Mecklenburg Community Church

How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible

If you’re a Christian, you know spending time in the Bible is important. Yet so many of us struggle to read it regularly. It feels like just another task to check off our list. We may even feel guilty if we miss a day or don’t keep up with our self-imposed reading plan.What if reading the Bible, though, wasn’t something we felt like we ought to do, but something we actually enjoyed doing? That’s what this 3-week, online class is all about – getting from “I ought to read the Bible” to “I can’t wait to read the Bible!”

Jan

In Person

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

Starting Line

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.

Jan

In Person

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. EST

Financial Sense

As pervasive as money is in our everyday life experience, very few people have ever learned how to truly manage money in a way that honors God and that helps them make wise financial decisions throughout their entire life. You might have learned the value of a dollar in your youth, but do you know how to have a healthy relationship with money? In this comprehensive money course led by financial professionals and money-wise teachers, we will explore: Basic financial principles and how to build credit Budgeting Getting out of debt Saving for college, retirement and home purchases Investing Generosity and estate planning Insurance and more Taking this 7-week financial journey with us will be one of the best investments you’ll ever make. NOTE: This is an in-person class and will not be recorded.

Jan

In Person

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. EST

Money God's Way

Jesus talked about it more than prayer. He also talked about it more than faith. Why would Jesus put such an emphasis on money? Does He want us to be rich? Does He want us to give everything away? Wherever you are with money, this class is designed to put a new perspective on the topic so you can learn what it means to manage money God’s way. We'll unpack budgeting, debt management, insurance, investing and more in a practical, yet biblical way. NOTE: This is the first class in our 7-week Financial Sense course, but it can also be taken as a standalone class. Students interested in taking Financial Sense should register for that class instead.

Jan

In Person

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

Christian Classics

Some of the world's greatest writers have also been deeply rooted in the Christian faith. This year’s Christian Classics will focus on writers who were part of the Reformation movement that began in the sixteenth century and led to a division between Catholic and Protestant Christians. Their words and wisdom can help guide us on our own spiritual journeys. In this edition of Christian Classics, we will be focusing on great works of the Reformation, including poems and prose by Martin Luther, John Bunyan, John Milton, Anne Bradstreet, Phillis Wheatley, and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Feb

Online

7 - 8:30 p.m. EST

Remember the Sabbath

Contemporary society values productivity and a hustle-and-grind lifestyle. Rest, play and relaxation are generally thought of as either rewards to earn or marks of laziness to avoid. And yet “Remember the Sabbath” are words God gave us in the Ten Commandments - a command for us to rest and play. But why? What if the command to remember the Sabbath holds the key to experiencing a truly healthy rhythm of life and a fuller understanding of our place in this world? Join us to explore what Sabbath can mean in a modern world and how we might take steps toward living out this command in our own lives.

Feb

Online

8 - 9 p.m. EST

Baby Steps: Beginning the Parenting Journey Well

Baby Steps: Beginning the Parenting Journey Well (for parents of newborns to 18-month-olds): Congratulations on entering the wonderful adventure of parenthood! So, what exactly did you get yourself into? More importantly, what kind of parent does God want you to be? In this class, we focus on you as the parent – celebrating your call to be a mother or father and helping you to understand the spiritual impact that you will have on your child. And as your church, we’ll walk you through all the ways in which we aim to support you as you seek to raise your child in a Christ-centered home. Together, we will help you dream big for your child and learn how to make those dreams a reality. *This class is designed for parents of newborns to 18-month-olds. It's also a required class for any parent who plans to participate in the Baby Dedication ceremony.NOTE: Class recordings will not be available for this class.

Feb

In Person

8:15 - 9:15 a.m. EST

Remember the Sabbath

Feb

In Person

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

Team Life

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.There are both online and in person options for this class.

Feb

In Person

9 - 11 a.m. EST

Being a Spiritual Leader (A Seminar for Men)

Traditional notions of masculinity often include expectations regarding leadership. And throughout most of history, men have prominently held leadership roles in the workplace, the public sector, the church, and the home. However, as much of the world’s traditional leadership roles are increasingly becoming accessible to women, men might wonder whether their leadership is still required. In this seminar with Senior Pastor Jim White, men at Meck are invited to explore the leadership calling that God has specifically and uniquely given men. We’ll discuss spiritual leadership in the home and within the Church, and we’ll explore the blueprint for godly leadership embodied by Jesus. NOTE: This is an in-person seminar and will not be recorded. Check out the next seminar in this series taught by Senior Pastor Jim White: God in the Workplace (March 22 at 9 a.m.) A component of God’s good creation is the work that He gives us to do. Yet for many, one’s work life can often feel disjointed from if not adversarial to one’s faith. In this in-person seminar, exclusively for men at Meck, Senior Pastor Jim White will be joined by a panel of men who have followed God’s vocational calling on their lives into the secular workplace. They’ll discuss the workplace as a mission field and how to live Christianly in secular spaces, while also being upfront about the real challenges and potential dangers of living the Christian life at work. GET MORE DETAILS

Feb

Online

8 - 9 p.m. EST

Journey to Easter

Easter celebrates the most significant event in Christian history, but often because of its lack of a fixed date on the calendar it seems to pop up out of nowhere. We spend much of our time getting ready to acknowledge and celebrate this miraculous event by rushing to buy plastic eggs, chocolate rabbits, pretty dresses, and preparing Easter dinner. What if there was a way to really steep ourselves in the majesty of God's plan for Easter, in the sacrifice of the crucifixion, and what that means for us today? What if Easter isn't simply meant to be an event but rather a journey? Enter Lent. Lent is an ancient practice that takes us on that very journey, preparing our hearts and minds to both savor Easter and respond to it in transformative ways. In this single-session class we will talk about the intention behind Lent and how you might enter into your own Lenten practice. Join us online Thursday, February 20 as we dive into what Lent might look like for you this year.

Feb

Online

7 - 8:45 p.m. EST

Christianity and Other Worldviews

In this year-long series, we'll discuss the core beliefs of various faith systems throughout the world. We’ll talk about evaluating truth claims, we’ll compare and contrast them with Christianity, and we’ll learn how to build bridges with adherents of other religions. This Spring we’ll discuss Islam and Judaism. Over the summer, we’ll tackle Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses, and then we’ll wrap up with Eastern religions, contemporary spirituality, and postmodernism in the Fall. Note: This is an online class. Class recordings will be available for registrants.

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January 22, 2025

7:00 p.m. ET - 8:30 p.m. ET

How to Enjoy Reading Your Bible

If you’re a Christian, you know spending time in the Bible is important. Yet so many of us struggle to read it regularly. It feels like just another task to check off our list. We may even feel guilty if we miss a day or don’t keep up with our self-imposed reading plan.

What if reading the Bible, though, wasn’t something we felt like we ought to do, but something we actually enjoyed doing? That’s what this 3-week, online class is all about – getting from “I ought to read the Bible” to “I can’t wait to read the Bible!”