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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, April 26th at Wedgewood:
“Affirming The Dignity Of Those We Serve”
with Corey Easterday
The late Dr. John Perkins once said, “You don’t give people dignity. You affirm it.”
This Sunday, Corey Easterday, National Director of Current Initiatives, joins us to share an update on the work of Current and The Laundry Project in Charlotte. Together, we will explore what dignity means in the context of nonprofit work, how it shapes the way we serve, and why helping others feel seen matters in the relationships we build within our community.
Corey is a nonprofit entrepreneur with over a decade of experience across the creative and nonprofit sectors. Having experienced poverty firsthand, his work is rooted in helping under-resourced communities recognize their strengths and build pathways toward lasting change.
One of Current Initiatives’ most impactful programs, The Laundry Project, supports lower-income families by meeting a basic but essential need, washing clothes and linens, while transforming local laundromats into welcoming community spaces grounded in dignity and care. Wedgewood has partnered with Current Initiatives to host Laundry Project events across the Charlotte area and will be scheduling another event soon.
Join us this Sunday as we reflect on what it means to affirm dignity in the way we show up for one another.
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10:30 AM: Coffee & Conversation
11:00 AM: Sunday Service
12:00 PM: After the Amen​​
​A Statement from Wedgewood on the United States’ Military Strike Against Iran
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There are no words for the horror of a school reduced to ruins. There are no policy briefs that can contain the grief of parents who sent their daughters to learn and who never came home.​​
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Bombing schools does not make anyone safer.
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The United States initiated this military escalation. When powerful nations choose bombardment over diplomacy, ordinary people pay the price.
Acknowledging this does not defend the Iranian government. Iran’s record of repression and human rights abuses is well documented. We can reject authoritarianism and still condemn reckless military escalation. These truths are not in conflict.
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War is not an abstract policy debate. It is families sheltering in fear. It is communities facing destruction. It is service members placed in harm’s way. It is the normalization of violence as a first response.
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As an interfaith community rooted in justice, liberation, and human dignity, we reject the lie that security is built through airstrikes. History shows that large scale military interventions often deepen instability rather than resolve it.
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Immediate steps to halt further offensive strikes
Protection of civilians as the highest moral and legal priority
Full constitutional and congressional oversight of military action
Urgent multilateral diplomacy to prevent regional war
A serious commitment to breaking cycles of retaliation rather than expanding them
Our interfaith traditions teach that every human life carries sacred worth. The Quran teaches that saving one life is as if saving all humanity. Jewish tradition calls us to pursue peace. Jesus blesses the peacemakers. Across traditions, we are commanded to protect life, not endanger it.
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If you hold citizenship or political power, use your voice. Demand accountability. Contact your representatives. Refuse to accept endless war as normal.
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Silence enables escalation.
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Wedgewood will continue to speak truth, organize with partners, and advocate for diplomacy over destruction. Our commitment is rooted in our faith and our mission.
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We believe in liberation, dignity, and justice for all people.
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And we believe that peace is built by those who refuse to look away.
On February 28, 2026, the United States, alongside Israel, launched coordinated airstrikes against Iran. This action preceded Iran’s current retaliatory attacks and has rapidly escalated instability across the region.
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This is not defensive restraint. It is a deliberate military escalation with immense suffering and global consequences.
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Among the verified reports from Iran is an attack on the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in Minab. Children were attending class when the building was struck. Iranian authorities say over 100 schoolgirls and staff have been killed and many more injured in that strike. Families are searching through rubble for survivors. Parents are mourning children who will never come home.
The Wedgewood Social Justice Book Club
The Wedgewood Social Justice Book Club will meet again on Thursday, April 30th, we will continue reading Daughter of the Boycott by Karen Gray Houston.
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We meet bi-weekly on Zoom, and Wedgewood members and non-members are always welcome.
Whether you have joined us before or are thinking about attending for the first time, we look forward to beginning the new year in thoughtful community.​
​Mark Your Calendars!​
Join Wedgewood for our annual Homecoming gathering on Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 AM at Pascuales’ Farm.
Homecoming is a chance to return to one another across seasons of Wedgewood’s story. Whether you have been with Wedgewood for years, are newer to our community, or are simply curious about who we are, we would love to share the day with you.
This gathering is intentionally simple: community, food, and time together. Bring a dish to share for the potluck, and come ready for joyful conversation and connection.
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We look forward to welcoming you with open arms and creating beautiful memories together!
P.S. Don't forget to bring your Life Essentials and Food Pantry donations for Time Out Youth!
Wedgewood Monthly Meetup
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We’re meeting at Bonchon, known for its crispy Korean fried chicken and bold, flavorful dishes. It’s the perfect spot to gather, share a meal, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.
Whether you come solo or bring a friend, you’ll be welcomed just as you are.
These monthly meetups are intentionally low-key and relational. No agenda, no program. Just space to build community, deepen connections, and spend time together.
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Stay connected with Wedgewood
​Our weekly newsletter is one of the ways we stay grounded as an interfaith community rooted in justice, compassion, and collective liberation. Each week, we share reflections from recent services, what’s coming up in the life of the community, and ways to show up for justice, community care, and collective action in Charlotte and beyond.
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Whether you are new to Wedgewood or have been walking alongside us for a while, the newsletter offers a steady way to stay connected to the people, values, and work that shape this community. You do not need to share one belief system to belong here. Just come as you are and stay connected.
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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.
