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 Abernethy, Nancy Culp, Tina Fort, Jeanie Phillips, Ted 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
2026 Lunch Schedule and Speakers
Special July Gathering
Date | July 14, 2026
Time | 12:00–1:30 pm
Location | Heaton Hall
Guest Speaker | Wes Cobb, Director of Audio Video Productions
Although we don’t typically gather in July, we are delighted to offer a special Sage-ing Lunch this summer—an opportunity we hope you won’t want to miss.
We are pleased to welcome Wes Cobb, Director of Audio Video Productions, who will share helpful information about the newly installed hearing assist program in the Sanctuary. This is a wonderful chance to learn more about this important resource and how it enhances the worship experience for our community. You will even get the opportunity to try it out.
This gathering will be a bring-your-own lunch event, so feel free to pack your favorite midday meal and join us for a relaxed and engaging time together.
Sage-ing Lunch offers a meaningful midday pause filled with thoughtful conversation, connection, and fellowship with church staff and friends. Whether you come to learn something new or simply to enjoy being together, this is a beautiful space to share and grow in community.
We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of connection, shared wisdom, and warm hospitality.
Please RSVP if You Will Be Attending