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Nursery Open | (children infant - 5 years old) Staffed 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM, the worship service can be heard within the Nursery. Changing table is available.
Worship @ 10:00 AM| In the Church & Online (Youtube or Facebook)
Children’s Chapel |Available during the sermon for children 3 yrs old- 5th Grade.
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Family Breakfast | 9 AM, Atrium. Families with children (infants - 12th grade) are invited this time of fellowship. At 9:15, children and youth are welcome to join the St. Paul’s Sunday School and Faith Formation.
Rector’s Bible Study| Norwood Room @ 9 AM. Join our clergy and volunteers as we explore the readings for Sunday worship. This informal setting offers the opportunity to ask questions, get to know others, and learn how to navigate the often- tricky and mysterious world of scripture. No prep work required.
Welcome Brunch | Are you interested in learning more about St. Paul’s? You are invited to join our Welcome Brunch, following Sunday worship. This time of fellowship is an opportunity to explore who we are as a congregation and community. Food will be provided! Please register online and e-mail the Rev. Keli Shipley Cooper with any questions.
Earth Day Outdoor Eucharist and Potluck | 4:00 PM @ Robious Landing Park. Register here! The St. Paul’s community is hosting our second annual Earth Day Eucharist and Potluck at Robious Landing Park (Shelter #1) on the James River in southside.
The fabulous musical duo Michaelle and Brian Justice will play bluegrass Gospel hymns during and after the service. Please come early and stay late as there are many opportunities to enjoy nature and play including canoeing/kayaking, volleyball, and hiking. Please join us for this intergenerational, family-friendly service to give thanks to God for our beautiful island home Earth and pray for justice and action to care for and restore God’s good creation.
St. Paul’s Environmental Stewardship Team will provide mains from Sticks Kebab Shop along with water, compostable plates, utensils, and napkins. We ask that you bring a side or dessert to share. Please bring stadium chairs for the worship service. Please register online. Contact Rev. Gwynn Crichton with any questions.
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Acolyte Highlight | Ryon started her acolyte career in 2018. She started attending St. Paul’s at age four and has been a regular participant in the Christmas pageant as an angel, donkey, sheep, Mary, and narrator. Ryon is a junior at Trinity Episcopal School and spends her free time competitively riding her horse George.
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Evening Prayer on Facebook Live
Tuesday and Thursdays at 6 PM for Evening Prayer
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Holy Baptism on Pentecost | Sunday, May 19 @ 10 AM. Please let us know if you would like to have an infant or child (younger than 12 years old) baptized by water and the Holy Spirit to be incorporated as a member of Christ’s Body when we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Through the sacrament of Holy Baptism, we are adopted as God’s beloved children, ritually initiated and welcomed into the community of the Church. Learn more about what is involved with baptism at St. Paul’s here. Please contact the Rev. Andie Rohrs, Associate for Pastoral Care (arohrs@stpaulsrva.org or 804-545-5411) or Linda Willis, Director of Children and Family Program (lwillis@stpaulsrva.org or 804-502-8566) for more information about being baptized on Pentecost or on any of the future designated dates.
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Pastoral Care Committee Updates | The Pastoral Care Committee has been busy bringing the love of St. Paul's to various groups. On Easter weekend, we delivered 45 bags of goodies including flowers, devotionals, and homemade cookies to homebound parishioners and those going through difficult times. This week, we sent Starbucks and Target gift cards and greeting cards to our college students to support them as they prepare for final exams. We are grateful for the support of the congregation and our volunteers who make these ministries possible!
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St. Paul's Flower Arranging
for Sunday Services | Please consider signing up to provide a beautiful flower arrangement one Sunday during the year. We are offering a simple flower arranging class for up to four people at a time, to ensure that everyone feels empowered to participate. Help us continue our ministry to foster beauty through God’s creation at St. Paul’s by signing up!
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Sylvia's Sisters May Period Product Drive | 1 in 3 women report missing work or school due to the inaccessibility of period products. This has a drastic impact on our students with lifelong ramifications. St. Paul's is committed to bringing relief to period poverty in the Richmond areas by partnering with Sylvia's Sisters to host a period products drive. From May 4 through May 26, we will be collecting packages of liners, pads, and tampons (all sizes) in the Gathering Space in a marked container. You can also order directly from Amazon and have the products delivered directly to church.
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The Emmaus Lunch Ministry Needs Volunteers| The Emmaus Ministry provides a complimentary hot meal to 100-150 downtown neighbors every Thursday between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This is a ministry of hospitality, where we “seek and serve Christ” in all who walk through our doors. In addition to lunch, we offer donated items, health care screenings, social service referrals, and financial assistance. Each Thursday, we need a total of 14 volunteers for shifts of 1-2 hours, between 10 AM and 2 PM to ensure our guests receive a warm welcome. Please volunteer by using the new Emmaus SignUp Genius for spring and summer (April 18th through August 29th)! Contact Rev. Gwynn Crichton for more information.
