CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Family Newsletter
NOVEMBER 2020
At St Paul's Church:
we are family!

November's a month to remember, with a focus on our nation, our families, our friends and neighbors, and above all, worship of our gracious God and profound thanks for the many gifts we receive. Prayers for all!

And blessings! Linda Davis Siess
ONLINE SUNDAY SCHOOL each week, & YOUTH CLASSES 2x/month

While in-person classes are suspended for now, learning and sharing continues - online!

Click to see our latest activities, and click here to request past links (going all the way back to March!):

October 25: The Great Commandment
October 18: youth,
October 18: children,
October 4: youth, Meet St Francis
October 4: children, Meet St Francis
Waiting for us in our building are these special spaces:
Our cozy nursery is closed for now, but we offer our prayers for the comfort, well-being, and safety of each of God's children (of all ages!).
The MANGER
For preschool – grade 4
Virtual hugs for students & families! We send prayers & love - plus a family newsletter every weekend.
The LIGHTHOUSE
ages 10-13
(grades 5-8)

Let your light shine!
We "learn the faith, do the faith, receive the faith"! - check out our 2x/month online classes, above. And write to me: what's a good way to fundraise for our neighbors in need? Let's do that!
The WELL - there's
a room of their own, for our high schoolers.
It's closed for now, but we look to the future, and enjoy the present!
CALLING ALL YOUNG ADULTS! (and/or their families) - what's your current address? It's time for a care package from St Paul's - but we need to know where you are, these days. Please email Linda with your street address and current contact info :-)
It's November! A month of special attention to the giving of thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!

Look for a email from me close to Thanksgiving week, with table graces, activities, and crafts to help create Thanksgiving 2020 memories. Do you have any favorites to share?
The first meetings of our anti-racism book club have been so interesting! Participants, spanning many decades in age, have been meeting via Zoom. You're invited, too -
Join our anti-racism book club! We're reading, and sharing our thoughts and moving into action, based on this book (written for ages 10-14 but excellent for everyone): This Book is Anti-Racist, by Tiffany Jewell. (Please complete Chapter 6 - but do come even if you haven't caught up!)

Our next Zoom meeting is Wednesday, November 11 at 7pm. Here's the link.
Visit Sesame Street to check out
"The Power of We" family special!

"Children look to their families with love and trust to guide their understanding about their place in this great big world.

This Sesame Street special is an uplifting and joyful celebration of how each of us is unique and how we can work together to help make this world a better place for ourselves, our friends, and for everyone!

[Click here for] easy-to-use resources to help guide conversations with your child about racism and coming together through one small word—we—in support of racial justice for all."
YOUTH, grades 10-12!
Join DYC & make a difference!

The Diocese of Massachusetts is expanding the Diocesan Youth Council (DYC). New: there are three (or more!) separate DYC groups, each part of a collective group meeting several times a year.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The first meeting was in mid-October but it's not too late! Reach out to Youth Missioner H. Mark Smith ASAP - & thanks!
CONFIRMATION is POSTPONED
- but the Diocese is tentatively planning two Pre-confirmation retreats in March 2021 - possibly 3/21-23 or 3/26-28. Stay tuned!
You're invited to watch St Paul's church services any time that works for you: click on our YouTube channel to select the service you're interested in "attending" - at your convenience!

PS If you haven't yet, please send a family photo to the office, for display in church.

You're invited to "Mass in the Grass" - an outdoor service on the church grounds - sign up via the office to take part on Sundays and selected weekdays (while the weather still permits. . . !).

Kudos to our youth and young adults for their participation in virtual worship! Want to add your talents? Email Fr Jarred or Linda!

Hello, friends!

- I give thanks to God for YOU!

How's it going? How are you? What can St Paul's do for your family? Write to me anytime.

Our online classes continue, and we're exploring more ways to connect, learn, and enjoy each other's company.

Offering my prayers for your well-being, peace, and joy! - Linda
Our SPC Family mission: Christian learning & growth, challenges, support!