Oct
04
In Person
Sanctuary: The Need for Companionship
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. EDT

Sanctuary: The Need for Companionship

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 8: 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
04
In Person
Training Camp: The Essentials of a Christian Life
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. EDT

Training Camp: The Essentials of a Christian Life

"Training Camp" is typically a time when you prepare yourself for what lies ahead, whether a season or a mission. In this Training Camp class, we hope to prepare and equip you to live a life with God at its center. We'll talk about how to read the Bible, pray, spend time with God, be an active participant in the Church, and more. *Lunch will be provided!

Oct
05
Online
The Writings (Big Picture Bible Study) (Online)
7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

The Writings (Big Picture Bible Study) (Online)

In The Writings, we’re going to backtrack a bit in our chronological study of the Bible to tackle some poetic books and wisdom writings; specifically, we'll read the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs. We'll dive into the historical and cultural contexts of these books to learn how to properly interpret wisdom literature and how to apply wisdom to our own lives. This class is offered at two separate times: Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning August 24 (online) (no class 9/7) Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. beginning August 27 (in person and livestreamed) *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 Writings" is the sixth study in the series, but new students will get caught up in the first week.

Oct
06
In Person
Finding God at the Movies: Christians in War
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
06
Online
Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (Online)
7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (Online)

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
07
In Person
Marriage Prep
7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

Marriage Prep

Marriage Prep is a six-week, in-person course designed to help couples get ready, not just for the big day but for a lifelong, Christ-centered marriage. NOTE: If you are planning to be married by a Meck pastor, Marriage Prep is a required part of our premarital process. However, we encourage any engaged or newlywed couple to participate. Class recordings will not be available for this class. *There is a $25 participant fee to cover materials.

Oct
08
In Person
Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (In Person)
9:30 - 11 a.m. EDT

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
11
In Person
Team Life: Pathway to Membership
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
13
In Person
Finding God at the Movies: Christians in War
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
13
Online
Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (Online)
7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (Online)

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
14
In Person
Marriage Prep
7 - 8:30 p.m. EDT

Marriage Prep

Marriage Prep is a six-week, in-person course designed to help couples get ready, not just for the big day but for a lifelong, Christ-centered marriage. NOTE: If you are planning to be married by a Meck pastor, Marriage Prep is a required part of our premarital process. However, we encourage any engaged or newlywed couple to participate. Class recordings will not be available for this class. *There is a $25 participant fee to cover materials.

Oct
15
In Person
Brothers & Sisters: Building Christian Community (In Person)
9:30 - 11 a.m. EDT

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.)

Next Class In
October 4, 2026
9:30 a.m. ET - 10:45 a.m. ET
Sanctuary: The Need for Companionship
Mecklenburg Community Church
Sanctuary: The Need for Companionship

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 8: 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.