April 15, 2021

Family is the single most important influence in a child's life.
We are here to help you on your journey.
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Happy Spring Everyone!

Spring has arrived! Trees and flowers are blooming all around us. Butterflies and bees are at work! The sweet sounds of birds offer us a symphony. And despite the effects of pollen some us have, there is artwork in the way it falls on plants and the ground. It just takes a tiny bit of rain to change it into a different form of art. Take a walk with your children and point out all those gifts God gives us. Notice the sights and sounds - I suspect your child will point them out first!

Here is our remaining Zoom Sunday School schedule with stories:

  • April 18: Knowing Jesus in a New Way, Known in the Breaking of Bread
  • April 25: Knowing Jesus in a New Way, Known in Doubt
  • May 2: Knowing Jesus in a New Way, Known in the Morning
  • May 9: Knowing Jesus in a New Way, Known in Making Him Known
  • May 16: Knowing Jesus in a New Way, Known in Waiting
  • May 23: Knowing Jesus in a New Way, Known by the Holy Spirit

Sunday, May 23 (Pentecost) will be our last Zoom Sunday School for this program year. Stay tuned for our Summer and Fall plans!

If you would like to join us, please e-mail Linda Willis at lwillis@stpaulsrva.org.
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Phased In-Person Regathering | Info for Families

St. Paul's is happy to offer in-person worship on Sundays! Click Here to learn more about what to expect and how to reserve a spot for in-person Sunday Worship. We will continue online streaming services as well.

What about the nursery? Unfortunately, our nursery is still closed. However, we encourage children of all ages to attend the service.

Our Worship Bags will not be available. Please feel free to bring activities/books from home.

Are bathrooms open? Hopefully, trips to the bathroom will take place before entering the Sanctuary, however, our bathrooms near the church offices will be open for single use only. Children should be accompanied by a parent.
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Earth Day is Coming!!
We will be celebrating on Sunday, April 25 during Zoom Sunday School.

To celebrate Earth Day, we are asking everyone to take a Nature Walk and collect items like pinecones, leaves, sticks, rocks, flowers, etc. Then make a collage on construction paper or cardboard, take a picture, and share it with us in Sunday School on April 25th.

We will talk about the different things you have found; you can keep track of critters you see on your collection mission – but don’t collect!- and share those too – bugs, caterpillars, birds, dogs, etc. Maybe take a picture of the critters tp put on your collage. Can't wait to see your "finds"!



Updates from Richmond Emergency Childcare Task Force
I have been blessed to participate in the Richmond Emergency Childcare Task Force this past year. Here are some of the Helpers who have been working diligently the past year to support all children and their families. Please check out their sites to see how you can be a part.



Send Me Your Suggestions for In-Person "Get Togethers"!
We need your ideas/suggestions for fun in-person "get togethers" over the Summer. Socially distanced, wearing masks and all precautions, of course. Things might be a fun afternoon at a local park - for example, Bryan Park, Crump Park, Deep Run Park; a backyard, a hike. Reply to this e-mail with your ideas!
On Wednesdays, Faith @ Home sends out a weekly set of devotions for the upcoming week based on the Revised Common Lectionary. These devotions invite you to engage in the discipleship practice of Reading, Reflecting, and Responding to Scripture in the context of community.

CLICK HERE for next week's devotion.
Thanks for being a part of our family!

Linda Willis, Director
Faith Formation for Children & Families
(804)502-8566 (cell)
Reminder of Opportunities

Check our St. Paul's Calendar for all events and offerings.