ADULTS
South Mecklenburg Presbyterian Church has many offerings for adults. From weekly studies to monthly small group fellowships to occasional casual outings, we hope you will find the perfect place to grow in your faith and develop and nurture friendships.
ADULT STUDIES
All Things Considered
Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Room 206
Discussions of contemporary Christian issues.
Contact: Brenton Hartman,
Faith Practice
Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Mecklenburg Hall
All ages gather in circles in Mecklenburg Hall to practice creative ways to dig into the Bible, practice talking about our faith with one another, and practice ways we can continue learning about our faith throughout the week while implementing the Faith Five approach.
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Lenten Book Study:
Just Mercy
by Bryan Stevenson
Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Beginning March 2
Bryan Stevenson is the executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, and a professor of law at NYU Law School. He has won relief for dozens of condemned prisoners and argued five times before the Supreme Court. Just Mercy is at once an unforgettable account of a young lawyer’s coming of age, a moving window into the lives of those he has defended, and an inspiring argument for compassion in the pursuit of true justice. Join us as we explore what his it means for people of faith.
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Contact: Rebecca Guzman, rebecca@smpchome.org
Men's Morning
Bible Study
Fridays, 6:30 a.m.
Room 202
Before heading to work, the bus stop, the carpool line or the gym, how would you like to start your day with fellowship and Bible study?
As always, there will be coffee and great discussion around these readings and current events.
Join in a new study of the book, Genesis and the Big Bang.
Contact: Aarik Eberhardt, aarikeberhardt@gmail.com
Prayer 101:
Soup & Study
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.
Room 204
FEBRUARY 10,17 & 24
Join us for a hearty homemade bowl of soup, conversation, and fellowship as we explore the basics of prayer. We will look at prayers in the Bible and see how we can use those as a model for prayer. We will also specifically learn about writing prayers for a group or meeting.
Bring your favorite soup bowl or mug! (We'll have extras if you forget!)
We'll have a basket for donations toward the soup.
This study will be led by Rebecca Guzman.
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Contact: rebecca@smpchome.org.
Dr. Matt Brown's
Bible Study
Wednesdays,
9:30 a.m.
Session Room
Amuse-bouche is a French term for a small morsel to prepare the guest for the meal and to offer a glimpse into the chef's approach to cuisine. In a way, this is descriptive of this Bible study.
Join this study that explores the scripture passages for the upcoming week's sermon.
Contact: Dr. Matt Brown,
Lenten Study:
Invasion of the Dead
by Brian Blount
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Beginning March 4
We use the word “resurrection” frequently in the life of the church, but have we really explored what it means? In this book, Brian K. Blount, current president of Union Presbyterian Seminary, weaves together a study of resurrection as portrayed in the Book of Revelation, the letters of Paul, and the Gospel of Mark. God breaks into our dead world and our dead churches, to proclaim a hope and healing through the power of the apocalyptic life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us as we explore the power that the resurrection holds for us on our journey towards Easter.
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Contact: Dr. Matt Brown,
The JOY Class
Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Room 301
JESUS. OTHERS. YOU.
Study: Short Stories by Jesus by Amy-Joy Levine
Contact: Carol Palmgren, carol.palmgren@gmail.com
Monday Morning
Bible Study
Mondays, 9:45 a.m.
Room 204
Kerygma Study: Parables: Stories for Life in God's World
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Many people think of Jesus’ parables as brief stories with a simple, moral lesson. This study attempts to open the richness of the parables by taking an in-depth look at what a parable is and how it functions, and by engaging in careful analysis of several individual parables.
Mondays, January 27 to March 16 with no class on February 17.
Contact: Melissa White,
ADULT SMALL GROUPS
Ballantyne
Business Group
First & Third Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m., Room 204
Enjoy fellowship with others who work in the area or from home.
David Huss will pick up subs for anyone who would like one. (Email him beforehand to place your order!)
Contact: David Huss, david.huss@allentate.com
Food For Thought
Book Group
First Thursday of Each Month
6:30 p.m., Session Room
All are invited to join this group for a monthly book discussion.
View the 2019-2020 Reading List Here!
Contact Kathy Paquette,
Men's Softball
Spring & Summer
We field two men’s softball teams.
Practice begins in May on our own Lowe Softball Field.
Games are played on Monday and Friday nights (6:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m.) in June, July, & August against other area churches in South Charlotte.
Most games will be played on our field.
Contact Ron Stephany,
Rain or Shine Moms' Group
2nd & 4th Thursdays
7:30 p.m., Room 206
This group meets for study and fellowship, usually focusing on their own Christian journey or some aspect of parenting.
If you're searching for a "tribe" to talk through motherhood, life, balance, and faith, this is it!
Contact: Rebecca Guzman, Director of Spiritual Formation,
Persian Pickles
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.
The Commons
This ladies’ sewing, knitting and quilting group meets weekly at the church to learn new techniques, work on service projects, and enjoy fellowship!
Contact: Dotty Dysard,
Photography Group
Classes & Outings
Throughout the Year
Interested in learning more about photography? This group is for you!
All skill levels are welcome; the goal is to learn and improve together. Fun photo shoots are planned!
Contact: Tom Schellin,
SMPC MEETUPS
NEW! SMPC MeetUps are a wonderful way to build friendships with others. These gatherings have a less-formal structure than our Small Group Ministry, and provide opportunities to share common interests in a relaxed atmosphere.
Upcoming MeetUps are listed in this space, in the Sunday SMPC Weekly, and in our weekly email, Connecting with SMPC.
Have a MeetUp idea? We want to help make it happen! Simply submit your idea below to get started!
Questions? Contact Nancy Metzler, Director of Hospitality & Connection, nancy@smpchome.org.
Hops Around Town
One Saturday a Month
4:00 p.m.
Various Breweries
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Hops Around Town, explores some of the many craft breweries in and around the Charlotte area.
Join us as we gather for quaffs and conversation. No need to reserve...just show up!
Contact Daniel Bayer,
International Dining
Monthly
7:00 p.m., Various Restaurants
This group dines at international restaurants in the area once each month.
Contact: Alice Tyler,
Lunch Bunch
Quarterly Daytime Gatherings
A casual daytime gathering for fellowship, food and fun!his group dines at international restaurants in the area once each month.
Contact: Ruth Ann Engle ,
Music Lovers
Occasional
Local Music Outings
SMPC Tots
Play Dates!
Got young kids? Want to get to know some fellow SMPC parents who are also going through the ups and downs of the "terrible twos," "three-nagers" and whatever they call four-year old challenges? Let's get together with our little bundles of joy and relax, play and get to know one another better.
Co-hosts: Christy and Doug Downes, Walton and Nick Price
Take a Hike!
Occasional Day Hikes
Go on a day hike in the greater Charlotte region.
Coordinators:
Mary Katheryne & Michael Zagora,