Cuppa Community
In the midst of busy schedules and full calendars, it is important to make space for simple moments of connection. Cuppa Community offers just that, a relaxed and welcoming time to gather over coffee, share conversation, and build meaningful relationships.
On the third Thursday of every month, we meet at Amelie's on Park Road from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There is no formal agenda and no program to follow, just an open table and open hearts. Whether you are new to the community or have been part of it for years, this is an easy and comfortable way to connect.
You are welcome to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire time. Come as you are and bring a friend if you would like. Enjoy a warm cup alongside warm conversation.
We hope you will join us each month for Cuppa Community, a simple gathering where connection and community are always on the menu.
Cuppa Community
In the midst of busy schedules and full calendars, it is important to make space for simple moments of connection. Cuppa Community offers just that, a relaxed and welcoming time to gather over coffee, share conversation, and build meaningful relationships.
On the third Thursday of every month, we meet at Amelie's on Park Road from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There is no formal agenda and no program to follow, just an open table and open hearts. Whether you are new to the community or have been part of it for years, this is an easy and comfortable way to connect.
You are welcome to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire time. Come as you are and bring a friend if you would like. Enjoy a warm cup alongside warm conversation.
We hope you will join us each month for Cuppa Community, a simple gathering where connection and community are always on the menu.
Cuppa Community
In the midst of busy schedules and full calendars, it is important to make space for simple moments of connection. Cuppa Community offers just that, a relaxed and welcoming time to gather over coffee, share conversation, and build meaningful relationships.
On the third Thursday of every month, we meet at Amelie's on Park Road from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There is no formal agenda and no program to follow, just an open table and open hearts. Whether you are new to the community or have been part of it for years, this is an easy and comfortable way to connect.
You are welcome to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire time. Come as you are and bring a friend if you would like. Enjoy a warm cup alongside warm conversation.
We hope you will join us each month for Cuppa Community, a simple gathering where connection and community are always on the menu.
Cuppa Community
In the midst of busy schedules and full calendars, it is important to make space for simple moments of connection. Cuppa Community offers just that, a relaxed and welcoming time to gather over coffee, share conversation, and build meaningful relationships.
On the third Thursday of every month, we meet at Amelie's on Park Road from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. There is no formal agenda and no program to follow, just an open table and open hearts. Whether you are new to the community or have been part of it for years, this is an easy and comfortable way to connect.
You are welcome to drop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire time. Come as you are and bring a friend if you would like. Enjoy a warm cup alongside warm conversation.
We hope you will join us each month for Cuppa Community, a simple gathering where connection and community are always on the menu.
Creative Friends Group
Are you passionate about painting, drawing, needlework, or any form of visual expression? Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, the Creative Friends Group offers a welcoming space where imagination thrives, friendships grow, and inspiration flows.
When: 1st Tuesdays of the month Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. Where: Room 32 | Room in The Inn (RITI) Dining Room downstairs Group Leader: Suzette Buchan
Our group gathers to:
Share artwork and creative experiences
Connect with fellow artists and makers for encouragement and fellowship
Explore new techniques, mediums, and creative ideas
Collaborate on projects that support ministries throughout the church
In addition to enjoying creative fellowship, members lend their talents to special projects, including assisting Children's Ministry Sunday School teachers with art projects and hands-on creative activities. These opportunities allow participants to use their gifts to enrich the faith formation of our youngest church members while supporting the broader ministry of the church.
Whether you enjoy painting, sketching, quilting, crafting, or simply appreciate the creative process, you'll find a warm and encouraging community waiting for you.
Come add your unique talents to our casual and fun social gathering. Let's create, grow, serve, and get inspired—together.
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Wednesday Supper Connections
Gather Around the Table This Fall for Wednesday Supper Connections
There is something special about sharing a meal together. Stories are exchanged, friendships deepen, laughter fills the room, and community grows. This fall, Myers Park Covenant Church is bringing back a beloved tradition with a fresh spirit of connection: Wednesday Supper Connections.
On the third Wednesday of each month from September through December, church members and friends of all ages are invited to gather for dinner, meaningful conversation, learning, and fun. Whether you're a parent navigating the challenges of raising children in a digital world, a grandparent looking to learn and connect with other families, a student seeking community, or someone simply looking for a place to belong, Wednesday Supper Connections is for you.
