| Outreach Projects Last Sunday in Christian Formation Classes |
 Youth & Children Make Valentines & Ceramic Bowls
Last Sunday in Christian Formation Classes the Youth and Children joined together to complete two outreach projects. Our youth made 18 ceramic bowls for the Harvest Food Bank "Empty Bowls" fundraiser & 31 Valentines for Saint Paul's Parishioners who have been on our prayer list, homebound, or in our hearts. |
| Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner Last Tuesday |
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner was a huge success! Thank you to all who came to support our youth and to the many youth who cooked, served and decorated for this festive event. A special thanks to John Luther, our pancake master!
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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8:00
AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite I |
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8:30
AM - 10:00
AM
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Continental Breakfast in Tyler Hall |
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9:45
AM
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Youth Confirmation Classes
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10:00
AM
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Christian Formation Classes for all ages |
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11:00
AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite I
with the Saint Paul's, Canterbury, and
Saint Nicholas
Choirs
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Following the 11:00
AM Service
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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration |
| 4:00 - 5:30 PM |
EYC for Middle School |
| 5:00 - 6:30 PM |
EYC for High School |
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5:30 - 6:15
PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
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| The lessons for this Sunday are Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Psalm 91:1-2,9-16; Romans 10:8b-13, and Luke 4:1-13. |
 Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday
Sunday, February 14
Episcopal Relief & Development Sunday is a special opportunity to live out the promises made in our Baptismal Covenant, by demonstrating our commitment to care for people who are hungry, sick or living in extreme poverty. Saint Paul's Church will celebrate Episcopal Relief & Development this Sunday, February 14. We will collect an offering to support the Episcopal Church's mission to heal a hurting world.
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Inquirers' Class for ALL who wish to learn more about the Episcopal Church:
Beginning February 14, Sundays, 10 AM
, The Chapel
(Please note the new time.)
ALL who wish to learn more about the Episcopal Church are invited to attend this class held on the Sundays in Lent, February 14 - March 20, at 10:00
AM in the Chapel, and led on alternating weeks by Frs. Muir and Jenkins. The class is open to newer parishioners and those who have been here for a long time too! Subjects will include: Distinguishing Features of the Episcopal Church; Church History; Holy Scriptures; the Book of Common Prayer; the Sacraments, and plenty of opportunity for questions and discussion. ALL are welcome, but if you wish to participate in the Rites of Confirmation, Reception, or Reaffirmation when the Bishop visits on April 17th, then please
contact George Muir.
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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, February 14, Following the 11 AM service, Tyler Hall
On the Second Sunday of each month, ALL are invited to gather in Tyler Hall following the 11 o'clock service for a brief but joyful celebration to honor our old and young souls whose birthdays fall in that month. On Second Sundays, our usual after-service gathering on the front porch will relocate to Tyler Hall.
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EYC (
6-12th grades) at Saint Paul's
This Sunday, February 14
EYC (Episcopal Youth Community) will meet at Saint Paul's this Sunday. Middle School youth will meet from 4-5:30
PM; High School Youth will meet from 5-6:30
PM. Middle School and High School will share a dinner from 5-5:30
PM. All are invited and friends are always welcome.
For more information contact
Ranie Neislar
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| Next Week |
February 15 - 21 |
American Guild of Organists Concert (Free & Open to the Public)
Monday, February 15, 8:00 PM, Nave
The Augusta Chapter of the American Guild of Organists is presenting a free concert featuring music for brass and organ Monday, February 15, 8
PM at Saint Paul's Church. The program includes a 12-piece brass ensemble, percussion, and organ under the direction of John Wilson, Dean of the Augusta Chapter and Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church. Keith Shafer will play the organ. The public is invited to attend.
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LENTEN WEDNESDAYS: Searching for Sunday
Wednesdays, Beginning February 17, noon-1 PM, Tyler Hall,
BYO lunch
Lent is the time when we intentionally prepare for the pinnacle event of our faith's proclamation on Easter Day, "Alleluia, the Lord is Risen!" This season of Lent, rather than "give up" something--like sweets--we invite you to "take up" the practice of meeting in community to take an honest look at our relationship with God and with God's Church in a conversation shaped by author Rachel Held Evans's beautiful book, Searching for Sunday, and led by our clergy. We will meet in Tyler Hall at noon on February 17th and each Wednesday following until Holy Week. While we enthusiastically recommend Evans's book (available at Amazon or Cokesbury ), reading is not required to participate in these discussions. So bring a lunch, an inquiring heart, and a healthy sense of humor.
Can't make it to the class?
1Book1Diocese
Searching for Sunday
will be our Lenten Book
You can take part by adding your comments on that reflection as well as your thoughts on the questions posed there and on anything you want to share on reading
Searching for Sunday.
