TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025

Two: Pick a place and time each day. Set a physical space for yourself to connect to God and pray without a script each day. Put it on your calendar- 15 minutes- pray on the porch, walk the block. One of my favorite ways to pray is to pray the Sculpture Garden in City Park. I turn my phone off and walk a full lap, sometimes stopping when I feel, observing the turtles and world around me and just letting my thoughts and worries flow up to God, unscripted.

Three: Bless Your Daily Departures: Bless your loved ones every time you step out the door. Make it a routine and a ritual you all count on. You may have some groans and eye rolls at first, but you’ll find the act of blessing one another as you go out into the world will be a memory you will hold onto forever. If you want an easy blessing here is the one we use here often from Numbers, Chapter 6:

The Lord bless you and keep you;

the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.

the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Or you can write your own blessing. Set your intention to give your comings and goings to God. 

Wear Red This Sunday!

This Sunday, June 8, we encourage everyone to wear red, which is our liturgical color for Pentecost Sunday. Red symbolizes the “tongues of fire” placed on the apostles by the Holy Spirit to give them the courage to go forth and share Christ’s story. 

No Meeting of Spiritually Hungry Women Tomorrow

Because the Land Building is closed for repairs this week, Spiritually Hungry Women will not meet tomorrow. We will resume our regular sessions next Wednesday, June 11. This means that instead of completing our study of Rabbi Kushner's book Conquering Fear on June 15, we will finish it on July 2. 

Café Reconcile

25 years ago, Café Reconcile opened its doors and began rewriting what opportunity looks like for young people in New Orleans. Interns in the program earn industry credentials, explore career and educational pathways that suit their individual abilities, and experience real-world, on-the-job training at the Café which is located at 1631 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Check out their anniversary event line-up on our Community Ministry page or visit their website at cafereconcile.org.

Program of Hope Homeless Ministry

In the month of May, Program of Hope received 206 friends and handed out 66 Salvation Army vouchers, 217 lunches, 294 RTA Jazzy Passes, and 145 RTA Senior Jazzy Passes. In addition to the sandwiches prepared by SCAPC's Aden Program participants, the program welcomed Bobby Ohler and the Central City Lions Club for music and donuts, as well as a hot picnic lunch for 60 people at First Presbyterian Church where the program resides.

Young Adult Volunteers

In a recent article, the Presbyterian Church (USA) highlighted Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Steffan Johnson. Steffan is cited for having begun his service work in New Orleans, where he was partnered with SCAPC's Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans (RHINO) program. He is now serving as a virtual YAV with the PC(USA)'s Asia Pacific and Africa offices. The YAV program encompasses an ecumenical, faith-based year of service. This year Robbie Mosley has taken over Steffan's role as RHINO coordinator. To learn more about the YAV program, visit pcusa.org/yav.

YAF Rock 'N' Bowl Event

Young Adults & Familes (YAF) will gather for a night at Rock ‘N’ Bowl on Thursday, June 19 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. This is an adults-only event. The cost is $10/person which includes shoe rental, bowling, drinks, and food. Please reserve your spot(s) by June 12 on the SCAPC app or at scapc.org/rock-n-bowl.

Summer Park Sundays

The Spiritual Formation Committee invites people of all ages to meet up at Audubon Park Playground (Walnut Street side) on Sunday, June 22 for fellowship and fun. We will meet from 4:30-5 p.m. to sit and chat, play on the playground, or go for a walk around the neighborhood with others! BYOB and snacks. Email Katie Brendler with any questions. Future dates will be July 20 at Danneel Playground and August 17 at Alma Peters Park.

Adult Sunday School

Our Summer Sunday School class for adults takes place at 8:30 a.m., before the 9:30 a.m. worship service, in the Phifer Library now through June 22. The class centers on the book Elusive Grace: Loving Your Enemies While Striving for God's Justice by Scott Black Johnston. From his pulpit in midtown Manhattan, Johnston has a unique perspective on the ideological discord tearing at the nation’s fabric. He raises a moral voice that beckons us to become better neighbors, better citizens, better human beings. He calls for the church to model robust advocacy for justice, without denying the full humanity of those on the other side of the argument.

Children's Activities During Worship

During the 9:30 service on Sundays June 1-22, children first grade and under will meet for "Summer Bible Adventures" in Frampton Fellowship Hall.

New Arrival!

Congratulations go out to Tani and Jack Koch on the birth of their son, Albin Cooper Koch, who was born on Thursday, May 29. He is the grandson of Mimi and John Koch.

The Latest from the Aden Program

Last week participants of the Aden Program for Elder Care were joined by Louellen Berger and her granddaughters Lillian and Grace, as well as our regular summer volunteers Woody and Ruby, grandchildren of Assistant Director Kat Songy, who all served lunch and desserts. The SCAPC Grandparent Camp campers led a game of Dr. Seuss Bingo.

Grandparent Camp

We had a great time last week at grandparent camp with 11 SCAPC kids, their grandparents, and 2 grand-friends (volunteer grandparents for our friends needing a grandparent in town). We explored the world of Dr Seuss, learning about God’s word, and making lots of fun memories by sharing stories, playing games, reflecting, praying, and making art together. 

Welcome sign by Savannah Weiser

Mimi and John Koch pose with grandson Otto Lochridge.

Sylvie DiSalvo, Lars Porterfield, and Daniel deLaureal together with their grandmothers create rock turtles during reflection time.

April Weiser reads Yertle the Turtle.

Please note that we will not have an issue of Quatrefoil next week, however the prayer list will be updated on our prayer page (scapc.org/prayer) and on the SCAPC app.