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September 22 - October 1, 2017
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Please join us for a fun-filled weekend celebrating Augusta Ironman 70.3. Saint Paul's Church is next door to the start of the largest Half Ironman in the world. We are opening our doors and welcoming athletes and spectators from all over the world!
Don't worry if you haven't signed up - there are lots of ways to get involved:
On race morning, we will open the River Room at 5 AM and serve complimentary coffee, water, and refreshments to athletes waiting to start the race as well as their family and friend support teams. Our busiest hours will be between 5 AM and 9:30 to 10 AM. Please join us in the River Room and help us make our guests feel at home. You can help serve refreshments, guide them to the restrooms, or if they are looking for a quiet space for prayer or reelection, you can guide them to the sanctuary. We also need volunteers to help make sure bathrooms are stocked with supplies.
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After the 11 AM service, please join us by the front gates for Lemonade on the Lawn. The runners will be passing in front of the church and we will have a cheer station out front. EYC will lead the cheers. Join us with your cow bells.
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Traffic Instructions for "Ironman Sunday"
Please welcome our visitors to Augusta and allow yourself a few extra minutes to get to church on Sunday the 24th.
One lane of Reynolds Street will remain open for you to travel to the church.
If you are coming from South Carolina, you will need to use the 13th Street Bridge as the 5th St. Bridge will be closed from 4
AM
until 10:00
AM.
If you are arriving from other areas of Augusta, travel via 13th Street to Reynolds. Please note the following: Much of Broad Street and 13th St. northbound from Greene Street to Broad Street will be closed from 10
AM
to 6
PM.
Travel via 13th Street to Reynolds. (Please use the link below for specific location & time closures)
Gordon Highway ramps will be closed at Broad Street and Bay Street from 4
AM
to 6
PM
on September 25th.
The Sport Council sends this note along with the press release, "Please let the parishioners know that all of us here at the sports council and the IRONMAN staff appreciate how much the Church supports this event!"
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| Our Schedule This Sunday |
September 24 |
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5:00 - 11:00
AM
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Ironman Hospitality in the River Room
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No 8:00 service this Sunday |
8:30 - 9:30 AM
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Continental Breakfast Tyler Hall
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9:30 - 10:30 AM
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EYC Youth and Families Cheer Station Prep |
10:30 - 10:45 AM
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Coffee & Conversation
Tyler Hall
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11:00 AM
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Holy Eucharist Rite II with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
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Following 11:00
AM Service
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Lemonade on the Lawn
Cheer Station at the Front Gate
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5:30 PM
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
with Prayers for Healing
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Philippians 1:21-30; & Matthew 20:1-16.
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 EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12)
Sunday, 9:30
AM & Following the 11
AM service
This Sunday Youth are convening immediately following worship to cheer and eat lunch. Families of youth are invited & encouraged to stay and cheer alongside youth until 2:30
PM. Formation at 9:30
AM will be a time to decorate our cheer space. For more information
contact Ranie.
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 Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Sundays, 5:30 PM
This Sunday's guest musician is Laura Tomlin.
At the conclusion of Sunday's service Laura Tomlin will play J. S. Bach's famous Chaconne for Solo Violin. This is a famous 15 minute long composition of which the composer, Johannes Brahms, commented:
"On one stave, for a small instrument, the man writes a whole world of the deepest thoughts and most powerful feelings. If I imagined that I could have created, even conceived the piece, I am quite certain that the excess of excitement and earth-shattering experience would have driven me out of my mind. If one doesn't have the greatest violinist around, then it is well the most beautiful pleasure to simply listen to its sound in one's mind." The good news: we do have the "greatest violinist around" and you are invited to remain if you're interested in hearing this incredible composition.
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| Next Week |
September 25 - October 1 |
 Tuesday's Music Live Begins Its 30th Season
Tuesday, September 26, 12 noon
Tuesday's Music Live begins its 30th season at 12 Noon Tuesday, September 26, with a free concert by the Con Mirari Brass Quintet. The full schedule including lunch menus is available at
www.TuesdaysMusicLive.com
. Advance lunch reservations, $12 per person, required. Private tables are available for parties of 4 or more, and large groups can be accommodated. More than 150,000 music-lovers have attended the series since it began. The concerts are often standing-room-only with 200 staying for the elegant catered lunch in the River and Berlin Rooms.
