News from the Pews
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Reminders for Sunday, January 26:
  1. Holy Eucharist at 7:30 AM, 8:45 AM, 11:00 AM, and 6:00 PM
  2. Annual Parish Meeting at 10 AM in Otey Hall
  3. Youth and Children's Formation at 10 AM
  4. CITY (Church in the Yard)
Annual Parish Meeting
St. Paul’s Annual Parish Meeting will be held on Sunday,  January 26 th , at 10:00 am in Otey Hall. Reports from the Senior and Junior Wardens will be provided and as well as the Vestry ratification.
Theology on Thursdays
Jan. 23 - The Elijah Story and “The Still Small Voice”. What is this text actually
trying to communicate? This text should be read looking for "what is the
challenge for the reader?" or "what is the question being presented?"
Social Graces
Social Graces is organizing an evening complete with dinner followed by a concert at the Franklin Theatre.

Gateway Chamber Orchestra:
Gran Partita
January 27, 2020
6:00pm Catered Dinner at Church in Otey Hall
7:00pm Theatre Doors open * 7:30 pm Concert
This event is open to anyone!

About The Gateway Chamber Orchestra: Conducted by Gregory Wolynec, the GCO was formed in 2008 and is recognized as one of the leading new American ensembles. Comprised of professional musicians from Middle Tennessee and beyond, the GCO specializes in presenting traditional masterworks, overlooked treasures, and contemporary American compositions.

We will eat dinner in Otey Hall, get your tickets, and then at 7:00 pm,
walk over to the Franklin Theatre. Don’t miss out on this offer! Act now! The cost is $30 per person for the evening. To secure your spot, write a check to St. Paul’s (social graces in the memo). RSVP for event to monna@stpaulsfranklin.com or 790-0527. Social Graces is a ministry planned for people 55 years old and older, but anyone, any age is welcome to programs and events. If you have any questions about Social Graces, please contact Monna Mayhall.
Book Club
Tuesday, Jan. 28 ; Book Club meets in Founder's Hall, 6:30-8:00. All are welcome! Our January read is  My Antonia  by Willa Cather. Please bring a light appetizer &/or drink to share & be prepared to join in our discussion. 

Note: This year, we will read a classic novel every other month (starting in January, obviously!) Please bring title suggestions* to our next meeting - classics & otherwise - *for the remainder of our 2020 months. 

See you on January 28! 
January Gathering for Good: Talent Show
St. Paul's has talent!! Come witness it on Wednesday, January 29 from 6:00-7:30 pm in Otey Hall. Dinner is $5 per person or $20 max per family. RSVP here.

Interested in sharing your talent? Sign up here ! We have a limit of 15 acts. Please keep your act under four minutes.
Souper Bowl Sunday Returns
2.2.2020
We’re baaaaaack! Our musical cooks are working overtime to make three delicious soups for your “Souper Bowl” parties and celebrations.  The sign-ups in the narthex and Founder's Hall close this Sunday. You can also email Donna at  donnastokesrogers@gmail.com  and reserve your soup that way.
 
Your choices this year are:
1.      Tomato-Basil (Rich and Creamy, Gluten-Free and Vegetarian)
2.     Black Bean Chili (Nuff said. It is perfection in a bowl.)
3.     Greek Chicken and Orzo Soup (It will cure what ails you with its lemony, fragrant goodness.)
 
All soups are $15 per quart and can be picked up in the Otey Kitchen on Sunday, Feb 2, after the 7:30, 8:45, and 11:00 services. If you pre-order soup and don’t make arrangements to pick it up by 12:30, we will sell it! There will be limited quantities of extra soup made and available for purchase, but it goes fast.
 
Support your church musicians and enjoy the Super Bowl with no hassle!
Godly Play Teachers Needed!
Some of our Godly Play regulars are taking some much-deserved vacation time over the next couple of months, and we need volunteers to fill in for them while they are away. Can't commit to a long period of time? No problem! If we can get a few people to volunteer once a month, we can get it covered! Please email libby@stpaulsfranklin.com if you are interested. I'll be happy to talk with you about it!
Fourth Annual Taster's Luncheon
Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 12:30 pm in Otey Hall
Three Teams and Three Fabulous Menus competing for the coveted GOLDEN SPOON! Tickets: $20 per adult, $8.00 per children under 10. We need to know if you are coming, so please call or email Donna Stokes-Rogers at donnastokesrogers@gmail.com and we will reserve tickets for you.
You can pay at the luncheon. All proceeds benefit the Music Ministry at St. Paul’s.
St. Paul's Children and Families Mardi Gras Party
Feb 22 at 5 PM
Homeless Ministry Opportunities CITY (Church In The Yard and Jefferson Street)
We continue to be blessed with the opportunity to serve our homeless brothers and sisters in Nashville.Three hundred to four hundred meals are served the fourth Sunday of each month at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church (CITY-Church in The Yard) and under the Jefferson Street Bridge. This has been an active and successful Saint Paul’s ministry for the past 10 years.

If you would like to support this ministry in any ways, there are several areas that always need help and support. Please contact Gerald Hancock, Mike Gengler or Ellen Kirk for more information. Peace through Practice...

  1. Financial support is always needed – this ministry spends approximately $1000/meal or $12,000/year. The ministry is committed to providing healthy meals and feeding all that show up to eat on our assigned Sunday.
  2. Sandwich Bags – At each Sunday meal sandwich bags are assembled at Saint Paul’s and distributed to everyone coming through the line. Help is ALWAYS NEEDED after the 8:45 service to assemble bags in Barnabas.
  3. Assistance transporting food and supplies is always needed. We depart Barnabas at 12:00 to head to downtown Nashville.
  4. Plate/Serve – Help plate and serve food at CITY and/or Jefferson Street Bridge. There are always opportunities to interface with the homeless individuals at the meal.
Silent Auction for Pancake Supper
If you have any items you would be willing to donate to a silent auction for the Pancake Supper on Feb. 25, please contact AG! ( ag@stpaulsfranklin.com)
Seekers Class 2020
Beginning Sunday, March 1 our annual “Seekers” Class will begin. This is traditionally a class given for those who wish to join the church through Confirmation or Reception. However, please know that all are welcome, especially current congregants of St. Paul’s who would like a refresher course. We will look at church subjects such as worship, church history, and Episcopal theology. The class will be held during our Christian Education hour at 10:00. We will meet in Otey Parish Hall. The course will last six weeks, ending before our annual visit from the diocesan bishop on April 26. If you have any questions please contact Rusty via email: rusty@stpaulsfranklin.com or by phone 615-790-0527.
Mountain T.O.P. Tool Drive
Click here to view our new Mountain T.O.P. wishlist. We are working towards having 5 complete tool kits this summer. There are big ticket items and items as low as $5. Any and all contributions are greatly appreciated!
Upcoming Dates:
  • Jan. 26: Annual Parish Meeting at 10 AM
  • Jan. 29: Gathering for Good: Talent Show at 6pm in Otey Hall
  • Feb. 2: Souper Bowl Sunday
  • Feb. 16: Taster's Luncheon
  • Feb. 25: Pancake Supper
  • Feb. 26: Ash Wednesday services at 7am, 12pm, and 6pm