UPCOMING EVENTS

We are collecting for Sistercare & Christian Assistance Bridge (CAB):

Sistercare: hygiene packs:

• Facial wipes
• Deodorant
• Liquid hand soap
• Face cloths/towels
• Masks
• Feminine hygiene products
• Body wash
• Diapers

CAB: Non-perishable food:

• Canned sweet potatoes/yams
• Applesauce
• Canned Peas
• Canned cranberry sauce
• Macaroni and cheese
• Mashed potatoes & gravy
• Stuffing
• Corn muffin mix
• Graham cracker pie crust
• Canned pumpkin
• Evaporated milk
• Boxed dessert mix

Please donate to the baskets in the Atrium or outside of Potts Hall.

Join Pastor Ben in CrossRoads (off of the Atrium) every Tuesday, 12:00-12:45PM for this lunchtime Bible study. BRING YOUR LUNCH!

Class Resumes September 15, 2026

Wednesday PM Bible Study on the Gospel of Mark begins 9/16 through 11/4 at 6:30 PM.  

Come join us as we study about two chapters a week on the earliest and shortest gospel.  We wil use a commentary by Calvin that Pastor Ben summarized as well as a Lucado commentary.

We meet in Crossroads- anyone is welcome. 

Join us in CrossRoads each Wednesday from 10am - 11am.  We will begin a study of the entire book of Acts of the Apostles.

We are studying "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan. The updated edition is recommended if purchasing online. There is also a free version to listen to: There's a way to listen to the book for free, if you prefer. 

Join our monthly breakfast/discussion group that meets in the private dining room at Lizard's Thicket in front of Target on Two Notch Road at 7:00 AM. 

Next meeting is September 17. Topic: "When Does Politics Become Religion?"

Questions?  Email Stephen Bower at stephenebower6@gmail.com or Ken McManus at kenmcmanus@mindspring.com.

Led by Drea Bender

Sundays, 4-5:30PM beginning Sept. 13, join us for this 8-week Adult Bible Study using the Chosen series "Compass"Season 5 in CrossRoads (off of the Atrium). This Bible Study is open to all adults from senior high school students and up. For questions, contact Drea Bender at 803-479-8591. 

STRIKERS (3rd-5th GRADE)

Our Strikers program is a group of 3rd through 5th graders that meet twice a month on Sunday afternoons. The meetings are a combination of service projects and fun activities and seek to promote fellowship and fun in a Christian environment. 

For upcoming dates and events, please click here.

Meeting Dates & Times

September 20

October 4

November 15

December 13-Strikers Christmas Party

January 10

January 24

February 28

March 7

April 18

May 16-EOY Strikers Party

SVPC Children, Youth & Family Events

October 18-Trunk or Treat

December 6-Yuletide Festival

February 7-Souper Bowl Tailgate

March 14-Easter Egg Hunt

*Strikers will meet in the Strikers Room (Room 220) from 3:30pm-5:00pm.*

For more information about our Strikers program, please contact Julie Coffey.

Let's meet for lunch! Ken McManus has reserved a private room at Lizard's Thicket for us to gather and socialize on the 3rd Monday of the month at 11:45AM. Please email Ken at kenmcmanus@mindspring.com if you have questions or plan to attend.

New members are always welcome. Upcoming meeting info & book selections are available in weekly announcements & email newsletter.

We read fairly new fiction with a few non-fiction selections a year. Meetings are informal and almost always include M & M's! 

Questions? Email Jo Ann Caviness for more info. For a list of current and previous books, click here.

Bring your animal family and join us for a special time of blessing and gratitude for the beloved pets who bring so much joy and companionship to our lives.

We’ll gather in the front parking lot/lawn for a brief blessing of the animals. All creatures great and small are welcome! ❤️

Bring your furry, hairless, feathered, or scaly friends (and a leash or carrier as appropriate). We look forward to celebrating God’s creation with you! 

JOY GROUP: Just Older Youth group is generally ages 55+ and meets the first Monday of every month in Potts Fellowship Hall.

Please note the time reverts back to 12:30 (due to the preschool pickup being back in session). 

Middle School/Confirmation Kickoff Retreat at YMCA Blue Ridge, October 2-4.

Click here to register.

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Pay online and select "Trips and Retreats Youth" or write a check with "Kickoff Retreat [Child's Name] in the memo line. 

Bill Johns breaks out the hymns for a night of sing-a-longs. Join us on Friday, October 16th for Hamburgers & Hymns. Yes, that's right - there will be hamburgers for dinner too!

Friday, October 16

5:45-7:00pm

Potts Hall

RSVP by Sept. 21

PAYMENT:

$5 per person (Choose fund: "Congregational Receptions") 

 $10 Maximum charge per family

(includes hamburgers & beverages)

Montreat Fall Retreat

Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25

Nestled in the foothills of the Black Mountains, the South Carolina Inn is reserved once again for our annual fall retreat. Owned, operated, and supported by the Presbyterian Churches USA of South Carolina, the SC Inn offers several lodging options.

To estimate your cost use the figures (per person) below but you will receive an official invoice by email:

Brearley House or Kirk Apartments : 

Adults=$100

PreK=free, 

K-grade 5=$60

grades 6-12=$80     

Staying offsite or in private residence?

You're still welcome to join! Non-lodger pricing includes dinner and all SVPC activities: $40 per person, PreK free.

Looking to stay at the Assembly Inn, located at the heart of the Montreat Conference Center? Call 800.572.2257 to check availability and make private arrangements.

RSVP HERE

Payment Deadlines

Half Payment Due: Sunday, August 23

Full Payment Due: Sunday, October 11

Weekend Schedule (Optional & Subject to Change)

Friday, October 23 – 8:30 PM | Vespers at the SC Inn

Saturday, October 24 – 9:00 AM | SVPC Family Photo at the SC Inn

Saturday, October 24 – 9:05 AM | Hike Lookout Mountain (photo at the summit). Enjoy the rest of the day! Explore Montreat’s 4,000 acres, 2,460 of which are protected under conservation. Hike, play tennis, or visit the playground. No commercial development keeps Montreat peaceful and quiet, but nearby Black Mountain offers 40+ shops, 30 restaurants, three breweries—and Kilwin’s chocolate, fudge, and ice cream!

Saturday, October 24 – 6:00 PM | Dinner, Activities & Bonfire

Sunday, October 25 – 10:00 AM | Worship Service

Questions? Contact a Committee Member:

Lance Roper – roperlance@gmail.com

Judy Duncan – jaduncan803@gmail.com

Kristin Hill – KristinCokerHill@gmail.com

Jane Hedden – janegrant10@yahoo.com