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September 18 - September 27, 2020 |
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To the Community of Saint Paul’s Church,
Your Vestry and Vestry committees have been working hard to develop a plan for our return to in-person worship. Following the guidelines of the Diocese of Georgia we are prepared to begin, in the safest possible manner, with the 5:30 p.m. Celtic service on Sunday, September 27.
As we begin this process it will take the cooperation of all involved. Attendance will be limited to 50 people which means a congregation of 38. Attendance will be by reservation only and seats will be assigned upon arrival. We ask that you sign up for only one Sunday in order that others may attend. If, on the Friday before, there are spaces available you are welcomed to sign up again. Click here for the Sign Up Genius and here for more information regarding protocols and guidelines that will be followed during the service.
If you know of anyone who does not have email, please be in touch with them asking that they call the parish office Monday morning.
We understand that some may still not feel comfortable returning for in-person worship. The time will come but until then, please avail yourselves of our other opportunities found on our Church Online webpage.
The answer to a question I posed early in the pandemic…“Are we there yet?” “We’re getting there.”
George
Let us pray.
O Almighty God, you pour out on all who desire it the spirit of grace and of supplication: Deliver us, when we draw near to you, from coldness of heart and wanderings of mind, that with steadfast thoughts and kindled affections we may worship you in spirit and in truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | SEPTEMBER 20 |
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SUMMER GATHERINGS WITH GODLY PLAY- Children through 5th grade
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 366 090 592
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This gathering will be a relaxed time where we have the chance to connect and talk with each other, share a story or activity, sing, and pray together. We will continue to meet at our regular formation time, Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. and you can join us by using the same link and password that we have been using each week. See you Sunday!
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RECTOR’S FORUM
Sundays, 9:30 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 860 972 849
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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The Rector's Forum offers a time and place for engaging conversation that is not anchored to a specific curriculum or topic. Always we consider how to honestly and faithfully live out our Baptismal vows, now more than ever! |
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COFFEE & CONVERSATION
Sundays, 10:35 a.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 860 972 849
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Grab a cup of coffee and join us on Zoom before the 11 a.m. service for a few moments of fellowship! Participants will be split into groups of 5-6 people to allow everyone a chance to catch up with your Saint Paul's family. |
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BECOMING BELOVED COMMUNITY
…WHERE YOU ARE
Ministry of Racial Healing & Reconciliation
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 29, Noon - 1 p.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 845 5492 0571
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Why racial healing? Why now? Why us? The answer is found in our baptismal identity, most fully articulate in our Baptismal Covenant (BCP 304-5).
We are collaboratively shaping this ministry and welcome your participation. This group gathers to lend mutual support and guidance, to connect around common passions and interests, and to discern the path that leads to racial healing and justice where we are. Drawing guidance from The Episcopal Church’s Becoming Beloved Community framework, we strive to discern individually and collectively how to 1) tell the truth about race and our church, 2) proclaim the dream, 3) practice the way of Love in the pattern of Jesus, and 4) repair the breach in our institutions and society.
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | SEPTEMBER 21 - SEPTEMBER 27 |
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Noonday Prayer
Wednesday, September 23, 12:05 p.m.
Coming Soon: Mondays, 12:05 p.m., beginning September 28
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Gather online to pray the service of Noonday Prayer. The service will be led by members of the parish and the bulletin will be presented through Zoom so all may participate.
Noonday Prayer is a short and simple service which allows prayer to enter into the midst of our daily work or other activities, while joining our prayers in the ongoing prayer of the Church around the world. It may also be observed in private and is found online here and on p.103-107 in The Book of Common Prayer (BCP) or in the simplified version daily devotions on page 138.
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PrayingTogether
Audience: All parishioners, visitors, and guests
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
Beginning your day with a simple morning prayer.
Wednesday, September 23, 12:15 p.m., following Noonday Prayer
Faith at Home: a conversation for parents about practicing faith and forming children in Christ’s love and image.
Wednesday, September 23, 7 - 7:55 p.m. Compline follows at 8.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Episcopalians are a people of prayer. How we pray and worship proclaims and communicates more about our Christian belief and hope than can be found in theology libraries. Yet, how do we learn and grow in the living steam of our prayer tradition?
PrayingTogether offers informal and practical tutorials about prayer and our prayer tradition so that anyone may learn and grow in God’s grace through the prayers of our Church. Topics vary, and Fr. Jenkins invites your suggestions.
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Compline – Facebook Live and Zoom
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 p.m., social time follows worship on Zoom.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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, which are streamed on Facebook Live, those who gather through Zoom have opportunity for a mid-week visit.
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
Offerings pledged this Week $15,000.00
Offerings received this Week $10,566.00
Operating Expenses to Date $663,003.49
Total Income Received to Date $630,822.98
Stewardship Campaign:
175 pledge commitments made for 2020 ministries.
2021 campaign begins in October 4, 2020
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SAVE THE DATE!
CSRA 2nd Annual Walk for Water
Saturday, October 3
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Walk for Water is back! This year's Walk for Water is now a virtual event that will impact people around the world by providing solutions that save lives.
A virtual walk is a walk that takes place in multiple locations, yet participants are united by one purpose. We encourage you to grab a water-carrying container, plan a 3.5-mile route in your local community, and walk in solidarity with those who must make this walk everyday to retrieve water for their family.
To join our Saint Paul's walking team:
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Join our "Saint Paul's EpiscoPAIL" team
- Plan your walking route! Whether you want to walk the full 3.5 miles, or just a lap around your neighborhood, you can join our team!
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#ShowYourShirt and Share your walk -- Take a selfie in your Walk for Water shirt and post it using the hashtag. Be sure to tag CSRA Walk for Water and Saint Paul's Church on Facebook!
The 2020 CSRA Walk for Water will bring together teams of participants from both sides of the Savannah River and from all walks of life, as we boldly battle the global water crisis which affects 2.2 billion people around the world. Together, we can make a difference by bringing safe water to people in need. Sign up to walk or donate by clicking the buttons below.
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