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The Forum at Hope Haven's Case Management Class
2026-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Forum, 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC, United States
Join us at The Forum for our Integrated Case Management class. Expert trainer Senemeht Olatunji offers an overview of case management skills that will refresh and enhance your practice at all levels. Increase your confidence and add to your case management tool box!

DETAILS:
Date: February 20th
Time: 1-4pm
Location: The Forum | 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC
Enter at the yellow gate on W. Craighead (at the back of the Hope Haven property). The Forum is the last building on the left.
Register: CLICK HERE

Faith and Safety: A Community Conversation
2026-02-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Park Expo Center, 2500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC, United States
Faith leaders, join us on February 24th for a community conversation with CMPD’s new Chief of Police, Chief Estella D. Patterson.
Rather than gathering only in moments of need, Chief Estella D. Patterson is seeking to build familiarity, trust, and mutual understanding in advance—recognizing the important role faith leaders play in shaping community awareness, dialogue, and stability.

DETAILS
Date: February 24, 2026
Time: 1:00 P.M.
Location: Park Expo Center (2500 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC)
RSVP: www.tinyurl.com/faithandsafetyclt

Southeast Pastoral Network Gathering | February
2026-02-25 07:45 - 09:00 | NC
This is a closed FORCLT Network. If you are interested in attending this Pastoral Network Gathering, please contact FORCLT HERE.
Southeast Pastoral Network meets on the last Wednesday of every month.

Mission Charlotte | Strategic Planning Workshops | February 25
2026-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 | First Baptist Church of Charlotte, 301 S. Davidson St., Charlotte, NC, 28202
Mission Charlotte is hosting an upcoming workshop in February focused on organizational measurement for church and nonprofit leaders. This workshop is for anyone looking to better understand how to measure what matters, whether you are just starting out or refining existing practices. Join other leaders across the city committed to growing in this area. The same curriculum will be offered on two dates at two locations. You only need to register for one.

DETAILS:
Dates: February 17 & 25
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
️ Venues:
February 17 – New City Church Matthews (11011 Monroe Rd, Matthews, NC 28105)
February 25 – First Baptist Church (301 S Davidson St, Charlotte, NC
Register:
February 17 – CLICK HERE
February 25 – CLICK HERE

Uptown/Southend Pastoral Network Gathering | February
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | NC
This is a closed FORCLT Network. If you are interested in attending this Pastoral Network Gathering, please contact FORCLT HERE.
Uptown/Southend Pastoral Network meets on the last Thursday of every month.

Lifeline Charlotte's Community Pack Event
2026-02-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Lifeline Charlotte, 325 McGill Ave NW, Suite 175, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Join a meal pack event at the Charlotte Centre to serve and celebrate with our community! The next community pack event will be on February 26th from 6-7:30pm.
Please take a minute to review their participant guidelines HERE.
For more information and to register, visit HERE.

The Forum at Hope Haven's Prevent Harm & Increase Engagement Class
2026-02-27 09:00 - 12:00 | The Forum, 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC, United States
Join us at The Forum for our Reducing Risk in Substance Use and Mental Health class. Applying the philosophy of harm reduction can be an important first step in engaging clients toward positive change and preventing further harm and decline. Engaging class with real life examples.

DETAILS:
Date: February 27th
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: The Forum | 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC
Enter at the yellow gate on W. Craighead (at the back of the Hope Haven property). The Forum is the last building on the left.
Register: CLICK HERE

Charlotte Institute for Faith & Work' Redemptive Leadership
2026-03-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Forest Hill Church, 7224 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210
Most Christians long to honor God in every area of life—including the work they do each day, whether that work is done for a paycheck or offered freely in service to others. But translating that desire into practical, lived-out faith can feel elusive.
Join us for an immersive, cinematic storytelling experience as Jordan Raynor—a leading voice in the faith-and-work movement—brings this question to life through powerful portraits of Five Mere Christians. These ordinary men and women quietly shaped history through redemptive leadership—without ever stepping behind a pulpit.

DETAILS:
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: Forest Hill Church — Southpark (7224 Park Road, Charlotte, NC)
Cost: $20; includes a complimentary copy of Jordan’s latest book, Five Mere Christians.
Link to Register: HERE

East Pastoral Network Gathering | March
2026-03-05 07:45 - 09:00 | NC
This is a closed FORCLT Network. If you are interested in attending this Pastoral Network Gathering, please contact FORCLT HERE.
East PN meets on the Thursday of the 2nd week of the month.

