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At this month’s Vestry meeting, we focused on important business issues to prepare the Church for the rest of this year and for our future together. We were again blessed to have Rev. LaRue Downing share more thoughts and recommendations for the steps to help us move our stewardship campaigns from a short, late-fall transactional activity to a year-round congregational recognition of the costs of our priorities and aspirations as a Church. We Episcopalians are famously reticent about our giving and chuckle at our idiosyncrasies and the euphemisms we employ in our approach to giving, and LaRue is equipping the Vestry to help guide Saint Paul’s in a more open and honest way to support the goals outlined in our Strategic Plan. We need to become much more open in discussing what is required of us so our gifts can meet the scope of our goals. LaRue wrapped up his presentation with: “we need to begin to take away the veil that surrounds us talking about money.” Thank you also to Bill Ford who is leading the Stewardship campaign.
The Vestry was excited to see that the Tyler Hall kitchen project is finally underway now that the building permit has finally been issued. Details on the financial management of the project followed, outlining how we will be proper stewards of the capital campaign funds dedicated to this project.
You will hear more about this as fall (fall already?) approaches, but the Outreach Committee is busy planning a fundraiser to help support its goals. Keep your calendars open for Oktoberfest. Prost!
Led by the Wardens, the Vestry opened a discussion to explore the hiring of an associate rector. The discussion included honest and grateful assessments of the strengths and contributions Eric brings to Saint Paul’s and where gaps between ministerial expectations and the capacity of our current clergy exist. We authorized the Rector to explore and provide us with information on the options that may exist to fill such a position. We expect to be guided to a resolution by the availability of either full-time or part-time clergy, a potential candidate’s specific calling(s) and by the financial requirements of each.
Peace,
Cameron Nixon
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | June 19 |
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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 nursey 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. Miss Connie and Miss Jenna are all VERY EXCITED to welcome you back! |
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Sunday Forum
Sundays, 9:30 AM, Berlin Room
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The Apostles Creed
Join us at 9:30 in the Berlin Room for the second session in our summer series on the Apostles Creed. This week we're talking the first word of the Creed: Credo, I believe. What do we mean when we say that we believe? On what do we base our beliefs? Is there a difference between belief and faith? You do not need to have been at the last session to join this one.
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Sunday Worship Schedule
8 AM Rite I - In person
11 AM Rite II - In person
5:30 PM - Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
All three of our Sunday worship services are in-person.
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Sundays, 5:30 PM
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Carl Purdy is our guest musician this week. |
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EVENTS THIS WEEK| June 20 - June 27 |
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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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Caregivers' Support Group
Thursday June 23, 1:30 PM
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Caregivers’ support group will meet Thursday, June 23, 1:30 PM in the chapel. This group provides support for people caring for people they love (our first thought is ailing spouses, aging parents, children who need extra attention, and other relations of mutuality in which one-way care has grown), but anyone who is a caregiver for another is welcome. Contact Fr. Eric for more information. |
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Master's Table Soup Kitchen
Saturday, June 25, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, offsite
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The Masters Table Soup Kitchen at 702 Fenwick Street will be staffed by Saint Paul’s Church volunteers on Saturday, June 25th. This will be an opportunity to get to know other parishioners while preparing and serving hot meals to our guests in the community that are food insecure.
We need 6 volunteers to prepare the food from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM and 12 volunteers to serve the food in the dining room from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
Preparing the food in the kitchen is limited to those 18 and over and involves slicing and dicing and assisting with the cooking. Serving involves plating the food cafeteria style, serving the guests and cleanup.
