Weekly Postings
Children's Pageant, "The Friendly Beasts" 
December 27, 2019 - January 5, 2020
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Our Schedule This Sunday
December 29
 8:00 AM 
Holy Eucharist, Rite I

9:30 - 10:30 AM 
No Formation Classes this Sunday.

10:30 - 10:45 AM  
Coffee and Conversation in Tyler Hall 

11:00 AM 
Lessons and Carols
with the Saint Paul's Choir
The Nursery is available.

following 11:00 AM  
Lemonade on the Lawn 

5:30 PM 
Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
with Prayers for Healing 
Eryn Eubanks and the Family Fold are our musicians .
This Sunday
December 29

A festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 29, 11:00 AM  

Join us along with your families and out-of-town guests in this beautiful celebration during Christmastide. The Canterbury and Saint Paul's choirs will join readers from the congregation to observe this beloved liturgy of our Anglican heritage. Eucharist will not be celebrated at this service, but will be celebrated at the 8  AM service and again at the 5:30  PM Celtic Evening Prayer & Communion service.

2020 Pledged Offerings

Last year, 181 households submitted pledged. Nearly 150 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.
Next Week
December 30 - January 5
Parish Office Hours for  New Year's 

The Parish Office will close at noon on  New Year's Eve, Tuesday, December 31, and will be closed on New Year's Day, Wednesday,  January 1.

2019 Year-end Contribution Statements and Gifts

Offerings or Special Gifts of cash/check must be dated and postmarked no later than December 31, 2019 to qualify as 2019 charitable contributions. For gifts (transfers) of stock or other securities, or other questions, ASAP email Meredith Beach or call her at (706) 724-2485 ext. 204. Please note the Parish Office will close at noon on Tuesday, December 31.  

Looking Ahead

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.

YEA Twelfth Night Party
Sunday, January 5, 7 PM

YEA (Young Episcopal Adults) 12th Night Party-Calling all 20-30 somethings to a celebration on the Twelfth Night of Christmas, January 5 at the home of Wright Montgomery. BYOB and your favorite appetizer to share. For details and directions, email John Jenkins.

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.

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.

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.


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.

JANUARY DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Inquirer's Class for Adults & Youth Confirmation Classes Begin 
Sunday, January 12

Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, January 15

Manna Pantry 
Saturday, January 18

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

News from the Diocese


December Birthdays

Are we missing your birthday?
Please  contact the Parish Office to update our files.

Our "Second Sunday"  Birthday Celebration for December  will be December 8.