TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 2026

Be Brave, Patient, and Happy

Christians are the ones who are with God as children of the Father, as heirs of his glory; here and now they are already free masters of all things. They see even where there is nothing to see. They laugh about false visions and images of the world, even where these still have great power. They stand and walk, even when neighbors—and they themselves—think they see themselves falling into the abyss. They are brave, patient, and happy, even when not only the appearance but the whole massive reality of the world speaks against the possibility of being brave, patient, and happy. They are defiant, and not in some kind of artificial spasm from religious overexertion, but because by being able to believe, they themselves encounter defiance, and because it is held against them and the whole world…what they still expect—longingly but without worry—is the revelation of their Lord as the Lord of world events. That is what it means for Christians to live by their faith.

-Karl Barth, “Reflections on the Life of Faith”, 1946

SCAPC Centennial Organ Featured in The Diapason!

The Diapason is one of two national magazines for organ professionals. Our Centennial Organ was featured as the cover story for the June 1 issue! Click here to view the article on our organ webpage.

Meet the Organ Program this Sunday

As part of our “Worship Shorts” series, all are invited to a “Meet the Organ” program led by Director of Music Steven Blackmon following worship at 11 a.m. this Sunday, June 14, in the choir balcony. The program will also be offered the following Sunday, June 21, at the same time. Please sign up on our organ webpage.

Summer Park Sunday this Weekend

Everyone is invited to meet up at Audubon Park Playground (Walnut Street side) this Sunday for fellowship and fun. We will meet from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. to sit and chat, play on the playground, or go for a walk around the park with others. BYOB and snacks. Future dates will be July 12 at Danneel Playground and August 9 at Alma Peters Park. Email Katie Brendler at katie@scapc.org with any questions. 

Pentecost Prayer from Our Sister Church in Cuba

In this season of Pentecost, we were joyed to receive greetings from our sister congregation, El Fuerte Presbyterian Church, in Cárdenas, Cuba. Pastor Alison Infonte Zamora wrote, “The Spirit moves and touches us! The breath of God's wind mobilizes us, and his fire becomes the strength we need to unite, accompany, protect, include, and bring peace...to bear witness to the wonders of God! May the Spirit of God continue to bring our churches closer together, just as Pentecost united such diverse people! May unity and harmony continue to be the visible sign of God's love among us!"

Learn more about our sister church on our Cuba ministry page.

YAF Rock 'N' Bowl Event on June 18

The Young Adults & Families group will enjoy an evening at Rock ‘N’ Bowl (adults only) on Thursday, June 18, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $10/person which includes shoe rental, bowling, draft beer/wine, soda, and food. Click here to register. The deadline is Monday, June 15.

YAF Blueberry Picking

The Young Adults and Families Group had a great time on Saturday morning blueberry picking at Bachman Blueberries in Bush, Louisiana. Delicious blueberry pies and blueberry pancakes have since been made with our bounty! Pictured here clockwise from left are Caitlin Wallace-Rowland, Katie Brendler, Stafford Primeaux, Daniel Fletcher and his son Isaac, Sean Chaney, Jessie Bruggers and their daughter Hazel.

CLICK HERE for our full YAF Summer Calendar!

England/Scotland Pilgrimage: Spots Available

Spaces are still available for the SCAPC travel pilgrimage to Cathedrals and Sacred Communities from London to Edinburgh, October 5 through October 13, led by Chris Currie. We will visit Westminster Abbey, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Canterbury Cathedral, Durham Cathedral, the holy island of Lindisfarne, the abbeys of the Scottish borders, and end our time together at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. To sign up, please contact Pierce Young at pierce@scapc.org before July 1. Details can be found on our pilgrimage page.

FAITH250

Adult Sunday School Class

May 31 - June 28 | 8:30 a.m. | Phifer Library

Faith250 is a program that invites faith leaders and communities across the country to form clusters of congregations to act as sacred spaces for listening to one another, clarifying our shared civic values, and celebrating our hopes for America.

Upcoming Topics:

• June 14: The Declaration of Independence, led by Richard Ashmore
• June 21: America the Beautiful, led by Richard Edgecombe
• June 28: The Gettysburg Address, led by Chris Currie

Children Learn About Statue of Liberty

During 9:30 worship on Sunday, our kids learned about the Statue of Liberty, mirroring the adult's Faith250 Sunday School class topic. Pictured here from left are Lars Porterfield, Lady Liberty, Camille and Frances Rault, and Katie Brendler.