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Inclusion Community We are a fully affirming, theologically progressive community where all hold sacred worth. LGBTQ+ persons are beloved reflections of the Divine.

As an expression of the United Methodist Church, we are proud to affirm that Inclusion Community is a community with "Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors!"

We envision an ever-extending Table infused with belonging and the transformative presence of God’s love. We follow the example of Jesus whose Table always reflects a greater diversity and inclusivity than we can imagine. We believe God’s love is unconditional, immeasurable, and calls us to practice community. Grounded in the radical inclusiveness of Jesus' love, Inclusion Community seeks to be a place of belonging for people of all ages, socio-economic statuses, political affiliations, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, citizenship statuses, and abilities. We are a Reconciling Ministry and believe all persons hold sacred worth. We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community as beloved and beautiful. We give thanks for the sacred worth, gifts, dignity, story, and calling each person brings to the community. Because we unapologetically believe that all persons who identify as LGBTQ+ are made in the image of God, we longingly strive for the day when the UMC will celebrate the ordination and marriage of LGBTQ+ persons. YOU are welcome here!

Join us tonight at 7:00pm at the Wayland Center (next to the Hut)!
10/06/2026

Join us tonight at 7:00pm at the Wayland Center (next to the Hut)!

Somewhere Beyond the Sea is the hugely-anticipated sequel to TJ Klune's The House in the Cerulean Sea, one of the best-loved and best-selling fantasy novels of the past decade. A magical house. A secret past. A summons that could change everything. Arthur Parnassus lives a good life built on the

Your Inclusion Community Leadership Team met today for their annual retreat to plan for the coming year. We are so excit...
09/18/2026

Your Inclusion Community Leadership Team met today for their annual retreat to plan for the coming year. We are so excited about what’s coming! 💜 (Serious pictures available at inclusioncommunity.org/leadership 😉)

Celebrating the end of our first year of Q***r Book Club! It has been a wonderful year of exploration, healing, and conv...
09/09/2026

Celebrating the end of our first year of Q***r Book Club! It has been a wonderful year of exploration, healing, and conversation around q***r stories. Join us for the next one on October 6th and continue to join us the first Tuesday of each month!

For more information about our Q***r Book Club and for a full list of past titles and upcoming titles, visit the Q***r Book Club page on our website: https://www.inclusioncommunity.org/q***rbookclub

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Join us tonight at 7:00pm at the Wayland Center beside of the Hut!
09/08/2026

Join us tonight at 7:00pm at the Wayland Center beside of the Hut!

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • “A glorious sweep of a novel” (Ann Patchett) that weaves the intimate lives of two midwestern families across generations, from World War II to the late twentieth century. “Mesmerizing.”—People “Captiva...

Join us Sunday September 6th at 5:00pm at the Hut for a Strip the Hut Pizza Party!It’s a “STRIP THE HUT PIZZA PARTY!” Wh...
09/05/2026

Join us Sunday September 6th at 5:00pm at the Hut for a Strip the Hut Pizza Party!

It’s a “STRIP THE HUT PIZZA PARTY!” While Cornelius Presbyterian Church has necessary work done in the Hut, we’ll be gathering at the Wayland center for a few weeks on Sundays for The Gathering starting September 13th (and for Q***r Book Club on September 8th).

Join us this Sunday, September 6th to prepare! We’ll eat pizza & take everything off the walls to get the Hut ready for transformation! No need to bring anything but yourself! Leadership will provide pizza and desserts and we will work to prepare the Hut.

See you there!

Two weeks ago we had the privilege of handing out water and popsicles with other UMC communities at the Charlotte Pride ...
08/30/2026

Two weeks ago we had the privilege of handing out water and popsicles with other UMC communities at the Charlotte Pride Parade! 🌈

Sunday August 30th at 9:00am at the HutSometimes the deepest prayers and reflections don’t use words at all, they live i...
08/29/2026

Sunday August 30th at 9:00am at the Hut

Sometimes the deepest prayers and reflections don’t use words at all, they live in color, texture, and quiet intention.

Join us this Sunday for Sacred Art Sunday where we will be transforming the Hut into a safe space of creativity and calm. Come wander through various art stations including rock painting and more. Remember there is no right or wrong way to make art, you can simply let your hands move and create while gentle music and conversation fills the room. There is a place at the table and on the canvas of your choice for you.

Because of the hands-on, shared nature of this Gathering, there will be no online option this Sunday. We would love to share space and create alongside you in person!

The Gathering: Sunday August 23rd at 9:00am at the HutJoin us this Sunday for Enneagram Applied for Living!We’ll move be...
08/22/2026

The Gathering: Sunday August 23rd at 9:00am at the Hut

Join us this Sunday for Enneagram Applied for Living!

We’ll move beyond the basics and dive into how the Enneagram shows up in our daily lives, relationships, and habits.

We’ll break into small groups for guided discussions using provided reflection prompts, then gather back as a whole group to debrief and share insights. If you have your Enneagram book we have been using throughout this series, please bring it along! Whether you’re deep into your type or just starting out, there’s a seat for you at the table.

Come connect, reflect, and learn together. See you there!

08/15/2026

***No Gathering Sunday August 16th. Join us at the Hut at 10:30am to carpool to the Charlotte Pride Parade!

This year we will pass out water and ice pops with other United Methodist Churches to Pride attendees. The parade is 1-4pm. If you would like to join, there is a group meeting at the Hut at 10:30am to load up supplies and head to Charlotte.

As we reflect on Pride Month, Inclusion Community member Richard Johnson shares what Pride means to him 🏳️‍🌈
06/30/2026

As we reflect on Pride Month, Inclusion Community member Richard Johnson shares what Pride means to him 🏳️‍🌈

“You’re a failure”. “You’re going to hell”. “Nobody wants you here”. “You’d be better off dead.” These are all thoughts that I have to fight off everyday.   They are also words that have been said to me both publicly and privately by strangers and by people who I thought w...

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