Each evening begins with dinner from 5:00-5:45 p.m., followed by engaging programs and activities from 5:45-7:00 p.m. designed for children, youth, and adults. Childcare will be available for babies through kindergarten, allowing parents and caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the evening.
This fall's lineup offers something for everyone:
September 16 | Social Media & Digital Wellness
How do we help our families develop healthy technology habits in an increasingly connected world? Join us as educator and technology specialist Jenny Beaumont leads a conversation with adults and parents about screen time, digital wellness, and practical ways to navigate technology together.
The Details
Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026Dinner | 5:00-5:45 pm | Italian Night | Please RSVP (registration coming soon)Programs | 5:45-7:00 pm | Social Media and Digital Wellness
For the Adults | Social Media and Digital Wellness with Jenny Beaumont Technology is woven into nearly every aspect of our daily lives, shaping how we work, connect, learn, and rest. But how can we develop a healthier relationship with the digital tools we use every day?
This interactive session invites participants to thoughtfully explore the role technology plays in their lives and relationships. Rather than focusing on rules, restrictions, or guilt, the conversation will encourage a balanced and life-giving approach to technology use. Together, participants will consider practical ways to use technology more intentionally, strengthen personal well-being, and nurture healthier connections with others.
Through discussion, reflection, small-group conversation, and engaging activities, attendees will have the opportunity to examine their own habits, identify what matters most to them, and discover simple, achievable steps toward greater balance. The session will explore the impact of technology on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being while offering practical tools for creating healthier patterns of use.
Participants will leave with fresh insights, meaningful conversation, and at least one concrete action they can take to ensure they are using technology thoughtfully rather than allowing technology to shape them unintentionally. The goal is not to add another burden, but to cultivate greater clarity, freedom, and intention in our digital lives.
About the SpeakerJenny Beaumont is a spiritual companion, retreat leader, curriculum writer, facilitator, and lifelong learner who has worked with adults, children, and youth. She is the owner and Director of Swan Learning Center and has worked with children and adults in Christian formation for the past 30 years. She designs retreats that enlighten, inspire, and provide practical ways to deepen spiritual life. She offers practical, relevant, and faithful ways to enrich relationships and deepen understanding of God, others, and ourselves. Her belief that everyone is a child of God, filled with the Holy Spirit and with gifts to share, animates her life and ministry. She earned her MA in Religion in 2021, is a Spiritual Director, Deep Living Spiritual Life Coach, and certified in the Enneagram. Jenny lives in Charlotte with her husband, Michael. By way of fun, she loves to read and to have her hands in the dirt—weeding, planting, and sowing seeds!
For Youth | ScreenStrong ScreenStrong is an evidence-based initiative that equips teens, parents, and educators with tools to understand and manage screen use in a way that supports brain health, relationships, and real-world skills.
Teen brains are still developing, with areas like the prefrontal cortex (responsible for judgment and impulse control) maturing last. This makes teens more vulnerable to the addictive design of screens, which can disrupt sleep, emotional regulation, and social skills.
ScreenStrong focuses on protecting the brain, strengthening the child, and supporting the family through: Brain science education explaining how screens affect developing brainsPractical tools for families to set healthy boundariesSchool implementation support for phone-free days and creative playCommunity encouragement to foster a “screen-strong” lifestyle
Children's Program | ScreenStrong: The Adventures of Super Brain The Adventures of Super Brain introduces elementary students to neuroscience and healthy technology habits using age-appropriate stories and illustrations. The concepts in the book are based on current research in neuroscience, child development, psychology, education, sleep science, and healthy technology use.
Childhood is a remarkable window of opportunity. During these early years, a child’s brain is growing at an incredible pace, shaped by everyday experiences, relationships, challenges, and habits. Every conversation, bedtime story, bike ride, family meal, game of catch, music lesson, and act of kindness helps build the brain that will serve a child for the rest of life.
The purpose of The Adventures of Super Brain is not to create fear about technology. Rather, it is to help children understand that their brains are extraordinary—and worth protecting. When children know how their brains grow, they become empowered to make healthier choices. When parents and educators understand the science, they are better equipped to provide the experiences that growing brains need most.
Technology will continue to evolve, but the basic needs of children have not changed. Growing brains still need human connection, meaningful challenges, active play, loving guidance, and opportunities to discover the joy of the real world.
