Weekly
Postings
news & events
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September 9 - September 18, 2022
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I had multiple occasions over the last few days to list off all of the activities sponsored by the church this week. Each time, at least a little bit of laughter bubbled up in me and among the crowd I was talking to. This week has been and continues to be absolutely crammed with good holy work. We have begun our Tuesday night book study, had a joyous Men's Monthly Meal on Wednesday night, celebrated our first (in some time) regular mid-week Eucharist at 11:30 on Thursday, which was followed by a robust Lectio at Lunch session at noon, and prayed quietly at Sit and Wait in the chapel on Thursday night. The week will continue with the Oktoberfest fundraiser on Saturday night before we start a new week with worship Sunday morning. It's been a full week and the thing is, most of these events are not one-offs, but will continue on a weekly or monthly basis. This was an exceptionally full week in the life of a busy church.
We have good reason to be active. Our hearts, our neighborhood, and our world need a church that is hard at work in deepening our faith and proclaiming the good news of God in Christ. But this level of activity calls for a warning, too. We have planned a program year for the church we think we are called to become. And so, the thing to watch through all these events (prayer and learning and laughing and eating and serving) is whether we together are being transformed. Are we through this work, these prayers, and these parties drawing ever closer to what God calls us to be? Because if not, then no matter how great our events may be, we're finally spinning our wheels, finally just doing busy-ness for the sake of something that isn't the gospel. The good news is that our transformation is really the work of God, not first our own effort. When we bring ourselves fully, God will always meet our full selves there. So please, join us for all this activity, but not for the sake of the activity itself. Join us so that we together can be transformed more deeply into the true selves we are called to be.
Eric+
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EVENTS THIS WEEKND | September 10 |
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COMING TO OKTOBERFEST?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BRING A FRIEND?
We have several sponsors who have donated their extra tickets. Email Melissa Friedman to reserve one for friends,
or telephone or text (443) 528-9149.
Oktoberfest by the River
Saturday, September 10th, 6:30 PM - 10 PM
is a fabulous, fun, festive event
featuring an oompah band and
German themed dinner
AND all proceeds benefit Saint Paul's Church Outreach Ministries.
$50 at the door.
For additional ticket information, please contact Melissa Friedman or by telephone at (443) 528-9149. |
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | September 11 |
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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 nursery 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. Connie, Jenna, and Katherine are all ready to welcome you Sunday mornings. |
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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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Breakfast
Tyler Hall, 9 AM
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Busy morning? Breakfast with your friends at Saint Paul's instead! We've added Bojangles Bo-Berry & Chicken Biscuits to our Continental Breakfast while we eagerly await the NEW Tyler Hall kitchen this winter.
Donations accepted.
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Godly Play
Grades PK- 4th Grade
Saint Patrick's Room - Children's Ministry Center
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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. We cannot wait to welcome your children each Sunday!
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Spark Activate Faith
Middle School (grades 5-8)
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Middle School Formation returns to "Look at the Gospels" and engage with the stories. 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.
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Sunday Forum
Sundays 9:30 AM, Berlin Room
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Join us as we continue our fall formation series on 1 Corinthians. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians shows Paul trying to pastor a young, gifted, divided church from afar. Drawing on some of the leading commentators on Paul, we’ll read together to see how he addressed problems and promise in Corinth, and how this might apply to us today. If you’re both talented and imperfect, or belong to a community that is talented and imperfect, this bible study is for you. |
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EYC (Episcopal Youth Community
Sunday, 5-7 PM, Youth Room
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EYC (Episcopal Youth Community, grades 6-12), make plans to join us for supper in Tyler Hall at 5 pm followed by Salad Bowl Charades in the Saint Paul’s Youth Room. We will finish the evening with compline. For more information, contact Kim Butler. Friends are ALWAYS welcome! |
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
Sundays, 5:30 PM
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Laura Tomlin, violin, is our guest musician this week. |
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EVENTS THIS WEEK| September 12 - September 18 |
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Being Disciples
Tuesdays, 7:30 PM, ZOOM
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This week: Faith, Hope, and Love.
Charlie Tudor and Fr. Eric lead our reflections on Rowan Williams’ short book, Being Disciples, Essentials of The Christian Life. Books are available in the parish office ($10 donation). Please sign up on the website or by email to Charlie Tudor. For more information contact Charlie Tudor. |
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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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Mid-Week Eucharist in the Chapel
Thursdays, 11:30 AM
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A mid-week Eucharist in the Chapel begins at 11:30 am. Lunch in the Berlin Room follows at 12 noon with a weekly Bible study (more information below.) Join us as your schedule allows: Come for Eucharist and lunch, lunch and Bible study, or stay for all three. (So that we may honor mid-day schedules, lunch is scheduled for 15 minutes and will continue through the Bible study conversations.) |
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Lectio at Lunch
Thursdays, 12 Noon, The Berlin Room
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Join us for lunch and a Bible study – we've made it easy!
