Cross Park Church

Hemby Trunk or Treat
2023-10-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States

Membership Class
2023-10-22 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Our next Membership class is on Sunday, 10/22 right after service. We will provide lunch and then proceed with the class to review session topics from our shared membership videos and have a brief Q&A with Jeff and/or Grant.
Action items:
• Please RSVP to erin@crossparkchurch.org by Thursday, 10/19 with the amount of attendees in your family and any applicable food allergies we should make note of when ordering lunch.
• If you have a need for childcare, please let Erin know as soon as possible.

Alongside Families Informational Meeting
2023-10-09 | Zoom
What if…
* we could stop child abuse and neglect before it starts?
* children could be kept safe during times of family crisis without unnecessarily entering the foster care system?
* it was a dignifying experience for parents to request and receive help?
* parents were connected to support instead of socially isolated?
* the Body of Christ stood in the gap for family preservation?
Alongside Families exists to connect isolated families in the Carolinas to local church communities that champion family preservation and physical, spiritual, and emotional thriving. Cross Park Church families! Find out how YOU can join the team and help isolated families in Charlotte thrive in the gospel. Register to join one of two upcoming Zoom information meetings on Monday, 10/9 from 12-1PMor Monday, 10/9 from 7-8PM. Joining the meeting will not automatically commit you to serve, but it will open up a window for you to see how you might be able to! Please feel free to reach out to Michelle Clarke (704-771-0273 or 6sharparrows@gmail.com) with any questions.

Youth Corn Maze Event
2023-09-30 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | NC
Join us Saturday, 9/30 from 2 – 6PM at Hall Family Farm. Bring $10 for admission and any snacks. Both drop-off and pick-up at the church office (11111 Carmel Commons Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28226). Invite your friends!

Coffee, Cards, & Calling Brunch
2023-09-23 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | SIM, 14830 Choate Cir, Charlotte, NC, 28273, United States
Women of Cross Park! Come celebrate the fall season and gather with friends, new and old! We will enjoy some coffee and brunch, sign cards for our loved ones overseas, and hear some encouragement about what God wants for His daughters! RSVP here!
Sign up here to bring some tasty food to share: https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/JXDH7990

Youth Group
2023-09-13 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Starting Wed, Sep 13, there will be youth group every week! Well, maybe not EVERY week, but most weeks!
Each month, we will have around 3 regular youth groups and then have a fun event on the other week. Our hope and desire is that the youth ministry will continue to develop consistency and momentum by formatting the schedule this way!
Other than frequency, no other details are changing! Youth group will still be on Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm at Hemby. We will still gather and fellowship and have lots of fun with one another!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
-Andrew

Barnabas Basic Training Seminar
2023-09-13 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Uptown Church, 926 Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
If you desire deeper friendships, to be a better and more intentional friend, or to grow in facilitating conversations that get past the surface, Barnabas Training Basic could be just the thing to begin to address your thoughts and questions. You’re invited to a one-day seminar hosted by Uptown Church that equips you to see yourself and others in ways that foster deeper relationships. It helps you understand others by gaining a biblical understanding of your own heart through teaching, personal examples, and an interactive small group experience. All local churches are invited to participate. Subsidized cost for Cross Park-ers is $40 per person with lunch included. If you are interested, register here.

Youth Annual Kickoff Party
2023-09-10 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
– Sun, Sep 10 | 4:30 – 6:30PM [Hemby]
– Join us for our annual kickoff! It’ll be a party, we’ll have pizza, and there’ll be a parent meeting going over the schedule for this school year!
– Families invited! Please rsvp with Andrew so we know how much food to get!
– RSVP here

Women's Prayer Gathering
2023-09-09 09:00 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | NC
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 (6706 Bradstock Ln, Charlotte, NC 28226), 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.

WORSHIP SERVICE @ HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER | YMCA
2023-09-03 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Sunday School
2023-09-03 09:30 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | NC
Sunday School for all ages will begin at our Fall Kick Off on Sunday 9/3 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
*Youth will join the Adults in Sycamore for the first couple of weeks
Fall Sunday School Series
This fall, the Youth and the Adults will be considering the topic of human sexuality. With all the confusion and challenges in our day related to the issues of gender and sexuality, it is a crucial time for us to allow the Bible to speak into and shape our understanding and beliefs about these issues. We will be using our denomination’s recent study committee report as our basic text. You can find the whole report here. It is also available in book form under the title “A Body of the Lord” (with a few additional resources included). We will not be going through the entire report in detail, but focusing on the Preamble & Twelve Statements which can be found here. Note: For several of the weeks of this Study (including the first two weeks), the Youth and Adults will be combined for Sunday School, meeting in Sycamore.

