Waxhaw Baptist Church
Baptist · Waxhaw
A congregation that describes itself as serving the Waxhaw community since 1830, with worship, Bible study and classes for every age.
Faith & Community
Churches and faith communities in Waxhaw.
Long-established Baptist and Methodist congregations, Catholic, Episcopal, Presbyterian and Lutheran churches, and newer congregations across Marvin and Weddington.
The Waxhaws were settled in the mid-1700s by Scots-Irish Presbyterians, and churches have anchored community life here ever since. Today the area's congregations span most major Christian traditions, alongside newer churches that have grown with the population.
Congregations
A representative — not exhaustive — guide.
Waxhaw United Methodist Church
United Methodist · Waxhaw
A United Methodist congregation that serves as a Lighthouse Congregation, welcoming Methodists whose previous churches closed or disaffiliated.
Catholic Community of Waxhaw
Roman Catholic · Waxhaw
The Catholic worship community in Waxhaw, connected with St. Matthew parish and listed by the Diocese of Charlotte, with its own Mass schedule.
Saint Margaret's Episcopal Church
Episcopal · Waxhaw
A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina with Sunday worship and weekday Eucharist.
Grace Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian (PCA) · Waxhaw
A Reformed Presbyterian congregation known for expository preaching and worship that blends traditional hymns with contemporary songs.
Amazing Grace Lutheran Church
Lutheran · Waxhaw
A Lutheran congregation with Sunday worship and Holy Communion, plus weekday Bible study.
Banks Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian (EPC) · Marvin
An Evangelical Presbyterian congregation in Marvin with Sunday worship, children's worship and adult Bible study.
Weddington Methodist Church
Global Methodist · Weddington
A Global Methodist congregation offering traditional and contemporary services at its Weddington campus.
History
The Old Waxhaw church — across the state line.
The historic Waxhaw Presbyterian Church, often linked to the Jackson family and the early settlement, stands in Lancaster County, South Carolina — not in the present-day town of Waxhaw, North Carolina. Its churchyard is one of the oldest burial grounds in the Waxhaws region and is a common stop for visitors interested in the area's colonial and Revolutionary history.
The modern town of Waxhaw grew up around the railroad in the late 1800s, and several of its congregations date from that era or earlier. The Waxhaw history guide covers how the old settlement and the railroad town relate.
For Newcomers
Finding a congregation after a move.
Look beyond town lines. Many families attend churches in Marvin, Weddington, Ballantyne or Indian Land. Congregations for traditions not represented in Waxhaw itself — including synagogues, mosques and Orthodox churches — are generally found in south Charlotte.
Check current schedules. Service times, language offerings and children's programs change. Each congregation publishes its own schedule.
Community service. Many local churches support food pantries, school partnerships and recovery groups. Ask a congregation about its outreach if service is part of what you are looking for.
See also the family guide, living in Waxhaw and the neighborhood guide.
This is a representative, not complete, list and is not an endorsement of any congregation.