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St. Paul's UMC
Weekly Update
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Sunday, May 5 - Listening for the Word in the Words
Preaching: Rev. Dr. Steve Tuell
Communion will be celebrated at all services. Children are invited to remain in worship with their families.
8:30 am Service of Word & Table
9:30 am Classes/Groups for All Ages
10:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary + Livestream
6:00 pm Wholeness & Healing Service
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We Welcome Guest Preacher Rev. Dr. Steve Tuell this Sunday Morning!
Dr. Tuell is the James A. Kelson Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Old Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Steve & his wife Wendy sing in our choir and call St. Paul’s their church home. Steve is also teaching the Pastors’ Sunday School class through May 19.
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Wholeness and Healing
This Sunday's special service will be focused on mental health, led by our confirmation students. Please note the date change for May and come join us!
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Did you know?
Global meat consumption increased 500% between 1992 and 2022, with the livestock industry alone generating 15% of our greenhouse gas emissions. Between 60-70% of the world’s agricultural land is used for livestock grazing, causing unnecessary deforestation. Emissions released from the production of animal feed alone exceed the emissions released from producing plant-based proteins. And in the end, animals require twice as much food as what they provide as meat!
What can you do?
Eat more plants! Try cutting back on your beef consumption. Substitute ground turkey or chicken for some or all of the beef in recipes; chopped up mushrooms are also a good substitute for some of the beef. Poultry requires less land, less feed, and less water than beef. A plant-forward diet generally uses less land, water, fertilizer, and energy than a diet high in animal products such as meat and cheese. Producing plant proteins requires about 100 times less water than producing animal proteins.
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General Conference
Please click here for Pastor Amy's General Conference update. As a follow-up to this year’s conference, the WPAUMC delegation will host an online webinar on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 pm (registration to come). Pastor Amy will also share observations & experiences during an information & dialogue session on Sunday, May 26 following the 10:30 am service.
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Pop Up Mission
Join NoMIC tonight, Friday, May 3 from 6:00-8:00 pm in George Crooks Dining Area to make special treats for an upcoming ministry.
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In This Together
- Parenting Through Challenges, a confidential conversation group for parents whose kids (all ages) have mental health challenges, will meet Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm in the Library Resource Center.
- Grieving Spouses grief education with Dr. Michelle Reiss will meet on Monday, May 5 from 9:30-11:30 am.
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VIM Work Camp
Please keep our adult Volunteers in Mission team in prayer as they work in eastern Kentucky this week!
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Donations Urgently Needed
The Nyadire Connection (TNC) is requesting financial donations in response to a severe drought that is impacting the Country of Zimbabwe, leaving many without enough food. TNC partner churches, including St. Paul’s, have set a goal of raising a total of $100,000 by May 31, in order to provide basic food supplies for 350 families who live and work at the Nyadire Mission from June through December 2024. A contribution of $41 will provide a month of food for one family of 5 (or $287 for the full 6 months). Donate today (note that the donation is for “Nyadire Hunger Relief”), or through St. Paul’s, with your donation marked “Nyadire Hunger Relief.”
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Earth Day Event
Thank you for stopping by the Working for Justice Earth Day tables last Sunday. If you were unable to come, check out the these helpful resources!
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End Gun Violence Advocacy Day
St. Paul's Working for Justice (WFJ) will be traveling to Harrisburg to participate in CeaseFirePA's Advocacy Day to End Gun Violence on May 7. The group will be meeting with legislators and participating in advocacy discussions related to ending community violence via firearms. Click here for more information and to register. For questions and to arrange travel with others from St. Paul's, contact WFJ Chairperson Michael DiMonte.
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Silent Retreat
Ready for a bit of peace and quiet? How about a 2-night stay at Olmsted Manor amidst the beauty of spring! There are still a few spots left for the 2-night silent retreat at Olmsted Manor, May 8-10. Pastor Amy is part of the leadership team for this annual event. She won’t be in attendance this year, but she promises that you are in good hands and will be blessed by this time away! Reach out to Pastor Amy with questions. Register today!
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WPAUMC Spring Discipleship Series
Bring a lunch and gather in the St. Paul’s Library/Resource Center this Thursday, May 9 from 12:00-1:30 pm. Rev. Dr. Roger Owens will present the final session of The Quiet Center: Meditation in the Christian Tradition. We will join the one-hour livestream presentation, and then enjoy discussion together until 1:30 pm.
