Weekly Postings
May 25 - June 3, 2018
Last week at Saint Paul's 

 The choirs finish their season  


Summer fun begins 
Celebration with our graduating seniors
Thanksgiving for our Formation teachers
In This Issue

Our Schedule This Sunday May 20
8:00 AM 
Holy Eucharist, Rite One
No music

10:30 AM  
Coffee and Conversation
Tyler Hall
11:00 AM 
Holy Eucharist, Rite Two
The Nursery is available.

following 11:00 AM  
Lemonade on the Lawn 

5:30 PM
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Keith Shafer and Kathleen Chandler  are our musicians. 
No Formation Classes or EYC this Sunday. 
  Lessons for This Sunday  are Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans 8:12-17; John 3:1-17; Psalm 29.
Next Week May 28 - June 3
Parish Office Hours
The Parish Office will be closed Monday, May 28, in observance of Memorial Day. 
Donate Summer music
Donate summer music in memory or in thanksgiving. The choirs begin this year's vacation on May 27th. Please speak with Keith Shafer, Director of Music, who can provide you with more complete information.

Unwind by the River
Friday, June 1, 5-9 PM
This event, geared towards the younger members of our parish who are tethered by children or work schedules, is a chance to come unwind by the river, build new relationships, and take advantage of childcare! Light bites provided along with beer and wine. Saint Paul's Nursery will be open 5-9 PM for children 6 weeks - 4-yrs-old, and childcare with age appropriate activities for children K-5th grade will be provided. Enjoy an hour or two of time on the River Room Terrace and then head out for a date downtown, or settle in and watch the sun go down right where you are! 

A reservation is required for child care.  Please RSVP with names and ages of children to 
[email protected] by Wednesday, May 30.
Hometown Missions for EYC - REGISTER NOW
Friday - Sunday, June 1-3, Augusta
Are you looking for a chance to reach out and serve others both locally and internationally? Then come to Hometown Missions June 1-3! This Diocesan event which moves around the Diocese each year will be held in Augusta this year.  The event will offer at least eight volunteer hours, and possibly more, for those students who need volunteer hours for school.
The cost of the event is $115 for those who sign up before May 15. After May 15, the cost increases to $125.  Sign up now, and plan to enjoy a weekend of service, worship, and fun at Hometown Missions!  Contact Ranie to let her know of your interest and register using the links below. 

Additional information about specific work sites and fun activities can be found on the youth website for the diocese . Direct registration is found here.  
Quiet "Day" - God within us
Saturday, June 2, 9:30 AM - 12 noon, Chapel
You're invited to a spiritual morning of quiet solitude Saturday, June 2, 9:30 AM - 12 noon with the Daughters of the King. Bring "prayer tools" such as your bible, journal, or anything used for meditation, and Fr. Muir will lead us in quiet contemplation on Pentecost: God within us. All are welcome. Please RSVP for this event to Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau or by phone, 706-359-4480, before Friday, June 1.
Looking Ahead 
Welcome to Saint Paul's For Newcomers and Visitors
Sunday, June 10, 10 AM, The Parlor

New to the Saint Paul's community? Get your questions answered and meet some of our staff and parish leaders in an informal gathering in the parlor 10 AM, Sunday, June 10. RSVP to Elisabeth in the Parish Office.
Pub Theology
June 11, 7 PM, The Pizza Joint Downtown Augusta
Mark your calendars for Pub Theology June 11, 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 Ranie or visit our page on Facebook, "Pub Theology of Augusta."
Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, June 20, 6-7 PM, Tyler Hall
Join us for our monthly fellowship dinner, Wednesday,  June 20. On the menu: chicken & rice casserole, green beans, rolls and dessert. $5 per person; $15 max per family. A reservation is not required; however, if you know you plan to attend, please RSVP to Todd Shafer so that we can be the best hosts.
Open Sundays for Altar Flowers
Third quarter open Sundays for altar flowers: July 1, 15, & 22 and August 19 & 26. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor one of these Sundays in honor or memory of someone or "many" someones please contact the parish office . The normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone and contribute to the Flower Guild at the same time. 
Education for Ministry (EfM) program
TIME TO ENROLL
CALLING THE CURIOUS: 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 live your faith? Then it is time to consider the Education for Ministry (EfM) program. EfM is a small-group study and spiritual growth program open to ALL people and begins each August. Contact Saint Paul's EfM leaders, Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau  and Fr. John Jenkins to have a full conversation about it. WE LOVE EfM!
QUARTERLY OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES
Spring Quarter (April - June 2018)

The new Quarterly Outreach Opportunities is available here. Mark your calendar with these April - June 2018 service opportunities. We invite you to join us as often as you are able.

 
News from the Diocese

 Click here to read this week's Diocese of GA Newsletter: From the Field 
 
May 2018
Are we missing your birthday?
Please contact the Parish Office to update our files.

Our "Second Sunday"  Birthday Celebration  will be May 13.  




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