Sage-ing Initiative
The Myers Park Baptist Church Sage-ing Initiative offers an array of opportunities for seniors to enrich personal and spiritual growth in the third stage of life.
The Initiative is planned and directed by the MPBC Sage-ing Committee chaired by Gary Hudson. Committee members include Martha Abernathy, Nancy Culp, Tina Fort, Jeanie Phillips, Linda Scott, Betsy Thigpen, and staff liaison, Valarie Kovolski.
The MPBC Sage-ing Initiatitive includes:
- Monthly Luncheons (first Tuesday of each month) with speakers on topics relevant to those in the third stage of life (See dates and upcoming speakers below)
- Small group Circles of Elders that meet on a regular basis
- Studies using books addressing issues around aging
- Annual Retreats
- Annual Sage-ing Sunday - Sage-ing members participate in worship
- Social and Travel Events
- Special Studies on topics related to aging
- A unique Congregational Care program for the church’s 500 seniors
- Participation in the church’s larger MOJO (Ministry of Justice and Outreach) Initiative
- Intergenerational Events
- Moving from Senior to Elder Wisdom Journey
Upcoming Social and Travel Event
Sage-ing Social and Uptown Walking Tour
Sunday, October 5 | 12:15 pm
Participants will board the church bus at 12:15 pm at the Circle on the Roswell side of the Cornwell Center.
Everyone is invited to join us for a special Uptown walking tour led by David Furman. We’ll explore the heart of Charlotte together—stopping for lunch at the 7th Street Market, visiting David’s sculpture studio, walking past exciting new projects like the library and Carolina Theatre, touring McColl Park, and ending with a visit to David’s art-filled penthouse condo, complete with rooftop skyline views. This promises to be a fun afternoon of art, architecture, community, and beautiful city views—don’t miss it!
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2025 Lunch Schedule and Speakers
October 7 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Chair Exercise Program led by Gay Casper from Southminster | Heaton Hall
November 4 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Musician, Anne Trenning | Heaton Hall
December 3 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Holiday Music and Singing led by Kevin Gray at Southminster Retirement Community