Our story
And how we serve our community.
Founded in 1957 in the Hickory Grove neighborhood in East Charlotte, The Grove has grown from a small country church to a church that serves one of the city’s most populated neighborhoods. A Christ-centered neighborhood center for our east-side residents, The Grove is a place where people from all walks of life can participate in a wide variety of programs that serve spiritual, physical, social, creative, and educational needs. We host an array of activities and ministries that take place throughout the week, and we believe that every one of them serves as a holistic and visible expression of the big and loving heart that God has for everyone.
We believe that God is love. And love is. Love acts. Love serves.
At The Grove, Everyone is wildly welcome!
Life-long believers, those just beginning their Christian walk, and those who aren’t quite sure if they’re on a faith journey at all. You’ll get a great idea of who we are and what God is calling us to be if you join us sometime!
For more on the life-giving activities and ministries that take place here each week, visit our ministries page.