TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026

From the Pastor's Desk

Service to the Larger Church

This past Sunday we commissioned two members of our congregation to serve as commissioners to the 227th General Assembly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Arden Weiser will serve as a Youth Advisory Delegate and Miriam Hollar will serve as Commissioner and as the Chair of the Constitutional Interpretation Committee.

General Assembly takes place June 22-26. We look forward to hearing from Arden and Miriam about their experiences and grateful that they will be representing St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church in their work and service to the larger church.

In addition, Chris Hazlaris, Director of Youth and Young Adults, has been invited to be the keynote speaker at the Summit46 middle school conference at Mo-Ranch Conference Center June 16-19. We are excited for Chris and the impact he will have on youth participating in this summer conference.

Church member Christina Carlisle, who has worked for many years at the pottery center at Montreat, has been named the co-director of the Sally Jones Pottery Center and will be responsible for hiring and managing summer staff and the Artists in Residence program at the center.

In addition, for the last year, Michele Murphy has served as head of the South Central Region of the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators and helped plan their annual conference this past fall at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Thanks to all in our congregation, through Presbyterian Women, community partnerships, or the work of the Presbytery, who are using their time and talents to serve the larger church and to raise the profile of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian as a place where good ministry is happening.

-Chris Currie, Senior Pastor

GiveNOLA Day Thank You

We are thrilled to announce that we raised $6510 on GiveNOLA Day for the SCAPC Visionary Fund! Our great thanks go out to all who gave. To learn more about the many ministries the Fund supports, visit our Visionary Fund page.

Young Adults & Families Game Night Tomorrow

Tomorrow is our last PINTS of the year and we’ll close off the spring semester with a YAF Game Night! Join us after Wednesday Night Out (6:45 p.m.) in the Land Building for drinks, board games, and fellowship. Bring your favorite game if you have one you’d like to play! Questions? Email caitlin@scapc.org.

High School Graduates Breakfast & Blessing

This Sunday, May 17, the Congregational Care Committee will hold a special breakfast from 9:30-10:20 a.m. in the Youth Room for graduating high schoolers and their parents. Graduates will also be given a special gift as they depart for their next steps. If you plan to attend, please email Chris at chrishazlaris@scapc.org and let him know how many family members will be coming. After the brunch during 10:30 worship, all seniors will be honored before the congregation as part of our liturgy!

SCAPC Nursery School Enrollment

SCAPC Nursery School enrollment is still open for the 2026-2027 school year! Children turning two by December 31, 2026 are eligible. The nursery school is for children ages two to five years. To learn more, visit scapcns.org and contact Director Keflyn Fransen at scapcns@gmail.com. Tours are available, and priority is given to SCAPC members!

BROADWAY NIGHT IS MAY 20! This is our last Wednesday Night Out of the year. Come be regaled by our Chancel Choir and soloists! Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in Frampton Fellowship Hall, and the program will begin at 6:30. On the menu will be Bacon and Mushroom-Stuffed Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Potatoes, Lemon Parmesan Broccoli, and dessert. The cost for dinner is $10/adult, $5/child, and $25/family. Dinner reservations open this Friday and fill up fast. Make yours on the SCAPC app or at scapc.org/wno. You do not need to make reservations if you are only planning to come to the concert, however seating will be limited.

Fire Colors for Pentecost

Pentecost Sunday is May 24! It marks 50 days after Easter Sunday and celebrates the arrival of the Holy Spirit, represented by tongues of fire. To honor Pentecost, please wear red, orange, and/or yellow to church on May 24. On that Sunday, Ashley Brown will preach for the last time as our Pastoral Resident before she leaves us in June. We will celebrate Ashley on May 31 following 10:30 worship so mark your calendars!

Mahjong Monday

Thank you to all 20 folks who turned out for our inaugural "Mahjong Monday!" We will meet next on June 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Land Building. Beginners through experts of all ages are invited to join a table or sign up a group on the SCAPC app or through our calendar page. Register by May 28. This is a game night, not a tutorial program. There is no fee for the event.

Last Call for Youth Summer Trips!

Don't miss out on this summer's youth trips! The Mo-Ranch Junior High Jubilee in Hunt, Texas for graduating 6th-8th graders takes place July 5th-9th and the cost is $400. The Montreat High School Conference in Montreat, North Carolina for graduating 8th-12th graders takes place July 25th-August 1st and the cost is $650. All registrations are due May 24. For details and registration info, visit our youth summer trips page.

Supplies Needed for Grandparent Camp

As part of our theme this summer we will be discussing recycling with our campers. Members are encouraged to bring the following items to church. We are collecting now through May 19 and collection bins are in Frampton Fellowship Hall. Items needed are:

1. Remnants of red, white, and blue ribbon and material (no yarn please)
2. Recyclable glass bottles and aluminum. Please rinse out!

Sunday School Adult Classes

Recordings: scapc.org/sunday-school

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE

February 22-May 17 | Phifer Library

Topic for May 17: “Along the Road to Emmaus” led by Michael O’Keefe

HIDDEN VOICES: THE LESSER-KNOWN WOMEN OF THE BIBLE

April 12-May 17 | 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. Through study and discussion, we explore how these women shaped the biblical story.

AMERICAN RELIGION @250

May 3-17 | Land Building Riverside Room | led by Chris Currie

America has experienced significant changes demographically, sociologically, culturally, and religiously over the past decade. While we cannot make sense of all it, this class explores the religious shifts that have occurred most recently and what they might explain.

Topic for May 17: “Christianity and Artificial Intelligence”, by Pope Leo

PW 2026-2027 Coordinating Team Installation

Last Sunday during the 10:30 service we installed the 2026-2027 Presbyterian Women's Coordinating Team. Pictured from left are Karen Barnett, Meg Gammage, Caitlin Wallace-Rowland, Lorrie Powel, Sheila Schwartzmann, Gwen Wertz, April Weiser, Jeanie Clinton, Kathy Randall, Ann Van Horn, Catherine Rigby, Caroline Gill, Jane Rasi, and Mary Martin Roth.

Back row from left are Ashley Brown, Kathy Randall, Catherine Rigby, and Jeanie Clinton. Front row from left are Caitlin Wallace-Rowland, Hallie Boh, April Weiser, and Gwen Wertz.

Acolytes

Thank you to Laurel Rowland (center) and Grace Smith (right) for serving as acolytes this past Sunday! They are shown here with Pastoral Resident Ashley Brown.