One of the greatest gifts we can give children is a childhood rich in curiosity, adventure, purpose, and relationships. By protecting these years and filling them with experiences that strengthen the brain, we prepare children not only for success in school, but for lives marked by wisdom, resilience, compassion, and joy.
Mark Your Calendar for These Dates
October 21 | Family Fun Night
Bring the whole family for an evening of laughter and entertainment featuring the beloved Grey Seal Puppets. This intergenerational event promises fun for children and adults alike and is designed to bring our church family together through shared joy.
Dinner: Mexican Taco Bar
November 18 | Books & Reading
Celebrate the power of stories with children's author Dawn Anthony, who will share insights about her writing with children. Adults will enjoy a special presentation from a representative of Park Road Books, one of Charlotte's treasured independent bookstores.
Dinner: Thanksgiving-Inspired Meal
December 16 | Christmas Celebration
We'll close the semester with a festive evening of Christmas crafts, carol singing, and holiday cheer. It's the perfect way to slow down, celebrate the season, and enjoy time together before Christmas arrives.
Dinner: Special Holiday Meal
At its heart, Wednesday Supper Connections is about more than a meal or a program. It's about strengthening relationships across generations, creating space to learn from one another, and building a deeper sense of belonging within our church family.
Mark your calendars now for September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16, and plan to pull up a chair. We can't wait to gather around the table with you.
Registration
Registration details will be available soon. Be sure to watch upcoming Weekly newsletters and other church communications for more information.
Wednesday Supper Connections
Gather Around the Table This Fall for Wednesday Supper Connections
There is something special about sharing a meal together. Stories are exchanged, friendships deepen, laughter fills the room, and community grows. This fall, Myers Park Covenant Church is bringing back a beloved tradition with a fresh spirit of connection: Wednesday Supper Connections.
On the third Wednesday of each month from September through December, church members and friends of all ages are invited to gather for dinner, meaningful conversation, learning, and fun. Whether you're a parent navigating the challenges of raising children in a digital world, a grandparent looking to learn and connect with other families, a student seeking community, or someone simply looking for a place to belong, Wednesday Supper Connections is for you.
Each evening begins with dinner from 5:00-5:45 p.m., followed by engaging programs and activities from 5:45-7:00 p.m. designed for children, youth, and adults. Childcare will be available for babies through kindergarten, allowing parents and caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the evening.
This fall's lineup offers something for everyone:
September 16 | Social Media & Digital Wellness
How do we help our families develop healthy technology habits in an increasingly connected world? Join us as educator and technology specialist Jenny Beaumont leads a conversation with adults and parents about screen time, digital wellness, and practical ways to navigate technology together.
The Details
Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026Dinner | 5:00-5:45 pm | Italian Night | Please RSVP (registration coming soon)Programs | 5:45-7:00 pm | Social Media and Digital Wellness
For the Adults | Social Media and Digital Wellness with Jenny Beaumont Technology is woven into nearly every aspect of our daily lives, shaping how we work, connect, learn, and rest. But how can we develop a healthier relationship with the digital tools we use every day?
This interactive session invites participants to thoughtfully explore the role technology plays in their lives and relationships. Rather than focusing on rules, restrictions, or guilt, the conversation will encourage a balanced and life-giving approach to technology use. Together, participants will consider practical ways to use technology more intentionally, strengthen personal well-being, and nurture healthier connections with others.
Through discussion, reflection, small-group conversation, and engaging activities, attendees will have the opportunity to examine their own habits, identify what matters most to them, and discover simple, achievable steps toward greater balance. The session will explore the impact of technology on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being while offering practical tools for creating healthier patterns of use.
Participants will leave with fresh insights, meaningful conversation, and at least one concrete action they can take to ensure they are using technology thoughtfully rather than allowing technology to shape them unintentionally. The goal is not to add another burden, but to cultivate greater clarity, freedom, and intention in our digital lives.
