Registration is open — Summer 2026

Church Celebration '26

Four days of worship, workshops, community, and our favorite cookout of the year. This is the one event you bring the whole family to.

When
June 25 – June 28
Where
Charlotte & Concord, NC
Cost
Free to attend

From leadership

“This isn't just an event — it's the moment our family shows up for each other. Don't sit this one out.”
Church Celebration 2026

About the celebration

Four days. One family.

Every summer, our congregation carves out four days to come together for Church Celebration — our most anticipated event of the year. It's a stretch of time designed for deep connection, Spirit-filled worship, and pure joy with the people who matter most.

Whether you've been with us for decades or just found us recently, this is your celebration too. Every moment is planned with intention so you can show up ready to be refreshed, encouraged, and poured into.

  • Faith
  • Family
  • Workshops
  • Worship
  • Community
  • Cookout

The schedule

What's happening each day

Five gatherings across four days — each one distinct, each one worth showing up for.

Thursday · Evening

Elders' Dinner

Restaurant TBD

Charlotte, NC

A meaningful dinner honoring our Elders and church leadership — an evening of gratitude, fellowship, and celebration.

  • Leadership
  • Dinner

Friday · Morning

Workshops & Learning

Catered lunch included

Goodwill Opportunity Campus, Charlotte

Enriching sessions for the whole congregation. Come ready to grow — lunch is on us.

  • Workshops
  • Catered
  • All Ages

Friday · Evening

Church Service

Evening worship

Goodwill Opportunity Campus, Charlotte

A powerful evening of worship and the Word — with guest speakers and praise that will lift you up.

  • Worship
  • Speakers

Saturday · afternoon

Annual Cookout

Frank Liske Park · Concord, NC

Great food, lawn games, laughter, and community under the open sky. Bring the whole family — kids, grandparents, everyone. Come hungry, leave full in every sense of the word.

  • Food
  • Games
  • Family
  • Outdoors

Sunday · morning

Church Service

Goodwill Opportunity Campus · Charlotte, NC

A powerful morning of worship and the Word — with guest speakers and praise that will lift you up.

  • Worship
  • Speakers

Serve with us

Want to volunteer?

Celebration runs because our people pour into it. Sign up for a team when you register — every role matters.

Event Servers

Help serve food and refreshments at Friday's catered lunch and the Saturday cookout.

Hospitality Team

Make every attendee feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of from arrival onward.

Event Planning

Support the admin team with coordination, day-of logistics, and keeping things running smoothly.

Ushers & Greeters

Be the first face people see at each service — directing, welcoming, and setting the tone.

Ready to join us?

Save your spot. Today.

All we need is your party size, t-shirt sizes, and contact info — then you're on the list. Takes less than three minutes.

Register My Family

No cost · Open to all members

Questions

A few things you might be wondering.

Is there a cost to attend? +

Church Celebration is free to attend. Meals and some optional activities may have associated costs — details will be in your registration confirmation.

Do I need to come all four days? +

No. Come for as much as your schedule allows. We hope you’ll experience the whole week together, but each gathering stands on its own.

Are kids and families welcome? +

Yes. This is designed for whole families — activities and rhythms are planned with kids, students, and parents in mind.

Will there be lodging recommendations? +

We share suggested hotels and hosts as we get closer to the event. Watch your email after you register.

Can I watch Sunday service virtually? +

Whenever we stream Sunday services from Charlotte, links will be sent to registrants and posted on our usual channels.

How do I sign up to volunteer? +

Select volunteer teams when you register, or scroll to the Volunteer section on this page for team descriptions.

Church Celebration 2026

Charlotte & Concord, North Carolina

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