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.

Construction has begun on the Tyler Hall kitchen. “Soon” we will have a beautifully renovated space. In the meantime, please be aware, the door outside the kitchen will not be available for the duration of the project.

Keep an eye on your email inbox! On Wednesday, June 8, you'll find a short survey about adult Sunday School and other formation opportunities. We want to know what types of classes and activities appeal to the adults of Saint Paul's. By filling out the survey, you can let us know what you'd like to see offered and when. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Kitty Gordon.

The Day of Pentecost, one of the seven major holy days of the year, is the fiftieth day of Easter and brings to a close our celebration of the Easter Season. This Sunday we not only commemorate the outpouring of God's spirit to the early church, but also the indwelling of the Holy Spirit with us. 

We're celebrating a baptism at 11:00 a.m. We're also giving thanks for the Saint Paul's Choir who will begin their summer break next week and recognizing our Children's Christian Formation teachers who will finish the program year this Sunday. Please also join us in expressing our thanks for Soleta Baird's sixty years of Altar Guild service. She is quietly retiring, as she has quietly served, "a humble servant to the Lord."

Come expecting a joyous day of celebration!

Wear red and bring a dish to share to the Parish Picnic for Pentecost Sunday (comfortably scheduled in the River Room) June 5, following the 11 AM service. We’ll spill out onto the terrace with music and games. This is a good opportunity to invite friends to share time with your parish family. The church will provide chicken. Please bring a side, salad, or dessert to the River Room kitchen before the 11 AM service. As always, we need help with set up and clean up! Please sign up on the website; a direct link is available below.

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!

There is no forum this Sunday only. The Sunday forum will return next week.

ALL children inherently know God, but it is up to us to give them the language of the Christian faith so they can grow to make meaning of our faith in their own lives. Godly Play is a profound method rooted in Montessori principles that forms child spirituality by attending to their natural gifts for wonder and discovery. Children are greeted at the door of the Godly Play room by the "door person." It is VERY important for parents to respect the boundary of the door threshold by not entering the children's sacred space--their Godly Play room. We cannot wait to welcome your children each Sunday!

For more information, contact Kim Butler or Ivey Coleman.

Our older children will again immerse themselves in SPARK, where they will work with the same themes and Scripture that we all encounter in common worship. Every lesson follows a four-part pattern: Gather, Open the Bible, Activate Faith, and Send. Week after week, the children and their leaders gather together, explore the Scriptures, enjoy one another's company, pray, and discover God's presence in their midst.

For more information, contact Coleman Graham or Laurie Montgomery.

Our older children will continue to "Look at the Gospels” of Jesus’ life and ministry. His parables, miracles and teachings are displayed with posters, colored drawings, and miniature models. They are also studying the many wonders of the Old Testament through the first seven books of the Bible.

Each Sunday using the Spark Curriculum we follow a five-part pattern: gather, read the scriptures, discuss its meaning, pray and play “Who dat?” (“Who dat” is a game of Bible trivia based on what they have already learned).

For more information, contact Susie Culbreth or

 Laurie Montgomery.

11 AM Rite II - In person

11 AM Facebook Live

Rob Foster, flutist, is our guest musician this week.

Next Sunday, June 12, is Birthday Sunday. Join us during “Coffee and Conversation” (10:30 - 10:45 AM) in Tyler Hall. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in June.

July 17 and July 31 are open Sundays 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.

The Saint Paul’s Choir will begin 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.

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.

Here's a quick promotional video we're sharing on our social media.

June 12 - Birthday Sunday

June 13 - Vestry Meeting

June 15 - Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner

June 25 - Master's Table Soup Kitchen

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.