Echerd Class

Co-ed, ages 70-up meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month September -May at 10:00a, coordinated by Mack Duncan

Bible Study & Fellowship

Focus: A discussion of Bible passages and related faith issues for seniors; meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Demographics: Seniors, co-ed
Curriculum: The Bible
Facilitator: Russ Dean
Location: Room 503 of the Community Center

Men’s Bible Study

Focus: A discussion group that meets every other Thursday at 7:00 a.m. for breakfast and Biblical discussion.  See church calendar for specific dates.
Demographics: All men are welcome
Curriculum: Various faith-inspired or -based books
Facilitator: Dave Silden
Location: Tryon House Restaurant on Old Pineville Road, just north of Woodlawn Rd. 

Needlers

Focus: Mission and ministry effort using various sewing, knitting and other fabric opportunities including Prayer Shawls, quilts, and pillow-case dresses and uniforms for girls in Haiti to provide comfort and care for those in need; meets the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.  
Demographics: Anyone  
Facilitator: Sally Silden
Location:  Echerd Classroom, Sanctuary building (occasionally a Children’s Sunday School room)

Senior Exercise (Flexercise!)

Focus - Join this fun group for low-impact/stretch exercise and good conversation! This is a perfect way to connect with friends during the week and take care of yourself at the same time.  Every Monday and Thursday morning at 9 a.m. 
Demographics: Seniors, co-ed
Facilitator: Louise Waters, Robert Mullis
Location: Community Center gymnasium

Very Special People (VSP) 

Focus: Senior adults from the Park Road neighborhood enjoy lunch and fellowship together on the third Thursday of each month (September-May) at noon in the Community Center. Occasional day trips are also planned.
Demographics: Seniors, co-ed
Facilitator: Max Carroll
Location: Helt Hall

Wanderers

Focus: This group meets occasionally.
Demographics: High school graduate to thirty-somethings, co-ed
Curriculum: Various Biblical or faith-based resources
Facilitator: TBD
Location: Various Homes throughout Charlotte. To receive updates join Park Road Young Adults on Facebook.

Homeless Ministries

Focus: There are a lot of good things happening in missions at Park Road and many ways for you to get involved!  Sign up to help here.
Demographics: Anyone
Facilitators:
General - Dan McClintock
Room in the Inn - Jim Niell
Uptown Men's Shelter Lunch - Dan McClintock
Charlotte Family Housing- Crystal Smyth and Dan McClintock

supporting our schools

Focus: Park Road has made a commitment to assist a local Title I elementary school - Marie G. Davis - in a variety of ways throughout the year. Park Road members assist students as tutors, help with landscaping projects at the school, and provide assistance with Christmas gifts for the neediest students - among many activities.

Demographics: Anyone interested in helping students
Facilitators:
General - Harper and Katherine Fox
Backpack Snacks - Tracey Bradey and Peggy McIntyre
Tutoring - Linda Hefner and Dan McClintock
Book Drive - George Miles
School Beautification - Harper and Katherine Fox

Park Road Sanctuary Choir

Focus: Our choir meets for practice Wednesday nights at 7:30 in the Choir Room.
Demographics: Anyone
Facilitator: Bob Pritchard, (Interim) Director of Music