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.
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
Saturday · evening
Saturday Night Fellowship
Concord Mills · Concord, NC
A casual gathering of food, conversation, and community — a time to unwind, connect, shop, and share laughs with friends and family.
- Games
- Food
- Family
- Shopping
- Indoors
The main event
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
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.