About the SpeakerJenny Beaumont is a spiritual companion, retreat leader, curriculum writer, facilitator, and lifelong learner who has worked with adults, children, and youth. She is the owner and Director of Swan Learning Center and has worked with children and adults in Christian formation for the past 30 years. She designs retreats that enlighten, inspire, and provide practical ways to deepen spiritual life. She offers practical, relevant, and faithful ways to enrich relationships and deepen understanding of God, others, and ourselves. Her belief that everyone is a child of God, filled with the Holy Spirit and with gifts to share, animates her life and ministry. She earned her MA in Religion in 2021, is a Spiritual Director, Deep Living Spiritual Life Coach, and certified in the Enneagram. Jenny lives in Charlotte with her husband, Michael. By way of fun, she loves to read and to have her hands in the dirt—weeding, planting, and sowing seeds!
For Youth | ScreenStrong ScreenStrong is an evidence-based initiative that equips teens, parents, and educators with tools to understand and manage screen use in a way that supports brain health, relationships, and real-world skills.
Teen brains are still developing, with areas like the prefrontal cortex (responsible for judgment and impulse control) maturing last. This makes teens more vulnerable to the addictive design of screens, which can disrupt sleep, emotional regulation, and social skills.
ScreenStrong focuses on protecting the brain, strengthening the child, and supporting the family through: Brain science education explaining how screens affect developing brainsPractical tools for families to set healthy boundariesSchool implementation support for phone-free days and creative playCommunity encouragement to foster a “screen-strong” lifestyle
Children's Program | ScreenStrong: The Adventures of Super Brain The Adventures of Super Brain introduces elementary students to neuroscience and healthy technology habits using age-appropriate stories and illustrations. The concepts in the book are based on current research in neuroscience, child development, psychology, education, sleep science, and healthy technology use.
Childhood is a remarkable window of opportunity. During these early years, a child’s brain is growing at an incredible pace, shaped by everyday experiences, relationships, challenges, and habits. Every conversation, bedtime story, bike ride, family meal, game of catch, music lesson, and act of kindness helps build the brain that will serve a child for the rest of life.
The purpose of The Adventures of Super Brain is not to create fear about technology. Rather, it is to help children understand that their brains are extraordinary—and worth protecting. When children know how their brains grow, they become empowered to make healthier choices. When parents and educators understand the science, they are better equipped to provide the experiences that growing brains need most.
Technology will continue to evolve, but the basic needs of children have not changed. Growing brains still need human connection, meaningful challenges, active play, loving guidance, and opportunities to discover the joy of the real world.
One of the greatest gifts we can give children is a childhood rich in curiosity, adventure, purpose, and relationships. By protecting these years and filling them with experiences that strengthen the brain, we prepare children not only for success in school, but for lives marked by wisdom, resilience, compassion, and joy.
Mark Your Calendar for These Dates
October 21 | Family Fun Night
Bring the whole family for an evening of laughter and entertainment featuring the beloved Grey Seal Puppets. This intergenerational event promises fun for children and adults alike and is designed to bring our church family together through shared joy.
Dinner: Mexican Taco Bar
November 18 | Books & Reading
Celebrate the power of stories with children's author Dawn Anthony, who will share insights about her writing with children. Adults will enjoy a special presentation from a representative of Park Road Books, one of Charlotte's treasured independent bookstores.
Dinner: Thanksgiving-Inspired Meal
December 16 | Christmas Celebration
We'll close the semester with a festive evening of Christmas crafts, carol singing, and holiday cheer. It's the perfect way to slow down, celebrate the season, and enjoy time together before Christmas arrives.
Dinner: Special Holiday Meal
At its heart, Wednesday Supper Connections is about more than a meal or a program. It's about strengthening relationships across generations, creating space to learn from one another, and building a deeper sense of belonging within our church family.
Mark your calendars now for September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16, and plan to pull up a chair. We can't wait to gather around the table with you.
Registration
Registration details will be available soon. Be sure to watch upcoming Weekly newsletters and other church communications for more information.
Celebration Sunday
Celebrate What's Next on Celebration/Start-Up Sunday
Join us on Sunday, September 13 as we kick off a new church year with worship, fellowship, and an exciting look at what's ahead.
Following worship, explore ministry tables featuring opportunities for Spiritual Growth, Children's Ministry (including information about the Godly Play curriculum), Youth, Sage-ing, MOJO, Community Life, and Congregational Care. Meet ministry leaders, discover ways to get involved, and learn about programs planned for the months ahead.
We'll also celebrate our new church name, and what's ahead, complete with cake!
