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To the Community of Saint Paul’s Church,
While the Church has been physically closed, the work that has been planned continues to move forward. The work on the new ramps is scheduled to begin Monday, the bathroom renovations planned for the Parish Hall continue to move forward; the east side parking lot has been re-paved, and the organ re-leathering is underway. In addition, the strategic planning committee held its first meeting Sunday afternoon, a Search Committee has been authorized by Bishop Logue, and I expect an announcement regarding that soon.
For the foreseeable future, our focus needs to be how and when to re-open the Church to in-person worship and meetings while protecting our members, staff and visitors; growing the congregation and spreading the good news of God in Jesus Christ; and defining our way forward through strategic planning, the development of a Parish profile and the search for a new rector.
Our rector is leading us in the discussions that have arisen in the country over the past weeks and as the elected representatives of the congregation, the vestry is responding to and reflecting on the request to relocate the Bishop Leonidas Polk cenotaph (
noun;
a sepulchral monument erected in memory of a deceased person whose body is buried elsewhere). The history committee has been able to provide some information about Bishop Polk, which includes that he was not a member of our church and is no longer buried here (all rumors to the contrary aside). The current monument to Bishop Polk is a replica given by his son and daughter-in-law after the 1916 fire.
When the Vestry began the listening sessions, we heard that many of you came to this church because of its history and physical beauty. We assume that everyone who came to a listening session did so for the future of the Church. The Vestry, who has the responsibility for the property of the Church, plans to work with the History and the Building and Grounds Committees to develop a deliberate and prayerful response to the request to relocate the monument. We would appreciate your prayers during this time.
Ashley Wright,
Senior Warden
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Congratulations Class of 2020!
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Be sure to check out this week's bulletin and the
Saint Paul's Facebook Page
as we continue to celebrate the accomplishments of each of these seniors!
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Nolan Baird
Son of Elizabeth Askew Baird and Nolan Baird, Jr.
Nolan graduated from Augusta Preparatory Day School and will attend Georgia College and State University.
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Jay Bentley
Son of Cameron and Jim Bentley
Jay graduated from Davidson Fine Arts and will attend Kalamazoo College in the Fall.
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Hava Chandler
Daughter of Kathleen and Jack Chandler
Hava graduated from Strom Thurmond High School and will attend Aiken Technical College
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Addi Cheesborough
Daughter of Peggy and Mike Cheesborough
Addi graduated from Davidson Fine Arts and will attend Augusta University in the fall.
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Beth Coleman
Daughter of Ivey and Clay Coleman, III
Beth graduated from Davidson Fine Arts and will attend Georgia State University.
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Jack Collier
Son of Andrea Gibbs and Tilden Collier
Jack graduated from Augusta Preparatory Day School and will attend Georgia College and State University.
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Spencer Farmer
Son of Laura Sizelove and Jim Farmer
Spencer graduated from Academy of Richmond County and plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Gwen Friedman
Daughter of Melissa and Eric Friedman
Gwen graduated from Lakeside High School and will attend Valdosta State University.
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Julianna Lindsey
Daughter of Dianna and Michael Lindsey
Julianna graduated from North Augusta High School and will attend Clemson University.
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John Joseph Scherer
Son of Amy and Joseph Scherer
John Joseph graduated from Lakeside High School and will attend Augusta University in the fall.
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Anna Sims
Daughter of Monica and Craig Sims
Anna graduated from Augusta Preparatory Day School and will attend University of Georgia in the fall.
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Rob Rice
Son of Rebecca and Will Rice
Rob graduated from Academy of Richmond County and will attend the University of Georgia in the fall.
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | JUNE 21
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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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NEW FORMATION OPPORTUNITY
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CHRISTIAN FORMATION - Reflection Group
The Universal Christ, by Fr. Richard Rohr
8 Sessions, 90 minutes each, Dates TBD
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This small group gathers for eight structured meetings to reflect on the meaning of Christ incarnated and implications practicing or renewing our daily practice of Christianity.
Learning objectives -- participants will:
- learn about a forgotten teaching of Christ;
- have opportunity to learn and engage in Christian contemplative practices;
- practice growing in presence to one another;
- set intentions for becoming a more loving, engaged presence in the world.
NOT INTERESTED in joining?
Consider LISTENING to the podcast:
Another Name For Every Thing
. Season 1 presents conversations about the book. Subsequent seasons delve into being Christian from the theological perspective of the Universal Christ
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OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES | JUNE 19 - 28
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Deliver Meals with 431 Ministries
St. Luke UMC has continued its meal delivery program through a partnership with 431 Ministries, an organization that provides local food distribution. Deliveries will take place on
Thursdays with two volunteers per shift.
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | JUNE 22 - JUNE 26
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Praying
Together
Audience
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ll - visitors, guest, and parishioners!
THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE:
Noonday Prayer Tutorial and worship
Wednesday, June 24, 12 - 12:30 p.m. Followed by Noonday Prayer at 12:30 p.m.
The Holy Eucharist Tutorial
Wednesday, June 24, 7:15 - 7:55 p.m. Followed by Compline at 8 p.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Our church's deepest and strongest roots are found in daily common prayer.
The Book of Common Prayer
contains a variety of daily prayer services for both private or public
use, but few Episcopalians today are comfortable with how to pray these prayers solo or in community (in whatever form it presently takes). Praying Together offers tutorials about prayer and our prayer tradition so that everyone may learn how to pray the daily prayers of our church, giving their attention and intention to God's presence in the community of common prayer.
Contact Fr. Jenkins
if you would like to request instruction about a particular daily prayer service or at a particular time.
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Noonday Prayer
Wednesday, June 24, 12:30 p.m.
OR from Zoom App, Meeting ID: 595 177 454
OR phone-in: (646) 876-9923
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Following a Noonday Prayer tutorial, all are invited to gather for a Noonday Prayer Service through Zoom.
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Compline – NOW OFFERED through Facebook Live and Zoom
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
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, those who gather through Zoom have opportunity for a brief 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 $2,588.90
Operating Expenses to Date $438,109.13
Total Income Received to Date $449,488.10
Stewardship Campaign:
2020 Pledge Cards Received to Date 174
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