Welcome to The Communicator, your weekly guide to the life at Sardis.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Spring Food & Clothing Drive - Today is the Last Drive-Thru Donation Opportunity!

We are collecting food donations for Loaves & Fishes/Friendship Trays as well as clothing donations for Crisis Assistance Ministry. You may drop off your donations on the blue shelves of the Missions Corner in the Gathering Place through May 7.


We have a drive-thru donation day TODAY and on May 3 under the Sanctuary Covered Drive from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Click here to view the full list of items we are collecting.

Happening This Week at Sardis

Joe B.'s Study on the Book of Exodus

Joe B. is leading us as we explore The Book of Exodus. This class is offered on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. in Room 210 and via Zoom. Also on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. with the Robert Pharr Sunday School class in Room 212.

  • Click here to join the Wednesday session on Zoom or use Meeting ID: 881 2720 1311 and Passcode: Sardis
  •  Click here to join the Thursday session on Zoom or use Meeting ID: 891 6468 1585 and Passcode: Sardis



If you missed week 8's lesson, you can watch it here!

Membership Exploration Gathering

Want to learn more about Sardis and becoming a member? Join us for a membership exploration gathering next Sunday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the Dining Room. This is an opportunity to get to know one another, share more about Sardis and our beliefs as Presbyterians in the PC(USA), and offer space for you to ask questions. The Session will join us at the end of the gathering to welcome into membership anyone who is ready to join If you'd like to know more, contact Allysen Schaaf.

Opportunities to Serve

Families Forward Charlotte Childcare Volunteers

Want to have some fun? Join other Sardis members on Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 PM-8:30 PM, at the Families Forward Charlotte Program Center. While parents attend an educational workshop we will provide “child watch”. We will work under the supervision of a childcare professional. There is a one-time $19 fee for a background check. It’s a great opportunity to connect with delightful children! Contact Vicky Hovis for more information. Click here to sign up.

Volunteer in the Nursery

The nursery is open for both the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services and we need your help to keep it running smoothly! We're so excited about our new nursery location, the former Resource Room next to the Adult Library, and hope that you'll check it out! Sign up to volunteer here! Contact Sarah Dianne Jones with any questions. 

Church Life News & Announcements

Joe B.'s Sabbatical

Dr. Joe B. Martin will be taking the final two-thirds of his sabbatical May 28 to July 28, which will include a visit to our mission partners at Macedonia Presbyterian in Kenya with his wife, Jodi.


Rev. Allysen Schaaf will cover his Moderator/Head of Staff responsibilities and Sue Chowning, Sarah Dianne Jones, and Rev. John Todd will be helping with pastoral care coverage. If you are unsure whom to contact for something during Joe B.’s absence or want to get on Joe B.’s calendar upon his return, contact Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor, Robin Medlock.

Get Connected With Opportunities to Share Your Gifts at Sardis

How can you use your gifts to change lives through ministry at Sardis? Just fill out the Sardis Engagement Form to let us know about your talents and interests. Filling out the form does not mean you've made a commitment. When you turn in your form your selections will be entered into our database and you will be contacted when an opportunity that matches your talents and interests comes up! Let's fulfill the mission of Sardis by connecting you with opportunities to praise, learn, love, serve, share, and witness.

Calling All 2023 College and High School Graduates

We love to celebrate all of our graduates! If you or someone you know and love is graduating from high school, college, or other advanced degree in Winter 2022 or Spring 2023, please fill out this form with the graduate’s name, school, and degree by May 17. We will include them in all of our prayers and celebrations!

Our Church Family

Our Sympathy: to the family and friends of Richard Ramsey, former Contemporary Worship Leader at Sardis; and to the family of Mike Schwenk.


Congratulations: to Caroline and Wells Galphin upon the birth of their daughter, Charlotte Ruth Galphin. Kim and Mark Weber are the grandparents.


Your church family wants to pray for you. If you have a procedure or are in the hospital, please let the church office know so we can, as a church family, be praying your healing.

Coming Soon

Congregational Covered Dish Picnic: May 21

Gather with your Sardis family for a congregational covered dish picnic on May 21! We'll meet on the South Lawn at noon (or in the Fellowship Hall if it rains). Bring your lawn chairs and a side dish or dessert to share (please be mindful of allergies and refrain from using peanuts or tree nuts).

Summer Worship Services

This summer, we'll have one worship service at 10:00 a.m. We'll worship in the Sanctuary from May 28 - June 25. Worship will be in the Fellowship Hall from July 2 - 30. We will experience preaching from Rev. Allysen Schaff, Sarah Dianne Jones, and exciting guest preachers. The nursery will be open during this time. Sunday School for all ages will be at 9:00 a.m.

Sardis Serves Together - Rise Against Hunger: June 11

Join us on Sunday, June 11 for Sardis Serves Together with Rise Against Hunger! All ages are invited to participate! We'll have Sunday School at 9:00 a.m., one worship service at 10:00 a.m., and Lunch, Education and Meal Packing event in Ed Hall & Fellowship Hall will be from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. For more information and to get registered, click here!

Vacation Bible School

3-year-olds (potty-trained) through rising 4th grade children are invited to join us for our 2023 Vacation Bible School: Hero Hotline on July 10 - 14! Through music, art, and games, we’ll be learning about different heroes in the Bible, what makes a hero, and how we can be heroes too! Register here.

Sardis Music & Art Summer Hoopla

Children, rising 2nd – rising 6th are invited to join us August 7 - 11 (9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) for SMASH! We will work on learning a musical to present on Sunday, August 13. During each day there will be music, art, movement, and drama where participants will work on preparing props and learning their lines. Register here.

Click here to explore our church calendar and see all the meetings and events coming up at Sardis. Don't forget to add anything of interest to your calendar!

Opportunities to Share & Updates

March Financial Highlights

Thank you for contributing to Christ’s work through Sardis Presbyterian Church.

Ten Cents A Meal Collection This Sunday

This Sunday we will have our 10 Cents a Meal Collection during both worship services. When you give to Ten Cents a Meal, you are providing food security assistance to local organizations fighting hunger. You can contribute anytime online ›› (select Ten-Cents-A-Meal from the funds dropdown box), or by texting "Sardis Meal" + Amount to 73256. 

Ways To Give

We invite you to continue to uphold our ministry with your gifts as you are able. Sardis depends on your weekly donations to keep exploring faith and changing lives through the work of our ministries. Use the giving option:

  • Give Online: From your computer or smartphone give online ››
  • Text: Sardis + Amount to 73256
  • Mail: 6100 Sardis Road, Charlotte, NC 28270 

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