Children can enjoy games in the Parlor, and we'll have a Realm station available to help members add or update their profile photos.
We invite you to join us for lunch at 11:45 a.m. and enjoy a delicious meal catered by Anderson's. The menu features lasagna, vegetable lasagna, salad, and pecan pie for dessert. Lunch is FREE but please register so we can make sure there is plenty for all to enjoy. If you would like to make a donation to help offset the cost of lunch, there will be an option to do so during registration.
Register to let us know you are attending
Whether you're looking to connect, serve, learn, or simply celebrate, this is a Sunday you won't want to miss. We can't wait to celebrate the future of Myers Park Covenant Church together!
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Forum & Light Lunch | Reflections on an America in Crisis
A Faith and Community Forum
A Republic If You Can Keep It: Reflections On An America in Crisis
Date | Sunday September 20, 2026Time | 12:15 - 1:30 pmLocation | Heaton HallSpeaker | Frye GaillardTopic | A Republic if You Can Keep It: Reflections on an America in Crisis
On September 17, 1787 in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall, delegates officially ratified the Constitution of the United States. Benjamin Franklin was present throughout the months of deliberations and negotiations. Immediately after the ratification became official, Franklin was standing outside Independence Hall when he was approached by a prominent local civic leader named Penny Willing Powel. She asked “Well, Doctor, what have we got? A republic or a monarchy?” Franklin’s famous response was: “A republic, if you can keep it.”
This year is the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and America stands at the threshold of losing its already eroded democracy to the authoritarian regime now in control of the federal government. There is literally no precedent in America’s history for what has happened since January 2021—the Constitution trammeled, federal laws violated, an extremist agenda foisted on ordinary Americans, and corruption and grift normalized. All enabled by a supine Republican-controlled Congress.
Journalist, historian, and author Frye Gaillard is returning to MPCOV to discuss his new book If You Can Keep It, co-written with author Cynthia Tucker.
Tucker and Gaillard were each young and very active in the Civil Rights movement during the 1960s. Gaillard witnessed Martin Luther King being arrested in Birmingham before being sent to jail. Later, as a student leader at Vanderbilt University, he invited Robert F. Kennedy to speak at the university—which he did, just months before he was assassinated in June 1968.
America was founded by great though flawed men who created a Constitution that enshrined slavery within it. Many of the founders were aware that this directly contradicted the spirit of the Declaration but recognized the new country would not have been formed without this compromise. Yet this new document, now the world’s oldest Constitution and its country the oldest democracy, has allowed for later generations to expand freedoms for all Americans on our way to becoming a more just society. The human progress America has fostered over the past two centuries has led the way in a world all too willing to trade away freedoms for promises of security.
Please join us for a thoughtful and enlightening discussion of our present social and political condition, and to learn of possible ways we can start to redeem America—as we face the opportunities and dangers of the fast-approaching mid-term elections. A light lunch will be available.
Wednesday Supper Connections
Gather Around the Table This Fall for Wednesday Supper Connections
There is something special about sharing a meal together. Stories are exchanged, friendships deepen, laughter fills the room, and community grows. This fall, Myers Park Covenant Church is bringing back a beloved tradition with a fresh spirit of connection: Wednesday Supper Connections.
On the third Wednesday of each month from September through December, church members and friends of all ages are invited to gather for dinner, meaningful conversation, learning, and fun. Whether you're a parent navigating the challenges of raising children in a digital world, a grandparent looking to learn and connect with other families, a student seeking community, or someone simply looking for a place to belong, Wednesday Supper Connections is for you.
Each evening begins with dinner from 5:00-5:45 p.m., followed by engaging programs and activities from 5:45-7:00 p.m. designed for children, youth, and adults. Childcare will be available for babies through kindergarten, allowing parents and caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the evening.
This fall's lineup offers something for everyone:
September 16 | Social Media & Digital Wellness
How do we help our families develop healthy technology habits in an increasingly connected world? Join us as educator and technology specialist Jenny Beaumont leads a conversation with adults and parents about screen time, digital wellness, and practical ways to navigate technology together.
The Details
Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026Dinner | 5:00-5:45 pm | Italian Night | Please RSVP (registration coming soon)Programs | 5:45-7:00 pm | Social Media and Digital Wellness
For the Adults | Social Media and Digital Wellness with Jenny Beaumont Technology is woven into nearly every aspect of our daily lives, shaping how we work, connect, learn, and rest. But how can we develop a healthier relationship with the digital tools we use every day?
