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August 31 - September 9, 2018
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Service Participant Schedule
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Meeting this Week
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WED 5:30 PM
Creation Care
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We look forward to greeting you at the church doors this Thursday evening at 6:00 PM. for this important gathering in the life of Saint Paul's.
After months of work, conversation, and prayerful planning, it is time to share a vision and plan for our future. We will hear of the opportunities before us, of our expanding role and mission in the community, and how we can continue to expand our proclamation of the Good News of God in and though the ministries of this place. We will hear of capital needs because these are the necessary means to an end: the powerful proclamation of God's reconciling love to this rapidly changing culture and burgeoning city.
We will see you Thursday, and, as we always do, enjoy this community of people that is Saint Paul's.
Billy Badger, Sr. Warden
Leslie Lambert, Jr. Warden
P.S. Dress casually and wear walking shoes. Heavy hors d'oeuvres served. Childcare provided.
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8:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite One
No music
9:30 AM
Christian Formation for Adults
Berlin Room
Coffee and Conversation
Tyler Hall
11:00 AM
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
with the Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
The Nursery is available.
following 11:00 AM
Lemonade on the Lawn
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Carl Purdy
is
our guest musician.
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1st SUNDAY OFFERING - Rector's Discretionary Fund
Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy's Discretionary Account. Frs. Muir and Jenkins use these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need.
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Opening our Prayer Book - Adult Christian Formation,
Sunday, 9:30-10:30 AM, Berlin Room, Clergy led
THIS SUNDAY,
we have looked at many of the prayer resources and contents within the BCP, but now we will shift to a more practical approach. We will practice finding the prayers you need to connect with your loved experiences, praying with the book, as well as next steps. Lastly, we will talk about when an in depth presentation will be offered about our "principal act of worship," which is The Holy Eucharist. See you this Sunday!
ALL ARE INVITED to participate. No prior attendance is necessary to participate and benefit from these last three meetings before the next round of adult formation begins on August 19th.
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| Next Week |
September 3 - September 9 |
Parish Office Closed
Monday, September 3
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, September 3, in observance of Labor Day.
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Come and See
Thursday, September 6, 6-8 PM
On Thursday, September 6, at 6:00
PM
, all parishioners and friends of Saint Paul's Church are invited to an important one-time parish gathering for all to see and hear our plans for the future. The event will begin in the church and continue throughout all our buildings and grounds.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.
CHILDCARE FOR OPEN HOUSE
The Nursery (children 6 weeks- 4 yrs.) and child care (children K5-5th grade) is available.
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Canterbury Choir and Acolyte Lock-in (grades 3-12)
Friday & Saturday, September 7-8
Young people who are acolytes and/or Canterbury Choir members will have a lock-in Friday afternoon through Saturday morning, September 7-8, at the church. Details to follow. If you are interested in joining the acolytes, contact Todd Shafer or Canterbury Choir, Keith Shafer.
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 Welcome to Saint Paul's for Newcomers and Visitors
Sunday, September 9, 10 AM or Wednesday, September 19, 5:30 PM
New to the Saint Paul's community? Wondering what your next steps might be? Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor 10
AM, Sunday, September 9, or join us prior to our next fellowship dinner, Wednesday, September 19, 5:30
PM.
RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office.
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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, September 9, 10:30
AM
, Tyler Hall
ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in September. Join us during "Coffee and Conversation" (10:30 - 10:45
AM
) in Tyler Hall for "Birthday Sunday".
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Parents of college students
Parents of college students (attending locally, in-state, & out-of-state) The Daughters of the King has requested addresses for our college students so that they may send notes and small surprises to them during the year. As your children register for housing for the fall semester, please forward updated mailing addresses to the Parish Office. For more information, contact Betty Jean Givens.
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New singers welcome, all ages!
The choirs have resumed rehearsals. New singers welcome, all ages! Adults, enjoy a Wednesday "date night" with child care provided. Teens and children participate in the St. Nicholas and Canterbury Choirs.
