Stories of Myers Park UMC
Annual Conference 2026
A gathering of United Methodist clergy and equal number of lay members from within the conference to make decisions that impact the churches and ministries in that region. It is also a time of worship, fellowship, and learning.
For the Love of Literacy
The mission of FTLOL is to provide students with a consistent, supportive presence, build meaningful relationships, and help strengthen their literacy skills for a brighter future.
God + Children = Joy
The greatest gift we can give children is to give them God. My God-given gift is teaching, especially children.
Ever-Present: A Story of Faith
Amelia Fisher has found peace and quiet sitting on this wooden bench in the courtyard outside The Chapel of the Cross on East Franklin Street in Chapel Hill.Ever-Present: A Story of FaithA child of our church, Amelia Fisher graduates May 9 from UNC-Chapel Hill with a...
A Place of Warmth and Welcome
Each winter, our church opens its doors through Room in the Inn, offering hospitality, dignity, and rest to neighbors who need a safe place to stay.
Supporting Our Immigrant Neighbors
Over the past week, Charlotte has experienced an increased enforcement presence that is affecting families, children, schools, and businesses in our community.
Texas Flood Relief
New Interview with Rev. David Payne from FUMC KerrvilleWe can make a personal impact for flood victims in Texas! We know First United Methodist Church in Kerrville, Texas—led by Rev. Laura Heikes’s good friend Rev. David Payne— which is at the heart of the disaster....
Hurricane Helene Disaster
Please check back soon for updates on the Texas floods and how we will be assisting families affected by the recent disaster. The devastation from Hurricane Helene continues to affect communities in western North Carolina, but there is good news for our primary...
Stories from the Hurricane – Disaster Relief
In Matthew 10:42, Jesus tells us, "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward." This week, we lived out these words in a powerful way. Through your...
Hope is Here – Finishing Well
Friends, I try to imagine how giddy and proud those original members of Myers Park Methodist Church felt on that day in 1929 when they first walked into our sanctuary, found their pews, and gave thanks to God. Such joy—and they could never have anticipated how...