This interactive session invites participants to thoughtfully explore the role technology plays in their lives and relationships. Rather than focusing on rules, restrictions, or guilt, the conversation will encourage a balanced and life-giving approach to technology use. Together, participants will consider practical ways to use technology more intentionally, strengthen personal well-being, and nurture healthier connections with others.
Through discussion, reflection, small-group conversation, and engaging activities, attendees will have the opportunity to examine their own habits, identify what matters most to them, and discover simple, achievable steps toward greater balance. The session will explore the impact of technology on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being while offering practical tools for creating healthier patterns of use.
Participants will leave with fresh insights, meaningful conversation, and at least one concrete action they can take to ensure they are using technology thoughtfully rather than allowing technology to shape them unintentionally. The goal is not to add another burden, but to cultivate greater clarity, freedom, and intention in our digital lives.
About the SpeakerJenny Beaumont is a spiritual companion, retreat leader, curriculum writer, facilitator, and lifelong learner who has worked with adults, children, and youth. She is the owner and Director of Swan Learning Center and has worked with children and adults in Christian formation for the past 30 years. She designs retreats that enlighten, inspire, and provide practical ways to deepen spiritual life. She offers practical, relevant, and faithful ways to enrich relationships and deepen understanding of God, others, and ourselves. Her belief that everyone is a child of God, filled with the Holy Spirit and with gifts to share, animates her life and ministry. She earned her MA in Religion in 2021, is a Spiritual Director, Deep Living Spiritual Life Coach, and certified in the Enneagram. Jenny lives in Charlotte with her husband, Michael. By way of fun, she loves to read and to have her hands in the dirt—weeding, planting, and sowing seeds!
For Youth | ScreenStrong ScreenStrong is an evidence-based initiative that equips teens, parents, and educators with tools to understand and manage screen use in a way that supports brain health, relationships, and real-world skills.
Teen brains are still developing, with areas like the prefrontal cortex (responsible for judgment and impulse control) maturing last. This makes teens more vulnerable to the addictive design of screens, which can disrupt sleep, emotional regulation, and social skills.
ScreenStrong focuses on protecting the brain, strengthening the child, and supporting the family through: Brain science education explaining how screens affect developing brainsPractical tools for families to set healthy boundariesSchool implementation support for phone-free days and creative playCommunity encouragement to foster a “screen-strong” lifestyle
Children's Program | ScreenStrong: The Adventures of Super Brain The Adventures of Super Brain introduces elementary students to neuroscience and healthy technology habits using age-appropriate stories and illustrations. The concepts in the book are based on current research in neuroscience, child development, psychology, education, sleep science, and healthy technology use.
Childhood is a remarkable window of opportunity. During these early years, a child’s brain is growing at an incredible pace, shaped by everyday experiences, relationships, challenges, and habits. Every conversation, bedtime story, bike ride, family meal, game of catch, music lesson, and act of kindness helps build the brain that will serve a child for the rest of life.
The purpose of The Adventures of Super Brain is not to create fear about technology. Rather, it is to help children understand that their brains are extraordinary—and worth protecting. When children know how their brains grow, they become empowered to make healthier choices. When parents and educators understand the science, they are better equipped to provide the experiences that growing brains need most.
Technology will continue to evolve, but the basic needs of children have not changed. Growing brains still need human connection, meaningful challenges, active play, loving guidance, and opportunities to discover the joy of the real world.
One of the greatest gifts we can give children is a childhood rich in curiosity, adventure, purpose, and relationships. By protecting these years and filling them with experiences that strengthen the brain, we prepare children not only for success in school, but for lives marked by wisdom, resilience, compassion, and joy.
Mark Your Calendar for These Dates
October 21 | Family Fun Night
Bring the whole family for an evening of laughter and entertainment featuring the beloved Grey Seal Puppets. This intergenerational event promises fun for children and adults alike and is designed to bring our church family together through shared joy.
Dinner: Mexican Taco Bar
November 18 | Books & Reading
Celebrate the power of stories with children's author Dawn Anthony, who will share insights about her writing with children. Adults will enjoy a special presentation from a representative of Park Road Books, one of Charlotte's treasured independent bookstores.
