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Advent Devotionals
This year our SCAPC devotional writers explore the Christmas story from the perspective of different characters, sharing with us postcards of their experiences and inviting us to join the journey to Bethlehem. Each devotional is accompanied with inspiring art by our members. Printed books will be available at the entrances to the Sanctuary and Chapel and online at this link.
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Advent Giving Drive:
What to Bring Sunday
Help us share kindness and love with our neighbors this season by bringing donations to church each week. For the first week, beginning Sunday, we are collecting cold weather accessories (hats, gloves, scarves, socks, etc.) to support those effected by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina.
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Advent Sunday School Class
Beginning this Sunday, join us as we dive into each Sunday’s sermon text during Advent, exploring historical, contextual, and linguistic themes in select Messianic readings that lead up to the birth of Christ. Class will be led by Sandra Cabrina Jenkins and Ashley Brown and will meet in the Land Building Riverside Room and via Zoom.
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White Gift Drive
Gift requests have been posted for the families of Raintree Children and Family Services, St. Thomas Community Health Center, Eden Centers for Hope and Healing, and New Orleans Women's and Children's Shelter. To participate, click here and choose a gift request or pick an ornament from the tree in Frampton Fellowship Hall on Sunday. There will also be a White Gift Wrapping Party during Wednesday Night Out on December 4 (Click here to make a dinner reservation). Bring your gifts to be dedicated on Sunday, December 8 during 10:30 a.m. worship.
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Luminary Orders Open Now
Pathways of luminaries will adorn the front of the church December 22-25. Each luminary can be purchased in honor or memory of a family member, friend, or even pet. Acknowledgements for each memorial and honorarium will be included in the bulletins on December 22 and Christmas Eve, as well as online and in The Quatrefoil. The order deadline is December 15. Click here to order.
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YAF White Elephant Gift Exchange & Brunch
YAF (Young Adults & Families) will gather on Sunday, December 8, immediately following 10:30 worship at the home of Catherine and Claire Karas. Please bring a gift (silly or serious - limit of $20 or less) if you’d like to participate in the gift exchange. To reserve your spot and sign up to bring food, click here.
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40/50's Progressive Christmas Dinner
The 40/50’s group has organized a Progressive Christmas Dinner for Sunday, December 8! The schedule will be:
• 5:30-6:15: Cocktails & Appetizers at home of Helen & Thompson Graves, 1455 Webster St.
• 6:15-7:45: Main Course in the SCAPC Land Building
• 7:45-9:00: Champagne & Desserts at home of Lacey & Price Lanier, 6040 St. Charles Ave.
The cost is $40/person. Checks (with "progressive dinner" in the memo) can be brought to the church office or you can Venmo Michele Murphy @michele-murphy-12. Please RSVP by December 2.
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PW Christmas Program
Presbyterian Women will hold their annual Christmas Program on Tuesday, December 10 beginning with a special worship service, led by Ashley Brown with music by Steven Blackmon, in the Chapel. A collection will be taken up for the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Nancy and Parke Ellis will host a reception following the service at their home. To RSVP, please email Jo Quinton (missjonell@hotmail.com) by December 6.
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McMillan Christmas Gathering
The McMillan Society for ages 55+ will host their annual Christmas Gathering in the Land Building on Thursday, December 12 at 5:30 p.m.! We’ll enjoy carol singing led by Steven Blackmon over wine and appetizers. The cost is $25/person. Reservations are required by December 9 at noon, and your check is your reservation. Please make checks payable to SCAPC with “McMillan” in the memo and direct to Pierce Young in the church office.
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For a full list of Advent events, visit our Advent page. | |
The CBD Breakfast Group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. at Bittersweet Confections, 725 Magazine Street, and all are welcome. They have begun a study on Christ and Culture by H. Richard Niebuhr. Contact Larry Hamric with any questions. | |
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The Spiritually Hungry Women's Group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. in the Land Building and via Zoom. All are welcome, and you can email Beth Poe with any questions. The group has begun a study of Between the Dark and Daylight: Embracing the Contradictions of Life by Benedictine Nun and spiritual leader, Joan Chittister.
Barbara Brown Taylor writes: “Here, at last, is a book for those ready to make peace with the unsolvable riddles of present-day life.”
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Richard Rohr observes: “As always, Joan offers the right and needed words. She well describes those liminal spaces wherein human beings best grow and become their best selves. She could never describe them so well if she had not walked through them herself.” | |
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SCAPC 101
Our next SCAPC 101 will be held on Sunday, December 8 from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the Phifer Library. This class is designed as an orientation for new members and visitors interested in joining our church...or anyone wishing to learn more about SCAPC! We will talk about our basic beliefs as Presbyterians, the history of SCAPC, and how you can get involved in its ministries. Learn more in the meantime by visiting our membership page.
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Congregational Meeting
A brief congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, December 1 following the 10:30 a.m. service in the Sanctuary for the purpose of electing two members to serve in the Elder Class of 2027.
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The Latest from The Aden Program
Last week, participants, volunteers and staff of SCAPC's Aden Program for elder care enjoyed a festive Thanksgiving party!
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A New Pilgrimage to Scotland
Dwelling in the Mystery of God:
A Spiritual Pilgrimage to Mull and Iona
Chris Currie, Senior Pastor, and Miriam Hollar, Parish Associate for Pastoral Care, will be leading a pilgrimage to the Isles of Mull and Iona on June 19-26, 2025. The focus will be on deepening our relationship with God through various spiritual exercises and day trips. Through individual practices, designed for each participant, and corporate worship and discussion, we will take the time we often do not have to be still and explore the mystery of God. Day trips will include two worship services with the Iona community as well as a half-day walk on the island, the Lochbuie Standing Stones, and an excursion to the Isle of Staffa to see the puffins. Our accommodation will be at a beautiful farm along a loch on Mull with meals prepared by an expert local chef. Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul by J. Philip Newell will be our core guide and will be discussed in a Sunday School class that will be held in April.
Deposits ($500/each) are due on December 1 and can be paid by check to SCAPC with 'Scotland' in the memo. Further information and any questions can be directed to Miriam Hollar.
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Genesis Sunday School Class Recordings
The "Genesis" adult Sunday School class, which examined the first Biblical stories in a new light, concluded this past Sunday. For recordings of all ten classes, visit our Sunday School page.
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YAF Friendsgiving
A fun time was had by all at YAF Friendsgiving last weekend!
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