Men's Ministry Kick-Off
2023-08-29 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Brothers, let’s get together for a few hours of food and fun! Tuesday, 8/29, 6-8PM, Hemby. We’ll eat, have a cornhole tournament and hear about men’s ministry opportunities for the Fall. With questions or to volunteer your cornhole equipment, holler at Grant (grant@crossparkchurch.org | 910.650.0898). Please RSVP by Sunday, 8/27 so we can provide enough food for everyone.

Fall Preview Brunch
2023-08-27 11:00 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us for a Fall Preview Brunch immediately following the Sunday worship service on August 27. Light brunch will be served where you’re invited to make a plate and head back to your seat to listen to what is happening in the life of our church this fall. We will be sharing information about the new fall schedule, upcoming sermon series, Sunday School details, Thrive Groups, and more. Come hear what’s coming your way and ways to get involved.

Thrive Group Leader Training
2023-08-23 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
More details to come.

Youth Group Event Nights - Knights Game
2023-08-11 19:00 (America/New_York) | Truist Field, 324 S Mint Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Join us at the Knights game on 8/11 at 7PM. People MUST RSVP to Nick Newcott at nicknewcott@gmail.com or text 240-485-7035. Tickets are $14 and include $2 concessions. This is open to Youth (their friends) AND their families.

Youth Group Event Nights - Movie & Game Night
2023-07-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Outdoor Movie/game night at Hemby 7:30-9:30. More details to come!

Women's July "Come to the Table" Event
2023-07-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Amelie’s in Carmel Commons, 7715 Pineville Matthews Road #34b, Charlotte, 28226
Women, please join us for brunch at Amélie’s for a casual time of fellowship! RSVP here!

Youth Group Event Nights - Bowling
2023-07-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Bowlero, 11210 Brigman Rd, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
LAST MINUTE LOCATION CHANGE: Bowlero Matthews. 11210 Brigman Rd, Matthews, NC 28105

Youth Group Event Nights - Mini Golf
2023-06-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | High Seas Miniature Golf, 10001 Charlotte Hwy, Fort Mill, SC, 29707
Come join us on 6/28 from 7-9PM for fellowship and fun as we sail the high seas looking for treasure at High Seas Miniature Golf. Cost per person is $8 (12 and under) and $10 (13 and older) which includes unlimited golf games. Bring extra $ if you want drinks or ice cream. If you plan to come let Sunny Green know via text (704-608-7415) by 6/25. Also, we are planning to carpool if anyone is interested so let Sunny know that as well and she will send you the details. Looking forward to an evening of fun!

Farewell Event for the Lewis Family
2023-06-20 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Tacos4Life, 3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd #300, Charlotte, NC, 28226, United States
Join us on Tuesday, 6/20 at Tacos4Life (3351 Pineville-Matthews Rd #300, Charlotte, NC 28226) to say farewell to Jim, Vicki, Ian & Bea.

Women's June "Come to the Table" Event
2023-06-15 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Seaboard, 213 N Trade St, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Women, please join us for dinner and drinks at Seaboard for a casual time of fellowship! RSVP here!

Youth Group Event Nights - Inner Peaks
2023-06-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Inner Peaks, 10715 Independence Pointe Pkwy, Matthews, NC, 28105, United States
Join is this coming Wednesday, June 14 from 6-8PM at Inner Peaks (10715 Independence Pointe Pkwy, Matthews, NC 28105) for a fun night of climbing.
1. RSVP directly to Stephanie Robnett by this Sunday evening (6/11).
2. Watch this orientation video and complete the waiver before arriving to Inner Peaks (only needed if you have not attended the facility within the past year).
3. Arrive a few minutes early on Wednesday to maximize your climbing time!