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Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra Concert
The Pittsburgh Mandolin Orchestra invites you to their spring concert on Saturday, May 11 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors, and children under the age of 12 are free. Tickets are available online or at the door.
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Kitchen Help Needed
This year's Rev. Paul D. Taylor Antiracism Award Dinner will take place at St. Paul's on Saturday, May 18. Please share our hospitality by volunteering to help with kitchen cleanup! Help is needed from 4:00-6:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. Please contact Carla with your availability!
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THRIVEPittsburgh Presents: A Rwandan Supper Club
Plan to come on Sunday, June 2 from 5:00-7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a full course dinner featuring delicious authentic Rwandan cuisine and an after-dinner cultural program. Each ticket purchased helps raise funds to supplement the income of our guest Rwandan cook, Honorine Uwase. Ms. Uwase once owned a BBQ restaurant in Liberia and one day hopes to begin a catering business or open a restaurant in Pittsburgh. Come enjoy wonderful food and fellowship while supporting our Rwandan neighbor! Register today, and be sure to check out the early bird table discount. Tickets may also be purchased in the church office. Volunteers are needed to help support this event! Please sign up to share your time.
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Yard Sale
It’s time to start your spring cleanup and box your donations for the annual yard sale! Merchandise drop off is scheduled for Saturday, June 8 through Thursday, June 13. Our public sale will be Friday, June 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm, and Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 am-12:30 pm, Bag Sale at 12:45 pm. Please visit www.stpaulsumc.com/yard-sale for collection times, accepted items, and how to schedule large furniture pickup. Watch for more details in our upcoming Epistle - there are many opportunities to volunteer!
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Sunday School
For the remainder of the season, children’s classes (age 4 through 5th grade) will meet together as a community for weekly lessons and hands-on fun! All 9:30 am classes/groups for children, youth, and adults will continue through May 19.
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Vacation Bible School & Creative Arts Camp: June 17-21
All children entering Kindergarten through entering 6th Grade are welcome. Register today!
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Adult and Youth Helpers Needed
Summer is almost here, and we could really use your support with Vacation Bible School & Creative Arts Camp. There are many opportunities for adult and youth volunteers. Please sign up for a training time today!
Camp takes place June 17-21 from 9:30-2:30 pm, and each class will have 6-12 kids. Youth helpers are needed in all areas, and adult help is most needed for leading class groups, recreation, crafts, wood working, helping in kindergarten and first grade classes, and assisting with art classes.
If you only have a day or two to help, we’d love to have you join the team! Please contact Erin Soza for more details.
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Pastor’s Bible Study: Colossians
Join on May 8, 22, and 29 at 9:00 am in-person in New Horizons, or 7:30 pm on Zoom (contact Pastor Karen for a link). Come explore the new life we are called to live in Jesus Christ! Please note we will not meet on May 15.
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St. Paul’s Concert Series: Deanna Witkowski Trio
Join us for sacred jazz music on Sunday, May 19, 3:00 pm. Admission by freewill offering.
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Music in World Cultures Benefit Concert
A special concert will be presented by Janet Harris on Thursday, May 23 at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary. Donations are welcome and will be used to help fund an upcoming mission trip. Janet is traveling with the Music In World Cultures mission team whose passion is supporting the global church by working with musicians and helping them to strengthen the worship life of their local congregations through music. MIWC began in 1996 and has ongoing missions in The Balkans, Caucasia, Ukraine, Jamaica, Kenya, Nepal, Northern Europe, Zambia.
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Drivers Needed
Drivers are needed to help provide rides to worship and church events! Please contact Anne Nelson to
volunteer. Need a ride? Please contact the church office.
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Book Club
Save the date and start reading! We will discuss a New York Times Editors’ Choice and USA TODAY Bestseller, Shark Heart by Emily Habeck on Tuesday, June 4 at 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to host, Rosemary Hanrahan.
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Chancel Flowers
Please sign up by the Tuesday before the weekend of your choice. Arrangements are $47.
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, Friday by appointment
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We are Blessed by a Full Building of Ministry
Please continue to enter through the main church entrance (Wesley Hall) for worship and Sunday morning ministries. As a security measure, other entrances will remain locked.
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Video Recording and Photography
Those in the sanctuary and throughout the building may appear on camera, and we may use these images in print or electronic media and on our weekly livestream. Contact the church office if you wish to opt out from having your picture shared.
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