MPPC Guitar Club
2025-12-03 17:30 - 18:15, 2025-12-17 17:30 - 18:15, 2026-01-07 17:30 - 18:15, 2026-01-21 17:30 - 18:15 (America/Chicago) | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
The MPPC Guitar Club meets twice a month on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month! Guitar Club is open to all ages and experience levels. We will meet in the Choir Room from 5:30-6:15 p.m. If you have any questions, please reach out to Gregg Miller at grmiller1952@gmail.com.

Men's Monthly Breakfast
2025-12-05 07:00 - 08:00 | Page’s Okra Grill, 302 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464
Join the Men’s Ministry for their monthly men’s breakfast meeting at Page’s Okra Grill on First Fridays at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Freeman Milligan (fhmilligandesign@gmail.com).

Pacesetters: Palmetto Music Therapy
2025-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
The next Pacesetters event will be on Friday, December 5th rather than the usual 2nd Friday. The format also changes with the 5:30 gathering featuring only light snacks, Palmetto’s program begins at 6:00 and a Prime Rib focused meal starts at 7:00.
Palmetto Music Therapy’s clients will offer a rich and varied musical celebration of the season. Palmetto uses musical expression to improve each individual client’s quality of life, and help gain their highest potential. From the Director, Kim Embler: “Our clients don’t have many opportunities to share their music skills and joy that they exude with others. We ALL appreciate this opportunity. Thank you so much MPPC!” See more about Palmetto Music Therapy Services at palmettomusictherapyservices.com.
Please RSVP Susan Mellichamp at susanmell@mac.com or text 843-697-2111 by the end of the day on Dec. 1.

Gingerbread Houses for Hope House
2025-12-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
We will gather for fun and fellowship as we learn more about the ministry of Hope House. Registration is open here and is important as the gingerbread pieces are made by hand. This is a fun event for young and old! Come gather for some festive fun and support our Hope House. For children and families going to Breakfast Church and Sunday School, decorating begins at 11 a.m. For 11 a.m. worshippers, come join the fun after worship. Light lunch provided.

Village Concert Series: Christmas on Four Hands
2025-12-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Christmas on Four Hands: Music for Piano and Organ by Harant Bagrazyan and Shenwei Geng
Sunday, December 7, 4:30 PM, Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church
Celebrate the holiday season with the sounds of Christmas performed on the piano and organ by Harant Bagrazyan and Shenwei Geng.
HRANT BAGRAZYAN
Described by the Armenian Weekly as a “technical wizard” and a pianist of “rich emotions”, an award-winning pianist Hrant Bagrazyan explores repertoire ranging from the Baroque era to modern times.
Hrant Bagrazyan has performed in Armenia, Belgium, Poland, China, and the United States. Living in the US since 2009, Hrant has made notable appearances on the American classical stage which included his orchestra debut as a soloist with Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra at the 3,000-seat Hawkins Centennial Chapel in 2014 and a solo recital debut at Carnegie Hall in 2018. Dr. Bagrazyan has also performed with other acclaimed orchestras such as Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, Armenian State Symphony Orchestra and Heights Chamber Orchestra.
Dr. Bagrazyan has won top awards in many international competitions, including 3rd Prize in Aram Khachaturian International Piano Competition (2007, Yerevan, Armenia), 1st Prize in Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra International Young Artist Competition (2014, Bourbonnais, IL) and 1st Prize in San Jose International Piano Competition (2015, San Jose, CA). In October 2016, Hrant won the Outstanding Performance Award at NTD International Piano Competition in New York. Dr. Bagrazyan has participated in music festivals, most notably as a guest performer at the gala concert of Sergei Babayan International Academy in 2013.
He has toured in China since 2022, performing recitals and teaching masterclasses in concert halls and universities. Being a native of Armenia, Mr. Bagrazyan also actively champions music of Armenian composers
In addition to his solo career, Dr. Bagrazyan is an active chamber musician. He has collaborated extensively with acclaimed Armenian American cellist Suren Bagratuni. Their recent projects include the release of a double album titled Songs of My Childhood, described by Blue Griffin Records as “beautiful, charming, virtuosic, [and] exciting,” as well as newly released recordings of Brahms’ Cello Sonatas this year.
Having studied with world famous mentors such as Igor Yavryan, Sergei Babayan, HaeSun Paik and Margarita Shevchenko, Mr. Bagrazyan has earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Michigan State University College of Music, Master of Music, Artist Diploma and Professional Studies degrees from Cleveland Institute of Music, and the bachelor’s degree from Yerevan State Conservatory. He is currently a piano faculty member at Charleston Southern University.

