Updates from Rwanda

Carol Falke has arrived in Rwanda where she will be working with Urukundo School and Hope Made Real. We have partnered with them in many ways, and even now she is delivering items that we have collected, and is sharing our love! She will be posting updates from her trip on her Facebook page, and you should be able to see those updates here.

April Church Council Meeting

Church Council will meet on Tuesday, April 23rd, at 7:00 PM in the Wesley Lounge. All members are invited to attend and have voice, while only council members have vote.

Primary Election, Tuesday, April 23rd

April 23rd is Election Day. Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Go to vote411.org and click on "Find What's on Your Ballet" to see info about your candidates.

Renewal Leave

The PPRC, along with the Church Council, would like to announce that Pastor Greg will be taking a month of renewal leave this summer. This is a normal part of our United Methodist system, and is meant to be a time of refreshing and reenergizing for Pastor Greg. The PPRC has prepared this FAQ document to answer the most common questions, but if you have additional questions, please reach out as indicated in the FAQ document.

UMCOR “Flood Bucket” Collection

UMCOR continues to respond to disasters across the country. St. Paul's, can we help replenish their cleaning buckets? If you feel moved to fund a partial or full bucket (it costs about $75 to fill), please make a donation through Sunday, May 5th, online or in the marked bucket in the back of the church (designate "UMCOR" on your online donation or check to St. Paul's). All are invited to join the bucket assembly on Sunday, May 19th, between the services.

Photographer Needed

A photographer is needed to take a photo of the 2024 Class of 50-Year Members on Sunday, May 19th, following the 10:30 AM worship service. Please contact the church office at stpauls@stpaulsc.org or 814-237-2163 if you’re available.

Red Geraniums for Pentecost

Sponsor a red geranium for Pentecost Sunday, May 19th. Sponsorships may be made in memory or in honor of a loved one by completing the form in St. Paul’s Hub by Friday, May 10th. The listing of sponsors will be included in the May 15th “What’s Happening” email. Geraniums will be planted around the church property.

"In the Image" Summer Musical Camp!

Register online for Summer Musical Camp! Children from St. Paul's and the community, entering grades 1-8 this fall, are invited to a fun week of music and creativity, July 15-19, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, culminating with performance of the musical, In the Image. "You and I were created - to create!"

Centre Safe Greatest Needs Drive

Throughout April, Deborah Circle UWF invites everyone to help by donating items to support Centre Safe (formerly Women’s Resource Center). This vital community organization provides very needed free, professional, and confidential services for victims/survivors of sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, and stalking, including emergency shelter/housing, throughout Centre County.

Their greatest needs are: gift cards (Sheetz, Walmart, Weis, Giant), bus tokens, women’s deodorant, any kind of juice, coffee, tea, canned meat or any canned protein (with pop-top cans so it can be eaten anywhere).

Please put your donations in the collection bins in the Calder Way stairwell or College Ave. entrance. Collection from Sunday, April 14th, to Sunday, April 28th. Thank you for sharing God’s love.

It's Almost Graduation Time!

If you have a student graduating from college this year (undergraduate or graduate), we would like to recognize them! We are planning to recognize our graduates on Sunday, April 28th, during worship. If you want to have your graduate recognized, please email Pastor Sarah with their name, university, graduating degree, and a photo, if desired, by Wednesday, April 24th.

Remembering Our Neighbors in Calder Way

During the lengthy construction in Calder Way, many of our neighboring businesses are struggling. If you happen to be downtown, it would be a show of grace to support our neighbors with your business, your kindness, and your presence. Let's remain good neighbors throughout these challenges!

UMC General Conference 2024

The General Conference of the United Methodist Church will meet for the first time sine 2019, beginning April 23rd and continuing through May 3rd in Charlotte, NC. Our Annual Conference has provided a flier to help us focus our prayers for this important gathering. More information about the General Conference can be found here.

Book Club!

Are you looking for a group of people with whom to read and have conversation? You are welcome to join our group! We meet twice a month (1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings) at 7:00 PM in the Wesley Lounge. Join us on Tuesday, May 7th, as we begin Wholehearted Faith by Rachel Held Evans and Jeff Chu.

Collecting Items for Mission Central Care Kits

St. Paul’s UMCWF has been asked to donate bath size bar soap (2.5-oz and larger; no Dove, Ivory, or Lisa brands) and adult toothbrushes (sealed in their individual packaging). These items will be used to assemble Care Kits for Mission Central during Annual Conference. Donations may be placed in the marked box located in the Calder Way stair tower through Sunday, May 26th.