You're invited to enjoy popsicles on the playground on June 9th at 3pm! This is a great chance to meet community members, share some laughs, and build meaningful relationships in a fun, relaxed setting. Bring your family or invite a friend for free popsicles, friendly faces, and good conversation!

No registration required!

Register Here!

Dinner & Connection | May 14 | 6–7 PM | Stonecrest Shopping Center (Near the Fountain)

Whether you're a parent, guardian, grandparent, or a supportive adult in the life of a LOC kid or student, you're invited to connect with others in our community!

After drop-off at LOC (5:30 PM), swing by the common area near the fountain at Stonecrest Shopping Center for dinner and relaxed conversation. Bring your own meal or grab something nearby—Chipotle is right in the plaza, and Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A are just around the corner.

This is a casual, come-as-you-are gathering—let’s share a meal and build community together!

For more information, reach out to Diana Ligler

Join us for a National Day of Prayer Service on Thursday, May 1st, at 8:00 AM on Zoom. Together, we will lift our hearts in prayer for our communities, our nation, and our world. This sacred time of reflection and intercession is open to all.

Register here to receive the Zoom link and be part of this meaningful moment of unity and faith.

Join us in celebrating the good news of Jesus’ resurrection at our 10:30 am Easter Sunday Service on April 20th!

LOC Kids will NOT meet at 9:30am on Easter Sunday.

Bring fresh flowers to help decorate our flower cross!

Join us in Nancy’s Room at Noon on April 19th for an early Easter Lunch!

Registration will open soon!

Join us as we reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus during our Good Friday Tenebrae Service on April 18th at 6:30pm.

Not sure what a Tenebrae Service is? Find out here!

Join us in preparing for Holy Week with our Palm Sunday Service starting at 10:30 am on Sunday, April 13th.

Join us for Continuing the Conversation on April 6 at 11:30 AM in the Sanctuary. This is an open space for anyone who wants to stay and chat about the day’s sermon—or anything else on your heart. It’s a chance to deepen your faith, build connections, and grow together as an LOC family. We’d love to see you there!

Register Here!

Join us for Spring Fest on Saturday, April 5, from 12-2 pm! Enjoy food, games, candy, egg hunts, crafts, and a 'favorite game' contest. This will be set up similar to our fall trunk or treat, but parking spots will be reserved for carnival games. Participants will vote on their favorite game and the winning hosts receive a "semi-fabulous" prize.

We also need volunteers to help with traffic control, egg hunts, crafts and more. 

This is a free community event. While registration is not required to attend, however, it is required if you're volunteering or hosting a game.

Ministry Sunday is happening March 30 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the lobby! After worship, take time to explore the many ministries at LOC, discover how you can get involved, and find new ways to connect and serve.

Register Here!

Join us for Dinner and hymn sing with Brittany on March 23rd at 6 PM in the Sanctuary.

Register Here!

Join us on Sunday, March 23, from 1–4 PM as we come together to refresh and renew our church grounds! Sponsored by our Trustees, this is a great opportunity to serve, connect, and care for our outdoor spaces. 

Details of the work we will be doing coming soon!

UMCOR Sunday is coming up on March 23rd and we will be collecting a special offering to support their ministry!

You can give on March 23rd by making checks payable to "Light of Christ UMC" with memo: "UMCOR Sunday" or you can give online here by selecting "Designated General Fund".

Learn more about UMCOR

The Adult Ministry invites you to gather around the fire for an evening of fellowship, fun, and sweet treats on Saturday, March 15th at 6:30 PM! Bring a chair and join us as we enjoy good company, and delicious s’mores. We’ll provide the drinks and snacks—you just bring yourself (and a chair!). 

Childcare is available upon request.

Please register here by March 14th so we can plan accordingly. We can't wait to see you there!

Register on church center for dinner by Monday, March 3!

Join us on Wednesday, March 5, from 6–8 PM for a meaningful Ash Wednesday service (6th grade through adults) along with special programming for kids. We will share a meal together followed by a time of reflection during worship.

Register Here!!

