TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025

Books on Compassionate Communication

Sometimes we all need a little dose of hope in the world. Click here for a list of books that can teach compassionate communication and help us be the hope our friends and family need. Thank you to Julie Nice for compiling this list!

Welcome, 3-D!

Join us in welcoming new sexton Donald "3-D" Jefferson III, grandson of our own Donald Jefferson! 3-D was introduced to the congregation on Sunday and begins his work this week.

Got SCAPC Photos?

We are collecting memorable photos of SCAPC events/life over the years and would welcome yours! Please email them to Ashley Brown at ashley@scapc.org.

Sign Up to Bring Sunday Snacks

The Congregational Life Committee is seeking volunteers to provide refreshments for the congregation each week following the 10:30 a.m. service. Refreshments can consist of small bites, homemade or store-bought cookies, finger sandwiches, muffins, granola bars, etc. for which the church can reimburse up to $50. We ask that refreshments be delivered to Frampton Fellowship Hall, plated and ready to go, by 10 a.m. on Sundays. Sign up at scapc.org/volunteer.

Seeking Sanctuary Flower Donations

If you would like to donate flower arrangements for the two urns in the Sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one for Sunday morning worship, please contact Libbie Reiss at libbiereiss@yahoo.com or visit our flower donation page.

SCAPC 101

Our next SCAPC 101 will be held this Sunday, August 17, from 9:30-10:15 a.m. in the second floor conference room. 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.

The Spiritual Formation Committee invites people of all ages to meet up at Alma Peters Park (346 Eleonore St.) this Sunday, August 17 for fellowship and fun. We will meet from 4:00-5:30 p.m. to sit and chat, play on the playground, or go for a walk with others. BYOB and snacks. Email Katie Brendler with any questions.

Challenger Class Kick-Off Pool Party

Fourth and fifth graders are invited to splash around with fellow classmates this Sunday as we prepare for a year of fellowship, fun, and faith. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Meet at the Berger's Home, 6000 St. Charles Avenue, this Sunday, August 17 from 3-5 p.m. Enter through the side gate on State Street. Please RSVP to michele@scapc.org.

YAF Annual Cocktail Competition

Join us on Saturday, August 23 from 7-9 p.m. to see if you can beat the reigning cocktail champions! The competition is taking place at the home of Katie Brendler, 3108 Audubon Street. All participants/couples are asked to bring their drink of choice to compete along with any supplies needed to craft your masterpiece. You may bring your beverage ready to serve or create it upon arrival. We’ll have small cups available to try them all and larger cups to drink our favorites! Alcoholic as well as non-alcoholic drinks will be in the running. Prizes will be awarded to best cocktail, best mocktail, and best presentation. Questions? Email caitlin@scapc.org.

Musical Shabbat

SCAPC has been kindly invited to join our neighbors at Temple Sinai on Friday, August 22 for a Musical Shabbat service! We will meet at the front doors of Temple Sinai (6227 St. Charles Avenue) at 5:50 p.m. for the 6:15 service. Children are welcome and encouraged to attend to learn how another faith worships. If you have any questions, email Ashley@scapc.org.

Find Your Fit at SCAPC!

Want to meet new people and give back to the community? Join us in Frampton Fellowship Hall on Sunday, August 24, following the 8:30 and 10:30 services where SCAPC groups and committees will be available to answer questions and provide upcoming event sign-ups. Community Ministry, Global Ministry, Prsebyterian Women, Property, Congregational Life, Aden Program for Elder Care, STAIR (Start the Adventure in Reading), RHINO (Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans), and more...there is something for everyone!

Children's Choirs & Youth Ringers

Children’s Choirs and Youth Ringers begin rehearsals on Sunday, September 7! Children’s Choir 1 (3 years-Kindergarten) rehearses from 11:45-12:15 in the Learning Center on the second floor. Children’s Choir 2 (1st-5th Grades) rehearses from 11:45-12:15 in the choir room on the third floor. Ringers (6th-12th Grades) rehearse from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in the choir room on the third floor. For details and to register, visit our children's/youth choirs webpage.

40/50s GroupMe!

The 40/50s group is forming a GroupMe for easier connection between members! This is an easy app that will allow us to stay connected, chat with members, schedule peer meet-ups, and communicate with each other about events. Signing up is easy! Simply download the GroupMe app to your phone and email michele@scapc.org to share your cell number.

Katrina Memorial Service

As we approach the 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, this event brings up many emotions and memories in our community. As a community of faith which endeavors to hold space and care for one another in all of life’s circumstances, we are offering the following as opportunities for reflection, worship, prayer, and mutual support. If you find yourself wanting to speak to a pastor for further support regarding the memories brought up by this anniversary please reach out to Parish Associate Miriam Hollar at(miriam@scapc.org.

A Service of Lament, Thanksgiving, and Healing

We invite you to join us for worship on August 29 as we remember and lament what was lost and we give thanks to God for the ways we have been cared for and carried through this tragedy. We will honor those who were lost, those who came to help, and those who, with resilience and strength, came back and rebuilt this community. 

5:30 p.m. Doors open for quiet prayer and reflection

6:00 p.m. Worship begins

Sharing Our Stories of Remembrance and Hope

Throughout August, we will be sharing our stories of remembrance and hope on two bulletin boards in Frampton Fellowship Hall. We invite those who wish to share stories, memories, feelings, photos, tokens, etc. of things, people, and places that were lost as well as those things and memories that brought you hope in the midst of the recovery. You may hand write your stories or submit them via email to Pastor Sarah who will print them off and add them to the display. As you leave your story, photo, memory, etc. please take with you a stone with the word “Hope” written on it, as a physical prayer to remind us that we take hope with us on this continued journey of healing and rebuilding. 

Church News

Welcome

Please join us in welcoming Kamryn Pigg and Alan Williams who joined SCAPC on August 3, and Shyla and Mitchell Nuland who joined on August 10!

Alan and Kamryn

Shyla and Mitchell

Sympathy

Our sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Joan Benjamin who died on Sunday, August 10. A service will be held on Monday, August 18 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel with visitation at 10 a.m. in the Bloomfield Room. 

Living Waters for the World

During worship on Sunday morning, Kendall Cox of the Living Waters for the World organization gave an address on their latest work. SCAPC has partnered with Living Waters for many years, having installed and maintained water purification systems at the El Fuerte and Juan G. Hall Presbyterian Churches in Cardenas, Cuba. To learn more, visit our Cuba Ministry webpage. Savannah and Arden Weiser participated in a presentation with Kendall as a result of their building a Living Waters water filtration system to go to a community in Peru in their STEM for Others class at Ursuline Academy last semester.

Savannah, Kendall, and Arden

The Latest Fun at the Aden Program!

Last month the participants, staff, and volunteers of the Aden Program for Elder Care enjoyed an Irish-themed party with Louellen and Darryl Berger in celebration of their 50th Anniversary!