Nurturing Leadership in Youth: The Will Appleby Award

Nurturing Leadership in Youth: The Will Appleby Award

“To say that Will Appleby was an outstanding youth does not do justice to the influence he had during his life and the kind person he was,” Jean Cochrane, an Appleby Award Committee member and close family friend, explained. “I chose to be a part of this committee...
On the Shores of Service

On the Shores of Service

Situated on a white sandy beach in the Yucatan Peninsula with a view of the turquoise Gulf sits Camp Chuburna, a coastal Presbyterian retreat center. Despite its picture-perfect location, the building itself has been in need of some work to prepare for the summer...
A Figurative Fairy Godmother

A Figurative Fairy Godmother

Volunteers Nurture Campers and Future Leaders In the rolling hills of North Carolina, nestled amidst towering trees and babbling brooks, lies Camp Grier. Founded over half a century ago as an outdoor ministry of the Presbyterian Church, the camp has served as a...
A Beacon of Hope

A Beacon of Hope

Make a Home a Reality this Easter updated April 29, 2024 Homeownership is one of the best ways to create family stability and generational wealth, yet it’s out of reach for most Charlotteans. Today, teachers and social service providers like nurses, police officers,...
An Ash Wednesday Reflection

An Ash Wednesday Reflection

written by Rev. Mary Bowman The church has set aside a season of preparation to encourage God’s people to reflect on the significance of Lent and to prepare for Holy Week. The season of Lent invites God’s people to intentionally carve out more space to draw nearer to...