Everyone's favorite event is BACK! LOCStudents will be hosting LOC's 3rd annual Soup Cook-off. Attendees will vote with $$$$ for their favorite soup(s). All proceeds will go towards Student Missions!

Register Here

Join us in Nancy’s Room for fellowship and a meal together after worship on February 23rd!

Join us for an all-ages seminar with Joann Mullinix of Sanctuary Counseling Center as she presents on the important topic, “Coping with Depression and Anxiety.” This event is open to everyone, offering a safe and supportive space to explore these issues together.

Mrs. Mullinix is a highly experienced therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, communication challenges, sexuality, spirituality, grief and loss, trauma, childhood abuse, infidelity, and separation or divorce.

The evening will begin with a meal at 6:00 PM, followed by Mrs. Mullinix’s engaging presentation at 6:30 PM. Afterwards, participants will have the opportunity to join small group discussions and Q&A sessions to reflect and ask questions in a welcoming environment.

If you plan to join us for dinner, please register HERE by Sunday, February 9, so we can prepare accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please join us for our next Parents' Night Out event, on Saturday, February 8. We'll have pizza, play games, make crafts, and much more! This event is for children aged 3 years through fifth grade. 

Registration is required. Please register HERE by Wednesday, February 5. 

Sign-in and drop-off will be from 5:30-5:45 pm in the lobby of our phase 1 building. Pick-up is between 7:45-8pm, in the same location. 

Please contact Tracy Vassil with any questions.

We look forward to spending quality time with your child, as you have your “Night Out!” 

*Please note- If you have already filled out the medical and photo release form this year, you do not need to do so again, unless there has been a change you would like us to be aware of. 

If you have a student who would like to volunteer, they can also register using this link. 

Join is for a Healing Service on Tuesday, February 4th at 6:30pm in our Sanctuary. Our Prayer Team will lead us in prayer for healing of mind, body, spirit, and relationships. Come to pray for your own needs or the needs of others. 

Register Here

Join us for a movie at Regal Stonecrest after service on January 19th.

Time & Movie are TBD.

Movie ticket will be covered?

Join us at 12 PM on Thursday, January 2nd to help take down all of the Christmas decorations from the Sanctuary, Nancy's Room, and the lobbies. All are welcome to come and UN-Deck the Halls!

Join us for a special Candlelight Christmas Eve service at 4 PM on Tuesday, December 24th. Together, we'll celebrate the hope, peace, joy, and love of the season as we reflect on God’s presence with us. We will also have the opportunity to come together as a church family and make a lasting impact on our community through Cross Connection. 

Our special offering will go toward the renovation of the kitchen at Parkview Community Foundation, a vital space that serves those in need in the Parkview neighborhood. The total cost of this project is $100,000, and thanks to generous contributions, Cross Connection already has $50,000 secured. They are seeking to raise the remaining $50,000 with the support of Light of Christ UMC and other churches in the Charlotte area. Your gifts will help transform the Parkview kitchen into a modern, fully functional space to better serve our neighbors. Together, we can provide a place where meals are prepared, hope is shared, and lives are changed. Let’s make this Christmas a season of generosity and community transformation. Thank you for prayerfully considering your gift to this meaningful project.

Register Here!

Light of Christ will be hosting 8 of our unhoused neighbors on the 1st and 3rd Friday evenings of December, January, February and March as part of Roof Above’s Room in the Inn program. Our neighbors are warmly welcomed with kindness, homecooked meals, soft beds, bagged lunches, warm showers and clean laundry. It takes “all hands on deck” to make sure this ministry is supported, and we invite you to serve! Children and middle/high school students are more than welcome to volunteer, as well. Find out more about the specific volunteer opportunities on church center!

Questions? contact John (john.mcmjt@gmail.com) or JoAnn (joann.mcmillan24@gmail.com) McMillan.

Please plan to stay after church on December 8th for our 4th town hall meeting to learn about what it means to become a Reconciling Church, through affiliation with the Reconciling Ministries Network. Our Discernment Process continues with this meeting and we invite you to listen, ask questions, and share your feedback. 

A church-wide vote, is anticipated in late 2024.

Check out our Resource page for more information about this process!