SHENWEI GENG
Shenwei Geng is a performer, educator, and collaborator. She received her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, where she also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Conservatory, teaching both group and applied piano lessons.
She earned her Master of Music in piano performance from Michigan State University and was honored to participate in the Brevard Music Festival in Brevard, NC, in 2018, where she performed and gave lectures at various venues.
Actively engaged in professional organizations, Shenwei is a dedicated member of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) and Mu Phi Epsilon. She has presented multiple times at MTNA National Conferences and served as a judge for MTNA competitions. Her commitment to music education has been recognized through honors including the Kansas City Music Club Scholarship and UMKC Women’s Council Awards in 2022 and 2023 for her innovative work in keyboard pedagogy.
Shenwei serves as the organist at Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church and teaches music at Pinewood Preparatory School in Summerville. In addition to performing and teaching, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and perfecting her pour-over coffee.

Angel Tree Gifts Due Back
2025-12-14 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
As members of MPPC, we’re called to love and support our neighbors. The Angel Tree is a wonderful way to spread Christmas joy to children and families in our community.
This year, the Angel Tree serves nine area elementary and Windwood Farms. In late October, we reached out to guidance counselors at each school to identify families who would benefit from our program. Families provide us with a wish list of items that would be meaningful for their children.
How to Participate: The Angel Tree is displayed in the Fellowship Hall. Simply visit the tree to select an angel. Each child has one angel on the tree, complete with a wish list for clothes and toys. You’re welcome to purchase any or all of the suggested items-choose what feels right for you.
Important Deadline: Please bring your wrapped gifts (or gifts in gift bags) to the church by December 14th and place them in the Fellowship Hall.
Thank you for your generosity and for being a blessing to our neighbors this Christmas season.

Milestone Ministry for Preschool
2025-12-14 09:45 - 10:45, 2025-12-21 09:45 - 10:45 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Preschool Families! Join us for our Milestone Ministry preschool gathering: “God Loves You and We Do Too!” Led by Mrs. Suzy
Choose either Sunday, Dec. 14 or 21 at 9:45 a.m. in Grace Hall 122.
Your child will receive their Preschool Milestone as we explore God’s love in fun, simple, family-friendly ways. We will have our regular Sunday School class on both Sundays. The Milestone event will be at the beginning of class. All are welcome! Please register on Realm.
We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you!

Carols on Tap
2025-12-14 16:30 - 17:30 | SC
Join us on Sunday, December 14 (location TBD) at 4:30 p.m. for a special Christmas edition of “Hymns on Tap.” Come and sing your favorite Christmas Carols with your church family while you enjoy your favorite beverage…and please make sure you wear your ugliest holiday sweater (The winner might get a special prize).

A Service of Lessons & Carols
2025-12-21 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Sunday, December, 21
A Service of Lessons and Carols
8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
Join us on Sunday, December 21 for a special Advent service of Lessons and Carols led by the MPPC Chancel Choir, guest orchestra and liturgists!
The Service of Lessons and Carols is adapted from the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols that has been celebrated annually at King’s College, Cambridge, for almost a century. The nine scripture lessons are those traditionally used at the festival on Christmas Eve, while the carols and choral anthems are provided to accompany each passage of scripture.

