for this event in case you have any questions.

Women's Ministry | Come To The Table Special Event
2024-07-13 10:00 - 11:30 | 1412 Matthews Plantation Drive, Matthews, NC 28105, 1412 Matthews Plantation Drive, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Come To The Table Special Event: Coffee with Lauren Spiewak with Beauty For Ashes, 10-11:30AM. Register here!

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