TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

A Prayer for Monday (or any day of the week)

by William H. Willimon (adapted)

Gracious God, by your Son, Jesus Christ, in the power of your Holy Spirit, you call ordinary people to do some extraordinary things in service to the gospel. Preserve us, dear Lord, from Monday morning fatigue and Monday despair; keep Sundaying in us, even on a Monday and beyond.

This Monday we praise you for the woman who had the guts to teach three difficult adolescents in a Sunday school class yesterday, to tell them about Jesus, just because she has faith that even energetic young tweens are children of God.

We thank you for the teenager who read scripture and served as liturgist, because she is a gifted reader and has a strong voice. Praise to the church that recognizes her gifts; praise to her for her willingness to use her gifts in her church.

[for full prayer, click here.]

New Journaling Club

As a follow-up to last winter’s spiritual journaling class, we are hosting a monthly journaling “club” on the third Tuesday of each month in the Land Building at 6:00 p.m. We hope to create a holy space to gather for creative solitude and community. We will be inspired by prompts from Suleika Jaouad’s The Book of Alchemy and other creative musings. This will be a place to write and to relax. If you are interested, join us tonight in the Land Building. Bring your favorite journal and pen! For more information, contact Harriet Riley at hriley1@mac.com.

Sign Up to Acolyte for 10:30 Worship

(2nd-5th Graders)

Children 2nd through 5th grade are invited to sign up to acolyte during the 10:30 a.m. service. Responsibilities include lighting the candles on the communion table, assisting the ushers collect the offering and collect the friendship pads after the service. Sign up on our children's ministry page.

Young Adults & Families (YAF) Meet-Up at Emporium Arcade Bar

Join us at Emporium Arcade Bar on 2231 St. Claude Avenue this Friday, September 18, at 7:30 p.m. to hang, play classic arcade games, pinball, foosball, air hockey, pool, and more. Food, beer, and cocktails will be available for purchase while we listen to DJ Rell. This event is for ages 21+.

The YAF's had a blast on Sunday cheering on the Saints at Port Orleans!

Youth Group Kicks Off Sunday

All sixth through twelvth graders: Our first Youth Group will be this Sunday, September 20, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room on the 3rd floor! Learn more on our youth page. Last Sunday the youth enjoyed a Welcome Back Pool Party while the youth parents gathered for a social in the Land Building.

Youth Parents Social last weekend

Youth Welcome Back Pool Party last weekend

Calling All Local University Students!

Our first Dinner and Devotion will take place this coming Monday, September 21, from 6:45-8:00 p.m. Any university students are invited to come to the Land Building for a home-cooked dinner and fellowship with other college-aged peers! We hope this will be the start of a regular small group for any interested students who attend college nearby. Please reach out to Chris Hazlaris with any questions.

Tailgate and Football!

Tulane vs. Southern Mississippi

On Saturday, September 26 we will have a Tailgate Party at the home of Paige and Chep Morrison, 50 Audubon Boulevard, at 4 p.m. We will then walk to Yulman Stadium to cheer on the Green Wave in their football game against Southern Mississippi at 6 p.m. All ages are welcomed. The cost is $20/person and includes tailgate and game tickets. Email Michele Murphy to RSVP and send a check to the church or Venmo @michele-murphy-12 to reserve your spot. 

PW Simple Elegance

Ladies, join us for an evening of festive fellowship, tablescapes, and dinner as Presbyterian Women present Simple Elegance: An Evening Inspired by Art on Tuesday, October 13 at the home of Erika and Ted Elliot, 2618 Coliseum Street, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Seating is limited and your check is your reservation. Guests are welcome! The cost is $45 per reservation. Please make checks payable to "Presbyterian Women" with "Simple Elegance" in the memo and bring to the church office or mail to 1545 State St., NOLA 70118. Angel donors are requested to contribute to beverage provisions. Contact Margaret Maxwell at 504-458-1220 or mm@margaretmaxwell.com.

Sunday School Adult Classes

Exploring the Spirits of Religion | September 13 - October 18 | Land Building Riverside | led by Richard Ashmore

We will explore how, across time and space, human communities have identified “spirits” and linked or not linked to “religion". See Sunday School page for more details and class recording.

The Whiteboard Bible | September 13 - November 22 | 2nd-floor conference room 

The Whiteboard Bible is created by Pastor G. Allen Jackson. It utilizes live-action whiteboard drawing video lessons to help everyone gain a fundamental understanding of the narrative of the Bible. Volume 1: Creation to Kings

Children's Sunday School

Children's Sunday School kicked off with a bang on Sunday!

Challenger Class (grades 4 and 5)

Nursery

New Members

Please join us in welcoming new members Kate and Jack Wimberly and their daughter CeCe who became SCAPC members on Sunday!

Children's & Youth Choirs

CHILDREN'S CHOIRS begin rehearsals this week and it's not too late to join! Children’s Choir 1 (3 years through Kindergarten) rehearses weekly on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the Learning Center on the 2nd floor. Children’s Choir 2 (1st through 5th grades) rehearses from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the choir room on the 3rd floor. Visit our children's choirs page to register. (You may have experienced a glitch before but the site is working now.)

YOUTH "RINGERS" BELL CHOIR begins rehearsals this Sunday, September 20! The Ringers rehearse weekly on Sundays following 10:30 worship for 30 minutes in the choir room on the third floor. Visit our children's choirs page to register. (You may have experienced a glitch before but the site is working now.)