WORSHIP

The worship options for citizens of Waxhaw are as varied as the people who compose the community. Area churches offer a variety of worship opportunities, and you can choose from numerous denominations.

Amazing Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church 416 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-7411

Banks Presbyterian Church 10012 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-6705

Bethlehem United Methodist Church 5300 Nesbit Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-764-3602 Blessed Hope Baptist Church 3607 Andrew Jackson Drive Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2553

Bonds Grove United Methodist Church 8215 Bonds Grove Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5231

Center Grove Freewill Baptist Church 600 Northwest Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-2431

Ebenezer AME Zion Church 6308 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5992

Faith Community Church 701 Howie Mine Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2085

Faith Soldiers Word Ministries 5017 Waxhaw-Marvin Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-567-2128 First Baptist Church 348 Providence S. Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-846-6770 First United Presbyterian 7700 Waxhaw Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4774 Five Stones Church Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-0655 Forest Hill Waxhaw 8120 Kensington Dr. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-716-8700 Gentle Shepherd Assembly of God 3512 Providence Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0938 Glenstone Chapel Marvin Ridge High School 2825 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-644-8942 Gospel Way Baptist Church 7310 Tirzah Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0664 Grace Community Church Cuthbertson High School 1400 Cuthberston Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-321-9389

Grace Covenant Community Church 8923 Waltham Forest Ct. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-321-9389

Hermon Baptist Church 9713 Lancaster Hwy. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4924 Howie Baptist Church 6401 Howie Mine Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4228

Immanuel Baptist Church 9112 Lancaster Hwy Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-1159

King Memorial Baptist Church 701 E. Main Street (Hwy. 75) Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5251

Liberty Hill Baptist Church 520 Billy Howey Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5906

Little Zion AME Zion CHurch 3820 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-292-1536

Marvin AME Zion Church 1525 Crane Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3611

Marvin United Methodist Church 9914 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-4293

Mary Elizabeth Baptist 5007 Tom Starnes Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0888

Mighty Fortress Church 6012 Brady Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-1470

Mineral Springs United Methodist Church 4617 Pleasant Grove Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3189

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 700 Miller Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4122

Mt. Pigsah Baptist Church Highway 16 Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4530

New Living Word Discipleship and Worship Center 7513 Broomes Old Mill Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3610 New Town Road Community Church 7513 Broomes Old Mill Rd. Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3610

New Unity AME Zion Church 7709 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3835

Oak Grove Baptist Church 4013 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-283-6419

Piney Grove Baptist Church 6712 Sims Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5100

Providence Road South Church 3606 Providence Road South Waxhaw, NC 28173 Real Life 216 W. North Main Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-7120

Rehobeth Presbyterian Church 5919 Rehobeth Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-1299

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church 8515 Rea Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-243-3523

St. Matthew Catholic Church South Campus 4116 Waxhaw Marvin Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-543-7677

Tirzah Presbyterian Church 7507 Tirzah Church Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2893

Union United Methodist Church 6315 New Town Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-1603

Walkersville Presbyterian 6204 Brady Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3612

Waxhaw Baptist Church 8213 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4822

Waxhaw Bible Church 6810 Pleasant Grove Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-4514

Waxhaw Presbyterian 8100 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-5577

Waxhaw United Methodist Church 200 McDonald Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-3931

Name Address Phone Number Website

American Legion Post 208 Carolina Regional Mustang Club Literacy Council of Union County Masonic Lodge 562 Nutrition For The Elderly 801 E. South Main Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173 P.O. Box 481883, Charlotte, NC 28269 216 N. Hayne Street, Monroe 28112 120 W. North Main Street, Waxhaw 28173

704-243-0600 www.legion.org 704-572-0006 www.ponytales.org 704-226-1425 www.literacyunion.org 704-843-5537 https://562-nc.ourlodgepage.com 5915 Old Waxhaw-Monroe Rd., Mineral Springs, NC 704-843-5905 Project 2 Heal 7008 Providence Rd. South, Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-256-4056 www.project2heal.org Rotary Club of Waxhaw-Weddington PO Box 754, Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-618-8087 http://waxwedrotaryclub.org Turning Point of Union County PO Box 952, Monroe, NC 28111 704-283-9150 turningpointnc.org 704-283-7233 / Hotline

Union County Chamber of Commerce 903 Skyway Drive, Monroe, NC 28110 Union County Community Arts Union County Habitat for Humanity United Way of Central Carolinas 120 North Main Street, Monroe, NC 28112 2520 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110 102 E. Franklin Street, Monroe, NC 28112

Waxhaw Arts Council Waxhaw Athletic Association Waxhaw Business Association Waxhaw Italian Irish Club Waxhaw Line Dance Club Waxhaw Lions Club PO Box 441, Waxhaw, NC 28173 PO Box 540, Waxhaw NC 28173 Waxhaw, NC 28173 Waxhaw, NC 28173 PO Box 512, Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-289-4567 www.unioncountycoc.com 704-283-2784 www.unionarts.org 704-289-6067 www.unionhabitat.org 704-283-1537 www.uwcentralcarolinas.org 845-781-0674 www.waxhawartscouncil.org 704-844-2241 www.waxhawathletics.org 704-665-0487 www.waxhawba.com www.facebook.com/WaxhawItalianClub 704-559-9808 www.waxhawlinedancers.com www.facebook.com/lionsclubs