Youth Group
2023-06-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Summer Youth Group Schedule:

6/7 – FIRST Summer Youth Group (6:30-8pm at Hemby)
6/21 – Youth Group (6:30-8pm at Hemby)
7/5 – Youth Group (6:30-8pm at Hemby)
7/19 – Youth Group (6:30-8pm at Hemby)
8/2 – Youth Group (6:30-8pm at Hemby)
8/16 – LAST Summer Youth Group (6:30-8pm at Hemby)

Youth Summer Kick-Off Event
2023-06-04 11:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
*Note time change – 11:30am-1:30pm

WORSHIP SERVICE @ HEMBY PROGRAM CENTER | YMCA
2023-06-04 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | NC
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 – 9:30AM
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.

Women's May "Come to the Table" Event
2023-05-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Amelie’s in Carmel Commons, 7715 Pineville Matthews Road #34b, Charlotte, 28226
We are continuing our “Come to the Table” events series and meeting next Thursday, 5/17 from 6-8PM at Amelie’s (Carmel Commons – 7715 Pineville-Matthews Rd. Unit 34B, Charlotte, NC 28226) for dinner and/or dessert. RSVP now!

Youth Communicants Class
2023-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Dear Youth and Parents,
With the interest form feedback in mind, we are proceeding with the Youth Communicants Class on Sunday, 4/30 after service in Magnolia. While this class is officially focused on what non-communing students need to know in order to become communing members, we strongly encourage you to bring ANY and ALL youth with you to the class. Even if they are already communing members, this class may help them understand better what it looks like to participate as a communing member.
What to Expect
We will have lunch after church along with some extended teaching. We will talk about what it means to believe the gospel, to participate in communion and in the life of the church as a communing member, and how to continue to grow in your faith. With Covid, many of our students missed teaching opportunities on these topics that we would have offered, so we decided to offer this in a condensed way to all our youth.
Further Communicant Studies
If you are not able to participate for the 4/30 class, we hope to provide another opportunity in the fall or winter. In addition, we will continue to include communicant info in the 3rd-5th grade Children’s Ministry class on a regular basis in the fall.
Please complete this new RSVP form for all class attendees (youth and parents).
As always, feel free to talk to the pastors or elders about your family’s situation and any questions you have on the topic:
jeff@crossparkchurch.org
grant@crossparkchurch.org
elders@crossparkchurch.org

Spring Youth Lock-In Retreat
2023-04-21 - 2023-04-22 | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Here’s Everything You Need to Know about the Youth Lock-In Retreat:
Hellloooo, Cross Park Families! Later this month, the Youth Group will be having an overnight lock-in retreat at Hemby from Friday – Saturday (4/21-22).
What should you expect from this retreat:

Meals and tasty campfire treats shared together
Games galore!
Learning about and worshipping Jesus together!
Free time to spend with friends.
Hearing the testimonies of some of our awesome volunteers!

How long will the event last?

Drop-off: 5:45PM (Friday 4/21) at Hemby – Dinner will be provided!
Pick-up: 11:30AM (Saturday 4/22) at Hemby – So will breakfast!

How much does it cost?

Only $10!
Please bring cash or check to Spencer ASAP! All registration fees are due Sunday (4/16)!

What should I bring?

Check out our packing list here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T8TiMdoGjLj-pTqWGnUUkzm88fIVSl7GxwI-lCo7wMw/edit?usp=sharing

How do I sign up?

Fill out this form for your students:
https://forms.gle/Q4hWaHCPSN9fRE3t6
Registration closes on Sunday night (4/16)!

Who is this retreat for?

6th-12th grade students AND their friends!
Don’t miss the opportunity to invite your non-Christian friends to a fun event! They could meet Jesus for the first time!

Parents: How can you help?

Spencer will be announcing ways that you can help make the Lock-In run smoothly via Slack in the next few days, so please keep your eyes peeled for that announcement, or come find Spencer at worship and ask how you can help.

Easter Egg Hunt
2023-04-09 12:00 - 12:30 UTC | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
Join us after our 10:30AM Easter service followed by an Easter egg hunt put on by the Children’s Ministry for 1 year olds (or walkers) through 5th graders. Bring your own basket!

Easter Breakfast
2023-04-09 09:30 - 10:15 (America/New_York) | Hemby Program Center | YMCA, 9760 Happy Valley Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28270, United States
No Sunday school this week! Instead, join us for a potluck Easter Breakfast. Please sign up here to bring a shared dish. Don’t forget to bring serving utensils!
