Moments of Hope Church

The Morrison YMCA Board of Directors announced the sale of the South Charlotte facility to Moments of Hope Church for $42.5 million, citing financial sustainability and facility upgrades. The decision faces community backlash, with a coalition protesting the closure, which is scheduled for summer 2027.

Hundreds protested the planned sale of the Morrison Family YMCA in Ballantyne to Moments of Hope Church, which aims to redevelop the site. The YMCA, which has hosted Forest Hill Church and serves as a community hub, will remain open until summer 2027 while transitioning ownership.

The Morrison YMCA in Ballantyne is being sold to Moments of Hope Church for $42.5 million, sparking a community backlash with a petition collecting over 4,600 signatures. The YMCA of Greater Charlotte cites reinvestment in other facilities as the reason for the sale, while community members like Carlos Otero express disappointment over losing a community hub.

Moments of Hope Church purchased the Morrison YMCA in Charlotte, N.C., for $42.5 million to accommodate its growing congregation. Lead pastor David Chadwick explained the church needs more space as it hosts 1,200 regular attendees and plans to use the facility as a community hub, though some residents expressed frustration.

The Morrison YMCA branch in south Charlotte will be sold for $42.5 million to Moments of Hope Church and closed by summer 2027. The facility will remain operational until then, with members retaining access to other YMCA locations. The church plans to redevelop the property for community-focused initiatives, including potential educational and youth programs.