The Steadfast Women Speaker Forum
2026-03-05 09:00 - 16:00 | The Club at Longview, 8801 Longview Club Drive, Waxhaw, NC, 28173, United States
Join us on March 5th from 9am-4pm and learn how a woman’s every day shapes an eternal legacy. Be challenged to be a transformative force for Truth, clarity, & enduring values!
You can expect to:

Experience scripture-focused teaching from renowned leaders.
Meaningful praise and worship music.
Guided discussions and practical tools to develop your personal spiritual growth, increase your Kingdom impact to leave an eternal legacy.
Build community with other women of faith and influence.
Enjoy both a delicious breakfast and lunch in the exclusive venue of the Club at Longview.
Receive a swag bag and complimentary copy of Only One Life.

For more details and to register, click HERE.

Northeast Pastoral Network Gathering | March
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | NC
This is a closed FORCLT Network. If you are interested in attending this Pastoral Network Gathering, please contact FORCLT HERE.
Northeast Pastoral Network meets on the first Thursday of every month.

The Forum at Hope Haven's Motivational Interviewing Workshop
2026-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | The Forum, 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC, United States
Join us at The Forum for our motivational interviewing class. Use Motivational Interviewing Skills to focus on change and positive outcomes. Practice and develop new change focused strategies.

DETAILS:
Date: March 6th
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: The Forum | 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC
Enter at the yellow gate on W. Craighead (at the back of the Hope Haven property). The Forum is the last building on the left.
Register: CLICK HERE

The Forum at Hope Haven | Trauma Informed Care Class
2026-03-13 09:00 - 12:00 | The Forum, 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC, United States
Join us at The Forum for our Trauma class. Trauma influences our clients and ourselves. Explore the meaning of trauma and what it means to respond in ways that are trauma informed.

DETAILS:
Date: March 13th
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: The Forum | 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC
Enter at the yellow gate on W. Craighead (at the back of the Hope Haven property). The Forum is the last building on the left.
Register: CLICK HERE

International House's Travel Training Class
2026-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | International House 1611 E. 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28204, 1611 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
Many newly arrived families face challenges navigating Charlotte’s transit system, especially those without access to a personal vehicle. This training is designed to help participants become more comfortable and confident using public transportation.

Event Details: Friday, March 13th at 10am

Location: International House – 1611 E. 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Format: We will begin with a travel training presentation at our office, followed by a hands-on community outing to apply the tools learned during the session.
For more information: 2026 Travel Orientation Flyer
To register: CLICK HERE

The Partner Powered Conference
2026-03-14 08:30 - 14:30 | Project 658, 3646 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
Saturday, March 14th | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Project 658 | 3646 Central Ave. Charlotte, NC 28205
We invite you to join us for a day of relationship-building and development that will allow our community to thrive for years.
This in-person training features classes on coaching, leadership, and more!
When we are connected, we build a stronger web of resilience for those we serve: families with young children.
Check out the day of schedule HERE.

Regional Prayer Gatherings | March
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Regional Locations
FORCLT is committed to mobilizing the Church to pray for the pastors, churches, and needs in Greater Charlotte. To that end, FORCLT will host or partner with other agencies to host free to attend prayer gatherings for the city. Prayer leaders will gather every other month for a time of connection, collaboration, and prayer. Below are the locations of the different regional gatherings. All regions will be on March 14th from 10-11:30am.

Northeast Regional Prayer Gathering:
StoneBridge Church Community – 3700 Prosperity Church Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269
Northwest Regional Prayer Gathering:
Reeder Memorial Baptist Church – 3725 Beatties Ford Rd., Charlotte, NC 28216
Southeast Regional Prayer Gathering:
Carmel Baptist Church – 1145 Pineville-Matthews Rd., Matthews, NC 28105
Southwest Regional Prayer Gathering:
Davis Ministry Group – 756 Tyvola Rd., Suite 744, Charlotte, NC 28217
(located in the Arcade Square/Highland Park Commerce Center)

Southwest Pastoral Network Gathering | March
2026-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | NC
This is a closed FORCLT Network. If you are interested in attending this Pastoral Network Gathering, please contact FORCLT HERE.
Southwest Pastoral Network meets on the 3rd Monday of every month.

The Forum at Hope Haven | Ethics and Boundaries Workshop
2026-03-18 09:00 - 12:00 | The Forum, 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC, United States
Join us at The Forum for this engaging and innovative approach to this required and important topic for staff at all levels. Re-think and understand more deeply the impact of ethics and boundaries day to day.

