Welcome
Through the years, the doors of Sea Island have been open to visitors and guests, friends and neighbors, seekers and “nones” (a new category of folks who do not identify with any one faith tradition) in the spirit that all of us are God’s children, and whether we realize it or not, a significant portion of life is devoted to searching for a place we can call our spiritual home.
Sea Island is not a perfect community of faith, but it is a church family of “ragamuffins” that is thankful for its history as a new church development of the Charleston Atlantic Presbytery, and a congregation that is always ready to celebrate the present and embrace the future in the context of God’s grace in Jesus Christ.
Inquirer’s Class, June 5 & 12, 9:30 to 10:20 am
For Inquirers and recent new members: Come and learn about the history of Sea Island, beliefs associated with the Presbyterian Family, and how we do the work, ministry and mission of the church within the body of Christ. Will Donovan and Steve Keeler are facilitating the workshop and look forward to welcoming you! We will gather in Room 206 of the Christian education wing.
Faith Formation Sunday Mornings, 9:30 to 10:20 am
As we transition into summer, church families are traveling visiting family and friends, enjoying recreational opportunities like the beach that are available in the low country, and attending the Worship & Music Conference and the annual Youth Conference at the Montreat Conference Center in North Carolina. For the months of June and July, an adult small group will continue to meet in Room 208, 9:30 to 10:20 am, exploring themes related to the Christian faith. Please know that you are welcome to join us. Children and youth small groups will begin again in August.
Wee Kirk Night
Begins this Wednesday, June 8, 6:00 to 7:30 pm
If you find mid-week fellowship and a rich round table discussion related to the Christian faith and issues of theology appealing, you might find Wee Kirk Night to be something you’re looking for. Meeting in Room 208, you bring your favorite sandwich and we’ll provide the soup (delicious by the way.) We will then launch into current events of the day guided by the wisdom of the Psalms.
Children’s Church
Children’s Church is available for children ages 4 thru 11 and offered at both services. Lessons are provided that parallel the liturgical seasons of the year enabling our children to grow and mature in the Christian faith. Please contact Clara Partridge at 843.252.6199 if you would like to learn more about this ministry and the possibility of serving as an adult leader and volunteer.
Quilters and Wannabe Quilters
SIPC is starting to quilt on July 9. We will be starting with a four-patch quilt. For the first session all you have to bring is your machine, tools and a lunch. We will gather from 9:00 am to after lunch. Please feel free to bring any show and tell. Contact Sharon Kimber at 843.521.7339 or Jo Beaver at 319.230.5786 to register.
Summer Days for Children at Sea Island
June 15 & 22, July 13 & 27 (9:00 to 12:00)
August 3 (9:00 to 2:00 pm)
For rising kindergarten thru rising sixth grade, “Make a Splash” will introduce our children to passages of Scripture that speak about the creation of water, the healing power of water, the servanthood of water, miracles associated with water, and baptism. Our children will also become more aware of children in the world without clean water. The morning will be filled with lessons, games, art, music and FUN! Registration sheets are available in the office reception area, the Gathering Room, and online via kaykeeler52@gmail.com. All are welcome!
Senior Recognition Sunday
We celebrate with recent graduates and their families: Cody Dalrymple, Elora Fu, Emma Grace Dinkins, Brian Gollihugh, Kyla Gollihugh, John Asher Howell, Eillie Seckinger and Miles Spratling; and recent college graduates Kelsey Murrie and Jaco Niemand. May the Lord bless and keep them on the next leg of their journey. +
Safe-Haven After-School Tutoring Ministry
Anyone who might be interested in volunteering one, two, three or four afternoons from 3:00 to 5:00 pm during the 2022-23 school year, please text Kay Keeler at 843.812.4206 or speak to her on a Sunday morning. We are looking at supporting and tutoring children within a one-mile radius of our church campus.
Walk for Water, Social Media Volunteer Recruitment
We are looking for a volunteer to help promote this year’s walk by posting info, photos, videos and more to drive participation and thank sponsors as we fight the global water crisis. All proceeds go to Water Mission, a nonprofit Christian engineering organization based in Charleston that builds safe water and sanitation solutions in developing countries and disaster areas. Interested? Contact Jeanne Reynolds at jandbreynolds@bellsouth.net to learn more.
First Presbyterian Church, Uvalde, TX, Reaches Out
Pastor Gini Norris-Lane, along with the Session Council, are using the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund to support a community healing from a horrific tragedy. If you would like to support this effort, please address your check to SIPC and earmark it for the “FPC Uvalde Pastor’s Fund.” Your gift will be forwarded to the FPC, Uvalde, TX. May the community of Uvalde abide in the grace of God’s healing.
