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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, June 15th at Wedgewood:
“Raising Leaders” with Shariff Ingram
This Sunday at Wedgewood, we are honored to welcome back Shariff Ingram, a powerful speaker, mentor, and advocate whose life story embodies resilience, transformation,
and the fight for justice.
At just 15 years old, Shariff was charged and convicted as an adult and sentenced to life without parole—a sentence he served for 23 years until a landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling made it unconstitutional to impose such sentences on children. Following his release, Shariff has dedicated his life to mentoring young people, advocating for criminal justice reform, and building a future rooted in healing and purpose.
He has worked full-time in construction, building highways and bridges, while also serving as a member of the PA Prison Society Advisory Committee and the Intergenerational Healing Circle at the Youth Sentencing and Reentry Project. His mentoring work with the Institute for the Development of African American Youth (IDAAY) has impacted youth labeled "high risk" for violence, showing them the power of change and self-worth.
Shariff’s story was featured in Patrice Gaines’ chapter of Say Their Names: How Black Lives Came to Matter—a book we explored in Wedgewood’s Social Justice Book Club. He recently spoke at Duke University School of Law and continues to be a leading voice for youth empowerment and restorative justice.
Join us as Shariff shares reflections on his journey, the lessons he’s learned, and the young leaders he’s helping to raise.
10:30 - 11am: Coffee & Conversation
11am - 12pm: Sunday Service
12pm - 12:30pm: After the Amen
Wedgewood is heading to Rock Hill Pride!
Join us on Saturday, June 21 as we share our message of interfaith love, radical welcome, and justice for all. We’ll be hosting a booth full of joy, connection, and community — and we need your help!
📍 Booth #6 – Episcopal Lot (153 E White St)
🕘 Festival hours: 10 AM – 3 PM (Setup begins at 8:30)
Sign up for a volunteer shift and help us represent the Wedgewood spirit with love and pride.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Rock Hill Pride.
Join us for the next
Wedgewood Monthly Meetup!
Craving connection, conversation, and a cozy night out with your Wedgewood crew?
Come join us for our next Monthly Meetup on Tuesday, June 10th at 6:30 PM — this time at La Shish Kebob,
a local favorite known for its bold flavors and warm, welcoming vibes.
Whether you’ve been part of Wedgewood for years or are just starting to get to know us, this is a perfect chance to meet new faces, swap stories, and share a delicious meal in good company. It’s casual, community-centered, and everyone’s invited.
3117 N Sharon Amity, Charlotte, NC 28205
Tuesday, June 10th
6:30 PM
RSVP by June 10th to save your seat — we’d love to have you join us!
Learn more: https://lashishkabob.org/
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Join Wedgewood for NO KINGS Charlotte: Naked Emperor Parade and March
In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a nationwide mobilization against rising authoritarianism, political corruption, and the erosion of democracy.
📅 Saturday, June 14, 2025
🕕 11am – 2pm
📍 First Ward Park, Charlotte, NC
We’ve seen the signs: crackdowns on free speech, political detentions, threats to deport American citizens, and blatant disregard for the courts—all while enriching billionaire allies. This rally is not about Trump. It’s about building a future beyond him.
After the parade and march, we will gather for lunch at Open Kitchen
(1318 W Morehead St, Charlotte, NC 28208)
Have you been hurt by religious teachings or faith communities? You’re not alone.
This peer-led support group is a space for LGBTQ+ individuals to share experiences, offer mutual support, and find community in the journey of healing from religious and spiritual harm. It’s a space for connection, reflection, and solidarity.
What to Expect:
- Peer support through honest, open dialogue
- A safe, affirming, interfaith space rooted in
shared experience
Details:
- Free to join
- Open to all LGBTQ+ people
Location and meeting dates will be shared with those
who sign up.
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Statement on Israel and Palestine
Unanimously Approved by
Wedgewood Congregation
At the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Alliance of Baptists, of which Wedgewood Community Church is a member, a statement on Israel and Palestine was adopted. The statement has since been adopted by Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists, Baptist Peace Fellowship, Creation Justice Ministries, Freedom Center for Social Justice, Greenfaith, and Hearts United for Good. Wedgewood partners with all of these organizations. Many individual churches have also voted to adopt this official statement.
The statement has 4 main points:
“The Alliance has voted to call Israel an apartheid state. In this statement, 1) we affirm our commitment to freedom, justice and equality for the Palestinian people and all people; 2) we oppose all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination and oppression, 3) we declare ourselves an apartheid-free community; and 4) we pledge to join others in working to end all support to Israel’s apartheid regime, settler colonialism and military occupation.”
You may read the statement in its entirety here by clicking the button below:
If you would like more background on the Palestinian experience, the Alliance of Baptists made a video that you can watch by clicking the second button below:
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.