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 Outreach Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 17, 5:30 PM
Saint Paul's Outreach Committee strives to respond to human needs in our community, the diocese, and the world. We partner through volunteer efforts and financial support with other organizations at home and abroad to support clothing drives, disaster relief, and organizations serving children and seniors.
If you'd like to learn more or join us on a regular basis, we invite you to attend an Outreach meeting at 5:30
PM on the second Wednesday of each month in the church conference room. (This month, because of Ash Wednesday Services, Outreach is meeting on the 3rd Wednesday, February 17.)
Contact Marilyn Grau for more information.
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Veterans' Ice Cream Social
Sunday, February 21, 2:15 - 4:00 PM, Georgia War Veterans' Nursing Home
Thank our Veterans for their service Sunday afternoon, February 21, at our quarterly ice cream social. We'll Meet at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home on 15th Street in the dining hall at 2:15
PM
to serve ice cream and cookies and spend time visiting with our Veterans. All ages welcome.
Contact Sid Trimmier
for more information.
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Cornerstone for EYC
Sunday February 21, 5:00 - 6:30 PM
EYC (grades
6-12) will meet from
5:00 - 6:30
PM
at
Cornerstone next Sunday, February 21, hosted this month by Saint Augustine's (located at 3321 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909)
. Bring your friends and join us for food, games, fellowship, and worship!
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Evensong & Reception
Sunday, February 21, 5:30 PM
The Saint Paul's Choir will sing Evensong on Sunday, February 21, at 5:30
PM. Evensong is a service of vespers sung daily in Anglican cathedrals around the world. It is almost entirely sung, has no sermon, and lasts less than an hour. This is an excellent opportunity to invite a friend to Saint Paul's. The Nursery will be available and a reception in Tyler Hall follows the service.
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 Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, February 23, 12:00 noon
Tuesday's Music Live continues its 28th season Tuesday, February 23 with a free concert by Warp Trio. The full schedule is available on-line here. Lunch, catered by Sleeping Bear Kitchen, is available after the concerts by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. Reservations can be made online or by calling the Box Office, 706-722-3463. |
Saint Paul's Book Club
Thursday, February 25, 10:00
AM, Tyler Hall
The Saint Paul's Book Club will meet Thursday, February 25, 10:00
AM in Tyler Hall to discuss
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith.
New members welcome for one book or the entire season.
Contact Anita Tanner for more information.
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, February 27, 8:30 AM
- 12:30
PM
The Master's Table Soup Kitchen at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed and sponsored by Saint Paul's Church volunteers on Saturday, February 27. First shift, from 8:30 - 10:30
AM,
will cook and set up; second shift, from 10:30
AM
- 12:30
PM,
will serve. We welcome all volunteers. There's a job for everyone no matter your age. Come be a part of this wonderful ministry.
Contact Marilyn Grau
for more information.
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Acolyte Training
February 28, 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM, Tyler Hall and Church
Acolyte Training, for all current acolytes and anyone interested in becoming an acolyte, will be held February 28, immediately following the 11:00
AM service. Lunch will be served. The Acolyte Guild is open to anyone aged 8 and older. For more information please
contact Todd Shafer.
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Youth (Grades 7 - 9)
Apply for March 4-6 New Beginnings Retreat
New Beginnings will take place during the weekend of March 4 -6, 2016 at Honey Creek. New Beginnings is a weekend retreat for teenagers in grades 7-9 led by a team of mostly teenagers, with a few adults, and two clergy spiritual directors. The weekend takes participants through a discovery about ourselves, our friends, our families, our faith, and how to live out our faith in our daily lives. You are encouraged to bring friends from your church and an adult who will stay through the weekend. Everyone will take an active part in the program. You can go to New Beginnings as many times as you'd like...as long as you're in grades 7-9. We know once you go, you will want to go back. There is even an opportunity to serve on the team...you'll hear more about that at the weekend. Financial assistance is available.
Contact Ranie Neislar for more information.
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Youth (Grades (9-12)
SUMMA Debate Camp
Do you have a youth that loves talking about God and how God is working in our world? SUMMA Student Theological Debate Society is accepting applications for the
2016 session of SUMMA Debate Camp. This is a great opportunity for intellectually curious youth to pursue their "God Questions" and have the time of their lives in the beautiful Tennessee Mountains. The camp is held at the University of the South campus in Sewanee, TN and provides a venue for youth entering grades 9-12 to engage in theological exploration. The camp dates are July 18-26, 2016. If you would like to know more please
contact Ranie.
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January - March Outreach Opportunities
Click here to find the winter 2016 service opportunities. Some are year-round; others are seasonal. Check often to see how you may get involved. We invite you join us as often as you are able.
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