Preserving the Christian Purpose of the YMCA

The "C" in the YMCA
The Young Men's Christian Association, or the YMCA, was founded with  mission-based programming. We continue to promote that important part of our heritage and apply it in our facilities and programs.

 Our Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Christian Emphasis Committee

The Christian Emphasis Committee is made up of a group of dedicated Y volunteers and Christians that give their time to promote the teachings of Jesus Christ in the Cannon Memorial YMCA for the purpose of carrying out our mission. For more information please contact Elizabeth Lindsey at elindsey@cannonymca.org or 704.795.9622 ext. 250.

News & Information from the CEC

• Prayer boxes are being placed at each of our Y branches and we are currently forming a prayer team, if you are interested in serving please contact Elizabeth Lindsey at elindsey@cannonymca.org or 704.795.9622 ext. 250.
• Join us and guest speaker Lysa TerKeurst of Proverbs 31 Ministries for the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 6th from 7:30-9:00am. For more information click here.
• Hosanna Yoga is a new Christian centered yoga class being offered at the West Cabarrus YMCA. The class has been designed with Christian music and God's Word. It begins April 7th and will be on Wednesdays at 10:35am in Studio B. Please see the group exercise schedule.
• We have just completed a bible study however we will be starting another in September 2010, more details will be available soon. 
  

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YMCA Character Values

• CARING: To be sensitive to the well being of others; to put others before yourself. "My command is this; love each other as I have loved you.: -John 15:12
• HONESTY: To make sure your choices match up with your values, to tell the truth. "Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth." -Proverbs 16:13
• RESPECT: To treat others the way you want them to treat you. "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you." -Matthew 7:12
• RESPONSIBILITY: To be accountable for your behavior and your obligations. "Well done, good and faithful servant; You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things." -Matthew 25:23
• FAITH: "And without faith it is impossible to please God." -Hebrews 11:6