Contact Keith Shafer, Director of Music, or by telephone (706)724.2485 ext. 215.
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| Fall Formation Begins |
Sunday, September 9 |
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The full complement of formation and learning opportunities will begin Sunday, September 9th, 9:30 - 10:30 AM! Christian formation is growing at Saint Paul's, so please consider the options and find a place to grow with us.
ADULTS
RECTOR'S FORUM, Year-round
Leader: Fr. Muir and guests
Location: TBA
The Rector's Forum offers a time and place for engaging conversation that is not anchored to a specific curriculum or topic. Always we consider how to honestly and faithfully live out our Baptismal vows, whatever the topic of the day.
INQUIRERS CLASS - 2 Orientation Sessions Offered, Sept. 9 & 16;
Class commences Sunday, Sept. 23 until Advent.
Leader: Fr. Jenkins
Location: Berlin Room
This class will explore Episcopal Christianity-including Sacraments & Rites, Church Organization (polity), Worship and the Book of Common Prayer, Scripture and Reason, Church History, among other subjects.
Reasons to consider the INQUIRERS CLASS:
Episcopal 101 - Learn more about our church, faith, and rituals-regardless of how long you have claimed being an Episcopalian.
Preparation for Confirmation, Reception, or Renewal of Baptismal Vows - perhaps you were raised in another denomination and wish to fully enter the Episcopal fellowship, or perhaps you have come to a place in life when you would like to renew your promises to God, well "we have a rite for that!" The Inquirers Class will guide you through the process of self-preparation to participate in one of these rites when our Bishop, +Scott Benhase, makes his next visitation on Sunday, November 4th. We will fully explore each rite and its purpose during both orientation sessions.
THIS but not THAT - You are most welcome to attend "THIS but not THAT" session. A detailed schedule of topics and dates will be presented during the orientation sessions, so come and see what appeals to you. Perhaps you are eager to learn more about the Eucharist but not about how the church is organized-wonderful! Attend only when you wish.
EDUCATION FOR MINISTRY (EfM) - Registration required
September - May; Tuesdays 9 AM
-11:30
PM; Sundays 6:45-9:00
PM
Mentors: Suzanne Purely-Crotteau & Kathleen Chandler
Location: Tyler Hall's Upper Room
Are you curious to explore the meaning of Holy Scripture, the history and traditions of Christianity, and our ever-changing understanding of God that you may more deeply and abundantly live your faith? Then EfM may be for you. EfM is a small-group program (12 member limit) of study and spiritual growth open to ALL people. The complete program spans four years of weekly group meetings between September and May. Enrollment is between June and August for the following program year.
Contact, Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau, or the
clergy to have a full conversation. WE LOVE EfM!
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YOUTH
FAITH & NATURE: Divine Adventures of Life on Earth
Grades 6 - 12
Leader: Todd Shafer and company
Location: The Upper Room (Upstairs Parish House)
What is up with science, the universe and God and ME? We will dig in and wonder about our place in God's creation... BUT FIRST, breakfast to get the morning going! Questions about formation? Contact Todd Shafer.
Additional youth announcements are sent out in the Youth Newsletter and through a "Remind" text. If you have any questions or need to be added to the group text for reminders about youth events, email your contact information Fr. John.
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CHILDREN
WEAVING GOD'S PROMISES -- Ages 8-11 or Grades 3 - 5
Leader: Coleman Graham and company
Location: Blue Room, Children's Ministries Center
Our bigger children will immerse themselves in an Episcopal formation experience rooted in the stories of our faith as presented in Matthew's Gospel. In this first of a three-year cycle, our children encounter the story of our salvation from the fall to our redemption and how we fit into the story. Our theme in this curriculum year is "God loves us and stays with us-no matter what." Every session incorporates theology and history from our Episcopal-Anglican perspective. Questions??? Contact Coleman Graham or Fr. John.
