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September 30 - October 9, 2022
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AN IRONMAN SUNDAY THANK YOU |
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“…and to the church that opened its doors to us on race day (and provided coffee to my wife who wrangled my 5-year-old while I was off living the dream), I cannot thank you enough. I really can’t stress enough how much it meant to my family, and I’m sure to many others. We headed for home this morning and on the drive my wife said, “If we ever end up in Augusta, that is where we will be attending church.” Thank you all again.
-Facebook Post from Luke Mize on Augusta Ironman 70.3 page
There were so many expressions of gratitude from the hundreds of athletes and spectators who visited Saint Paul’s last weekend. Our doors were open, and our spaces were filled, and hospitality, love, and kindness were shared with abundance with everyone who passed through our doors.
Parishioners of all ages invested in the weekend’s events. We had parishioners that could not attend that baked sweets and brought them to the church for the dinner. We had parishioners that spent hours in the kitchen prepping, rolling meatballs, cooking, and cleaning. We had parishioners that helped set up and decorate the River Room and Cheer Station. We had parishioners that served our guests at the pasta dinner. We had parishioners that arrived before sunrise to help athletes with their bags and to brew coffee and prepare refreshments. We had parishioners that made posters for the run course. We had parishioners that spent hours on a warm September afternoon ringing cowbells, cheering, and handing out popsicles, ice, and water. As parishioner Kathleen Chandler wrote, “on the streets and in the world, this is the church, yes?”
Last weekend was a reminder that EVERY person at Saint Paul’s is a part of outreach. Thank you all so much for pouring yourself into this ministry of love and hospitality. A few years ago, an Ironman athlete and daughter of a former Episcopal priest, wrote us a beautiful thank you letter and closed with these words, “Thank you for showing so many people that Jesus welcomes them, just as they are. We don’t have to change to come to Jesus, but, if we hang around Him, we will be changed into more gracious people who truly love our neighbors the way He loves us.” Thanks be to God!
With love and gratitude,
Kim Butler
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WE HAD EVEN MORE VISITORS! |
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The University of Florida Carillon Studio |
The University of Florida Carillon Studio of Dr. Laura Ellis visited Saint Paul’s Church on Saturday September 24th to learn about the 14 bells in the tower. Director of Music, Keith Shafer, met with the group and presented a history of the bells, originally installed in 1922 and supplemented by three bells cast by the Paccard Foundry in France in 1993. Mr. Shafer demonstrated the computer controlled system for the group, who were on a tour of Southeastern churches with tower bells. |
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | October 2 |
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Episcopal Relief and Development
Hurricane Relief Fund
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Gifts help the Episcopal Relief & Development partners and dioceses on the ground with critical supplies, such as food and water, pastoral care, and other urgent needs. You’ll also help us assist with the long-term efforts needed to rebuild and heal communities devastated by Hurricane Fiona, Ian, and other catastrophic storms.
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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Personal Hygiene Drive for Hornsby
Begins Sunday, October 2
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Our Personal Hygiene Drive for Hornsby begins today. As part of our support for our partner neighborhood school, we are gathering personal hygiene items for the children at Hornsby Elementary and Middle Schools during the month of October. Items requested include laundry detergent, underwear (all sizes), socks (all sizes), baby wipes/cleansing clothes, spray deodorant, travel-size deodorant, tampons, feminine pads, travel-size lotion. Baskets are located in the Narthex and Tyler Hall. Contact Kim Butler for more information. |
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Rector's Discretionary Account |
Your generous non-pledged offerings (cash and designated checks) on the first Sunday each month support our clergy’s Discretionary Account. Fr. Eric uses these funds to meet urgent needs within our community, to further the ministries of the church when other funds are not available, and to support community programs and institutions that serve those in need. |
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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
4 PM - The Blessing of the Animals
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
All of our Sunday worship services are in-person.
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Breakfast
9 AM, Tyler Hall
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Busy morning? Breakfast with your friends at Saint Paul's instead! We've added Bojangles Bo-Berry & Chicken Biscuits to our Continental Breakfast while we eagerly await the NEW Tyler Hall kitchen this winter.
Donations accepted.
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Godly Play
Grades PK- 8th Grade
Saint Patrick's Room - Children's Ministry Center
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This Sunday we will have our monthly “Meet Saint Paul’s.” This month the children will meet Ellen Nesbitt and Rose Helmich from our Pastoral Care Team. They are going to bring the Eucharist boxes the Eucharist Visitors use when they take home communion to individuals who are homebound or unable to come to church due to illness or physical limitations.
The kids are also going to have the opportunity to help write messages or draw pictures in cards that are sent by our pastoral care team. Our children will once again have the opportunity to actively engage in church ministry. This is also an excellent opportunity for the children to make a personal connection with church leadership and for adults and children in the parish to form intergenerational friendships.
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Sunday Forum
Sundays 9:30 AM, The Berlin Room
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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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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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EYC (grades 6-12)
Sunday, 5-7 PM
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EYC meets at Saint Paul’s this Sunday 5-7 PM. We’ll gather in Tyler Hall for dinner, followed by a game of Head’s Up and conversation in the Youth Room. Friends are always welcome! For more information, contact Kim Butler.
