Newsletter

October 21st, 2026

Wednesday, October 21st

2:00 pm – OPC tour to UGA Special Collections Library

6:00 pm – Handbells Rehearsal

7:00 pm – Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, October 22nd

9:30 am - Firefly Homeschool

10:30 am – Lily Pads (Stained Glass Room)

4:00 pm – Care & Prayer Team (Ann Parker's home)

Friday, October 23rd

7:00 am – Interdenominational Men's Group (Upstairs)

Sunday, October 25th - Reformation Sunday

9:15 am – Sunday School hour

10:00 am – Choir Rehearsal

10:15 am – Fellowship & Refreshments (Narthex)

10:45 am – Worship / Kirkin 'o' the Tartans

5:30 pm – Trunk or Treat (begin at Pavilion with dinner, then up the hill to Trunk or Treat)

Monday, October 26th

8:00 am – Bible Times (Via Zoom)

5:30 pm – Girl Scout Troop (Art Room)

Tuesday, October 27th

9:00 am – OPC Walkers (Thomas Farm Preserve, Watkinsville)

9:30 am – Firefly Homeschool

10:30 am – Staff Meeting (Steven's Office)

5:30 pm – Pub Theology (Athentic)

Sunday Morning Schedule

9:15 am

Sunday School hour

10:00am

Choir Rehearsal
10:15am

Fellowship & Refreshments

10:45 am

Worship Service in Sanctuary

Join us this Sunday at 10:45 am for the Worship Service.

If you are unable to attend in-person, join us live

on OPC's YouTube channel.

At the heart of our faith is the belief in the resurrection, not just Jesus’ resurrection, but that of all of the “saints,” a word which applies to all God’s people living and dead. That’s you and me and the ones we love.

All Saint’s Day is traditionally observed on November 1st, which this year is on a Sunday. That morning in worship we will have a special communion liturgy for All Saint’s Day. And we will acknowledge the great cloud of witnesses who have gone before us and who join us at the communion table every time we feast, rehearsing that great wedding feast of the Lamb. As part of that liturgy, we’ll call to the table those loved ones we have lost in the past year with a reading of the necrology (a list of names of the saints who have recently passed away), and a bell will be rung after each name to honor them.

We need your input to include the names of your loved ones—family or close friends—who have died since last All Saint’s Day (since last November 1st, 2025). Please give the names to Melissa in the church office or one of the pastors by Monday, October 26th.

OPC believes that children belong in worship. We also recognize that younger bodies and minds have unique needs. That is why we provide the Grace Space with children's activity bulletins, books, fidget toys, coloring materials, and more in the sanctuary. Check it out this Sunday!

If you are interested to find out more information on ushering on Sunday mornings contact Gisela Hodgson.

• Individual, family or friend
• Responsibility is simple
• Pass out bulletins, collect offering 
  and a quick check in the sanctuary

To sign up for the months of October/November/December CLICK HERE

Specific info about OPC's current Mission of the Month can be found below ...

But if you want to see a full list of all OPC Mission Partners and how you can support them through current and ongoing opportunities then click here to visit our website!

Mission of the Month for October:

Sheats Social Services

(OPC's 2026 Matthew 25 recipient)



We could use the following items to support all programs & services:

Storage bins, Storage stands, Bluetooth speaker, Portable printer/copier,

Projector & screen, Paper products (napkins, forks, spoons, bowls & plates), Colorful pens, Black hoodies (all sizes), Black t-shirts (all sizes), Ink cartridges , Tablet , Cooler bags, Durable food bags, Cleaning supplies, Laundry products, Arts & craft materials, Gift bags, Board games, Gift cards for teens (incentives), Sensory toys, Candy, Snacks, Juices, Table clothes (orange, purple, white, or butterfly theme)

Reading Tutors for our Rainbow Reading Collective Literacy Program on Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-6pm at the Athens-Clarke County Library starting Oct. 6th. Training is available. 

Put donations in the box at the Mission Table.

HELPING HANDS MINISTRY

Do you need help?

Handyman project you need help with. Contact Marty Schofield at schomar1959@gmail.com. Labor is free and you will be expected to pay for supplies. Priority will be given to small needs-based projects.

To learn more about OPC's

Welcoming & Connecting Ministries

• Fellowship & Refreshments
• Hospitality Team
• Meals Ministry

CLICK HERE

for details and learn how to get connected

We are happy to provide a ride for anyone

who needs one!



For more information, or if you need a ride,

contact Kim Haltiwanger.

Click here to sign up to drive.

Fellowship & Refreshments

Sundays at 10:15am

in the Narthex

Children's Ministry

Nursery opens at 9:00 am on Sundays!

Want to know more about

current and future OPC Children's Ministry activities?

Then click the button below to read the most current

Children's Ministry e-newsletter!

Youth Ministry

Want to know more about

current and future OPC Youth Ministry activities?

Then click the button below to read the most current

Youth Ministry e-newsletter!

OPC offers Small Groups!

To find out more about our small groups and meeting dates/times beyond the brief info below, click here

If you have any questions, contact Melissa at office@opcusa.org

Oconee Presbyterian Church's mission is to:

• Invite in all people to constantly discover the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
• Build up one another in the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, encouraging everyone to discern & use their gifts.
• Send out empowered disciples to our community and the world to share God's love in Word and deed, and to relieve suffering in Christ's Name.

Stay tuned to the newsletter, social media feeds, and our website as our church leadership continues to reach out to OPC family and the wider world.