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January 3 - January 12, 2020
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Service Participant Schedule
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Meeting this Week
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TUES 11:45
Evangelism/Marketing
WED 5:30
Outreach
THURS 12:00 Noon
Building & Grounds
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THE NEXT STEP...
Inquirer's Class
aka: Preparing for the Rites of Reception,
Confirmation, or Renewal of Baptismal Vows
Sundays, Jan. 12 thru Feb. 16; Bishop's Visitation, Feb. 23
No matter who you are... no matter where you are on the journey... you are welcome in this church. Every Sunday these bold words of welcome appear on the front of our worship bulletin. We want every visitor to know they are welcome in our church community regardless of their religious status and intentions. The first step a visitor takes is to accept our invitation, but at some point, when you no longer consider yourself a visitor, it is time to consider membership in The Episcopal Church.
Beginning next Sunday, Fr. Muir will lead a six-part class for those who are interested in learning more about this church, its beliefs, governance, origins and worship. Regardless of your current status (not baptized, former member of another denomination, etc.) this class prepares you, should you so choose, to participate in our rite of initiation, which will take place when the bishop visits on February 23rd. This class is open to ALL and is frequented by lifelong Episcopalians who wish to refresh or grow in faith.
Fr. Jenkins will lead the parallel class for teens around the age of 16 who wish to prepare for the Rite of Confirmation.
Please contact the clergy, Frs. Muir or Jenkins with inquiries.
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Our Schedule This Sunday
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January 5 |
Formation Classes for all ages.
See Schedule below.
Coffee and Conversation in Tyler Hall
Holy Eucharist, Rite II with the
Saint Paul's and Canterbury Choirs
The Nursery is available.
following 11:00 AM
Lemonade on the Lawn
5:30 PM
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
with Prayers for Healing
Laura Tomlin is our guest musician
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Thank you to all who contributed to my Girl Scout Gold project. The quillows are gradually coming together. From start to finish each quillow takes 1.5 hours to complete. Eight are totally complete and I have material prepped and ready for at least 15 more. Each blanket uses 4.5 yards of material. Fabrics sales on Black Friday helped supply materials from your donations. Thank you again for helping me reach my goal of 50 quillows to be distributed by Columbia County deputies as needed.
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Rectors' Discretionary Account
1st Sunday Offering - 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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Welcome to Saint Paul's for Visitors and Newcomers
Sunday, January 5, 10-10:50
AM,
Chapel
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 Chapel Sunday, January 5, 10
AM.
RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office.
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Twelfth Night Party
WHO: YEA (20 and 30 somethings)
Home of Wright Montgomery
Sunday, January 5, 7 to 'round 9 PM
YEA's "December gathering" happens THIS SUNDAY on the 12th Night of Christmas! We'll have food and drink, a White Elephant gift exchange, and compline to close the evening. So invite some friends, bring a gift for the exchange (we'll have some extras for guests), and make merry on 12th Night.
Email John Jenkins
or contact Wright for directions. Drink and party food provided.
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2020 Pledged Offerings
Last year, 181 households submitted pledged. 162 pledges have been submitted so far, and we need to collect all of them so the vestry and finance committee can construct the 2020 operating budget. If you have questions, contact the clergy, Sr. Warden,
Billy Badger or Stewardship Chair,
Brad Sandbach.
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Formation Classes This Sunday
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THE RECTOR'S FORUM
Location: The Parlor
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.
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YOUTH FORMATION
Location: The Youth Room
Youth Formation returns with a look at the movies and a discussion of the Christian themes found in them. BUT FIRST, a little breakfast to get things going! For more information,
contact Todd Shafer.
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CHILDREN AGES -- Ages 8-11 or Grades 3 - 5
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WEAVING GOD'S PROMISES
Location: The First Classroom in CMC
Our bigger children will immerse themselves in an Episcopal formation experience rooted in the stories of our faith as presented in John's Gospel. In this second of a three-year cycle, our children focus on
stories of individual encounters with Jesus, transformation in God's love, and the saints of the church. Our theme in this curriculum year is "Once we were no people, but now we are God's people." Every session incorporates theology and history from our Episcopal-Anglican perspective.
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CHILDREN -- 4s to 8, Kindergarten thru 2nd grade
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GODLY PLAY
Location: The Godly Play Room
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.
