Music Notes from Justin

Music Notes from Justin

Music Notes Sunday, May 2nd, 2026 Herbert Howells, a British composer, conductor, and teacher who lived from 1892 to 1983, used to refer to himself jokingly as the reincarnation of a Tudor-era church musician, referring to the period from the late 15th century through...

Jonah and the Weight of Being Called

Rev. Nick Cheek Genesis 12:1-10 and Jonah 1:1-3 A wise person once said… “you can’t run away from your troubles… there ain’t no place that far away.” Jonah was a runner – Indeed, a very bold one. God gives him a command and has the guts to say no. That’s usually not...

We Do Not Walk Alone

Rev. Nick Cheek Psalm 34: 1-14 and Luke 24: 13-35 Our scripture passage this morning takes place right after the events of the resurrection. Two travelers are on a journey, a hike, from Jerusalem to a town called Emmaus. In the middle of their journey, a stranger...
Way Forward Updates

Way Forward Updates

April 1, 2026 The Way Forward Implementation Team continues to have conversations with the City of Charlotte regarding zoning and entitlement. However, progress is moving a bit slower than we initially anticipated. While we are eager to provide the Congregation with...

I Thirst

Rev. Nick Cheek John 4: 1-15 and John 19: 28-29 Back in college, I was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. This fraternity was unique in that it created its own philanthropy called Push America. Push America raised funds and awareness for people with disabilities....