DETAILS:
Date: March 18th
Time: 9am-12pm
Location: The Forum | 120 W. Craighead St., Charlotte, NC
Enter at the yellow gate on W. Craighead (at the back of the Hope Haven property). The Forum is the last building on the left.
Register: CLICK HERE

Lake Norman Pastoral Network | March
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:30 | NC
This is a closed FORCLT Network. If you are interested in attending this Pastoral Network Gathering, please contact FORCLT HERE.
Lake Norman Pastoral Network meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Fort Mill Pastoral Network Gathering | March
2026-03-19 08:00 - 09:00 | NC
This is a closed FORCLT Network. If you are interested in attending this Pastoral Network Gathering, please contact FORCLT HERE.
Fort Mill Pastoral Network meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month.

Lifeline Charlotte's Lunch & Learn
2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | Lifeline Charlotte, 325 McGill Ave NW, Suite 175, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Join Lifeline Charlotte for a Lunch and Learn on March 19th from 11:30am-12:30pm! Learn more about who we are, what opportunities are available, a mini meal pack experience along with lunch courtesy of Dough Girls.
Email charlotte@lifeline.org to register. Register by March 13th.

Charlotte Marriages Quarterly Gathering | March
2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:30 | Warehouse 242, 2307 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte, 28208, United States
Charlotte Marriages luncheons are designed for pastors, marriage leaders, and those exploring the launch of a marriage ministry in their church. These gatherings create space to learn together, build relationships, and share practical resources with others committed to strengthening marriages across Greater Charlotte. Each luncheon is rooted in collaboration and shared learning, offering leaders the opportunity to be encouraged, equipped, and reminded that they are not carrying this work alone.
If you have never joined us for a Charlotte Marriages lunch, now’s the time! If you’re a regular attendee- now’s the time to bring a friend! We will be hosting our next luncheon at Warehouse 242 for a fun, informative Lunch & Learn! Come enjoy a delicious and FREE lunch, while we share the vision and mission of Charlotte Marriages.

Southeast Pastoral Network Gathering | March
2026-03-25 07:45 - 09:00 | NC

GCCPN March Network Gathering
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00 | Southbrook Church, 5607 Weddington Rd, Weddington, NC, 28104, United States
Join us for our upcoming Network Gathering! This is a unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships, unify the church across our city, pray for church planters, and inspire a vision for multiplication.
Lunch is provided, and registration is free.

Belong Charlotte - A Disability Network Launch Event
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Forest Hill Church, 7224 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28210
We are excited to invite you to the relaunch of Belong Charlotte, our disability ministry network serving churches across Greater Charlotte.
Whether your church is just beginning to ask questions, already taking steps, or looking to strengthen and expand existing ministry, this network will help you clearly see your next step.
EVENT DETAILS:
📍Location: Forest Hill Church – 7224 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28210
📆 Date: March 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
🥨 Food & Beverage: Lunch and beverages will be provided
🅿️ Parking Instructions: There is ample space in the church parking lot. Park as close to the front door as you can.

TICKETS: Once you register, you will receive via email (from TicketBud) a QR code that acts as your ticket. You are encouraged to keep it for a smooth check-in at the event.

Uptown/Southend Pastoral Network Gathering | March
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 | NC

Coffee for a Cause: The Voices that Shape Foster Care
2026-03-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Project 658, 3646 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
During this panel discussion, you will hear from individuals with lived experience across the foster care continuum, sharing honest reflections on the moments between crisis and stability. Panelists will explore how relationships, support, and community shape the journeys of children and families—and invite us to listen more closely to what often goes unseen in foster care. Join us as we grow our community of foster care advocates.
Please note, due to the content shared, this event is for ages 18+
Hosted at Project 658 with coffee from Neighborhood Coffee Roasters.
This event will be held on March 27th from 9:30-11:30am

Northeast Pastoral Network Gathering | April
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:30 | NC

East Pastoral Network Gathering | April
2026-04-09 07:45 - 09:00 | NC

GCCPN Discover Cohort
2026-04-13 17:30 - 20:30 | CityChurch Charlotte, 2300 McClintock Rd, Charlotte, 28205, United States
Beginning in April, we’ll host our monthly Discover Cohort for six Monday evenings from 5:30–8:30 PM. This cohort is designed not only for those considering church planting, but also for staff teams who want to cultivate church-planting DNA in their culture, individuals who may join a future plant in any capacity, and anyone simply curious to learn more.
The Discover Cohort is free, and dinner is provided each week.
Second Mondays | 4/13 – 5/11 – 6/8 – 7/13 – 8/10 – 9/14
We’d love for you to join us — register today!
