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news & events
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September 23 - October 2, 2022
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At the September Vestry meeting, updates were shared on the Tyler Hall kitchen project, the technology upgrade, and the stewardship campaign. The technology upgrades are particularly exciting. We have a new alarm system that not only meets today’s standards in protecting our staff and facilities but also is significantly cheaper than our previous provider. Wi-fi is now available throughout the entire campus and installation of fiber internet, replacing the relay signal we currently use to obtain internet access, is potentially scheduled for mid-October. We have an updated proposal to fully upgrade the AV systems by the end of the year and, funded with a specific gift, will add goodies such as connectivity improvements for hearing aids, speakers for the Riverwalk and a mobile cart to project services held outdoors: internments, Palm Sunday, etc. A huge thank you is owed to Bill Ford and Elisabeth Price for managing this capital campaign project.
Monty Osteen presented, on behalf of the Finance Committee, the 2020 audit. There were no material findings and the process developed by our new auditors are valuable and welcome in the financial management of the Church.
We heard a report on our Invite, Welcome, Connect initiative that is coordinated by Vestry liaisons Claiborne Porubsky and Bryan Hawkins and led by parishioner Summer Bell. Summer is not only recruiting greeters but also asking us all to connect with newcomers and others to include and involve them into the life of the Church. Connecting newcomers in our church life enriches us with their many gifts, but more importantly, we hope folks find that here is a spiritual home for those looking to live out God’s word.
Cameron Nixon
Senior Warden
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THE IRONMAN SUNDAY INFO YOU NEED |
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Traffic Instructions
Please welcome our visitors to Augusta and allow yourself a few extra minutes to get to church on Sunday.
The road closures are the same as previous years. As in past years, we recommend you travel 13th Street to Reynolds. One lane of Reynolds Street will remain open for you to travel both directions to and from the church.
Should you encounter officers directing traffic, let them know you are coming to Saint Paul's. They are aware of our activities and are happy to help you get where you need.
These two maps provide more information on the race course.
Share your Ironman Weekend
- We invite you to share your Ironman pictures with us so they can be added to our gallery. Email your pictures to the Parish Office.
- Check in at Saint Paul's on your Facebook page & tag us in your pictures.
- Add our hashtag #TriSaintPauls to your posts!
Invite your friends to join you at Saint Paul's on Sunday. It's sure to be an inspiring weekend.
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | September 25 |
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Episcopal Relief and Development
Hurricane Relief Fund
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The Outreach Committee has voted to send $1000 to Episcopal Relief and Development's Hurricane Relief Fund. We will collect gifts from the parish for two Sundays and then will send a combined check from the people of Saint Paul's Monday, October 3. If you would like to add your gift, please make your check payable to Saint Paul's Church with a notation ERD Hurricane Fund. Online gifts may be made on our website. (Choose Outreach Fund and Episcopal Relief and Development Sub-fund).
Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with Episcopal and Anglican partners in Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, the US Virgin Islands, the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos in response to Hurricane Fiona. Gifts help the Episcopal Relief & Development partners and dioceses reach vulnerable communities devastated by Hurricane Fiona and other catastrophic storms. As they continue to assess ongoing needs in impacted areas, your urgent gift will enable us to respond now — and in the long run to aid in recovery.
More information on the important work Episcopal Relief and Development' does at home and abroad can be found on their website. |
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Saint Paul's Nursery is OPEN
Sundays 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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We are pleased to announce that the Saint Paul’s nursery is open for children 6 months to 4 years of age. The nursery will be available on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:30 a.m. to allow parents to attend formation. If you have any questions about the nursey, please contact the parish office. Connie and Katherine are all ready to welcome you Sunday mornings. |
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I - In person
11 AM Rite II - In person
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
All three of our Sunday worship services are in-person.
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Breakfast
River Room, 8 AM
(please note this change for Sunday)
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This Sunday we will be hosting the Ironman families in the River Room, so head down to the church a little earlier and join us for a cup of coffee and refreshments in the River Room. |
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Godly Play
Grades PK- 4th Grade
Saint Patrick's Room - Children's Ministry Center
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ALL children inherently know God, but it is up to us to give them the language of the Christian faith so they can grow to make meaning of our faith in their own lives. Godly Play is a profound method rooted in Montessori principles that forms child spirituality by attending to their natural gifts for wonder and discovery. We cannot wait to welcome your children each Sunday!
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Spark Activate Faith
Middle School (grades 5-8)
Saint Benedict's Room - Children's Ministry Center
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Middle School Formation returns to "Look at the Gospels" and engage with the stories. Week after week, the children and their leaders gather together, explore the Scriptures, enjoy one another's company, pray, and discover God's presence in their midst.
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Sunday Forum
Sundays 9:30 AM, The Chapel, This Sunday only
Please note the change of location
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Join us as we continue our fall formation series on 1 Corinthians. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians shows Paul trying to pastor a young, gifted, divided church from afar. Drawing on some of the leading commentators on Paul, we’ll read together to see how he addressed problems and promise in Corinth, and how this might apply to us today. If you’re both talented and imperfect, or belong to a community that is talented and imperfect, this bible study is for you. |
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EYC (grades 6-12)
At the Cheer Station
Sunday, 12 Noon-4 PM
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Meet us at the front gates of Saint Paul’s and let’s cheer our Ironman runners on! Saint Paul’s is located at the halfway mark of the run course. The run is the last leg of the event, and the athletes are exhausted by the time they pass us. We are there to share God’s love and encourage them with signs, music, popsicles, ice, and lots of cheers and high fives. It is such a rewarding and fun volunteer opportunity, and the athletes say we help get them to the finish line! We will have food for our cheer team and guarantee a good time! For more information, contact Kim Butler.
