This west Charlotte church seeks to package the timeless Gospel in a cultural framework. (A Church You Should Know)
Faith
East Stonewall AME Zion Church
July 29, 2010
(A Church You Should Know) Located in west Charlotte, just off Beaties Ford Road, this 350-member church prides itself on pulling in one direction, says pastor Michael E. McLean.
Greater Mount Sinai Baptist Church
July 19, 2010
Located on West Boulevard, this congregation strives to care for its members but also for those in the surrounding community.
University City Church
June 11, 2010
Located in the University City area, this church, founded in 1994, offers a blend of contemporary and traditional.
World Worship Center
May 28, 2010
Located in southwest Charlotte, this multicultural congregation has members originating from more than 25 nations.
Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church
November 5, 2009
Located just west of the airport, Mt. Olive Presbyterian Church stresses belief in the Holy Trinity, family and community service.
Little Rock AME Zion Church
October 22, 2009
Founded in 1884, Little Rock AME Zion Church has not strayed from its denominational roots in the freedom movement.
Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church
October 14, 2009
Located in the Gateway area of uptown Charlotte, Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church is one of the founding members of the National Primitive Baptist Convention.
First Baptist Church-West
October 7, 2009
Located off Beatties Ford Road, First Baptist Church-West is the oldest African American Baptist church in Charlotte. It is known as a church for educators.
C.N. Jenkins Memorial Presbyterian Church
August 14, 2009
Located in west Charlotte off Statesville Road, this church strives to be inclusive, says its senior pastor, the Rev. Jerry L. Cannon.
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