Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church

04/29/2026

This Sunday we'll talk about Luke 24:13-35 when Jesus appears to travellers on the road to Emmaus. As they broke bread together that day, so too will we break bread together as we share in Holy Communion. All are welcome!

04/28/2026

Have you missed worship lately? Check out the past Sunday as well as previous weeks on our YouTube channel. We stream live every Sunday at 10am.

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04/27/2026

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04/26/2026

Dear Wesley Chapel family,

Today during worship, we announced pastoral changes that will happen effective July 1st. While these announcements are difficult and come with many emotions, we trust God’s grace in the midst of change and transition. Please be aware of the following changes:

-Rev. Kris Mares will no longer serve as a pastor at Wesley Chapel and will focus on her ministry at Pfeiffer University. Kris’s last Sunday in worship will be June 28th;

-Rev. Jennifer Orr will no longer serve as a pastor at Wesley Chapel and will focus primarily on her ministry through Granted Grace, while remaining with The Haven ¼ time. Jennifer’s last Sunday in worship will be June 21st;

-Wesley Chapel will become a part of the North Stanly Cooperative Parish, consisting of Bethany UMC, New London UMC, First Street UMC, Badin UMC, The Haven, and Wesley Chapel. Pfeiffer will be a partner with the Cooperative Parish;

-Rev. Kelly Shrader will be appointed to the North Stanly Cooperative Parish and serve as the pastor at Wesley Chapel.

It has been a gift to serve as your pastor and to walk with you through the joys, the trials, and the questions of your life. While we will both remain in the area and will certainly be collaborating with you for ongoing ministry to our community, we also entrust you to Rev. Kelly’s care and leadership. In our remaining time together as pastors and congregation, we look forward to laying the foundation for a smooth transition of ministry and leadership.

One part of that transition will surround the work of the new North Stanly Cooperative Parish. This way of coming together as United Methodists in the northern Stanly County area will help us maximize the strengths of each congregation and coalesce around a common mission that will meet the needs of our neighbors. Please watch for more opportunities to learn about the work of the cooperative parish in the weeks to come.

Know that we are praying for you and we ask that you pray for us and for Rev. Kelly as she prepares to join you in July. Thank you for your grace.

Blessings,

Kris and Jennifer

04/24/2026

Mark your calendar to join us in a month for a collaborative Pentecost worship service!

04/24/2026

Let the Church come together to celebrate! On Pentecost Sunday, we'll gather at Bethany United Methodist Church of Albemarle for a collaborative worship service. After worship, we'll continue in fellowship with a cookout. Mark your calendars now!

04/23/2026

Today is World Book Day! What is your favorite book of the Bible?

04/23/2026

This Sunday we'll continue talking about Jesus appearing to the disciples after the Resurrection. In John 21:15-19, Jesus asks Peter "Do you love me?"

04/19/2026

During our current worship series, "Seeing Jesus," we invite people to take some of these Jesus figures and hand them out during the week. Comment below and tell us a story of when you gave one to someone!