Dinner: Thanksgiving-Inspired Meal
December 16 | Christmas Celebration
We'll close the semester with a festive evening of Christmas crafts, carol singing, and holiday cheer. It's the perfect way to slow down, celebrate the season, and enjoy time together before Christmas arrives.
Dinner: Special Holiday Meal
At its heart, Wednesday Supper Connections is about more than a meal or a program. It's about strengthening relationships across generations, creating space to learn from one another, and building a deeper sense of belonging within our church family.
Mark your calendars now for September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16, and plan to pull up a chair. We can't wait to gather around the table with you.
Registration
Registration details will be available soon. Be sure to watch upcoming Weekly newsletters and other church communications for more information.
Worship
THE SCHEDULE
9:45 am - 11:00 am | Preschool Childcare10:00 am - 11:00 am | Worship | in-person in the Sanctuary and Online11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Elementary Sunday School11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Sermon Talk Back | Learn more
Preacher | Rev. Dr. Tim MooreSermon | 'The Grief of Change'Scripture | 1 Kings 19:7-15, 18 Series | The Grief and Power of Change
Worship Guide
Change is never just change. It is also loss.
Even the changes we choose require us to let go of what once was. Before we can embrace something new, we often need to grieve what has passed.
This Sunday, Rev. Dr. Tim Moore begins a new sermon series, The Grief and Power of Change, by exploring Elijah's journey from despair to hope. When everything familiar seemed to be falling apart, Elijah discovered that God was still present, not in the wind or the fire, but in the silence, calling him toward a new future.
Preachers Notes:Change is grief. Change means to let go of what once was. Even good change has some sadness to it. You must grieve change before you can embrace change. Elijah thought all was lost and even his own life was in danger. He goes to Mt. Sinai—the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments in order to recover the sacred faith that seemed to be lost. But when he gets there, he finds that God is no longer in the fire and earthquake and thunder. But he hears God in the silence. God approaches him in a new way (and tells him to quit pouting, that God is still working in the world, so get back to doing God’s new work).
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Wednesday Supper Connections
Gather Around the Table This Fall for Wednesday Supper Connections
There is something special about sharing a meal together. Stories are exchanged, friendships deepen, laughter fills the room, and community grows. This fall, Myers Park Covenant Church is bringing back a beloved tradition with a fresh spirit of connection: Wednesday Supper Connections.
On the third Wednesday of each month from September through December, church members and friends of all ages are invited to gather for dinner, meaningful conversation, learning, and fun. Whether you're a parent navigating the challenges of raising children in a digital world, a grandparent looking to learn and connect with other families, a student seeking community, or someone simply looking for a place to belong, Wednesday Supper Connections is for you.
Each evening begins with dinner from 5:00-5:45 p.m., followed by engaging programs and activities from 5:45-7:00 p.m. designed for children, youth, and adults. Childcare will be available for babies through kindergarten, allowing parents and caregivers to fully participate and enjoy the evening.
This fall's lineup offers something for everyone:
September 16 | Social Media & Digital Wellness
How do we help our families develop healthy technology habits in an increasingly connected world? Join us as educator and technology specialist Jenny Beaumont leads a conversation with adults and parents about screen time, digital wellness, and practical ways to navigate technology together.
The Details
Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026Dinner | 5:00-5:45 pm | Italian Night | Please RSVP (registration coming soon)Programs | 5:45-7:00 pm | Social Media and Digital Wellness
For the Adults | Social Media and Digital Wellness with Jenny Beaumont Technology is woven into nearly every aspect of our daily lives, shaping how we work, connect, learn, and rest. But how can we develop a healthier relationship with the digital tools we use every day?
This interactive session invites participants to thoughtfully explore the role technology plays in their lives and relationships. Rather than focusing on rules, restrictions, or guilt, the conversation will encourage a balanced and life-giving approach to technology use. Together, participants will consider practical ways to use technology more intentionally, strengthen personal well-being, and nurture healthier connections with others.
Through discussion, reflection, small-group conversation, and engaging activities, attendees will have the opportunity to examine their own habits, identify what matters most to them, and discover simple, achievable steps toward greater balance. The session will explore the impact of technology on social, emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being while offering practical tools for creating healthier patterns of use.
