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Wedgewood is a 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 14th
at Wedgewood:
Juneteenth Service - “Emancipation to Freedom” with Ashanti Munir
What does freedom really mean?
On January 1, 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring freedom for enslaved people in Confederate states. Yet for hundreds of thousands of enslaved people in Texas, freedom would not arrive for another two and a half years.
This Sunday, Wedgewoodian Ashanti Munir invites us to explore the journey from emancipation to Juneteenth, tracing the events that led to June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, carrying news that should have been delivered long before. Together, we'll examine the silence that followed emancipation, the ways freedom was delayed, withheld, and resisted, and what it meant for that long-awaited message to finally arrive.
But the story does not end there.
As we honor Juneteenth, we'll reflect on the difference between legal freedom and lived freedom, and consider how the unfinished work of liberation continues to shape our communities today. Through history, storytelling, and reflection, we'll explore what freedom asks of us now and how we can help create a more just future for all.
Join us as we remember the past, honor the present, and imagine what freedom can become.
10:30 AM: Coffee & Conversation
11:00 AM: Sunday Service
12:00 PM: After the Amen
Wedgewood Monthly Meetup
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We’re meeting at Maharani Indian Cuisine for our next Wedgewood community dinner!
Known for its rich flavors, comforting dishes, and welcoming atmosphere, Maharani is the perfect place to gather, share a meal, and enjoy a relaxed evening together.
Whether you come solo or bring a friend, you’ll be welcomed just as you are.
These monthly meetups are intentionally low-key and relational. No agenda, no program. Just space to build community, deepen connections, and spend time together.
RSVP by June 8 to save your seat!
Wedgewood Service Day with the Laundry Project
Instead of our traditional Sunday Service on June 28, Wedgewood will once again partner with Current Initiatives for a community Service Day through the Laundry Project.
From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, we’ll gather at a local laundromat to help provide free laundry services, hospitality, and encouragement to families and neighbors in our community. The Laundry Project helps restore dignity and relieve financial stress by covering the cost of washing clothes and linens for individuals and families who need support.
This is one of the most meaningful ways we live out our values as a social justice community: showing up, building relationships, and caring for one another in tangible ways.
Volunteer opportunities include:
• Greeting guests and offering hospitality
• Helping distribute supplies
• Assisting with laundry cards and machines
• Creating a welcoming, affirming environment for everyone who walks through the door
All volunteers must sign up in advance here:​​​
​We’re also collecting donations of:
• Laundry detergent (pods, liquid, or powder)
• Fabric softener, bleach, stain remover
• Reusable laundry bags and 1-gallon Ziplocks
• Hand sanitizer
• Coloring books and crayons
Financial gifts are also welcome. Just $10 can cover a full wash and two dryer cycles for a family.
After the project, we’ll gather for lunch nearby for fellowship and reflection. Location TBD.
"My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness."
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His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
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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.
