TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026

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Maundy Thursday Service

This Thursday, April 2, our Maundy Thursday service will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We will commemorate the Last Supper with communion and music by the Chancel Choir. The service will also be livestreamed through our YouTube channel. Childcare will be available.

Third Annual Good Friday Nine Church Pilgrimage

On Good Friday this week, we remember that we are dust…and that Christ has entered even the dust of our lives. You are invited to walk with us on a sacred journey of prayer, scripture, and reflection. Together, we will visit nine sacred spaces, pausing along the way to remember Christ’s path to the cross— his suffering, his humility, and his love poured out for the world. This is a intentional walk with fellow pilgrims—through beautiful historic sanctuaries, quiet streets, and the holy truth of Good Friday. We will end our sojourn at SCAPC at 11:45 a.m. so we can attend the noon Good Friday service. All are welcome. Please email Miriam@scapc.org for further information and a schedule for the morning if you are planning to participate. 

Come walk.

Come pray. 

Come keep watch at the cross.

We will begin at St. Mary's Assumption Church, 923 Josephine Street in the Lower Garden District, at 8 a.m.

Good Friday Service

Our Good Friday Service, commemorating Jesus’ crucifixion through scripture and song, will take place at 12:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Childcare will be available. The service will be livestreamed on our YouTube page.

Easter Services

We will celebrate Christ’s resurrection through word, song, and prayer in two identical worship services with special music by our Chancel Choir, brass quintet, and our new Centennial Organ. The 10:30 service will be livestreamed on our YouTube page. Please note that there will be no Sunday School, however childcare for children ages three and under will be available for both services.

Home Communion

Communion will take place at both morning services next Sunday, April 12. On that day through Wednesday, April 15, our pastors will be bringing home communion to those who are unable to attend worship. If you or someone you know would like home communion, please notify our parish associate, Miriam Hollar, at miriam@scapc.org.

The Latest from Aden

Last week, children from the SCAPC Nursery School visited the SCAPC Aden Program for Elder Care and helped celebrate Mr. Kris' birthday!

Remaining Opportunities for Spring Day of Service

Painting, Stuffing Gift Bags, Gardening, Moving Furniture & More!

On Saturday, April 11, people of all ages and abilities will find projects to join in as we serve our community ministry partners. Projects will take place both at the church and at partner sites. We’ll begin the morning with breakfast and prayer at 8:30 a.m. in Frampton Fellowship Hall before dispersing to our various worksites. Most projects will wrap up by noon (if not sooner). Click below for project details and sign-ups.

Times-Picayune Spotlight on YAV Program:

Your Pledge Dollars at Work!

Luke Kellett, a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Young Adult Volunteers program, was recently spotlighted in The Times Picayune for his work in the New Orleans community! The YAV program is one of SCAPC's community ministry partners and serves other partners including SCAPC's Aden Program for Elder Care, Okra Abbey, and the NOLA Wesley college ministry. Of the YAV program and Luke's involvement, Okra Abbey Director Benji Brubaker states, "The common thread through all of this is believing that all people are worthy of dignity and having their basic needs met." You can read the full article (if you are a Times-Picayune subscriber) under the YAV listing on our community ministry page.

Sunday School Adult Classes

Recordings: scapc.org/sunday-school

Please note that Sunday School classes will not meet on Easter Sunday.

New on April 12! HIDDEN VOICES: THE LESSER KNOWN WOMEN OF THE BIBLE

April 12-26 | Second floor conference room | Led by Ashley Brown

Many of the women in scripture appear only for a moment, sometimes unnamed, sometimes easily overlooked, yet their stories hold profound wisdom about courage, suffering, faith, and God’s surprising work in the world. In this class we slow down and listen carefully to these hidden voices. Through study and discussion, we explore how these women shaped the biblical story and what their experiences reveal about the lives of all people who seek to follow God faithfully today.

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

February 22-May 17 | Phifer Library

Topic for April 12: "The Good Samaritan: A Way of Life" led by Richard Ashmore

Easter Story Cookies Recipe

There is a tradition of preparing "Easter Story Cookies" on Easter Eve which you and your family might enjoy! Each step of the recipe is paired with a Bible verse for reading and reflection. You can view and download the recipe at this link.

New Arrival!

Congratulations are extended to Kate and Jack Wimberly on the birth of their daughter, Cecelia Cowden Wimberly, who was born on Monday, March 23. She is the granddaughter of Sally Wimberly and Donna and Jack Little.

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Katherine "Kat" Doyle Beahm, who passed away yesterday. Kat was the wife of SCAPC member David Beahm Jr. and daughter-in-law of Margo and Esmond Phelps.

Memorial Services

A memorial service will be held for Christie Theriot Woodfin on Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel.

A memorial service will be held for Marion Giardina on Thursday, April 9 at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary with visitation at 2 p.m. in the Bloomfield Room.

Palm Sunday

On Sunday, 10:30 worship opened with a children's palm procession led by Pastoral Resident Ashley Brown!

The Chancel Choir and Orchestra presented Mozart's Requiem along with pieces by Fauré and Gjeilo. View the complete recording on our YourTube channel.

Following worship, Presbyterian Women held their annual Easter Egg Hunt, chaired by Jennifer Keene and Amy Kehlenbach at the beautiful home of Louellen and Darryl Berger.