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Sundays, 5:30 PM
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Vonda Darr, harp, will be our guest musician this week. |
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EVENTS THIS WEEK| September 26 - October 2 |
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Being Disciples
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, ZOOM
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This week: Holiness
Charlie Tudor and Fr. Eric lead our reflections on Rowan Williams’ short book, Being Disciples, Essentials of The Christian Life. Books are available in the parish office ($10 donation). Please sign up on the website or by email to Charlie Tudor. For more information contact Charlie Tudor. |
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MMM...Men's Monthly Meal
Wednesday, October 5, 6-7 PM, River Room
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Our next Men’s Monthly Meal (Mmm!) is scheduled Wednesday, October 5— (Men gather at 4 PM to cook, the parish gathers at 6PM for dinner.)
On the menu: Roast pork loin with apples and onions, roasted (P, B, & J and Kraft Mac n' Cheese available)
There are two sign-ups. Please RSVP for dinner and men, please sign up for this fellowship and cooking team (separate sign-up from dinner reservations). Donations welcomed. Contact Eric Friedman for more information. |
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 PM Social time follows worship on Zoom.
Meeting ID: 595 177 454
Dial-In: (646) 876-9923
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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, those who gather through Zoom have an opportunity for a mid-week visit.
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Mid-Week Noonday Prayer in the Chapel
Thursdays, 11:30 AM
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A mid-week service of Noonday Prayer in the Chapel begins at 11:30 am. (Noonday Prayer this week only; our regular Eucharist returns next week) Lunch in the Berlin Room follows at 12 noon with a weekly Bible study (more information below.) Join us as your schedule allows: Come for Eucharist and lunch, lunch and Bible study, or stay for all three. (So that we may honor mid-day schedules, lunch is scheduled for 15 minutes and will continue through the Bible study conversations.) |
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Lectio at Lunch
Thursdays, 12 Noon, The Berlin Room
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Join us for lunch and a Bible study – we've made it easy!
This small group format begins with lunch. As we continue sharing a meal, three biblical lessons are read by aloud by members of the group, followed by a reflection from Brian McLaren’s We Make the Road by Walking. We conclude our time together engaging with the reflection. Much of the work of the Holy Spirit in formation is in forming relationship. As the title suggests we make the road by walking together. We invite you to join this small group as your schedule allows.
You may bring your own lunch or share in the meal provided. This week’s menu: Sliders with homemade chicken salad, pimento cheese, and egg salad; crudités; cinnamon apple coffee cake; tea and water A lunch RSVP is required by midnight Tuesday: online or by email to Kitty Gordon, and donations are requested to cover the cost of lunch each week.
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Sit and Wait
Thursdays, 7-8 PM, Chapel
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“O tarry and await the Lord’s pleasure; be strong and he shall comfort your heart; wait patiently on the Lord.”
Psalm 27:18
Thursdays begin in the Chapel with a reading or other offering to enhance this space before the “Sit” begins. After the 20-minute Sit, an open discussion follows until 8:00 PM. This is an open group with no limit on the number of participants. Please email Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau or contact by phone at (706) 910-9331 for further information and/or to enroll in the sit. |
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Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 2, 4 PM, Churchyard
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Bring your best friend for a celebration and blessing Sunday October 2, 4 PM in the Churchyard. The Saint Paul’s Blessing of the Animals is cosponsored by The Augusta Humane Society. Please consider a donation of one of the following items to The Augusta Humane Society: paper towels, bleach, Dawn detergent, 13-gallon garbage bags, or cash. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier. |
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Tuesday's Music Live
Tuesday, October 4, 12 noon
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Tuesday’s Music Live continues its 34th season with a free concert by ViMaDiAn Duo ( Anastasia Petrunin, Violin and Denis Petrunin, Percussion) on October 4 at 12:00 noon. For more information visit |
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October 2 - Personal Hygiene Drive for Hornsby begins
October 2 - Blessing of the Animals
October 4 - Tuesday's Music Live
October 5 - Men's Monthly Meal
October 9 - Guided Labyrinth Walk
November 6 - All Saints' and All Souls Sunday
November 12 - Walk for Water
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Alison Nesbitt has finished her calls to update the parish directory. Letters are being mailed to those whom she was unable to contact. If you are new and would like to be listed in the directory, or do not receive a letter from the parish office this month, please contact the parish office by email or by telephone at (706) 724-2485, so that we may update our parish records. |
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Gathering Safely Plan Updated 03-17-21 |
The Vestry has approved a plan for gathering safely. This plan is available using the link below and on our website. Clergy, vestry, and regathering committee members will continue to monitor the situation and publicize precautions and changes. |
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 09/21/2022
Offerings pledged this Week $12,981.00
Offerings received this Week $8,131.00
Operating Expenses to Date $607,608.55
Operating Income to Date $701.308.15
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