FORCLT

GCCPN Discover Cohort | June
2026-06-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Lifeline Charlotte's Community Pack Event | June
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 June 6 from 10-11:30am.
Please take a minute to review their participant guidelines HERE.
For more information and to register, visit HERE.

Project Sanctuary Shield 2026: Church Safety Summit
2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Queen City Church, 711 Pressley Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, United States
On Saturday, June 6th, we’re hosting Project Sanctuary Shield 2026: Church Safety Summit at Queen City Church for pastors, safety teams, and volunteers.
This will be a half-day event centered on one simple idea:
Preparedness, Not Paranoia.
Our focus is helping churches:
Build effective Safety Teams
Improve awareness and communication
Develop practical response plans
We’ll also be bringing in local law enforcement and first responders to provide a real-world perspective.
Register HERE.

Welcome.US Citizen Guide Program | June
2026-06-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Welcome.US was founded on the belief that Americans are at their best when helping neighbors, building stronger communities, and living out the values that shape our lives as Americans.
Please join us on June 4 at 3:00 PM ET to learn more about how the new Citizen Guide program can support your clients and members. You can register here.
The Citizen Guide program is designed to help lawful permanent residents feel confident as they prepare for the citizenship test by offering English conversation practice, civics question review, and citizenship mock interviews. The program is designed to complement in-person classes by providing additional, flexible online practice and reinforcing what they are already studying.

Northeast Pastoral Network Gathering | June
2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Uptown/Southend Pastoral Network Gathering | May
2026-05-28 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Mission Charlotte | Strategic Planning Workshops | May 27
2026-05-27 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Hill Church – South Blvd, 6210 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, 28217, United States
Mission Charlotte is hosting an upcoming workshop in May on Transformational Fundraising I. 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: May 20 & 27
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
️ Venues:
May 20 | The 658 Center, 3646 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
May 27 | Forest Hill Church South Blvd, 6210 Old Pineville Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Registration:
May 20 – HERE
May 27 – HERE

Southeast Pastoral Network Gathering | May
2026-05-27 07:45 - 09:00
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.

Ada Jenkins Center's Music for Good Event
2026-05-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Boatyard LKN, 18418 Statesville Rd, Cornelius, NC, 28031, United States
This fundraising event helps the Ada Jenkins Center continue their work in supporting families and individuals become economically stable. This event will be held on Thursday, May 21st at 6pm.
Music for Good will take place at Boatyard LKN and will include a night of live music featuring 90’s/2000’s hit-makers Blessid Union of Souls (“I Believe”, Hey, Leonardo”, Let Me Be the One” and more), as well an on-site opportunity to serve the community!
This fundraising event has been strategically scheduled at a time during our fiscal year when we are projected to run out of budgeted funds for our Critical Financial Assistance Program.
Purchase Tickets Here!
This is a Family-Friendly event! No ticket necessary ages 10 and under!

Welcome.US Citizen Guide Program
2026-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Welcome.US was founded on the belief that Americans are at their best when helping neighbors, building stronger communities, and living out the values that shape our lives as Americans.
Please join us on either May 21 at 3:00 PM ET or June 4 at 3:00 PM ET to learn more about how the new Citizen Guide program can support your clients and members. You can register here.
The Citizen Guide program is designed to help lawful permanent residents feel confident as they prepare for the citizenship test by offering English conversation practice, civics question review, and citizenship mock interviews. The program is designed to complement in-person classes by providing additional, flexible online practice and reinforcing what they are already studying.

Charlotte Marriages Gathering | May
2026-05-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Steele Creek Church-1929 W Arrowood Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217, 1929 W Arrowood Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, 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! Come enjoy a delicious and FREE lunch, while we share the vision and mission of Charlotte Marriages.
Join us on May 21st from 12-1:30pm at Steele Creek Church (1929 W Arrowood Rd.)

GCCPN May Network Gathering
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Steele Creek Church-1929 W Arrowood Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217, 1929 W Arrowood Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28217, 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.

Fort Mill Pastoral Network Gathering | May
2026-05-21 08:00 - 09:00
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.

Lake Norman Pastoral Network | May
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Mission Charlotte | Strategic Planning Workshops | May 20
2026-05-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Project 658, 3646 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States

Southwest Pastoral Network Gathering | May
2026-05-18 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Jesus Was A Migrant Screening
2026-05-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Amity Presbyterian Church, 2831 North Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC, 28205, United States
On Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 PM, House of Light Church is hosting a screening of Jesus Was a Migrant, a powerful film produced by Tisby Media that explores themes of faith, migration, justice, and human dignity. The film’s director, Lauren Vernea, will be present for a live 30-minute Q&A discussion following the screening. Click here to view the trailer.
This event is designed to do more than inform—it aims to bring together diverse communities across faiths, cultures, and backgrounds to foster understanding, dialogue, and trust. We see this as a meaningful opportunity to center the voices and experiences of those directly affected while building bridges across our city.

For more information and to RSVP, visit HERE.