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 Saint Paul's Book Club
Thursday, September 28, 10:45 AM, Tyler Hall
Do you enjoy reading a good book? Now is a great time to join this fun group! The book club is reorganizing and would like to hear from you. What's on your reading list? Would you be interested in meeting at a different time or place? Share your suggestions with Anita Tanner.
The next quarter's books are listed below. Please join us for a lively discussion followed by lunch at a downtown restaurant.
* SEPTEMBER - A Land Remembered (1984 edition) Patrick D. Smith
* OCTOBER - To Be Where You Are by Jan Karon
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A Life of Grace for the Whole World
Offered and led by SPC's Creation Care group, staff, and clergy
Sundays, Beginning October 1, Berlin Room, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Wednesdays, October 4, Location TBA, Noon - 1:00 PM
What on Earth is Creation Care and what does "A Life of Grace for the Whole World" mean? In this new formation offering, laity, staff and clergy will lead a rich exploration of these topics so that we may perceive the connections between present day environmental realities and core issues of Christian faith, morality, and spirituality. We are made one body in Christ Jesus, through whom all things were made, so whether you consider yourself an environmental critic, inquirer, or advocate, come and participate in this highly interactive program of faithful learning and discernment. Ten copies of the workbook are available in the office for $9 or
order your own.
Email Fr. Jenkins for more information.
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The Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 1, 4 PM, The Churchyard
In the spirit of Saint Francis, bring your feathered, furry, multi-legged, or scaly friends for a celebration and blessing Sunday October 1, at 4
PM
in the Churchyard. The Saint Paul's Blessing of the Animals is cosponsored by The Augusta Humane Society. Please consider an optional donation of one of the following items to The Augusta Humane Society: paper towels, bleach, Dawn detergent, 13-gallon garbage bags, or a cash donation. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier.
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 Service of Commemoration for the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
Sunday, October 1, 5:30 PM, Saint Paul's
Sunday, October 1 at 5:30
PM Saint Paul's Church will host a service of commemoration for the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. This service brings together congregations throughout the CSRA who represent a broad range of Protestant Churches in our community.
Plan to join together as we commemorate this anniversary.
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The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses
The Saint Paul's Choir needs basses. Could this be your contribution to our worship? Please contact Director of Music, Keith Shafer, and let him know of your interest. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30
PM and Sunday mornings at 10
AM.
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 Welcome to Saint Paul's For Newcomers and Visitors
Sunday, October 8, 10 AM, The Parlor
New to the Saint Paul's community? Please join us at an informal gathering for newcomers and visitors, Sunday, October 8, 10
AM, in the Parlor. Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor.
RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office. If this time is not convenient, we are always happy to meet at another time. Please contact us!
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 Fall Primetime Party
Sunday, October 15, 6-8 PM
Save the Date for the Fall Primetime Party (Adults 50+) Sunday, October 15, at the home of Millie and Steve Whitney. Details to follow.
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 Saint Paul's Church Night on the River
Friday, October 27, 6:30 - 9 PM
"Now God saw everything: indeed, it was very good."
Come celebrate God's good creation with an evening of locally sourced music, food, drink, and fellowship! Let's share our passions for God's creation, our connection to it and each other, and explore our role as caretakers of creation. We'll consider the ties between faith and the environment, and discuss how we can pursue care of creation in our community. This celebratory evening, sponsored by the Creation Care team, complements "A Life of Grace for the Whole World" formation class which begins this Sunday, October 1.
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Open Sunday for Altar Flowers
November 19 & November 26 are open for altar flowers. If you would like to sponsor the flowers in thanksgiving or memory of someone special, please
contact the parish office
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 New Outreach Opportunities
Fall (August - September )
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News from our Neighboring Parishes
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| First Annual Oyster Roast - Vestry Fundraiser
Saturday, October 7, 4-6 PM, Church of Our Savior
Oysters on the half shell & low country boil - $35;
Crab legs, oysters, and low country boil - $45;
Crab legs and low country boil - $35.
All meals include low country boil: potatoes, smoked sausage, corn on the cob, and shrimp: slaw and rolls. Tickets available from Vestry members and the Parish Office (706) 863-1718. For more information,
Flyer Posted Here.
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday"
Birthday Celebration
will be October 8. Please Join us.
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