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Wedgewood is a liberal, culturally diverse, service-oriented, interfaith church in Charlotte, NC with members who are Progressive Christians, Buddhists, Muslims, Pagans, Atheists, Agnostics, and many other faith journeys and perspectives. When we say everyone is welcome at Wedgewood, we mean EVERYONE! Join us as we try to change the world.
​Sunday, November 16th at Wedgewood: “Survivor Sanctuary" with Desiree Eatmon
We are honored to welcome Desiree Eatmon, a highly intuitive energy healer and RYT-500 yoga teacher based in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Desiree is the founder of Survivor Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping survivors of trauma and human trafficking rebuild safety, connection, and trust through yoga, breathwork, and community care.
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Drawing from her own journey of healing, Desiree will share her powerful personal story and the transformative work she is doing to support survivors of sex trafficking. Her message of resilience and restoration invites us to consider how compassion and mindfulness can serve as pathways to justice and wholeness.
To learn more about her organization, visit survivorsanctuaryyoga.org
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10:30am: Coffee & Conversation
11:00am: Sunday Service
12:00pm: After the Amen
Calling All Artisans & Makers!
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Be part of the award-winning 4th Annual International Holiday Bazaar on Sunday, December 7th, from 12–4 PM at Refugee Support Services. We are looking for makers, artists, and small businesses to share their unique creations with our community.
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We are currently seeking vendors to share and sell their work at the Bazaar. Participation is free, and there is no cost to set up a table. Vendors from immigrant and refugee communities will retain 100% of their profits. All other vendors are encouraged to make a donation to Refugee Support Services in support of refugee resettlement and community programs.
The Wedgewood Social Justice Book Club
Thursday, November 20th at 7:00pm
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The Wedgewood Social Justice Book Club meets for the last time this year on Thursday, November 20th at 7:00 pm. We will finish reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer and make plans for our regathering in January.
We meet bi-weekly on Zoom, and Wedgewood members and non-members are always welcome. If you have not joined us before, we would love for you to come and bring a friend for thoughtful and lively discussion.
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At Wedgewood, we believe in shared leadership and collective wisdom.
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As a small social justice church, we know our time and energy are precious, and we want to make sure we are focusing on the issues that matter most to you.
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This short survey, just 5 minutes, will help guide our work in the coming months. We promise there are no donation requests, only honest questions about what inspires you, challenges you, and helps you stay connected to Wedgewood’s mission.
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Your feedback will shape our services, events, and social justice actions moving forward.
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Thank you for helping us grow thoughtfully and stay rooted in purpose.
— The Wedgewood Leadership Team
Join us for the next Wedgewood Monthly Meetup!
​As the year winds down, join your Wedgewood community for an evening of good food, friendship, and connection.
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Our next Monthly Meetup will take place on Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 PM at Jasmine Grill & Kabab.
Jasmine Grill & Kabab is a family-owned Syrian restaurant that invites you to experience the warmth and flavor of authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Known for its fresh ingredients, welcoming atmosphere, and heartfelt service, Jasmine Grill & Kabab offers a dining experience rooted in tradition, hospitality, and community.
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Whether you’ve been part of Wedgewood for years or are joining us for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, meet new friends, and celebrate the beauty of belonging.
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WHEN: Tuesday, December 2 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: Jasmine Grill & Kabab (2920 Central Ave B, Charlotte, NC 28205)
Community Resource
Directory
Across the Charlotte region, families are feeling the impact of the ongoing government shutdown and rising food insecurity. Food banks and community organizations are working around the clock, but the need continues to grow.
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Our Community Resource Directory connects neighbors to vital local resources, including free community meals, food pantries, and mutual aid programs, as well as opportunities to donate, volunteer, and support those doing the work on the front lines of hunger relief.
Click the link below to explore local food resources and find ways you can help.
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Mark Your Calendars:
Wedgewood Holiday Lunch Portofino’s Park Road
Instead of a Sunday Service, we will gather for good food, laughter, and connection as we celebrate the season together. This relaxed time of community is one of our favorite Wedgewood traditions, offering a chance to slow down, share stories, and enjoy the company of friends old and new.
At Wedgewood, we believe that faith is about showing up for one another and for the world around us. We are an open, affirming, and interfaith community that welcomes people from every background and belief system. Our mission is to practice compassion, seek justice, and build a world where everyone belongs. Gatherings like our Holiday Lunch reflect that spirit of inclusion and connection and remind us that community itself is sacred.
Whether you are deeply spiritual, questioning, or simply seeking a place to belong, you are welcome to join us.
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WHEN: Sunday, December 21 at 12:00 PM
WHERE: Portofino’s Park Road (5126 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209)
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Wedgewood standing up for immigrants at the No Kings March on June 14, 2025​
Wedgewood Statement on Immigrant Rights
On Sunday, August 10th, Wedgewood proudly voted unanimously on a proposal affirming our support for the immigrant community.
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“Wedgewood believes that all immigrants, regardless of their status, deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. We condemn the use of dehumanizing language, such as “alien” or “illegal.” We reject the deployment of paramilitary masked police forces with limited training and accountability that terrorize our immigrant communities. We strongly oppose the racist targeting of individuals based on their skin color or language. Wedgewood calls on our political representatives to redirect funds from militarizing the border to be used to increase the staffing of immigration courts and lawyers. This will allow every individual to be afforded the constitutional right to challenge their detention before a judge in a timely fashion. We consider seizing of individuals and imprisoning them without trial in foreign or domestic concentration camps to be a criminal act, and call for those responsible to be prosecuted. We condemn the deportation of individuals to countries that are suffering from war, starvation or rampant lawlessness. We advocate for a path to citizenship for the millions of immigrants living and working in the US.”
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Call to Action: We challenge you this week to reach out on behalf of our immigrant community. Contact the CMS school board about their recent to allow Ice to enter buildings, to speak with or arrest a student or staff member. Contact our state representatives about the bills that were just overridden to allow more cooperation between ICE and las enforcement. Contact all our representatives in DC.
Also remember to support our local immigrants any way that you can. Buy flowers and fruits and vegetables from the street vendors. They are risking their lives to be there. And give lots of hugs to all the people in this community affected by these abusive policies.
Statement on Israel and Palestine
Unanimously Approved by
Wedgewood Congregation
At the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Alliance of Baptists, of which Wedgewood is a member, a statement on Israel and Palestine was adopted. The statement has since been adopted by Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, Baptist Peace Fellowship, Creation Justice Ministries, Freedom Center for Social Justice, Greenfaith, and Hearts United for Good. Wedgewood partners with all of these organizations. Many individual churches have also voted to adopt this official statement.
The statement has 4 main points:
“The Alliance has voted to call Israel an apartheid state. In this statement, 1) we affirm our commitment to freedom, justice and equality for the Palestinian people and all people; 2) we oppose all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination and oppression, 3) we declare ourselves an apartheid-free community; and 4) we pledge to join others in working to end all support to Israel’s apartheid regime, settler colonialism and military occupation.”
You may read the statement in its entirety here by clicking the button below:
If you would like more background on the Palestinian experience, the Alliance of Baptists made a video that you can watch by clicking the second button below:
Land Acknowledgement
As a community that considers social justice to be a cornerstone of who we are, we would like to acknowledge that the land that Wedgewood is on the unceded land of the Xuali, known today as the Cheraw, as well as the Esaw, now known as the Catawba, and the Sugaree people.
