Weekly
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news & events
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January 21- January 30, 2022
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Dear People of Saint Paul’s:
Thank you! Thank you for your interest in and support of the last two weeks of adult formation where we have focused on the endowments and the draft Memorial Policy. We have had good conversation and good questions. We are still working to make sure that we can respond to your questions as completely as possible. We will leave the “official” comment policy open until February 28, 2022, and the Vestry will not take a vote on the policy until a final draft is made available to you and the vote is announced. Should you have any questions or comments, the best way to express them is by reaching out to me at SeniorWarden@saintpauls.org. I will compile all the comments to share with the vestry as we work forward. Again, thank you Erick Montgomery and Tom Robertson for your very thorough and meaningful work.
The Vestry met for its monthly meeting this week. Our focus is on the annual meeting, scheduled for January 30, 2022, after the 11:00 a.m. service. Due to COVID concerns and our protocol, we will not be able to share a meal; however, to prevent the “hangries”, we will have some light snacks available for those missing their lunch. We are working to ensure that we can stream the meeting in some way for the communicants who are unable to attend in person. When we have a plan, we will let you know.
In preparation for our meeting, the Vestry approved the budget, which we are sorry to report will be a deficit budget for the second year. We have a plan to make up the spending from the reserves, and we are committed to ensuring our financial stability as we move forward. We are also focusing on the Strategic Plan, which will be the subject of this Sunday’s adult formation. Committee Chair Barbara Coleman will lead us in a discussion of our hopes and plans. We continue to ask for your commitment to attend formation. Should you desire a Zoom link to join from home, please email me at seniorwarden@saintpauls.org.
As we focus on the business side of the Church to present a budget to you, we remind you that we have a lot of spiritual work occurring as well. One chance for all of us to come together is the evening of Thursday, February 10, when Bishop Frank Logue will join us to celebrate the new ministry of Fr. Biddy at Saint Paul’s and offer confirmation and reception to those who are joining the Episcopal Church. Please plan to attend this meaningful night of worship and growth with your Saint Paul’s family.
Yours,
Ashley Wright
Senior Warden
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | January 23 |
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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 nursey has reopened 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. Miss Connie and Miss Jenna are all VERY EXCITED to welcome you back! |
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The Sunday Forum: Adult Formation for ALL
January 23, 9:30 AM, The River Room
"A Review of the Strategic Planning Process"
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This week, in our Vestry-supported formation class, Barbara Coleman will introduce us to the work that the Strategic Planning Committee has been doing for the last two years. With the guidance of the Rev. Becky Rowell, the Committee has attempted to identify a way that Saint Paul’s can most effectively share our vision of recognizing and honoring Christ in everyone and everything. Again, we will offer a Zoom link for those who are unable to attend in person. Should you desire the link, please contact the senior warden. The Vestry respectfully asks that you please commit to attend Formation as we prepare for the annual meeting on January 30, 2022. |
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Godly Play (grades PK - 1st)
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
In the 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. Children are greeted at the door of the Godly Play room by the "door person." It is VERY important for parents to respect the boundary of the door threshold by not entering the children's sacred space--their Godly Play room. We cannot wait to welcome your children each Sunday!
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Spark: 2 Classes (grades 2-3) & (grades 4- 6)
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
In the Children's Ministry Center
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Our older children will again immerse themselves in SPARK, where they will work with the same themes and Scripture that we all encounter in common worship. Every lesson follows a four-part pattern: Gather, Open the Bible, Activate Faith, and Send. 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 Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I - In person
11 AM Rite II - In person
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
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All three of our Sunday worship services are in-person with no requirement to sign-up. |
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
5:30 PM
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Our guest musician this Sunday is Laura Tomlin, violin. |
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | January 24 - January 30 |
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Tuesday's Music Live Continues
Tuesday, January 25, 12 Noon
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Tuesday’s Music Live continues its 33rd season Tuesday, January 25, with a free concert by William Lang, trombone and Anne Rainwater, piano. More information at TuesdaysMusicLive.com or by calling the Box Office at (706) 722-3463. |
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 p.m. 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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Annual Parish Meeting
Sunday, January 30, Following the 11 AM service
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Next Sunday, January 30, following the 11 AM service we will meet in the church for our 272nd Annual Parish Meeting where we’ll elect a senior warden, three members of the Vestry for a 3-year-term, and one member of the Vestry for a 1-year-term. Light refresh-ments will be available in the Narthex between the service and the beginning of the meeting. The annual report will be available next weekend. |
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Celebration of New Ministry
Thursday, February 10, 7 PM
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Mark your calendar for our Celebration of New Ministry, Thursday, February 10, 7 PM, where we’ll gather to ask God’s blessing for our new ministry together. Bishop Logue will join us for this joyful celebration which will also include confirmation and reception. |
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OPEN Sunday for Altar Flowers
February 20
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February 20 is an open Sunday for altar flowers. 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. For more information or to inquire about another date in 2022, please contact the parish office. |
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“Women of the Bible: Exploring Difficult Stories and Their Significance Now.”
Sundays, February 6-27, 9:30 AM
Berlin Room
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In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose“ meaning “the more things change, the more they stay the same….” This is an apt quote as we read and study Biblical texts as they relate to current reality for women in 2022. The Daughters of the King will present a four-part series for Christian Formation during Epiphany, February 6, 13, 20, and 27th at 9:30 AM. More information will follow in Postings. |
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January 30 - Annual Parish Meeting
February 10 - Celebration of New Ministry
February 10 - Confirmation, Reception offered
March 1 - Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
March 2 - Ash Wednesday
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Gathering Safely Plan Updated 12-29-21 |
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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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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YEAR-END GIVING STATMENTS
Year-end statements will be sent by end of January. If you have any questions, contact Elisabeth Price or (706) 724-2485 ext. 225. |
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From the Stewardship Chair
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.
The Finance Committee and the Vestry are beginning the work of preparing the 2022 budget. Your pledge allows them to prepare a more accurate budget. If you have not yet completed a pledge card, please prayerfully consider your pledge to a momentous year. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex and by contacting the parish office. You may also pledge online using the link below.
Pledge Cards Received: 134
89 Increase (22 new), 5 Decrease, 40 no change
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 01/05/2021
Offerings pledged this Week $12,159.00
Offerings received this Week $7,441.68
Operating Expenses to Date $24,586.74
Total Income Received to Date $23,554.58
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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration |
Eligible individuals, including those ages 5 and older, can now register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Registration must be completed in advance on the AU Health website.
South Carolina residents who are eligible can also register to receive the vaccine at Aiken Technical College through the AU Health website.
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Vestry Nominations were announced last week. Cameron Nixon has been nominated by Fr. Eric as Senior Warden. Three candidates have been nominated for three, 3-year terms on the Vestry: Bryan Hawkins, Ian McQueen, and Rex Teeslink. Nick Uros has been nominated for a one-year term to fill the unexpired term of Matt Gullette. Short Bios for the candidates are available here.
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