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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, October 5 at Wedgewood: “Serving Those Animals Most Overlooked by Society” with Carolina Waterfowl Rescue​​
This Sunday, we gather for one of our most beloved traditions: the Blessing of the Animals. At Wedgewood, we honor not only the pets who share our homes, but also the creatures of the wild who remind us of the beauty and diversity of creation. During this service, we will also remember our beloved pets who have passed. If you would like your pet included, please email a photo to wedgewood.church@yahoo.com
by Thursday so we can place it on the slides.
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We are especially thrilled to welcome Carolina Waterfowl Rescue as our guest. Founded in 2003 in a humble garage and now operated almost entirely by volunteers, CWR is a remarkable wildlife rescue and animal sanctuary serving both North and South Carolina. They specialize in the care of avian, reptile, and farm animal species, providing urgent medical treatment, professional rehabilitation, and sanctuary environments that closely simulate natural habitats. Their services are offered to the public free of charge, and they will share with us how their work gives vulnerable animals a second chance—and how we can support their mission.
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Please note: this Sunday’s service may run a little longer, depending on the number of animals who come to be blessed.
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10:30am: Coffee & Conversation
11:00am: Sunday Service
12:00pm: After the Amen
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We've Updated Our Name!
This past Sunday, our community voted to update our name to
Wedgewood Church: A Social Justice Community.
This change reflects who we are and who we aspire to be. In a time when many associate “church” with conservative or exclusionary politics, we are proud to stand in the tradition of radical welcome, justice, and love. Our new name makes clear that we are an unapologetically progressive church, committed to the work of building a more just and compassionate world.
You’ll begin to see our updated name and logo across our communications in the coming weeks. We hope this change not only strengthens our own sense of identity but also signals to our wider community that there is a place for faith and justice to flourish together.
The Wedgewood Social Justice Book Club
Thursday, October 2 at 7:00pm
The Wedgewood Social Justice Book Club resumes on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00pm on Zoom. We meet bi-weekly, and Wedgewood members and non-members are always welcome. If you haven’t joined us before, we’d love for you to come and bring a friend for thoughtful and lively discussion.
We will continue reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer through page 240.
Wedgewood Monthly Meetup​​​
Looking for connection, conversation, and a cozy night out with your Wedgewood community?
Join us for our next Monthly Meetup on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM at The Open Kitchen (1318 West Morehead St, Charlotte, NC).
The Open Kitchen is a family restaurant that opened in 1952 here in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is one of the city’s oldest landmarks and remains a popular place to enjoy Italian and Greek cuisine. The Open Kitchen even introduced the Charlotte area to the pizza pie in the 1950s.
Whether you have been part of Wedgewood for years or are just getting to know us, this is a perfect chance to share a meal, meet new faces, and spend time with people who care about justice, joy, and community.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: The Open Kitchen (1318 West Morehead St, Charlotte, NC)
First time attendees, enjoy dinner on us. Just send us an email at wedgewood.chuch@yahoo.com beforehand so we know you’re coming.
RSVP by October 12 to save your seat. We would love to see you there!
View the menu: https://www.worldfamousopenkitchen.com/menu
Vote for Wedgewood!
We are honored to share that Wedgewood Church: A Social Justice Community has once again been nominated in QC Nerve’s Best in the Nest Awards!
This year, we’re finalists in three categories:
• Best Church
• Best Facebook Page
• Best Event for a Good Cause
These nominations reflect the heart of our community. We are a place where faith and justice meet, where everyone is welcome, and where we work together for a better world.
Voting is now open. Show your support and help us shine a light on progressive faith and social justice in Charlotte.
"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 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.
