Aldersgate UMC Charlotte

About Aldersgate UMC Charlotte

At Aldersgate UMC Charlotte, we cultivate faith and strengthen community through service and connection. Join us on this spiritual and community journey.

At Aldersgate UMC Charlotte, we believe in the transforming power of God’s love. Join our faith community in Charlotte, NC.

Services

We offer a variety of services to strengthen your faith and support you in your Christian walk.

Pastoral Counseling

By appointment (828) 507-0815

Personalized spiritual guidance for couples, families, and individuals.

Sunday Worship

Sundays 3:00 PM

Contemporary worship with biblical preaching, inspiring music, and fellowship.

Study Groups

Wednesdays 7:00 PM

In-depth Bible studies for all ages in an environment of mutual growth.

“Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.”

Hebrews 10:25

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Come as you are. God has a special place for you in our family of faith.

Location

5338 Nations Ford Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217

Schedule

Sundays
3:00 PM

LEADERSHIP

DAVID R. ORTIGOZA - PASTOR

Ortigoza, 65, is an inspired choice to lead Aldersgate. An investigative journalist in his native Brazil, he arrived in the United States in 1995, answered the call to ministry, and joined the Conference in 2004. Bishop Charlene Kammerer (1996–2004) was a profound influence.

Ortigoza served in Lake Junaluska and in several mountain churches before arriving in Charlotte in 2007, where he pastored at Cole, Memorial, and St. Andrews United Methodist Churches. He came to Aldersgate in July with all the right credentials. He is a fourth-generation Methodist.

He played soccer in his youth — a sport deeply rooted in Latino culture — and still loves it. He speaks five languages. From the number of fist bumps he shares with both children and adults, it is clear that he has the gift of radical hospitality.

His impact is already being felt.

About 100 children have signed up to play soccer. Every practice and game begins with prayer. On a recent afternoon, moms, dads, and caregivers gathered in lawn chairs to watch their children master headers and corner kicks.

A core group of 40 adults is helping grow the center and the church.

A dozen people have been trained as lay chaplains.

This is all part of the Great Commission.

“We follow Jesus, who said: ‘Love God first, then love your neighbor,’” says Ortigoza.
“This can be a multiethnic, multicultural, and multigenerational place.”

Contact

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