International House's Welcome to Charlotte Orientation | May
2026-05-15 10:00 - 14:00 | International House 1611 E. 7th St. Charlotte, NC 28204, 1611 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC, 28204, United States
International House is hosting a ‘Welcome to Charlotte’ Orientation for any immigrant or refugee newcomer families who are new to the Charlotte area. There will be a formal presentation from 10am-12pm, introducing everyone to major resources here in Charlotte, followed by optional 1:1 community navigation appointments for anyone who needs help looking for specific resources, or getting connected with programs.
Details:
🗓️Friday, May 15th
🕙10am-2pm
📍International House – 1611 E 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204
Register at the link below or visit International House HERE.

Mission Charlotte | Strategic Planning Workshops | May 13
2026-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | TBD
Mission Charlotte is hosting an upcoming workshop in May on Transformational Fundraising I. Join other leaders across the city committed to growing in this area. More information to come. The same curriculum will be offered on two dates at two locations. You only need to register for one.

DETAILS:
Dates: May 13 & 20
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
️ Venues: TBD
Registration: Coming Soon!

C-Suite for Christ Spring Savior Summit 2026
2026-05-12 08:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | Vizion Church – Independence Campus, 6070 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC, 28212, United States
From May 12-14 at Vizion Church (6070 East Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28212) C-Suite for Christ is hosting a summit for faith leaders. Christian executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and leaders from across the country will come together in Charlotte, North Carolina, for an unforgettable time of fellowship, worship, prayer, and professional development—all centered on Jesus Christ.
This is a summit designed for the whole person: spiritual, personal, and professional. Come for as much or as little as your schedule allows. Every moment is intentionally crafted to encourage, challenge, equip, and refresh you.
For more information and to register, go HERE.

GCCPN Discover Cohort | May
2026-05-11 17:30 - 20:30 | CityChurch Charlotte, 2300 McClintock Rd, Charlotte, 28205, United States

Smart Start of Mecklenburg County | Brews & Blooms Fundraising Event
2026-05-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Birdsong Brewing, 1016 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC, 28206, United States
Join us on May 7th at Birdsong Brewing for our Spring Social. Each ticket gets you a drink ticket, appetizers, and a floral arrangement which you’ll create! Great timing for Mother’s Day or a Graduation. Celebrate your loved one, socialize, and make a difference for kids 0-5 in Mecklenburg County. Children 10 and under are welcome to attend without purchasing a ticket. Register HERE.

Northeast Pastoral Network Gathering | May
2026-05-07 12:00 - 13:30

National Day of Prayer (NDOP)
2026-05-07 10:00 - 11:30 | TBD
For this year’s National Day of Prayer, the FORCLT network is excited to gather with Pastors, Church Staff, Prayer Leaders, and People of Prayer from across the Greater Charlotte region to unite in prayer for our city, state, and nation. This event joins in with the national movement of prayer that takes place annually on the first Thursday of May through the efforts of https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org/

This year’s 2026 theme is to glorify God among the nations – seeking Him in all generations.
“Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples.”1 Chronicles 16:24

Additional information and registration can be found on the Prayer Gatherings page of our website as it gets closer.

East Pastoral Network Gathering | May
2026-05-07 07:45 - 09:00
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.

Uptown/Southend Pastoral Network Gathering | April
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:30

Lifeline Charlotte's Lunch & Learn | April
2026-04-30 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 April 30th 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 April 24th.

Southeast Pastoral Network Gathering | April
2026-04-29 07:45 - 09:00

Changed Choices | Journey to Freedom 2026
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | East City Church, 6850 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28212, United States
Journey to Freedom is coming up on April 25, and it’s more than an event—it’s an opportunity to step into the story of women rebuilding their lives after incarceration and to see firsthand how community makes a difference.
This year’s experience is designed to be both engaging and eye-opening. You’ll have the chance to:
• Explore interactive educational booths that walk through the incarceration and reentry journey
• Hear directly from women in our program during a powerful panel discussion
• Connect with others who share a heart for restoration and second chances
• Enjoy a meaningful morning together as a community
Whether you attend, give, or both—you are helping create real pathways to hope, stability, and new beginnings.
RSVP HERE!

Women for Hope Luncheon
2026-04-24 12:00 - 14:00 | The Barn at Frank Liske Park, 4001 Stough Rd, Concord, NC, 28027, United States
Women for Hope is a fundraising and networking luncheon bringing together women from across North Carolina for one purpose: supporting local families who have a child with cancer or some other life-threatening medical condition. You’ll hear firsthand from HopeKids moms and guest speakers about what our support means to their families and the difference we make.
During the luncheon, enjoy time to mingle, enter raffles for fun prizes, and grab a professional headshot.
It’s going to be an uplifting afternoon that truly matters, and we’d love to have you there.
Friday, April 24, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Barn at Frank Liske Park
4001 Stough Rd
Concord, NC 28027
Registration is now open. Reserve your seat today.
