TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A Charge to All Church Members

This is the third in a five-part charge to the congregation given by Chris Currie on Sunday, October 20, and inspired by Ted Wardlaw, Andrew Foster-Connors, and Bob Dunham.

(1) WORSHIP.



(2) GET INVOLVED.

(3) SPIRITUAL FORMATION: Get involved in the spiritual formation and educational life of this congregation. Whether that be on Wednesday Nights or Sunday mornings or through Young Adults and Families or other church small groups. Presbyterians love to learn and that should be happening in a myriad of ways here…theologian John Leith once said, ‘next to a life of love, the human mind in the service of God is the most wonderful thing in the world.’

Sermon Transcripts Available Online

Did you know that you can view and download our pastor's sermon transcripts on the SCAPC website? Visit scapc.org/sermon-transcripts. You can also link to our weekly bulletins there. All Sunday services are viewable on our YouTube page.

SCAPC Missions Market

Following both morning services on Sunday, November 17, a "Missions Market" will be set up in Frampton Fellowship Hall where our community and global ministry partners will present special gifts for sale. All proceeds will benefit their organizations.

Upcoming Worship Short

Wondering about our Presbyterian Celtic roots? Enjoy moments of silence in prayer and community? Come worship in the Celtic tradition in the Chapel on Sunday, November 17 at 6 p.m. There will be music, prayer and community, sponsored by the Worship and Music Community and based on the worship of the Iona Community in Scotland. Come experience peace and community as the week begins. Questions? miriam@scapc.org

Prison Pilgrimages: Fridays, Nov. 22 & Dec. 6

The Frederick Douglass Project for Justice continues to host groups from faith communities to build bridges and connections with incarcerated residents. On Friday, November 22, participants from SCAPC are invited to visit Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women in Baker, LA. If you are interested, please email Pierce Young (pierce@scapc.org) by November 12. The women’s prison is north of Baton Rouge so participants will meet at SCAPC at 9 a.m. to depart. The program will take place from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and we will return that afternoon. Additionally, on December 6, Ashley Brown will lead a pilgrimage to the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA, which is about 1 ½ hours from New Orleans. We will depart SCAPC at 9 a.m. and return around 4:30 p.m. Please email ashley@scapc.org by November 19 if you wish to attend.

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.

A meeting to discuss the trip will be held in the SCAPC Library this Sunday, November 10 at 5 p.m. Questions can be directed to miriam@scapc.org.

Laptop Drive for Senchi Ferry Learning Center in Ghana

Are you ready for a laptop upgrade? Donate your used laptops to the Senchi Ferry Learning Center, one of our Global Ministry partners in Ghana. Laptops must be less than 7 years old and still have a good battery. Laptops can be any PC brand (no apple/mac). Laptops will be professionally “scrubbed” of personal information and reset for use by students in Ghana. The deadline to donate is December 1. Laptops may be brought to the church office.

Hymns & Beer for Program of Hope

This Thursday, November 14 from 7-9 p.m., John Calvin Presbyterian Church will host a “Hymns & Beer” night benefitting First Presbyterian Church’s Program of Hope homeless ministry (one of SCAPC’s community ministry partners). The event will take place at Zony Mash, 3940 Thalia Street. Donations will be collected at the door and during the performance with a tip jar. 50% of the musicians' tips will be donated to Program of Hope. Zony Mash is family-friendly. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.

YAF Friendsgiving

All Young Adults & Families are invited to our annual Friendsgiving event on Saturday, November 23 from 5-7 p.m. in the Land Building. Join us for this delicious pot-luck dinner with friends! We will also be collecting fresh and canned fruit and vegetables for Okra Abbey’s community fridge. Please RSVP by Wednesday November 20th at this link or on the SCAPC app and bring a dish (without potatoes due to allergies).

Theology Thursday Group Studies Fergusson Book

The Theology Thursday Study Group, led by Pastor Chris Currie, will begin a study of Faith and It's Critics: A Conversation by this year's SCAPC Selley Series speaker, David Fergusson, this Thursday, November 14. The group meets every Thursday in the second floor conference room from 12:15-1:30 p.m. as well as on Zoom. Each meeting is recorded and posted on the class webpage, scapc.org/theology.

Fergusson presents opportunity to engage in a deep dialogue on issues such as religion and science and faith and atheism. The book has been lauded for its balanced approach which encourages conversations on challenging topics. Books are available for order through local bookstores or Amazon. Any questions can be directed to miriam@scapc.org.

Adult Classes

“Genesis” September 8-November 24 | Phifer Library

Hear the familiar stories of the Book of Genesis in a new way, and discover the knowledge that God created everything in goodness and love. 

Click here for class recording: November 3, 2024

This coming Sunday's class will center on Genesis 28:10-22, "Jacob's Dream at Bethel", led by Beth Poe.

“Faith at Home: A Handbook for Cautiously Christian Parents”

September 8 - November 24 | 2nd floor conference room

This coming Sunday's topic will be “Making Home Holy, part 2”, led by Tyler Wheeler.

New Members

Join us in welcoming Drs. Gina and Jerry Karcher who became members of SCAPC last Sunday!

Aden Program's Latest Events

Last week, residents, volunteers, and staff of the Aden Program for elder care were visited by the nursery school children for a Halloween party and art project!

Church Staff in Costume

Last Wednesday, the church staff entertained the nursery school children for their annual Trick or Treat parade! Pictured back row from left are Lynn Hoffman, Chris Currie, Michele Murphy, Hallie Boh, Camille Zander, and April Weiser; front row: Emily Fleshman, Tyler Wheeler, Chris Hazlaris, and Sarah Chancellor-Watson.