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October 23 - November 1, 2020 |
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FROM THE STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE |
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Lord we give faithfully, and in our giving, we honor you, the source of all our blessings, our daily bread, and all the gifts in our lives.
We honor our Lord with our gifts: our time, talent, and treasure. Our support for the Church takes many forms and occurs throughout the year, even in a year as extraordinary as 2020. While we have not been able to gather as a congregation, our community remains connected through the variety of media our Church utilizes, and the work done by the clergy, staff, and laity. We talk about stewardship being a year-round activity and it is that; financial support comes in monthly and our congregation is active in work that defines us and our place in the greater Augusta community. Time and talent are crucial in all we do as a Church (both in the physical and spiritual sense) to honor God and bear witness to his Love.
Our treasure is as crucial this year. So far, we have received 51 cards representing $254,694. We are grateful for the support for and confidence in Saint Paul’s and are excited to have who we are validated by the congregation’s treasure, coupled with the congregation’s time and talent.
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | OCTOBER 25 |
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Bishop Logue to Visit Saint Paul's |
This Sunday, October 25, we will enjoy having our Bishop, Frank Logue, at our 11 a.m. service. Bishop Logue will preach and celebrate at this Facebook live service. Plan to be with us and share your comments of welcome and appreciation for his ministry among us. Any offerings so designated, will go to the Bishop’s Discretionary Fund. |
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GODLY PLAY - Children through 5th grade
K-2nd grade, 9-9:40 a.m.
3rd-5th grade, 9:45-10:30 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 366 090 592
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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.
The Godly Play class sends weekly emails on Saturday morning. If you don't receive this email and have children K-5th grade, please contact Maddy Elledge.
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RECTOR’S FORUM
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 860 972 849
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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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, now more than ever! |
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COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Sundays, 10:35 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 860 972 849
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Grab a cup of coffee and join us on Zoom before the 11 a.m. service for a few moments of fellowship! Participants will be split into groups of 5-6 people to allow everyone a chance to catch up with your Saint Paul's family. |
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CELTIC EVENING PRAYER AND COMMUNION
Sundays, 5:30 p.m.
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Our Celtic Evening Prayer is a candle-lit service that emphasizes the contemplative side of worship and features some of Augusta’s best Celtic musicians. Come as you are and enter into a place of rest, prayer, and reflection.
Please note that during this time, we ask that everyone sign up to attend as each service is limited to the number of participants. You will be required to submit your email address for contact tracing.
Masks are kindly required by all individuals at all times.
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | October 26 - November 1 |
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Noonday Prayer
Monday, October 26, 12:05 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28, 12:05 p.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Noonday Prayer is a short and simple service which allows prayer to enter into the midst of our daily work or other activities, while joining our prayers in the ongoing prayer of the Church around the world. It may also be observed in private and is found online here and on p.103-107 in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) or in the simplified version daily devotions on page 138.
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Sacred Space at Saint Paul's
Tuesdays and Fridays
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Sacred Space is an opportunity for you to be in your church’s sacred space to rest and pray. You will be provided with a simple Order of Service to guide your prayers, but pray according to your practice and however fulfills your needs for your own sacred time and space.
Please note that during this time, we ask that everyone sign up to attend as each time is limited in the number of participants. You will be required to submit your email address for contact tracing.
Masks are kindly required by all individuals at all times. You will receive a follow up email with more details on additional guidelines.
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Centering Prayer - Lessons: Putting it all Together + Handling Thoughts
Wednesday, October 28, 7:15 - 7:55 p.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Centering Prayer is a receptive method of Christian silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself. Learn more about Centering Prayer or learn on your own at Contemplativeoutreach.org.
"Contemplative practices facilitate and deepen our relationship with God.” This tutorial will offer a beginner’s approach to the prayer practice. “The more we practice and allow the transformation process to happen, the more we are able to experience the Indwelling Presence in everything we do.”
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Compline – Facebook Live and Zoom
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 p.m., social time follows worship on Zoom.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
Compline is a beautiful, simple, and quiet service to end the day together in prayer with God. This service is led by members of the parish using an on-screen bulletin so everyone may pray together.
Following the prayers, which are streamed on Facebook Live, those who gather through Zoom have opportunity for a mid-week visit.
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Daylight Saving Time Ends
Sunday, November 1
Fall Back! Daylight Saving Time ends next Sunday, November 1. Be sure to turn your clock back one hour Saturday night before you go to bed.
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All Saints' Day Prayers
Sunday, November 1
On All Saints' Sunday, November 1, we remember especially those in our parish family and in our families who have died in the past year. Please email the parish office or call (706) 724-2485 by Wednesday, October 28, if you would like to place someone special on the list.
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NEW FORMATION OPPROTUNITY |
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BECOMING BELOVED COMMUNITY
…WHERE YOU ARE
Ministry of Racial Healing, Justice & Reconciliation
Next Full Group Meeting: Tuesday, October 27,
Noon - 1 p.m.
Email Fr. Jenkins for to connect with the working groups
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 845 5492 0571
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
Why racial healing and justice? The answer is found in our baptismal identity, most fully articulated in our Baptismal Covenant (BCP 304-5). Why now? Because injustices long accepted as normal no longer are invisible or below our consciousness. The right time to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God” always is the present moment. We cannot change the past; the future, however, can be made better.
This group is working collaboratively to shape this ministry, and we invite your participation. This group meets to lend mutual support and guidance, to connect around common passions and interests, and to discern the path that leads to racial healing and justice where we are. Many small groups are forming to pursue common interests in community.
Drawing guidance from The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community framework, we strive to discern individually and collectively how to: 1) tell the truth about our church and race, 2) proclaim the dream of beloved community, 3) practice the Way of Love in the pattern of Jesus, and 4) repair the breach in our institutions and society.
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
Offerings pledged this Week $15,000.00
Offerings received this Week $16,640.00
Operating Expenses to Date $784,156.56
Total Income Received to Date $715,265.78
Stewardship Campaign:
Pledge Cards Received to Date for the Year 2021:
51 cards, representing $254,694
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The new Day by Day issue for October, November, and December has arrived. If you would like to have one mailed to you, please contact the parish office.
Forward Day by Day is a booklet of daily, "page-a-day," inspirational meditations each reflecting on a specific Bible passage from the daily lectionary readings of the Episcopal Church. The meditations are rich in substance and offer a wide range of witness and experiences.
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An Update from the Search Committee |
The Rector Search Committee would like to thank everyone at Saint Paul’s who participated in our church survey. You will find a summary of the survey by clicking the button below:
If you would like more information about the search process, our Saint Paul’s Church website has now been updated to include a special section specific to our search process. This section includes a timeline of our search with detailed information about each phase. It is also a central location for all communications related to the process.
Our hope is that this will be a resource that you will be able to use to stay informed and engaged during the search process. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to reach out to the search committee.
In Christ,
Saint Paul’s Rector Search Committee
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