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Summer 2023 Ecuador Mission Trip
Information Session, Berlin Room
Sunday, June 26, following 11 AM service
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Join us for an informational meeting on a possible summer 2023 mission trip to Ecuador. The trip would be coordinated through Episcopal missionaries Cameron and Roberto Vivanco, and SAMS (Society of Anglican Missionaries and Senders). The trip would assist Episcopal churches in Ecuador and would include prayer, youth and congregational activities, and facility improvement projects. There is also time for fun, such as visiting the Equator, sightseeing, and shopping. This is an extremely rewarding experience and enables us to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christ in a different way. |
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The Longest Day Musical Memories Concert Tuesday, June 28, at 7 PM in the Maxwell PAT, at AU
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After the Pandemic concerts of the past two years, this year's Musical Memories for Alzheimer's, will be performed LIVE with a LIVE audience – Tuesday, June 28, at 7 PM in the Maxwell Performing Arts Theater at Augusta University. This concert will feature a variety of musicians and musical styles performed by many of our favorite Saint Paul's Celtic and special event musicians. Donations to support The Alzheimer's Association may be made through Rob Foster's longest day fundraising link. |
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Help Us Celebrate Independence Day |
Included in this year’s Independence Day service will be patriotic music performed by guest musicians. You are invited to help make this possible by making donations in memory of a loved one, a veteran, an active-duty member of the military, or in thanksgiving for someone or something about America that you would like to celebrate or recognize. Please be in touch with Director of Music Keith Shafer or call him, (706) 724-2485 ext. 215. The deadline is Tuesday, June 28th. |
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BBQ Parish Dinner
Sunday, July 3, following the 11 AM service,
River Room
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Following the 11 AM service on July 3, we will gather in the River Room for a BBQ Parish Dinner. Bring your favorite BBQ; or for those whose specialty falls outside the smoker or grill, bring your favorite side dish to share. We’ll make peach cobbler for the parish the morning of the 3rd. As always, we need a team to help us set up & clean up. Please sign up using our website, so that we can be the best hosts. |
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OPEN Sunday for Altar Flowers
July 31
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July 31 is an open Sunday for altar flowers. If anyone would kindly like to sponsor one of these Sundays in honor or memory of someone or "many" someones please contact the parish office. The normal charge is a minimum of $100. What a lovely way to remember or honor someone and contribute to the Flower Guild at the same time. |
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The Saint Paul’s Choir began their summer break on June 12. On the summer Sundays when the choirs are on vacation, special music is provided by guest instrumentalists or singers. If you’d like to donate the music on these Sundays, please email Director of Music Keith Shafer or call him (706) 724-2485 ext. 215 for further information and cost. |
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Project Linus is a non-profit organization that provides handmade blankets from the heart for children in need. If you enjoy knitting, crocheting, or otherwise putting together small “security blankets,” or if you need a speaker to talk with your group, contact Marilyn Grau, All ages are welcome! |
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The Parish Office is updating our parish directory and has hired Alison Nesbitt to assist us in the collection of data. During the month of June, you will receive a call from her asking you for any updated contact information and for your preferences regarding publishing that information to the parish. Should you have any questions, please contact the parish office by email or by telephone at (706) 724-2485. |
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Small and Medium Vases Needed |
The Flower Guild is seeking small and medium vases for their pastoral ministry. Following Sunday’s services, the altar flowers are rearranged and delivered to people on our prayer list and to our homebound. If you have unused vases you’d like to donate, please deliver them to the parish office. For more information about this ministry contact Barbara Register. |
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"Oktoberfest by the River"
Saturday, September 10th, 6:30 - 10 PM
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More details coming soon! Save the Date!
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June 25 - Master's Table Soup Kitchen
June 26 - 2023 Mission Trip Info Session
July 3 - Independence Day BBQ
July 20 - Wednesday Night Supper
July 23 - Manna Pantry
July 28 - Caregivers' Support Group
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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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From the Stewardship Chair
Lord, we give faithfully, and in our giving, we honor you,
the source of all our blessings, our daily bread, and all the gifts in our lives.
The Finance Committee and the Vestry are beginning the work of preparing the 2022 budget. Your pledge allows them to prepare a more accurate budget. If you have not yet completed a pledge card, please prayerfully consider your pledge to a momentous year. Pledge cards are available in the Narthex and by contacting the parish office. You may also pledge online using the link below.
Pledge Cards Received: 138
92 Increase (23 new), 6 Decrease, 40 no change
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 06/08/2022
Offerings pledged this Week $12,981.00
Offerings received this Week $4,228.33
Operating Expenses to Date $387,858.64
Operating Income to Date $500,017.18
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