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February 9 - February 18, 2018
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Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent
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"I invite you...to the observance of a holy Lent"
The Book of Common Prayer, p. 265
Feb. 14, Noon & at Seven o'clock with choral music
Our faith revolves around the mystery of our parti
cipation in
the dying and rising again of Jesus Christ. The season of Lent, the 40 days preceding Easter, is set aside as a holy time for deep reflection and renewal in preparation for the drama of Holy Week and the exuberant celebration of Christ's resurrection at Easter.
This Lenten season, we invite the whole community at Saint Paul's to participate in a series of holy conversations grounded by a reading of Verna Dozier's beautiful, profound, and highly readable book: The Dream of God. The clergy will guide conversations during the formation hour Sundays (9:30 AM) and Wednesdays noon to one in Tyler Hall. The clergy also will lead Noonday Prayers in the Chapel each Wednesday at 11:45 AM.
Whether or not you attend these holy conversations, please participate by reading this wonderful book. 30 copies of
The Dream of God will be available in the narthex and parish office or order here. Please give what you can afford: $5 - $20 by check-memo: LENTEN BOOK.
Contact the clergy for further information.
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| Our Schedule This Sunday |
February 11 |
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8:00
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Holy Eucharist Rite I (no music)
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8:45 - 9:30
AM
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Continental Breakfast
Tyler Hall
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9:30 - 10:30 AM
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Christian Formation Classes for all ages (see schedule below.)
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10:00 - 10:45
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Welcome to Saint Paul's for Newcomers & Visitors
Parlor
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10:30 - 10:45
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Birthday Sunday
Tyler Hall
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11:00
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Canterbury and Saint Paul's Choirs
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Following 11:00
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Lemonade on the Lawn
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5:30
PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion with Prayers for Healing
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Welcome to Saint Paul's For Newcomers and Visitors
Sunday, February 11, 10
AM
, The Parlor OR
Wednesday, February 21, 5:30
PM
, The Parlor
New to the Saint Paul's community? Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor 10 AM, Sunday, February 11, or join us prior to our next fellowship dinner, Wednesday, February 21, 5:30 PM. RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office. |
Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, February 11, 10:30 - 10:45
AM
Tyler Hall
Next Sunday is Birthday Sunday. Join us during "Coffee and
Conversation" in Tyler Hall. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in February.
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 Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Sundays, 5:30 PM
Rob Foster is our guest musicians this Sunday.
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NO EYC This Sunday
EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12) is serving at Mardi Gras on Saturday and at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Tuesday. EYC will not meet at this Sunday.
Email Ranie
with question or for more information on our EYC 2018 spring schedule.
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Lenten Book Study 
Beginning Sunday, February 18 & Wednesday February 21, Tyler Hall
This Lenten season, we invite the whole community at Saint Paul's to participate in a series of holy conversations grounded by a reading of Verna Dozier's beautiful, profound, and highly readable book: The Dream of God. The clergy will guide conversations during the formation hour Sundays (9:30 AM) and Wednesdays noon to one in Tyler Hall. The clergy also will lead Noonday Prayers in the Chapel each Wednesday at 11:45 AM.
Whether or not you attend these holy conversations, please participate by reading this wonderful book. 30 copies of
The Dream of God
will be available in the narthex and parish office or
order here
. Please give what you can afford: $5 - $20 by check-memo: LENTEN BOOK.
Contact the clergy for further information.
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A CRASH-COURSE in The Gospel of Mark, led by Rev. John Jenkins
THIS Sunday: major theological themes
Sundays, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM, Chapel
Mark's Gospel will be read in our Sunday Eucharistic liturgies throughout this year (Lectionary Year A: Matthew; Year B: Mark; Year C: Luke), so this is an ideal time to learn about its background, context and major theological themes. This short course will broaden your understanding and engagement with the themes of our liturgical music, prayers, and preaching throughout the coming year. There is no book for class, but all are encouraged to invest the time necessary to read the full Gospel in one sitting-about an hour and a half.
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Creation Care Formation Classes 
Sundays, 9:30 - 10:30 AM, Berlin Room
The mission of the Saint Paul's Creation Care team (CCT) is threefold - inspiration, education and initiation. David Haskell's book offers the entire package: a year-long experience encompassing a love for God's creation, encouragement of personal stories, and a commitment to addressing our world's environmental crisis. During 2018 there will be eight Formation Sunday classes, two during each season.
The Sunday Formation class continues its study of The Forest Unseen, (pp.1-61), in which biologist David Haskell examines close up the varied and intricate worlds that exist in a tiny patch of wintry Tennessee woodland. Copies of the book will be available.
Contact Bryan Haltermann
for more information.
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Confirmation for 9th and 10th graders 
Confirmation for 9th and 10th graders continues Sunday, February 11, 9:30
AM
in the Conference Room.
Email Ranie
with questions.
