Julie Bird

Rev. Julie Walkup Bird is Lead Pastor/ Head of Staff at Sharon Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Over 27 years of ordained ministry, she has served churches in Texas, Scotland, South Carolina and represented the PC(USA) as a Mission Partner in Residence with the Church of South India in Kerala. She has also served as a Transitional Pastor and is a board member of the North Carolina Council of Churches.

Serving Christ’s church in various cultures and settings, Julie has witnessed God’s transforming grace within ministries of peace, justice, and reconciliation. Julie’s faith has also been deeply enriched by collaborating within ecumenical and inter-faith partnerships. She is energized by working with others to discern God’s vision for the church and discover creative ways to put faith into action. 

Julie is married to Dr. Adrian Bird, Chaplain at Queens University; they are proud parents of two young adult children in college. She loves long walks in the park with their dogs, Luna and Daisy.