Mecklenburg Community Church

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (In Person)

The apostle Paul wrote many of the letters found in the New Testament of the Bible; he is respected and lauded as one of the most important leaders of the early Church as he spread the message of Jesus from Asia to Rome. We can see many themes in his teaching, but one theme that spans all of his letters is the idea of the Church as a family. We referred to other disciples of Jesus as “brothers and sisters” more than 130 times in the New Testament, alerting us to the importance of familial love, respect, and care being lived out in the Church. In the 5th installment of “The Well-Ordered Life” Study, we will examine what Christian community truly entails. Specifically, we’ll talk about how we might live as a community beyond Sundays, and with people dissimilar from ourselves. We’ll dive into some of the ways we can care for others as a reflection of the community that exists within the Triune God we aim to serve. Only then can we truly carry out God’s vision of the Church as a family. This class is offered at two separate times: Tuesdays (Online): October 6 - 27 (7 - 8:30 p.m.) Thursdays (In Person): October 8 - 29 (9:30 - 11 a.m.)

Oct

In Person

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. EDT

Team Life: Pathway to Membership

Team Life is designed to teach you about Meck and what makes up our DNA—our mission, vision and values. It also serves as our membership class where you can learn more about joining our mission to help spiritual explorers become fully devoted followers of Christ.Meck is made up of people from many different spiritual backgrounds; some with extensive church backgrounds, others who are brand new to church and many in between. Knowing this, we designed the class to clearly explain the history and heart of Meck, and what it means to be a member.

Oct

In Person

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT

Finding God at the Movies: Christians in War

Whether we watch them on the big screen or on small handheld devices, film plays a major role in the formation of our ideas and values. American adults spend nearly 5 hours a day streaming shows and movies online (not including social media exposure). By contrast, they spend less than 4 minutes each day in religious activities (and for millions, that number is zero). Not surprisingly, people's religious views depend heavily on media exposure. Many may know biblical characters and events more from TV and films, such as "The Ten Commandments" or "The Passion of the Christ" than from the preaching they hear or the Bible stories they read. And more recently, "The Chosen" has had a major impact on the way many people think about Jesus and the disciples. Other Christian films have spoken to issues of the day, including abortion, marriage and divorce, and human trafficking. In this 4-week, in-person class, we will focus on films exploring the challenge of living faithfully during a time of war. We will consider how war affects families ("Shenandoah"), personal convictions ("Sergeant York" and "Hacksaw Ridge"), and worship ("Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace"). As we watch clips from these films, we will encounter questions that run to the heart of Christianity. How do we protect our children from the consequences of war? Does the state have the right to conscript those whose moral principles forbid the use of violence? How should one resist an evil regime that supports genocide (e.g., the Holocaust)? The conflicts depicted in these movies range from the American Civil War to the World Wars of the 20th century.

Oct

Online

7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (Online)

Oct

In Person

9:30 - 11 a.m. EDT

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (In Person)

Oct

In Person

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. EDT

Starting Line: Connect with Community

Are you ready to get more deeply connected to the Meck community? This class is a great way to explore the most effective ways to get plugged in here at Meck as well as become oriented to the culture, ministries and community here. No matter how long you've been around or if you are brand new, we'd love to help you get connected.

Oct

Online

7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (Online)

Oct

In Person

9:30 - 11 a.m. EDT

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (In Person)

Oct

In Person

8:30 - 10 a.m. EDT

Fatherhood Initiative

Fatherhood can feel daunting at any and every stage. When we combine this with the fact that many men weren't fathered well themselves, and conflicting messages from culture about what it means to 'be a man' in our modern era - it can feel impossible to do it all well. Fatherhood Initiative is a program designed by Meck Pastor Chad Macy to lead fathers through formative conversations and habits that guide them towards an understanding of the critical role they play in their family and community. In collaborative groups with other fathers, participants will build relationships through bi-monthly meetings (one in person), grow in their faith through the development of formative habits, and step into an active role in their family and community. This program runs August-November and is for fathers at any and all stages of parenting. Program Dates: August 29 September 26 October 24 November 21

Oct

In Person

9:30 - 10:45 a.m. EDT

Sanctuary: Caregiving

The topic of mental health has increasingly become an important part of the cultural conversation in recent decades – and rightly so! But does the Bible have anything to say to those struggling with their mental health? Does it give any guidance to those trying to support a loved one who’s struggling? What about just general guidance for paying attention to our own mental health? How should the Church be creating space for open and compassionate conversations surrounding mental health? In this series of classes, we’ll explore all of those questions and more. October 4: The Need for Companionship October 25: Caregiving November 15: Self-Care Note: While students are encouraged to attend all 3 sessions, you can instead opt to attend only some of them. These sessions will not be recorded.

Oct

Online

7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (Online)

Oct

In Person

9:30 - 11 a.m. EDT

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July 9, 2026

9:30 a.m. ET - 11:00 a.m. ET

The Prophets (Big Picture Bible Study) (In Person)

Francis Schaeffer once wrote a book entitled “He Is There and He Is Not Silent”. That description of God could not be more accurate during a very dark time in His people’s history. After God gave the Israelites what they requested – a king – they soon found out that a human king could never solve the real problems they faced. They didn’t need a king; they needed a Savior. Amid their moral decay and hopelessness, God did not sit by passively. Instead, He sent prophet after prophet to remind the people of His steadfast love for them and that it was never too late for them to turn back to Him. In this 6-week series, we’ll dive into the prophetic books of the Bible to examine how God responds to our sin and how we can develop eyes to see Him even when all hope seems lost.

This class is offered at two separate times:

Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning June 22 (online)
Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning June 25 (in person) (no class on 7/2)

*Participants can also opt to receive the class recordings rather than attend the live classes.

NOTE: The Big Picture Bible Study is an in-depth, chronological study of the whole Bible. In its entirety, it comprises 10 separate studies spread out over a two-year time frame. "The Prophets" is the fifth study in the series, but new students will get caught up in the first week.