Worship
We grow in relationship with God through worship.
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Held in the nave each Friday evening at six o’clock during Lent, we gather to walk this intimate devotion to the Passion of Christ that recalls a series of events at the end of Jesus’ life from his condemnation to his burial. On Good Friday we walk at 5:30 pm, shortly before our Good Friday service.
Learn more.
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Last Year's Palm Crosses
We are collecting the palm crosses from last year in a basket on the glass side table in the narthex. We will burn them to impose on Ash Wednesday 2020. You may also return palm crosses in the Flower Guild mail slot or hang them in a plastic bag on the Flower Guild doorknob.
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Palms and Easter Lilies
Dedication envelopes will become available this Sunday, March 17, on the Flower Guild bulletin board in the narthex. Place your completed envelope in the labeled box on the same board.
Our deadlines are: Palm dedications are Wednesday, April 19 AND for Easter Lilies are Monday, April 15.
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New Contemplative Service
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As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God. - Psalm 42:1
As discussed at the annual meeting, we are introducing opportunities for contemplative prayer and worship. Contemplation is the act of "resting in God." It is the opening of mind and heart - one's whole being - to God. In this "resting," the mind and heart are not so much seeking God, as beginning to experience the gift of God Himself.
Oasis Contemplative Service
Sunday, March 31 at 4 pm in
St. Andrew’s Chapel
If you are yearning for a quiet place removed from the hubbub and busyness of life where you can be close to God, come to a new service we are calling Oasis, one hour of reflection and silent prayer in the midst of our Lenten wandering. It is our hope that
Oasis will occur once per month.
Weekly Centering Prayer - 4 pm on Sundays
On the Sundays that the Oasis service is not held, we will meet in St. Andrew’s for one hour of centering prayer. Please contact Michael Miller (
millermichael14@gmail.com
) or
Thank you to our Contemplative Committee for all their hard work: Dr. David Rowe,
Michael Miller, Jerry Redditt, and Nancy Carter. We especially remember, and give thanks for, our brother Ronny Clemmons. Ronny passed away last month and was a strong supporter of the church’s contemplative ministries. We know that he would be excited to see the fruit of the committee’s work.
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Discipleship
We equip all for ministry.
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Soup Suppers (5:30 to 6:15 pm)
This is a terrific opportunity to eat and share fellowship. Signup sheets in the parish hall for those who'd like to host and those who wish to bring food.
Programs (6:15 to 7 pm)
A Lenten Journey with The Inklings
—Join our midweek soup suppers as the Rev. Joseph Cejka shares how an English pub helped enlighten modern Christianity.
Learn more.
Children’s Bible Board Games
—We'll offer several choices of Biblically-based games for catechesis aged children (age 3 to grade 6).
- Nursery available for children age 2 and under.
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This morning in Adult Christian Education we will be continuing
The New Testament You Never Knew
, a video series with Bishop N. T. Wright and Michael F. Bird. Today Ron Messier and Bill Whitesell will lead us as we explore
The Resurrection
of Jesus.
Class begins at 9:45 in the Parish Hall. We hope to see you there.
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Fellowship
We bring seekers into the fellowship of the Church.
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Held in the Parish Hall, we welcome all our senior adults and other interested members.
Session 1: Housing and Care Resources
Saturday, March 30, 2019, 9 am to Noon
Discover housing options offered in our local area, including independent and assisted living, memory care, skilled and long-term care, and hospice. Learn to recognize “benchmarks” for when each choice may be suitable. Understand several psychological and logistical concerns involved in leaving one’s own home.
Session 2: Aging in Place at Home
Saturday, May 4, 2019, 9 am to Noon
Session 3: Financial and Legal Aspects
Saturday, July 13, 2019, 9 am to Noon
Builds on information learned from the earlier two sessions for the chosen option.
St Paul’s Seniors and all other members who are interested are welcome to attend. To register, click the button below or call Hank Mills at (615)584-2396. Please provide your name and the number of how many will attend.
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Photos from Our Lenten Soup Supper & Program
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For this month’s list to say or send “Happy Birthday” wishes, please
click here
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Outreach
We bring the love of Christ to the larger community.
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Blood & Bone Marrow Drives
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Sunday, March 31
Please help our local citizens who are in dire need of this life-saving gift.
Click here
to reserve a time for your blood donation and move to the front of the line without waiting.
Click on the drive and enter sponsor code: StPaulsMurf.
Our bone marrow donor drive takes place on the same day. This is simply a cheek swab and a short questionnaire to determine your eligibility. Donors must be between the age of 18 and 44. Another life-saving gift you can give!
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Below are this local charity’s new drop off locations for your plastic bags, plastic yarn (plarn), and woven mats.
Learn more.
- Carolyn’s Consignment, 2041 N Lascassas Hwy, Murfreesboro
- Hair We R Salon, 5825 Lebanon Rd, Murfreesboro
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MTSU Chamber Winds Concert
Dr. Reed Thomas, conductor -
Wednesday, March 27, 6:00 pm, Free admission
This group is a highly select group of musicians within the MTSU, School of Music
dedicated to the study and performance of wind literature from the Renaissance to the
latest compositions. The program will be: Richard Strauss's Serenade in E-flat, Op.7
and Charles Gounod's Petite Symphonie.
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The Airs of China: Elegant Poetry In Song
A concert presented by MTSU Center for Chinese Music and Culture
Friday, March 29, 7:30 pm, Free admission
This concert presents ancient Chinese sung poetry by a group of highly acclaimed
singers and scholars from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Poetry is a treasure of Chinese civilization at the core of spiritual and emotional expression. Historically,
especially during the Chinese Tang and Song dynasties (the 8th-11th century), sung
poetry was popular in the imperial court. The concert program includes poems written
as early as 6
th
century BCE.
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Subscribe to St. Paul's Sermon Podcast
Missed a Sunday service? Subscribe to St. Paul’s podcast to listen to that week’s sermon. Search for “Sermons from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church” on
Apple
and
Google
podcasts.
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Manage Your Giving Online
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You may setup your online giving by scanning this QR code, by logging into Realm, or
clicking here.
After logging in, select the fund: Pledge Account. You will have the option to make a single gift or to set up recurring donations.
Thanks for supporting St. Paul’s
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Adult Lectionary Bible Study
—Wednesday mornings from 9 to 10:30 upstairs in the Parish Hall. We examine the readings for the following Sunday. Jerry Redditt leads this group. Join us whenever you can.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
—Wednesdays 10:30-Noon, Room 2-2
Choir Rehearsals
- Adult Choir, Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:30 pm
- Senior Choristers (grades 6-12), Sundays, 4:30 to 5:00 pm
- Junior Choristers (grades 2-5), Wednesdays, 5:00 to 5:45 pm
Movement & Balance Class
—Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 9:30 in the Christian Education Room behind the parish hall, instructor Jim Genet leads an exercise class focusing on movement and balance. Several parish members highly recommend him. The fee is $10 per class. Text Jim at (615) 427-3406 to sign up.
Ladies’ Night Out
—Second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm
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Interim Rector
Rector Emeritus
Senior Warden
Junior Warden
Formation & Liturgy
Pastoral Care
Outreach
Newcomers
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Music
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Children
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