This small group format beings with lunch. As we continue sharing a meal, three biblical lessons are read by aloud by members of the group, followed by a reflection from Brian McLaren’s We Make the Road by Walking. We conclude our time together engaging with the reflection. Much of the work of the Holy Spirit in formation is in forming relationship. As the title suggests we make the road by walking together. We invite you to join this small group as your schedule allows.
You may bring your own lunch or share in the meal provided. This week’s menu: Italian pasta salad with fresh mozzarella, salami, and sun-dried tomatoes; bread sticks; tea and water; tiramisu cookies. A lunch RSVP is required by midnight Tuesday: online or by email to Kitty Gordon, and donations are requested to cover the cost of lunch each week.
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Sit and Wait
Thursdays, 7-8 PM, Chapel
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“O tarry and await the Lord’s pleasure; be strong and he shall comfort your heart; wait patiently on the Lord.”
Psalm 27:18
Thursdays begin in the Chapel with a reading or other offering to enhance this space before the “Sit” begins. After the 20-minute Sit, an open discussion follows until 8:00 PM. This is an open group with no limit on the number of participants. Please email Suzanne Pursley-Crotteau or contact by phone at (706) 910-9331 for further information and/or to enroll in the sit. |
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Acolyte Training and Lock-in
Friday-Saturday, September 16-17
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The acolytes will gather for training (and fun) at a lock-in at Saint Paul’s, Friday evening, September 16. Dinner begins at 5:30 PM; training from 6-8 PM; breakfast Saturday AM with checkout at 9 AM. Anyone 3rd-12th grade interested in becoming an acolyte, and all current acolytes are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Manna Pantry
Saturday, September 17, 8:15-11:30 AM
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Volunteers are needed for our next Manna Pantry, Saturday, September 17, 8:15-11:30 AM in Tyler Hall. With your help we will unload the groceries from Golden Harvest, pack food boxes, reload the truck, and deliver all food boxes on Saturday. RSVP for the Manna Pantry team on our website. A direct link is available in the Weekly Postings. Manna Pantry is an outreach ministry of Saint Paul’s that provides food to 150 families and individuals on odd-numbered moths throughout the year. For more information contact Melissa Friedman. |
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Wednesday Night Fellowship Dinner
Wednesday, September 21, 6-7 PM, River Room
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Join us for our monthly Fellowship Dinner catered by Cordially Invited, Wednesday, September 21, 6-7 PM, in the River Room. On the menu: Taco bar with chicken, beef, rice, and beans, Mexican-style salad, queso dip, and dessert. RSVP on the website Donations welcomed. |
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Caregivers' Support Group
Thursday, September 22, 1:30 PM, Chapel
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Caregivers’ support group will meet Thursday, September 22, 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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SIGN UP NOW
to serve at Ironman Weekend Activities
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Ironman Weekend is 2 weeks away! Sign up to be part of it all online using the blue link below to help with cooking/prep for the pasta dinner, hospitality in the River Room, the cheer station, or the swim gear drop. We have volunteer opportunities available starting at 5 AM and running until 5 PM. Drop in for a while or stay all day! There are opportunities for every age and ability. Our main objectives are to love our neighbors by providing encouragement, support, and our Saint Paul’s hospitality to all. We also plan to have a really great time together. For more information, contact Kim Butler.
Special Notes for Ironman Swim Gear Drop Team: This is an official Ironman volunteer opportunity, and you will need to sign up on the Official Ironman Volunteer Site. Use the red button below as a direct link to sign up to volunteer for the Swim Gear Drop, and once on the Ironman Volunteer signup page and enter Password: SP2022.
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Sept.10 - Oktoberfest by the River
Sept 16 - Acolyte Lock-in
Sept.17 - Manna Pantry
Sept.18 - Fall Reception Following Celtic
Sept. 19 - Vestry Meeting
Sept. 20 - Tuesday's Music Live begins
Sept. 21 - Wednesday Night Supper
Sept. 24-25 - Ironman Weekend
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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Alison Nesbitt has finished her calls to update the parish directory. Letters are being mailed to those whom she was unable to contact. If you are new and would like to be listed in the directory, or do not receive a letter from the parish office this month, please contact the parish office by email or by telephone at (706) 724-2485, so that we may update our parish records. |
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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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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 09/07/2022
Offerings pledged this Week $12,981.00
Offerings received this Week $8,498.90
Operating Expenses to Date $570,391.96
Operating Income to Date $685,413.52
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