CROSSWALK-Communal Prayer
2025-02-16 09:00 - 09:10, 2025-03-16 09:00 - 09:10, 2025-04-20 09:00 - 09:10, 2025-05-18 09:00 - 09:10, 2025-06-15 09:00 - 09:10, 2025-07-20 09:00 - 09:10 (America/New_York) | Sanctuary
We will gather on the Third Sunday of each month in 2025 for this new prayer effort called CROSSWALK. We will be finished no later than 9:10 so you can get to your Sunday School Ministry Groups. Dennis will guide us in these moments to pray for our church leaders, our Converge process, our staff, and our Transition Team as we begin this year of significance. God will offer guidance and directional leadership to us. Let us discern how to follow with active faith as we continue Jesus’ ministry investing in the mission of God.
For your calendar:
CROSSWALK COMMUNAL PRAYER SUNDAYS (9 – 9:10 AM)

January 19
February 16
March 16
April 20 (Easter)
May 18
June 15
July 20
August 17

Mental Wellness Seminar & Free Lunch
2025-03-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Broach Hall
Finding Peace in a Stressful World: A NAMI Charlotte Mental Wellness Seminar at St. John’s Baptist Church with Free Lunch
Sunday, March 16, 2025 12:00 pm in Broach Hall
In today’s world, stress is an ever-present challenge. Whether it’s balancing work and family, coping with life’s uncertainties, or supporting loved ones through difficult times, many of us feel overwhelmed. That’s why St. John’s Baptist Church is excited to welcome NAMI Charlotte (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for a special seminar on mental wellness—because taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies.
Join us as we explore:

Practical ways to care for your mental health
How to recognize when stress becomes too much
What to do if you or someone you love needs help
Local resources available through NAMI Charlotte

This seminar is designed for everyone—whether you are facing personal struggles, supporting a friend or family member, or simply want to learn more about mental wellness in today’s fast-paced world.
Together, we will learn how to build resilience, foster self-care, and support one another in faith and community. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain knowledge, find encouragement, and connect with valuable mental health resources. Register for free here.

Thursdays on the Town
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Off-Site (Anything away from the church)
Thursdays on the Town at Puerta on March 20
Families, please join us for dinner on Thursday, March 20, beginning at 6:00 p.m., at Puerta. Childcare is provided.
Please register and request childcare by March 16. Families may register on Realm or contact Kheresa.

Maundy Thursday Worship
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Sanctuary
We will gather for Maundy Thursday worship on Thursday, April 17 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Could you save the date and plan to join us?

TreeFest for Young Adults
2025-04-26 15:00 - 17:00
Join our Young Adult Resources Team (YART) at this year’s TreeFest, which is on Saturday, April 26, from 2pm-5pm, at NoDa Brewing. It is a family-friendly event to celebrate trees, sustainability, and community! There will be live music, various crafts, free tree seedlings, and more!
YART is getting together to hang out and chill out at this event – meet us around 3pm!
Questions? Reach out to Kheresa Harmon and/or Molly Belong.

Meet & Mingle
2025-04-27 11:00 - 11:30 | Library
Our next Meet & Mingle will take place on April 27 after worship in the Library Commons area. All guests are invited to join us! Children are welcome.

Thursdays on the Town
2025-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Off-Site (Anything away from the church)
Thursdays on the Town at Copper
Our next Thursdays on the Town will be Thursday, May 15 at 6:00 pm at Copper Modern Indian Cuisine.
Please sign up by Sunday, May 11 to reserve childcare.

Grand Slam Picnic
2025-05-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Broach Hall
Register now!
Children and families, let’s batter up for a Grand Slam Picnic honoring one great catch, our pastor, Dr. Dennis Foust! Meet us at the Broach Hall Ballpark immediately following worship on Sunday, May 18. Register by May 11.
You may sign up on Realm or contact Kheresa.

Architecture Camp
2025-07-10 | 300 Hawthorne Lane
Architecture Camp for 1st-8th Graders
Rising 1st-8th grade students are invited to learn about the art and craft of architecture! Led by artist and architect, John Komisin, campers will learn what an architect does, how to design a house and draw a floor plan, and will create a 3-D model of their home.
Our day camp will meet on Thursday, July 10. The cost is $50 per camper. Snacks will be provided. Campers are to bring a lunch from home and a refillable water bottle. Register here.