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VESTRY NOMINATIONS REQUESTED
The Vestry Nominating Committee is seeking candidates whom you believe would make outstanding Vestry members for Saint Paul's. If you'd like to suggest someone, including yourself, please
contact Billy Badger
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VESTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
The basic responsibilities of the Vestry are:
- to help define and articulate the mission of this congregation
- to support the church's mission by word and deed
- to support the clergy
- to ensure effective organization and planning
- to manage resources and finances
- to attend monthly vestry meetings and annual vestry retreat
- to serve as liaison to assigned parish committees
This is a 3 year term.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Vestry, a nominee must answer "yes" to all of the following questions.
- Have you been confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church?
- Do you regularly attend worship services at Saint Paul's?
- Are you a pledging member of Saint Paul's?
CANDIDATE PROFILES
Each nominee slated to run for election to the Vestry will be invited to share a profile with the parish via our regular parish communications including the weekly newsletter.
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Tuesday's Music Live Resumes
Tuesday, January 7, 12 noon, Nave and River Room
Tuesday's Music Live continues its 32nd season with a free concert by Savannah River Brassworks, on Tuesday, January 7, 12 noon. Lunch following the concert is catered by Cordially Invited LLC and is $12 per person. Advance reservations required and may be placed by calling the Box Office, (706) 722-3463 or online at
TuesdaysMusicLive.com. Series brochures with all 12 concerts and lunch menus are available in the narthex.
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Prayer of the Heart:
An Introductory Workshop in Christian Contemplative Prayer
Saturday, January 11, 9:30
AM- 2
PM (Bring a simple lunch)
Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul
An introductory workshop for Christian Meditation/Contemplative Practice will be offered Saturday, January 11, 9:30
AM- 2
PM, in the Chapel of St. Peter and St. Paul. As we begin a new year, this workshop offers a way to restore a sense of connectedness to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us, and a practice to grow into personal, living experience of God. Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau and Alan Faulkner lead this class. Come and explore.
Contact Fr. Jenkins for more information or to reserve your place. Limited to 15 participants.
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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, January 12, 2019
Next Sunday is Birthday Sunday. ALL are invited to our brief, but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in December, Sunday, January 12, 10:30-10:45
AM
, Tyler Hall.
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Pub Theology
Tuesday, January 14, 7 PM. Upstairs Nacho Mama's
Mark your calendars for Pub Theology Tuesday, January 14, 7
PM
, at Nacho Mama's, upstairs, 976 Broad St. in downtown Augusta. Pub Theology gathers an eclectic cross-section of the Saint Paul's community to deepen relationships and faith through conversations about God and being Christian. For more information please
email John Jenkins
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Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, January 15, 6-7 PM. The River Room
Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday, January 15, 6-7
PM
in the River Room. The menu will be available next week. $5 per person; $15 max per family. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please RSVP using our
sign up on the Saint Paul's website
or by
email to Todd Shafer
so that we can be the best hosts.
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Manna Pantry
Saturday, January 18, 8 - 11:30 AM, Tyler Hall
Manna Pantry at Saint Paul's Church provides a box of food six times a year to those in our community who need this supplemental assistance. With your help we will unload the groceries from Golden Harvest, pack food boxes, reload the truck, and deliver all food boxes on Saturday. Please
email Melissa Friedman with any questions. All ages welcome. This is an especially good opportunity for youth and older children with parents who need to complete service hours.
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New Listening Sessions added
Wednesday, January 15, 6:30-8 PM
Sunday, January 19, 9-10:30 AM
We have added two additional listening sessions in January. Sign-up using the link below, on our website calendar, or by
emailing the Parish Office. If the event you select is full, please email us your interest in participating so we will know whether to schedule more gatherings. For more information
contact Donald Horton.
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Community Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Thursday, January 23, 6:45
PM,
Saint Paul's Church
13th Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration "Keeping the Dream Alive" - Thursday, January 23, 6:45
PM, at Saint Paul's Church. A community event celebrating the life and enduring values of Dr. King including hymns, prayers, performances by The Davidson Chorale, Augusta Jr. Players, and keynote address by The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II. Organized by Progressive Religious Coalition of Augusta,
www.prcaugusta.org or
visit their Facebook page.
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JANUARY DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Inquirer's Class for Adults & Youth Confirmation Classes Begin
Sunday, January 12
Women of the Bible Class Begins
Sunday, January 19
Annual Parish Meeting & Brunch
Sunday, January 26
Quiet Morning
February 1
Children Youth and Family Super Bowl Party
Sunday February 2
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Are we missing your birthday?
Our "Second Sunday"
Birthday Celebration for December
will be January 12.
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