Christmas Caroling
2025-12-21 16:30 - 17:30 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Help us make joyful noise and join us for Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 21! We will meet on the Fellowship Hall Porch at 4:30 p.m. and sing carols around the Old Village. This is open to all ages.

Christmas Eve
2025-12-24 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
There are plenty of opportunities for you to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with us at MPPC, pick one (or more) and we will save you a seat!
11 am & 4 pm – Children & Family Services
6 & 8 pm – Candlelight & Communion Services with Brass & Full Choir (6 PM will be livestreamed)
11 pm – Contemplative Candlelight & Communion Service

Cancer Support Group
2025-12-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
The MPPC Cancer Support Group has long supported persons and families as they make the cancer journey. Meetings are held in the parlor on the fourth Thursday of each month from September to May and they often include presentations by MUSC or Roper doctors in this field. We invite all who are interested to join us. If you would like more information, feel free to contact Bill Breen at jwbreen@comcast.net.

One Worship Service / College Sunday
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
There will only be one worship service Sunday, Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. This will also be our College Sunday service!

Stephen Ministry Training
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Stephen Ministry Training is coming!
Would you like to help someone who is going through a tough time? As a trained Stephen Minister, you learn about listening skills, confidentiality, enrich your faith, and become part of the Stephen Ministry family, whose goal it is to provide one on one care to those in need.
Stephen Ministry Training at MPPC starts January 8, 2026, and will run every Thursday until May 14th, from 6-8PM in Grace Hall (excluding Maundy Thursday). Training materials are provided by the church, and the classes are taught by your Stephen Ministers and Stephen Leaders.
If you would like to sign up, please use this link or call the church office.
If you have questions or want to know more about Stephen Ministry, visit mppc.net/stephen-ministry. You can also call Donna Thigpen at (843) 345-6221.

Men's Monthly Breakfast
2026-01-09 07:00 - 08:00 | Page’s Okra Grill, 302 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC, 29464
We will meet on Jan. 9 this month due to the holiday!
Join the Men’s Ministry for their monthly men’s breakfast meeting at Page’s Okra Grill on First Fridays at 7 a.m. For more information, contact Freeman Milligan (fhmilligandesign@gmail.com).

Milestone Ministry for Toddlers
2026-01-11 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-18 08:30 - 12:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Toddlers: “God Loves Me and So Do You” is a gentle, joyful milestone designed for toddlers Ages 1-2yrs. It helps young children begin to understand that they are part of a family that loves them, and also part of a church family that loves and cares for them too. Rooted in the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s belief that all children belong to God, this milestone reminds families that God’s love is shared through relationships — at home and church. This will take place in the nursery anytime between 8:30 am-12:00 pm on Sunday, Jan. 11 OR 18th.
Register here.

New Inquirers Class
2026-01-11 09:45 - 10:45 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Our next New Inquirers Class will be held on Sunday, Jan 11. Participants will meet in person from 9:45am until 10:45am in Seabrook 208. This class is open to anyone in the community who is interested in learning more about MPPC. There is no pressure to join the church, although we would love to have you! Pastors, Elders and other church leaders will talk about life at MPPC and answer any questions you may have. Please spread the word and ask any friends and neighbors who may be considering our church home to contact Dale Conrad with any questions they may have. Sign up!

Pacesetters
2026-01-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Spend “An evening with Shenwei Geng and Hrant Bagrazyan” on Friday, Jan. 16 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. We know their music; now come and get acquainted with this remarkable couple as they share about the journeys that have brought them from China and Armenia to MPPC. The January Pacesetters event will be a casual interactive “salon” engaging their stories with pieces of music they’ve found important along the way.
Please RSVP to Susan Mellichamp at 843-697-2111 or susanmell@mac.com by Mon., Jan. 12. Cost is $20/person paid at the door.

W@W: Wonder @ Worship
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
W@W is an afterschool program with Faith Formation, Music, Art, Missions and more for ages 3K-5th grade. We also have a nursery open for our children birth-toddler age. Come join us for a special hour each week to see friends and grow in your faith. Please register your child here. At the conclusion of W@W we have Wonderful Wednesdays Dinner for everyone in the Fellowship Hall. No registration needed for dinner.

