Every Day / 508 E M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Charlotte
Snacks, livestream viewing, craft market, jigsaw puzzles, fellowship, chair massage, pet therapy, prayer room.
Stop by the hospitality room for a break, a snack, or just to say hello to the LYNC team!

Daily: April 23 - May 1 at 10:00 AM.
Hilton Garden Inn

All LYNC volunteers are asked to attend Intercultural Communication Training daily at the Hilton Garden Inn (Dogwood Room C). Take advantage of this opportunity to learn the building blocks of productive communication with persons from different cultural contexts. Avoid common pitfalls that create barriers to building our future together.
Open to all.

10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Hilton Garden Inn
Shop crafts brought by delegates from around the globe with the proceeds going to mission work in their home countries. Sponsored by the LYNC International Hospitality Committee and United Women of Faith of Charlotte. All sales are cash only.

See a sample of items at www.WorldWideUMCCraftMarket.com

Sunday - April 21 - 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. / First UMC 501 Tryon Street, Charlotte

Gather for a time of worship and connection focused on international delegates followed by a meal and fellowship. (Yes! There will be rice!)

The Young Prophets Collective is partnering with LYNC, RMN, and Resist Harm to offer affirming community and to hold space for LGBTQIA+ United Methodists and allies online during the General Conference.

United Methodists from around the connection are invited to their virtual campus, “Church of the Young Prophets.” on Gather Town during the General Conference to receive pastoral care, chat, and process with other LYBTQIA+ United Methodists and allies. There will also be social events.

Get connected to YPC with this form, or email YoungProphetsCollective@gmail.com. They will send you schedule information and more details!

Sunday - April 28, 12:30-4:00 / First UMC, 501 Tryon Street, Charlotte

Food! Dancing! Singing! Fellowship! Join us for a free lunch and live music as we celebrate the diversity of our cultures and the joy of community!
Take a break from General Conference to enjoy music, fellowship, and North Carolina Barbeque and other food (including rice!) on the plaza outside of First UMC.

Help us plan for the event by letting us know you’re coming using this form.

Sunday - April 28 - 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. / 208 N Tryon St., Charlotte, NC

Halfway through General Conference 2024, come lift your spirits! Celebrate & support the Reconciling movement with RMN at Rí Rá Irish Pub, where there will be a chorus concert, beer & hymns, fun and games, and more.

Get your tickets here.

Saturday - May 4 - 9:30 a.m.
First UMC 501 Tryon Street, Charlotte

Gather for a time of giving thanks, saying goodbye, and sending forth into the next phase of the work for justice and inclusion in the church and the world.

Monday - April 22 - 4:30 - 8:00 p.m. / 224 East 7th Street

Gather for a time of fellowship and food at this public market food court. The lively mix of food, drink, and retail offers a variety of local and global fare as well as hand-crafted goods. Explore our vendor page and find your new favorite dish today. (Self-Pay)

Near 1st UMC and on the light rail line!
themarketat7thstreet.com

Monday - April 22 - 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. / First UMC 501 Tryon Street, Charlotte

The day before General Conference begins in Charlotte, North Carolina is Earth Day. We will gather at 7 pm ET at First UMC Charlotte and online for a special evening worship service featuring Dr. Musa Dube, scholar of African Eco-feminisms.

Learn more on the Creation Justice website.

April 23: 10:30 a.m.
Uptown Charlotte

Join Greenfaith Charlotte for a fossil fuels divestment action at Bank of America, co-sponsored by Fossil Free UMC and UM Cration Justice Movement.

Meet across the street from Bank of America at 100 N. Tryon Street