Participants will leave with fresh insights, meaningful conversation, and at least one concrete action they can take to ensure they are using technology thoughtfully rather than allowing technology to shape them unintentionally. The goal is not to add another burden, but to cultivate greater clarity, freedom, and intention in our digital lives.
About the SpeakerJenny Beaumont is a spiritual companion, retreat leader, curriculum writer, facilitator, and lifelong learner who has worked with adults, children, and youth. She is the owner and Director of Swan Learning Center and has worked with children and adults in Christian formation for the past 30 years. She designs retreats that enlighten, inspire, and provide practical ways to deepen spiritual life. She offers practical, relevant, and faithful ways to enrich relationships and deepen understanding of God, others, and ourselves. Her belief that everyone is a child of God, filled with the Holy Spirit and with gifts to share, animates her life and ministry. She earned her MA in Religion in 2021, is a Spiritual Director, Deep Living Spiritual Life Coach, and certified in the Enneagram. Jenny lives in Charlotte with her husband, Michael. By way of fun, she loves to read and to have her hands in the dirt—weeding, planting, and sowing seeds!
For Youth | ScreenStrong ScreenStrong is an evidence-based initiative that equips teens, parents, and educators with tools to understand and manage screen use in a way that supports brain health, relationships, and real-world skills.
Teen brains are still developing, with areas like the prefrontal cortex (responsible for judgment and impulse control) maturing last. This makes teens more vulnerable to the addictive design of screens, which can disrupt sleep, emotional regulation, and social skills.
ScreenStrong focuses on protecting the brain, strengthening the child, and supporting the family through: Brain science education explaining how screens affect developing brainsPractical tools for families to set healthy boundariesSchool implementation support for phone-free days and creative playCommunity encouragement to foster a “screen-strong” lifestyle
Children's Program | ScreenStrong: The Adventures of Super Brain The Adventures of Super Brain introduces elementary students to neuroscience and healthy technology habits using age-appropriate stories and illustrations. The concepts in the book are based on current research in neuroscience, child development, psychology, education, sleep science, and healthy technology use.
Childhood is a remarkable window of opportunity. During these early years, a child’s brain is growing at an incredible pace, shaped by everyday experiences, relationships, challenges, and habits. Every conversation, bedtime story, bike ride, family meal, game of catch, music lesson, and act of kindness helps build the brain that will serve a child for the rest of life.
The purpose of The Adventures of Super Brain is not to create fear about technology. Rather, it is to help children understand that their brains are extraordinary—and worth protecting. When children know how their brains grow, they become empowered to make healthier choices. When parents and educators understand the science, they are better equipped to provide the experiences that growing brains need most.
Technology will continue to evolve, but the basic needs of children have not changed. Growing brains still need human connection, meaningful challenges, active play, loving guidance, and opportunities to discover the joy of the real world.
One of the greatest gifts we can give children is a childhood rich in curiosity, adventure, purpose, and relationships. By protecting these years and filling them with experiences that strengthen the brain, we prepare children not only for success in school, but for lives marked by wisdom, resilience, compassion, and joy.
Mark Your Calendar for These Dates
October 21 | Family Fun Night
Bring the whole family for an evening of laughter and entertainment featuring the beloved Grey Seal Puppets. This intergenerational event promises fun for children and adults alike and is designed to bring our church family together through shared joy.
Dinner: Mexican Taco Bar
November 18 | Books & Reading
Celebrate the power of stories with children's author Dawn Anthony, who will share insights about her writing with children. Adults will enjoy a special presentation from a representative of Park Road Books, one of Charlotte's treasured independent bookstores.
Dinner: Thanksgiving-Inspired Meal
December 16 | Christmas Celebration
We'll close the semester with a festive evening of Christmas crafts, carol singing, and holiday cheer. It's the perfect way to slow down, celebrate the season, and enjoy time together before Christmas arrives.
Dinner: Special Holiday Meal
At its heart, Wednesday Supper Connections is about more than a meal or a program. It's about strengthening relationships across generations, creating space to learn from one another, and building a deeper sense of belonging within our church family.
Mark your calendars now for September 16, October 21, November 18, and December 16, and plan to pull up a chair. We can't wait to gather around the table with you.
Registration
Registration details will be available soon. Be sure to watch upcoming Weekly newsletters and other church communications for more information.