Chili Cookoff
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
Please join the Congregational Life Committee for the 2026 Chili Cookoff. This will be the Wonderful Wednesday dinner. Please bring your best chili to share! We hope to see you all there!
Please sign up here if you plan to bring a food item.

Women's Retreat
2026-01-23 - 2026-01-25 | West Beach Conference Center Kiawah, 2 Shipwatch Rd, Kiawah Island, SC, 29455, United States
Make plans now to attend MPPC Women’s Retreat 2026! Our theme is “Come to the Well.” The retreat will be held January 23-25, 2026 at West Beach Conference Center on Kiawah. The cost is $225.
What’s Included:
The $225 registration fee includes breakfast and lunch on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, Friday evening Happy Hour (cash bar) and retreat materials. All the activities, studies, & food will be at West Beach Conference Center. Accommodation reservations are separate and that you pay to Kiawah. Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights is on your own. There is also a Saturday only rate of $140 which includes breakfast and lunch.
Registration:
There are two methods to pay and register (Must be paid in full by November 24, 2025):

Pay and register on Realm here (additional fees may incur).
Payment by check and print the form found here and complete it. Make check payable to MPPC with “Women’s Retreat 2026” in the memo line. Drop off the check with the form attached at the church or mail it to MPPC 302 Hibben St Mt Pleasant, SC 29464. Please mark the envelope “Attention Peggy Leete.”

If you prefer to pay and register online via Realm but are experiencing difficulties, come by the church during office hours and Trish Snead can get you registered.
Accommodations:
This year you can choose your own accommodations by calling phone number 888-601-4904 and referencing the MPPC retreat and the group booking number of 513. Calls will be returned within 72 hours in the order received. Kiawah offers villas ranging from 1 – 4 bedrooms, private homes (4 – 8 bedrooms) and even accommodations at the Sanctuary if you desire. You will receive a 10% discount off the published online rate, but you need to give them the group booking number. This rate will be available two days before and after the event dates; however, the extension of days for the 10% discount is not available on private homes.
One night’s deposit is all that is needed to book the reservation. One person in the group can call to reserve the accommodation and pay the one night. That person will need to give the names of the others in the villa or house, but each can pay at time of arrival.
Deadline for registering is November 24, 2025. We strongly encourage all women to make accommodation reservations as soon as possible as they fill up and you might not be able to book the villa or home that you want. Remember that we are not the only ones at Kiawah doing those dates and others can certainly make reservations. Get your group together quickly and call!!
The cost last year:

2 bedroom villa starts at $233 / night or $426 for both nights depending on the location of the villa – ex: golf course view or ocean view.
3 bedroom villa starts at $231 / night or $462 for both nights depending on the location of the villa – ex: golf course view or ocean view.

Please know that if you have signed up for the Women’s Retreat, you need to register through the church AND through Kiawah. If someone has reserved a condo that you will be staying in, please ask the attendee who reserved the condo for the group to call Peggy Leete (843) 532-7923 to let the committee know who else is in your condo. Our goal is to make sure everyone is registered and has a place to stay!
Questions?
Please contact Peggy Leete at pleete@carolinaone.com or (843) 532-7943.

Milestone Ministry for 2nd Grade
2026-01-25 09:45 - 10:45 | Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church, 302 Hibben St, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464, United States
2nd Grade: “Talking with God” is a joyful and interactive milestone for our 2nd graders, designed to explore the beauty, purpose, and several forms of prayer. Rooted in our Reformed tradition, this milestone class will help children understand prayer not as a perfect script, but as a daily conversation with a loving and listening God. Using Scripture, hands-on activities, and art-based reflection, children will discover that prayer can happen anywhere, anytime. Join us for these 4 weeks in Sunday school! We will meet Seabrook 204, Sundays Jan. 25-Feb. 22 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Registration here!
