November 25, 2020 Family is the single most important influence in a child's life. We are here to help you in your journey.

Dear Families, Please know that all families are invited to join us on Sundays at 9 a.m. for Sunday School whether its your first time or you've visited before. This Sunday will be the first Sunday in Advent as we begin our journey with the Holy Family to Bethlehem. Join us for Sunday School every Sunday at 9 a.m. Please contact me for the Zoom sign in information for this Sunday. It will be a recurring event, so hang onto the info for the rest of the year. Linda Willis (lwillis@stpaulsrva.org).  Last Sunday, we learned about Ella Fitzgerald and a very special friend of hers. This friend made it possible for Ella to present her beautiful voice and eventually break down racial barriers. In case you missed it, here is Karen Harris' story:

Celebrate the Season with a Pageant Costume! We love our Christmas Pageant tradition and this year we invite you to take the pageant home and share your photos! We have lots of shepherds, angels and sheep, some lions, a donkey and three crowns for wise men. All babies are invited to participate as baby Jesus - just find something blue around the house to swaddle up in! Do you already have a pageant costume handy? That's great - just use the one you have! All are welcome to participate. CLICK HERE to review the available costumes and sign up. Include your Family Name and Age of Participant so we can pick the right size. Costumes will be available for pick-up at the church on Saturday, December 5th from Noon - 2:00 p.m. If you cannot make it out to pick-up, email Linda Willis at lwillis@stpaulsrva.org to arrange a delivery. Once costumes are in hand, all that is left to do is don those festive outfits and snap a photo to share! Send photos to Kristi Mullins at kristenem123@aol.com. We look forward to celebrating this virtual pageantry with you all!

On Wednesdays, Faith @ Home sends out a weekly set of devotions for the upcoming week based on the Revised Common Lectionary. These devotions invite you to engage in the discipleship practice of Reading, Reflecting, and Responding to Scripture in the context of community. CLICK HERE for next week's devotion. Learn more: www.dofaithathome.org

We'd like to be able to include you in our mailings and for birthday celebrations! Please complete the Family Ministries Registration Form so we are sure to have up to date information. The form is quick and easy! Please fill out this brief form: FAMILY MINISTRIES REGISTRATION FORM. Thank you!

Thanks for being a part of our family! Linda Willis, Director Faith Formation for Children & Families lwillis@stpaulsrva.org (804)502-8566 (cell)

Reminder of Online Opportunities Check our website under the ChurchAway page for more information. Children's Sunday School on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Podcast available Tuesday and Thursday mornings Evening Prayer on Monday through Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Streamed on St. Paul's Episcopal Church Facebook Live Weekly Chapel (Rector's Blog) sent by Charlie on Tuesdays Subscribe to Weekly Chapel (Rector's Blog) here. Morning Meditation every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. And Sundays during Advent at 9:15 a.m. Fall Book Club Monday, December 14th @ 7:00 p.m. The Irrational Season by Madeleine L'Engle For a complete schedule of offerings, visit This Week @ St. Paul's.

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