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GODLY PLAY -- 4s to 8, Kindergarten thru 2nd grade
Leaders: Kim Butler & Ivey Coleman
Location: GodlyPlay Room, Children's Ministry Center
We take children and their relationship with God seriously and seek to provide both space to foster encounters with God and the language necessary to make meaning of those experiences. Within the Godly Play classroom, the Biblical narrative is lovingly presented to children using beautiful materials with an invitation to step into each story with awe and wonder. Children are then allowed time to respond to and reflect on their experience of the story.
Adults are welcome to tour the classroom at any time, but on Sunday mornings we ask that parents do not enter the room. The classroom, and the children's time in them, is sacred. Please help us maintain this sacred space and time by staying with your children outside of the classroom until the doorkeeper invites them in.
Remember to practice these "best ways" discussed at our orientation session. Arrive between 9:25
AM and 9:30
AM. Pick up is 10:25-10:30
AM. Take a Parent Page from the table so you can talk your child about "their work" and wonder with them throughout the week about the sacred story. Questions??? Contact
Kim Butler,
Ivey Coleman, or
Fr. John. We will host another parent & grandparent orientation soon!
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Happening (EYC Grades 10-12)
Register NOW for September 14-16 event
HAPPENING #101 is September 14-16, 2018. Happening is a Christian experience presented by teenagers for teenagers. It is designed for youth in grades 10 - 12 and sponsored by the Episcopal Church. Most young people have serious questions about Jesus and the Church. Happening is designed to address these questions. During a Happening weekend, participants experience the love of Christ as shown through prayer, worship, and the ministry of peers, clergy, and lay adults. The Happeners are encouraged to make their renewed faith a part of their everyday lives. Happening shows how Christianity can keep pace with the many changes in our lives and our world. The Diocese of Georgia holds the Happening weekend twice each year (fall and spring) at Honey Creek! Please contact
Sarah Brittany Sandbach with any questions.
Register here for Happening #101.
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Ironman Weekend Volunteer Sign Ups 
There are many opportunities for parish members to get involved on Saturday, September
22nd and on race day, Sunday, September 23rd. Details are available in the Ironman Postings. If you have
questions or would like additional information, contact Kim Butler.
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 Pub Theology
Monday, September 10, 7 PM, The Pizza Joint (Downtown)
Mark your calendars for Pub Theology September 10, 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 The Reverend John Jenkins
or visit our page on Facebook,
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Manna Pantry,
Friday, September 14, 5 PM and
Saturday, September 15, 9:30 AM
We've changed the time for Manna Pantry Prep to allow more individuals the opportunity to serve in this important ministry.
Friday Manna Pantry Prep will begin at 5
PM
in Tyler Hall. Please join us!
Manna Pantry is a ministry that provides food to 150 families and individuals on odd-number months throughout the year. Friday, volunteers help unload the truck, arrange tables, assemble boxes, open and sort items, and box food for persons who will need special assistance the next day. On Saturday, volunteers will greet and check in guests, then fill their boxes as they move them along the tables cafeteria-style. Some volunteers are needed to assist persons by carrying their loaded boxes to their cars.
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 Southern Low-Country Boil
Sunday, September 16, following the 11 AM service, River Room
You are invited to join in for fun and fellowship on Sunday, September 16 following the 11
AM service for a Southern Low Country Boil. Be sure to mark your calendar for this very popular parish social event. Details to follow.
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 Veterans' Ice Cream Social
Sunday, September 16, 2:15 PM, GA War Veterans' Nursing Home
Join us for our quarterly Veterans' Ice Cream Social, Sunday, September 16, 2:15-4 PM, at the GA War Veterans' Nursing Home located at 1101 15th Street. We'll dish and serve ice cream and cookies; then spend much-appreciated time visiting our oft-forgotten heroes. All ages are welcome to participate. Contact Louis Walker for more information.
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 Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, September 19, 6-7 PM
Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinners are moving from the 2nd Wednesday to 3rd Wednesday of the month. Please update your calendars. On the menu: BBQ chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, rolls, & dessert.
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday"
Birthday Celebration
will be September 9.
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