Waxhaw Police Exporers Waxhaw Woman’s Club 3620 Providence Rd. South, Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-0353 www.waxhaw.com/133/Explorers-Programs 200 E South Main Street, Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-9733 https://waxhawwomansclub.org

DID YOU KNOW

Fun Facts About Waxhaw and Surrounding Areas

JOHN LAWSON John was a young Englishman who was commissioned to travel the Carolinas backcountry. The trip took nearly two months and crossed over 500 miles. In December, 1700, Mr. Lawson started his hike on Pamlico Sound with several colonist friends. He wrote vivid descriptions about the land he crossed and the people he met in his journals, including information about the Waxhaw area.

WILLIAM RICHARDSON DAVIE Mr. Davie was born in England, but immigrated to the American colonies in 1763 when his father brought him to the Waxhaw region. He was a military officer who led an attack against the British during the Revolutionary War. Davie later became the 10th Governor of NC, as well as one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. He is buried at the Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church.

JOHN LAFAYETTE RODMAN Born in 1850, Mr. Rodman became one of Waxhaws most prominent, influential, and wealthiest residents. He was a local farmer, businessman and banker who was very well-liked and respected. He helped build the Rodman-Heath Cotton Mill and Waxhaw Banking and Trust Company. John built and lived in this Victorian-style home which sits just north of the pedestrian bridge.

RODMAN-HEATH COTTON MILL Built in 1898 by John Lafayette Rodman, Sr., and E.J. Heath, this mill was Waxhaw’s largest employer from 1898 to 1946. As many as 300 people were employed at one time. The property was abandonded from 1946-1960. Today, the former cotton mill has been renovated into modern residential apartments and several commercial business spaces, including a popular dining establishment.

GOLD MINES There have been 40 gold mines in Union County since it was formed in 1842. In the early years, area farm laborers and tenant farmers would work in the mines during the farming off-season. Howie Gold Mine in Waxhaw started in the 1840’s. There are several shafts with depths up to 400 feet. It’s known as one of the states largest and most productive mines until it closed in 1942. At its apex, the mine employed about 100 men.

STEPHEN “STEPH” CURRY Steph is a three-time NBA champion and six-time NBA All-Star who once owned a home in Waxhaw. Curry purchased the 7,650 sq. ft. home in 2011. Located in a guarded community, the sprawling house includes four bedrooms, a movie theater, wine cellar, exercise room, and game room with a wet bar. In 2019, he and his wife sold the property for $1.21 Million

KRISTEN ANDERSONLOPEZ Kristen is known for co-writing the songs for the 2013 animated film Frozen with her husband Robert Lopez. Kristen and her husband have won Academy Awards for “Let It Go” from Frozen and “Remember Me” from Coco. She has also won two Grammy Awards. In 1990 her family moved to Waxhaw from Charlotte. Although she went to college and moved away, her parents still live here. STEVE SMITH Steve is a former NFL wide receiver who currently lives in the Longview subdivision in Waxhaw. He played professional football for 16 seasons, primarily with the Carolina Panthers, before ending his career with the Baltimore Ravens. Smith was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and threetime All Pro. He bought the house in 2012 after his previous house sold for $1.8 Million.

LICENSE &REGISTRATION

DMV Driver's License Office 3122 US 74 West • Monroe, NC 28110 ............................ 704-283-4264

NC Motor Vehicle License Plate Agency 622 W. Roosevelt Blvd. Ste E • Monroe, NC 28110 ........... 704-283-4113

• New residents are required to obtain a North Carolina driver's license within 60 days of estab- lishing permanent residence. • To apply, you must appear in person at one of the state’s driver license offices and take the required tests. • If you have moved to the area from another North Carolina county, you have 60 days to get another license with your new address. • New residents must also register their vehicle(s) before the reciprocity agreement between North Carolina and your former state expires (usually 30 days). • To register your vehicle, you must apply in person at a license plate agency and present your title and a valid registration card from your former state. • You must also obtain a vehicle safety inspection within 10 days of receiving your NC License Plate. Annual inspection required.

For more information go to: www.ncdot.org/DMV

VOTER REGISTRATION

316-B Windsor St. E • Monroe, NC 28112 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1106 • Monroe, NC 28111 704-283-3809 • Fax: 704-282-1083 www.co.union.nc.us

Questions about: Campaign Finance ............................................................... 704-283-3710 Voter Registration ................................................................ 704-283-3633 Absentee Voting ................................................................... 704-283-3864 All Other Questions .............................................................. 704-283-3809 New residents may register to vote at the Union County Courthouse, North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (if conducting other transaction), any town hall, library branch, post office or high school in Union County. You can also register online. at www.co.union.nc.us

POST OFFICE

524 N. Broome Street Waxhaw, NC 28173 704-843-2138 1-800-ASK-USPS www.usps.com

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