Join us as we launch into the new worship and program year with the Blessing of the Backpacks, and a day of fun, food, and fellowship. Backpacks will be presented in the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services in the sanctuary.

SCHEDULE
Worship in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m. (Contemporary) and 11:00 a.m. (Traditional)
Lunch & Fellowship from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Activities from 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kickoff activities include:

• Potluck lunch (sign up below)
• Live music by Ellie Morgan
• Games for all ages
• Bounce house fun
• Snow cones

POTLUCK SIGN UP
The church will provide chicken, green beans, and mac-n-cheese in addition to beverages. Please sign up here to bring sides and desserts.

BACKPACK SUPPLIES
Through this annual event, students at Highland Renaissance Academy and Crossnore Elementary School will start the year with a backpack filled with school supplies. To join in this beloved tradition, purchase an item on our Amazon School Supply Wish List or a similar item in a store and drop it off at the Mission and Outreach bins in the Welcome Center.

GET INVOLVED 
Help make this day special by signing up to volunteer. Let’s kick off the season with joy, community, and purpose!  Contact Aisha Council for questions.

Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. in the Chapel (no zoom)
During this summer series, we will explore various pathways of discipleship, focusing on how the lived experiences of others—grief, creativity, mission, and justice—can serve as powerful invitations to grow in faith.

Topics
July 27:  Stapleton Davidson Interns  
August 3: School Integration in Charlotte
August 10: Avery County Partnership
August 17: Ron Boozer