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My Faith - My Life -- grades 6-12
Leader: Todd Shafer
Youth Formation held in the Youth Room, Upstairs Parish House. But first, breakfast to get the morning going!
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 SPARK -- Ages 8-10 or grades 3-5
Leader: Coleman Graham
Location: Room #1, Children's Ministries Center
Our older children will again immerse themselves in SPARK, where they will work with the same themes and Scripture that we all encounter in common worship. Every lesson follows a four-part pattern: Gather, Open the Bible, Activate Faith, and Send. Week after week, the children and their leaders gather together, explore the Scriptures, enjoy one another's company, pray, and discover God's presence in their midst. |
 Godly Play -- Ages 4-7
Leaders: Ginny Henson & Kim Butler
Location: Room #2 Children's Ministry Center
ALL children inherently know God, but it is up to us to give them the language of the Christian faith so they can grow to make meaning of our faith in their own lives. Godly Play is a profound method rooted in Montessori principles that forms child spirituality by attending to their natural gifts for wonder and discovery. Children are greeted at the door of the Godly Play room by Ginny, the "door person." It is VERY important for parents to respect the boundary of the door threshold by not entering the children's sacred space--their Godly Play room. We cannot wait to welcome your children each Sunday! |
| Next Week |
February 12 - February 18 |
 Gardeners Needed
The area between Saint Paul's Church and Chapel will have landscaping improvements made next month (March). Grounds chair, Keith Shafer, would like a small group of physically fit gardeners to assist with the installation of plants and shrubs. The work will be done on a Saturday morning and should take no more than 4 hours. If you are interested in this project, please email Keith or contact by telephone at (706) 339-7208.
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Pub Theology 
Monday, February 12, 7 PM, Pizza Joint
Mark your calendars for February 12, 7 pm at the Pizza Joint in downtown Augusta! Join a varied group of young(ish) adults to explore some of the "big" questions around our meaning, purpose, and God. We hope to grow in our understanding of ourselves and God as we gather together over drinks (whether coke or ale). We welcome all faiths, but especially focus on the Christian perspective informed by the Episcopal tradition. For more information please
email Ranie.
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 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Tuesday, February 13, 6-8 PM, The River Room
Join us for our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper to support our youth! Our youth will serve up some of the best pancakes in Augusta to support the off-campus formation offerings Saint Paul's youth attend throughout the year. We'll have pancakes with various fillings, toppings, sausages, and more! Vegan and vegetarians are also covered. $7 per person or $25 for a family of 4+. For more information, make a donation, or to RSVP please
email Ranie.
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Ash Wednesday Services
Wednesday, February 14, 12:00 Noon & 7 PM
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 YP Gathering
Sunday, February 18, 7-9 PM, The Bees Knees
Saint Paul's YP Monthly Gathering. Calling all 20-30-something young professionals, grad students, and wayward souls for a monthly gathering at the Bee's Knees for drinks and conversation following the Celtic Service. (Celtic Service attendance is not a qualifier!) For more information,
email Ranie.
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 Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, February 20, 12 noon
Tuesday's Music Live, 30th season continues Tuesday, February 20, with a free concert by the Peter and Will Anderson Jazz Trio, at
12 noon
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Lunch, catered by It's Official, is available after the concert by advance reservation. The cost is $12 per person. The full schedule including lunch menus is available at
www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com
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 Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, February 21, Tyler Hall
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE FOR FEBRUARY
Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, February 21. On the menu: chicken tetrazzini, salad, rolls, and dessert. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please
RSVP to Todd Shafer so that we can be the best hosts.
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 Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, February 24, 9 - 10:45 AM
The Master's Table Soup Kitchen located at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed and sponsored by Saint Paul's Church volunteers Saturday, February 24. The Prep Team works from 9 - 10:45
AM. This is a great opportunity to get to know other parishioners while chopping, stirring, and preparing lunch for 150-250 guests.
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 Quarterly Acolyte Training
Sunday, February 25, 12-1:30 PM
Quarterly acolyte training is Sunday, February 25, following the 11:00 service -1:30
PM. Anyone ages 9 and up interested in becoming an acolyte and all current acolytes are invited and encouraged to attend. Lunch will be served in Tyler Hall with training following in the church. Participants are requested to register so that lunch can be planned.
Email Acolyte Master, Todd Shafer, for more information or to register.
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 3 Bridges 5K Race and Walk
Saturday, March 10, 9 AM
The 3 Bridges 5K is a gorgeous run on the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area's new River Levee Trail. This scenic course is paved out-and-back, crossing three bridges along the Savannah River and canal, with start/finish at the Lake Olmstead Trailhead. The race benefits the Augusta Canal National Heritage Area trails and the Saint Paul's Youth Program.
Use this link to find more information or to register. If you are interested in becoming a race sponsor please
contact Ranie.
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 QUARTERLY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Winter Quarter (January - March 2018)
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday"
Birthday Celebration
will be February 11. Please Join us.
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