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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,​​ August 24th at Wedgewood: “The Anger of Good People” video from John Pavlovitz
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John Pavlovitz reminds us that “All movements of justice, positive change, and civil and human rights progress were birthed by decent people’s productive anger—pissed off enough to do something about it.”
John Pavlovitz is a writer, pastor, and activist from Wake Forest, NC. With 25 years of experience in church ministry, he is committed to equality, diversity, and justice both inside and outside the faith community. He is the author of "If God Is Love, Don’t Be a Jerk," "A Bigger Table," "Hope and Other Superpowers," and "Stuff That Needs to Be Said."
​​Beyond his work, John enjoys time with his family, exercising, cooking, and exploring the outdoors. His message challenges us to see anger not as a destructive force, but as a catalyst for change and compassion.
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Join us this coming Sunday as we watch a video and hear John’s message on "The Anger of Good People," followed by a discussion led by Melba Evans.
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10:30–11am: Coffee & Conversation
11am–12pm: Sunday Service
12–12:30pm: After the Amen
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What an incredible day at the
Charlotte Pride Parade!​
Wedgewood was proud to show up with love, solidarity, and joy as we marched, rode, and celebrated together. We lifted up our commitments to justice, inclusion, and liberation for all, from our LGBTQ+ community to our Palestinian and immigrant neighbors.
One of the best parts of the day was seeing so many of our friends, both in the crowd and in the parade. Thank you to everyone who joined us, cheered us on, or walked alongside us. Your energy reminds us that Pride is both a celebration and a movement for freedom.
Until next year, Charlotte!
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.
Wedgewood Monthly Meetup at
Thai House Cotswold
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Looking for connection, conversation, and a cozy night out with your Wedgewood community?
Join us for our next Monthly Meetup on Tuesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM at Thai House, a beloved Charlotte spot serving authentic Thai cuisine in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
We’ll be gathering at their Sharon Amity location for good food and even better company. Whether you’ve 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.
WHERE: Thai House Cotswold (110 S Sharon Amity Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211)
WHEN: Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM
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 September 7 to save your seat. We’d love to see you there!
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Statement on Israel and Palestine
Unanimously Approved by
Wedgewood Congregation
At the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Alliance of Baptists, of which Wedgewood Community Church 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.
