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Jesse Tree Devotionals
This year we are centering our Advent Devotionals on Jesse Tree Symbols and Bible Stories. A Jesse Tree is a way of preparing for Advent by journeying through the stories on Jesus’s family tree. Each day of Advent, there is a Bible story about someone in Jesus’s family and an ornament symbolizing their story. The tree shows us how, through many generations, God prepared for Jesus to be born. Printed devotionals can be found at the Frampton Fellowship Hall entrance. Devotionals can also be found at scapc.org/advent-devotionals.
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Giving Tuesday is Today!
Today is Giving Tuesday! Will you give $25 to support SCAPC community and global ministries? Giving Tuesday is a worldwide day of giving that falls every year at the conclusion of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. SCAPC is adopting this day to focus on gifts for our community near and far. Donors of $25 or more can receive our centennial Tervis mug while supply lasts.
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Advent Sunday School Class:
Mysteries Around Christ's Birth
Mysterious guiding stars, virgin births, dream warnings, angel messengers and ancient prophecies! This class, led by Sandra Jenkins and Ashley Brown, explores the more mysterious themes of Jesus’s birth story. We examine the important role historical context plays when studying Scripture and how to engage our questions surrounding these biblical mysteries. Class meets in the Land Building Riverside Room.
Dec. 7: The Mystery of the Virgin Birth
Dec. 14: The Mystery of Guiding Stars
Dec. 21: The Mystery of Dream Warnings
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Christmas Eve Family Service Sign-Up
The Christmas Eve Family Service will take place at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary and children 1st-12th grade are invited to participate. Please register your child to participate at this link by Tuesday, December 16. Children's choirs will perform during the service, and children 1st grade and older may both sing in the choir and participate in the pageant.
- Costumed Non-Speaking Characters (unlimited number): 1st–7th grade
- Costumed Speaking Characters (limited number): 2nd–7th grade
- Ushers (unlimited number): 6th–12th grade
- Liturgy Readers (limited number): 8th–12th grade
There is one mandatory rehearsal on Tuesday, December 23 from 4-5 p.m. Questions? Please email michele@scapc.org.
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Luminary Memorials & Honorariums
On December 21-25, pathways of luminaries, given in memory or honor of loved ones, will be lit in front of the church. Luminaries cost $15/each and 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 21 and Christmas Eve, as well as online and in The Quatrefoil e-newsletter. Click here to place your order. The order deadline is December 14.
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Aden Elder Care Director Search
Aden Elder Care Program is looking for a fun, dynamic, personable, and creative person to serve as our next Director. This is a part time position of about 20-25 hours a week, specifically Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 a.m.-3 p.m. during program hours. For more information please email Pastor Sarah at sarah@scapc.org.
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Scotland Trip Registration Open
Chris Currie will lead a pilgrimage to Scotland October 5-13, 2026. The theme is "Cathedrals and Communities of Faith: A pilgrimage to sacred spaces from London, England to Edinburgh, Scotland." Highlights will include fully guided tours of Westminster Abbey, Canterbury and Durham Cathedrals as well as worship in St Paul’s Cathedral (Evensong) and St Giles’, Edinburgh. Discover the stories of Holy Island (Lindisfarne) and the Scottish Border Abbeys. A brochure with details and rates can be found at this link.
To register, download the form at this link and submit to the church office with your deposit. Early bird deposits of $395 per person are due by January 4, 2026.
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Family Nativity Display
On December 7-21, a collection of nativity scenes leant by our church members will be displayed in the Phifer Library. Come see the many ways the Christ family is portrayed! If you wish to display your nativity, please click here for details and to sign up. The deadline to sign up and set up is this Thursday, December 4.
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Advent Diaper Drive
During the season of Advent as we prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus in our lives once again, we are collecting items that remind us of the needs of baby Jesus. We will be collecting diapers (baby and adult sizes, open packages acceptable) and period products that will support our community ministry partner, Junior League Diaper Bank, to help uplift families in our community. Collection bins can be found by the State Street entrance and by the Phifer Library.
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YAF Brunch & White Elephant Gift Exchange
The Young Adults & Families (YAF) brunch will take place this Sunday, December 7, from 12-2 p.m.! We will gather in the Land Building immediately following worship to share a meal and exchange gifts. All food and drinks will be provided. This year we will have separate gift exchanges for adults and children! Please bring a silly or serious gift (under $15 for adults and under $10 for children) for each person (adult or child) that would like to participate in the gift exchanges. If you are interested in volunteering the day before to help prep the meal, please email Caitlin (caitlin@scapc.org). RSVP at this link.
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40/50's Progressive Christmas Dinner
The 40/50's Progressive Christmas Dinner will take place this Sunday, December 7 from 5-8 p.m.! Bring your Christmas cheer and festive attire as we stroll down the street singing along the way. We will start at Lauren and Jeffrey Habetz’ home at 5928 Chestnut Street at 5 p.m. and then walk (or drive) to the Land Building to continue our celebration. The cost is $40/person. Sign up with a check made out to SCAPC with “40/50” in the memo or Venmo Michele Murphy @michele-murphy-12.
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Presbyterian Women's Christmas Program
A special worship service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday, December 9 at 6 p.m. with preaching by Ashley Brown and music performed by Steven Blackmon. A collection will be taken up for the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Kathryn and Benton Smallpage will host a reception following the service at their home, 5701 Garfield Street. If you would like to provide nibblies for the reception, please see the sign-up genius link at scapc.org/pw.
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White Gift Is Underway!
White Gift Sunday is December 14! Please consider bringing unwrapped gifts of sports equipment, Foot Locker gift cards, board games, and art supplies to be dedicated during the 10:30 service. These gifts will be distributed to the New Orleans Women & Children's Shelter.
Presbyterian Women are also collecting wrapping supplies: PW are collecting colorful wrapping paper, tissue paper, and bows to be given to New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter for gift wrapping. Please deliver to the collection baskets in the Chapel hallway.
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Christmas Party Youth Group
Talent Show Sign-Up
The annual Christmas Party Youth Group for youth and youth alumni on Sunday, December 14 will start at 5 p.m. with a White Elephant gift exchange. Each youth is asked to bring a wrapped gift that is either handmade or bought ($10 limit). After our gift exchange, we will move on to our talent show! All kinds of talent from singing to instruments to dance to comedy to art to a sports demonstration to literally anything in between are welcome. Emailing chrishazlaris@scapc.org to sign up. Those signed up will be asked to come to one quick run-through on Saturday. All who attend the party are encouraged to dress festively in their favorite Christmas shirts, sweaters, or PJ’s! The party will end at 7:30.
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YMCA Literacy Program Thanksgiving Lunch
The YMCA of Greater New Orleans held a Thanksgiving lunch for the participants of their YES (YMCA Educational Services) adult literacy program last week! YES is one of our community ministry partners. They provide literacy instruction, ESL courses, GED prep, college/career transition pathways, computer skills, and workplace literacy.
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New Organ Console!
Our new organ console arrived today! Great progress is being made as installation of the full organ continues in the Sanctuary.
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