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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 19th at Wedgewood:
Earth Day with Wendy Mateo Pascual
Each year, Earth Day invites us to reflect on our relationship with the planet and the role we play in caring for it. This year marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, with the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” a reminder that the choices we make every day have a direct impact on the world around us.
Wendy, along with her husband Eliseo, lives out that commitment through their work at Pascuales Farm. Originally from the Dominican Republic, they now cultivate an urban farm grounded in sustainability, environmental stewardship, and animal welfare.
At Pascuales Farm, they grow seasonal vegetables and herbs and raise chickens and goats, using methods that support healthy land and healthy food. Their work includes greenhouses, raised beds, orchards, and container growing, all designed to create strong growing conditions year-round.
On Sunday, Wendy will join us to share her love for the Earth and the work they are doing to build a healthier, more connected community. Their guiding vision reflects this commitment clearly: “Growing healthy food and building community by offering fresh, chemical-free products that nourish both body and spirit.”
Join us as we reflect on what it means to care for the Earth in ways that are intentional, sustainable, and rooted in community.
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 16th, we will begin 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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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our April Meetup at RiceZilla!
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There is something really meaningful about taking time to sit down, share a meal, and simply be in community with one another. No agenda, no pressure, just conversation, connection, and space to show up as you are.
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Whether it was your first time with us or you’ve been part of Wedgewood for a while, we’re so glad you were there. Nights like this are what community is all about.
Make sure to mark your calendar for our next Monthly Meetup on Tuesday, May 12. 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
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.
