AVONDALE WORSHIP
Come! Worship with us Sundays at 9:30 AM.
The Worship Bulletin is sent Sunday mornings and includes the link to our service broadcast. You can also find our service on our "YouTube channel."
Past services and bulletins are shared on our website under eWorship.
Pass the Peace
We invite you to Pass the Peace to another Avondaler during Sunday Worship. Text/respond....
"May the peace of Christ be with you."
"And also with you."

This Sunday
Apr 11 is Youth Sunday!
Tune in to our 9:30 AM service on

Gifts Shared
As of March 30:
Facilities Fund: $1,055
One Great Hour of Sharing: $895
Ten Cents-a-Meal: $532 (since last counting)
Please see our Easter Gifts below.
In case you missed it..
Apr 2 - Maundy Thursday 
Taizé Prayer Service
#Grateful to all who made our services and programs of Holy Week possible.
Sun, Apr 4 - Easter
9:30 AM broadcast
"Peace That Comes From A Rolled Away Stone" / Scripture: Mark 16: 1-8
AVONDALE IN ACTION
New Member/ Inquirer Class
begins Apr 20
Thank you to our friends and neighbors for joining us in worship! If you are interested to hear more about Avondale, please take a moment to complete our contact form to connect with Avondale.
Our next New Member/Inquirer Class will be held in two sessions online via Zoom on Tuesdays, Apr 20 and 27 from 7- 8:45 PM. Take the Next Step HERE! Sign-up or request more details here. We look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to share how God is working through the Avondale community!
Spring Women's Bible Study - 2 Groups!
A Spring Women's Bible Study begins soon. For seven weeks, we will be studying the parables of Jesus, specifically the "kingdom parables."
Anyone is welcome to join! Invite friends, family, neighbors to join. RSVP for either the in-person group or online group. Contact Amanda for more details and/or to RSVP.
Wednesday Group
When: Wednesday evenings 5- 6 PM*
April 21 - June 2
Where: in-person, outdoors in Avondale’s Sacred Garden, weather-permitting
*Avondale Adventures children’s program is held at the same time.
Thursday Group
When: Thursday evenings 8- 9:30 PM
April 22 - June 3
Where: online via Zoom
Today is last day to register
for Avondale Adventures
The fun begins Apr 14! Sign-up for "Awesome Adventures!" Held Wednesdays at 5 PM outside. Details and registration info on our website. .
Lunches for Neighbors
Apr 27 & May 25 @4 PM
Spaces open for this opportunity to serve! Use the button to sign-up to help prepare meals for neighbors who are homeless and employed!
Church Workday
Sat, Apr 17 / 8 AM - 12 PM
Lend your hands and time for our next group workday to care for our beautiful campus. Click the sign-up button to view job descriptions and to sign-up!
A few Avondale dates
April 7- registration closes for Avondale Adventures
April 7- gifts due for Baby Blessing Baskets
April 11- Youth Sunday
April 14- The Adventure begins!
April 17- Spring Workday
April 20- Newsletter info due
April 20- Next Step Class - 1 of 2
April 21 - Spring Women's Bible Study begins
April 22- Women's Lunch in the Garden
April 22 - Spring Women's Bible Study begins
April 27- Meal Making for Roof Above
April 20- Next Step Class - 2 of 2
April 28- Newsletter published
May 1- World Labyrinth Day
May 14–16- Youth Spring Retreat
July 19 – 23- Vacation Bible School
Easter Gifts
We honored and remembered loved ones this Easter by supporting a mission or project at Avondale. These gifts help ensure Avondale offers meaningful ways to engage faith and serve others. We invite you to view the names of those remembered and honored by clicking HERE!
Thank you for your gifts to these meaningful ministries!
Worship Offering Plate
There are multiple ways to contribute on Sundays or give toward your pledge – via our website, send a check payable to APC, give a one-time gift, set up a recurring gift, or give gifts of stock.
Church Triumphant
It is with deep sadness that we share that Emily Boyd, the mother of Kemper Boyd, joined the Church Triumphant last week. We ask that you keep Kemper, Trish and Miller in your prayers during this difficult time. Consider sending a card of love and care.
The Boyd Family
314 E. Kingston Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203
Avondale Baby Blessing Baskets
Jed and Hannah
Dana and Dan
Brielle and Nathan
During the months of March and April, we celebrate with joy and anticipation the arrival of four babies within Avondale. (Twins have arrived!) Member Care is organizing Baby Blessing Baskets to be delivered to the families and invited us to share in the excitement by signing-up to contribute items. Today is the last day for dropping-off items at the church office! Please be sure to assign a card or sticky note on your gift indicating the family the gift is intended for. (See the gift sign-up links under each picture above.)
A Thank You Note
"Dear Avondale, Thank you for making this old lady’s
Birthday special! I have enjoyed your messages,
cards and phone calls. The beautiful flowers bring joy. I greatly appreciate your kindness.
With love, Fran McCoy"
Avondale Children's Center

April 1 - Kick-Off for Child Abuse Prevention Month - wear blue
April 12-16 - Spirit Week! Celebrating "The Week of the Young Child"
April 16 - Scholastic Book Fair orders due
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AVONDALE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES
As a congregation, God calls us to: 
  • Create close relationships to support a dynamic faith
  • Not only serve our neighbors but know them personally
  • Prepare the hearts of children and families to abide in Christ
  • Reduce economic inequities by breaking down barriers to education
  • Develop and demonstrate a sustaining faith
Avondale Presbyterian Church
2821 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209
Church Office: 704-333-6194
Avondale Children's Center: 704-377-6960
www.avondalepresbychurch.org