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Sundays, 5:30 PM
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Laura Tomlin, violin, will be our guest musician this week. |
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EVENTS THIS WEEK| October 3 - October 9 |
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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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Being Disciples
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, ZOOM
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This week: Faith in Society
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 parsnips and turnips, roasted broccoli, buttered noodles. (PB&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: deli sandwiches, chips, cookies, tea and water A lunch RSVP is required by midnight Tuesday: online or by email to Elisabeth Price, 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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Guided Labyrinth Walk
Sunday, October 9, 4 PM, The Berlin Room
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Next Sunday afternoon, please join us for a Guided Labyrinth Walk: “In the Beginning.” Belinda Peebles, a Veriditas certified Labyrinth facilitator, will provide instruction and a guided walk with our labyrinth in the Berlin Room at 4 pm. No previous experience is necessary, and all are invited to participate. Please wear or bring socks to wear after removing your shoes. For more information about labyrinths, please visit veriditas.org. This walk is sponsored by the Daughters of the King. For questions, contact Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau. |
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October 9 - Guided Labyrinth Walk
October 16 - Women of the Bible Begins
October 17 - Vestry Meeting
October 18 - Hospitable Planet Book Study Begins
October 19 - Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
October 22 - Master's Table Soup Kitchen
October 22 - ACS Concert at Saint Paul's
October 27 - Caregivers' Support Group
November 6 - All Saints' and All Souls Sunday
November 6 - Evensong and Reception
November 12 - Walk for Water
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Women of the Bible
Three Sundays beginning on October 16
9:30 AM, The Berlin Room
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Women of the Bible Formation series, led by Rabbi Shai Beloosesky from the Reform Congregation Children of Israel (CCI), returns in October for 3 Sundays. These sessions will focus on stories in the Torah from the women's perspective and examine the influence of women in the narrative that is often minimized because of the preponderance of male writers in the World’s Great Religious texts: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Discussion will focus on the interpretation of the text and the meanings ascribed by contemporary thinkers.
Our first session October 16th:
Sarah and Hagar - Abraham's Wife and His First Concubine. Biblical Reference: Genesis 16:1-16 and 21:8-21
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Hospitable Planet
Three Tuesdays beginning October 18, 7:30 PM, ZOOM
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Learn about God’s call for His people to “Care for His Creation” and understand the consequences of ignoring this call. Come join Jennifer McKee (Chair of Saint Paul’s Creation Care Committee) and Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau as they guide you in the study of Hospitable Planet: Faith, Action, and Climate Change by Stephen Jurovics. This book is grounded in the Torah that Jesus knew and is based on the author’s extensive scientific knowledge. Move toward both a personal and community environmental consciousness to create a plan for action.
Books available this Sunday in the Narthex, $15 donation.
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, October 22, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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The Masters Table Soup Kitchen at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed by Saint Paul’s Church volunteers on Saturday, October 22. We need a team of 6 to prepare the meal and 12 to serve. This is a good opportunity to get to know other parishioners while preparing and serving hot meals for our guests in the community that are food insecure. If you wish to serve, please RSVP below. Contact Al or Laraine Yarbrough for more information. |
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Augusta Choral Society Concert
Saturday, October 22, 7:30 PM
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The 71st season of the Augusta Choral Society will open with a presentation of Durufle’s “Requiem" and the final movement of Beethoven’s "9th Symphony" on Saturday, October 22nd at 7:30 PM at Saint Paul’s Church. Joining with the ACS will be soloists Indra Thomas, soprano, Alexis Davis-Hazell, mezzo, Johnnie Felder, tenor and Ramelle Brooks, bass and the Lyra Vivace Orchestra. Tickets available online or 706-826-4713. |
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Cornerstone for EYC
Pumpkin Fest Party, St. Bart's, North Augusta
Sunday, October 23, 5-7 PM
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Meet your friends from Cornerstone at the pumpkin patch at St. Bartholomew's in North Augusta for a Pumpkin Fest Party. Choose the perfect pumpkin and carve your masterpiece. Dinner will be served, and we'll close with Compline. All tools and pumpkins for carving will be supplied. RSVP by Friday, 10/21. |
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Save the date for Walk for Water
November 12, 2022
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CSRA Walk for Water returns this year and once again Saint Paul's is the midway point of the walk. We're excited to support this event and invite you to join this important work.
The Walk for Water puts a creative twist on the typical “fundraising walk.” On the morning of Saturday, November 12, we expect a thousand people to walk, carrying empty pails, from the SRP Park baseball field in North Augusta to Saint Paul’s parking lot by the River Walk, where they will fill their buckets and begin the return trek along Reynolds and 13th Streets. This walk connects us with the trek billions make every single day to carry home untreated water for basic subsistence.
You can support this event by joining our walking team, volunteering to serve as hospitality at Saint Paul's, or giving to our team. Save the date! More details to come.
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FROM OUR NEIGHBORING PARISHES |
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St. John's Bible Open House
Church of the Good Shepherd, Parish Hall
Sunday, October 9, 1-3 PM
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Godly Play for Adults
(that's right, Godly Play isn't just for kids!)
Church of the Good Shepherd, EDS Godly Play Rm.
Thursday, October 13, 6-7:30 PM
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Adult Godly Play provides an opportunity to slow down, hear one of the stories of God, and enjoy fellowship with other adults. We gather and then enter the Godly Play room to hear the story. That is followed by wondering, work time, prayer, and the feast (small snack).
Please RSVP to Alison Wright, so we know to expect you and will have enough food for the feast. Feel free to come on your own or gather some friends to come along with you! |
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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 09/28/2022
Offerings pledged this Week $12,981.00
Offerings received this Week $5,340.00
Operating Expenses to Date $614,925.57
Operating Income to Date $712,953.15
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