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Emmaus Item Spotlight | Spring Cleaning! Help us stock up on soap for our Emmaus guests. Soap is essential for providing basic hygiene and makes April showers much more refreshing. Please find soap and other needed items on our Amazon wishlist. Also consider becoming one of our underwear angels!
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April 28
Prayer Partners Meeting | 11:30 AM Norwood Room. Prayer Partners and their families are invited to join us for cookies and lemonade after the service. Bring a small "show and tell" item from home and share a story about it with your partner!
Youth Serve Dinner to Our Veterans | 6:00 PM Liberation Veterans Services.
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Faith and Action Forum:
Urban Environmental Justice- The Power of Trees| Join Lisa Guthrie, member of St. Paul's Environmental Stewardship Committee, as she moderates our April Faith and Action Forum about urban environmental justice and the power of trees. Trees help cool our community, clean our air, help with mental health and so much more! Learn how trees work to benefit where we live - from Northside to Southside. Our panelists are Shelly Barrick Parsons, Executive Director for the nonprofit Capital Trees and Amy Went, co-founder of Southside ReLeaf. Childcare is provided and refreshments will be available.
Shelly Barrick Parsons | Executive Director for the nonprofit Capital Trees. She was drawn to Capital Trees because of her love of getting outside to walk, to reflect,and to connect. For Shelly, green spaces build and sustain communities, teach us about our responsibility to be careful stewards of the natural world, and provide space for renewal and wellbeing.
Amy Wentz | Cofounder of Southside ReLeaf, a community-based organization committed to environmental justice in South Richmond. Their goal is to improve the life expectancy and quality of life for Southside residents by increasing green spaces, reducing pollution and improving infrastructure. They believe in uplifting voices that are often unheard and people-powered advocacy to build climate resilient neighborhoods. In her full time work, she serves as the Director of Outreach and Engagement at The Commonwealth Institute.
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Choral Evensong for Eastertide | 4:00 PM. The St. Paul’s Choir will present a service of Choral Evensong for Eastertide. The choir will present works by Charles Villiers Stanford, Sarah MacDonald, and Ian Quinn. Choral Evensong combines music, scripture, and prayer and is celebrated in cathedrals, churches, and chapels around the world, drawing people from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions. Its roots stretch back to early Temple worship, and its timeless beauty and contemplative nature make it a cherished tradition for regular worshipers, and for those seeking solace or reflection in their busy lives. A festive reception will be held in the Gathering Space following the service. Childcare is provided.
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May 3
Vox Humana Eastertide Concert | 7:00 PM. Richmond’s newest vocal ensemble, Vox Humana, will present their spring concert here at St. Paul’s on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The ensemble, under the direction of William Bradley Roberts, will present works for the Easter season, including Benjamin Britten’s famous cantata, Rejoice in the Lamb. Dr. Christopher Reynolds will serve as accompanist and organist for the concert. The concert is open and free to all. Come and be enriched in song for the Easter season.
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May 5
Sundae Sunday | Children, Youth and Family Ministries will host Sundae Sunday following worship! Come enjoy a variety of flavors and toppings, all are invited!
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May 17 & 18
GaySpirits | Friday 7-9:30pm, Saturday 9am-5pm St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (520 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd). Cost $125. Join David Hoover in an exploration of your inner life through sharing and meditation. Come discover your own spiritual path with GaySpirits. Contact David at davidwhoover@aol.com for more information.
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May 11
A Walk in the Garden | On Saturday May 11 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, St. Paul's will have our first-ever "A Walk in the Gardens," a progressive tour of five parishioner garden spaces.
We will start in our own Memorial Garden and travel together to visit the gardens of five parishioners;
Don & Jane Cowles
Anne Baird
Kia Bentley & Marti Truman
Chris West
Rev. Dr. Charlie Dupree & Matthew Cole
Enjoy finger foods and reflection as we explore incredible green spaces across Richmond. Space is limited to 25 participants. Please register online and fill out a separate form for each individual attending.
For questions, contact Kia Bentley, Don Cowles, or the Rev. Rainey Dankel.
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May 19 Pentecost
Save the Date: Pentecost Picnic | Celebrate Pentecost with our Annual Pentecost Picnic! Mix, mingle, meet new members, make new friends, and have fun!
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | |
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Linda Willis
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Bo Cresswell
Youth Ministry Coordinator
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Family Breakfast in Atrium | May 19 @ 9 AM
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Worship Bags| Every child is welcomed to utilize the Worship Bags in the Narthex. Our Worship Bags contain drawing paper, crayons and children's bulletins, ensuring that all of our families are part of St. Paul's vibrant worshiping community. Our book cart is regularly updated and contains books for children of all ages. Please return bags to the Narthex and books to cart. | |
Family Worship Space| St. Paul’s is committed to creating an inclusive worship experience for every child. Families are invited to join their young children at the Family worship space in the front of the sanctuary. This carpeted area with pillows and games allows our youngest members to fully participate in the service. Our ushers will be happy to direct you. | | | | |
