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January 7 - January 16, 2022
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EVENTS THIS WEEKEND | January 8 |
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Parish Life/Hospitality Meeting
Saturday, January 8, 9 AM, Tyler Hall
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The Parish Life and Hospitality Committee will meet next Saturday, January 8, 9 AM in Tyler Hall to plan and organize events and gatherings for 2022. The Committee is looking for new members and invites everyone interested in being a part of the committee to join them. For more information contact Eric Friedman. |
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EVENTS THIS SUNDAY | January 9 |
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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 has reopened 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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The Sunday Forum: Adult Formation for ALL
January 9, 9:30 AM, The River Room
"Understanding our Endowments"
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Saint Paul’s Church is fortunate to have been able to grow our endowments (Yes! We have more than one!) over the years. Sunday’s Adult Formation will focus on the endowment and the role it plays in our budget. This is a great chance for all of us to develop a better understanding of the Church’s financial opportunities and needs. The Vestry asks that everyone commits to attending the January Sunday Formations at 9:30 AM in the River Room and the Annual Business meeting on January 30. |
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Godly Play (grades PK - 1st)
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
In the 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. 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!
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Spark: 2 Classes (grades 2-3) & (grades 4- 6)
9:30 AM -10:30 AM
In the Children's Ministry Center
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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.
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Second Sunday Birthday Celebration
Sunday, January 9, 10:30 AM, The Churchyard
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This Sunday is Birthday Sunday. Join us during “Coffee and Conversation” (10:30 - 10:45 AM) in the churchyard. ALL are invited to our brief but joyful celebration for all whose birthdays fall in January.
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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
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All three of our Sunday worship services are in-person with no requirement to sign-up. |
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Celtic Evening Prayer and Communion
5:30 PM
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Our musician this Sunday is Matt Dickerson, hammered dulcimer. |
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EVENTS NEXT WEEK | January 10 - January 16 |
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Tuesday's Music Live Continues
Tuesday, January 11, 12 Noon
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Tuesday’s Music Live continues its 33rd season Tuesday, January 11, with a free concert by Matthew Dickerson, hammered dulcimer. More information at TuesdaysMusicLive.com or by calling the Box Office at (706) 722-3463. |
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The Universal Christ - New Small-Group Study
January 11 - March 1
Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
SPC Youth Room, with online Zoom option
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This week a new small-group study will be offered on The Universal Christ by Richard Rohr. Several small groups engaged in a contemplative approach to this book in 2020; this time we will look at the book from a theological perspective.
The group will engage theological discussions on topics such as the Incarnation, Christian orthodoxy, and the Trinity. A class syllabus is available here. This is an 8-week study on Tuesday nights, beginning January 11, in person and online via Zoom.
Books are available through the church office, $20 (donation). Please register for the class at ebiddy@saintpauls.org so we know how many books to order and handouts to prepare. |
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Compline
Wednesdays, 8 - 8:15 p.m. 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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OPEN Sundays for Altar Flowers
January 30, February 13, February 20
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There are three open Sundays for altar flowers in the first quarter: January 30, February 13 and February 20. 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. For more information or to inquire about another date in 2022, please contact the parish office. |
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Manna Pantry
Saturday, January 22, 8:15- 11:30 AM
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Volunteers are needed for our next Manna Pantry, Saturday, January 22, 8:15-11:30 am in the east parking lot. With your help we will unload the groceries from Golden Harvest, pack food boxes, reload the truck, and deliver all food boxes on Saturday. Please email Melissa Friedman with any questions. |
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January 30 - Annual Parish Meeting
February 10 - Celebration of New Ministry
February 10 - Confirmation, Reception offered
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Gathering Safely Plan Updated 12-29-21 |
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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OTHER RESOURCES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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YEAR-END GIVING STATMENTS
Year-end statements will be sent by end of January. If you have any questions, contact Elisabeth Price or (706) 724-2485 ext. 225.
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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: 134
89 Increase (22 new), 5 Decrease, 40 no change
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Saint Paul's Faithfulness
as of 01/05/2021
Offerings pledged this Week $12,159.00
Offerings received this Week $6,230.00
Operating Expenses to Date $6,374.00
Total Income Received to Date $6,230.00
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COVID-19 Vaccine Registration |
Eligible individuals, including those ages 5 and older, can now register to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Registration must be completed in advance on the AU Health website.
South Carolina residents who are eligible can also register to receive the vaccine at Aiken Technical College through the AU Health website.
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The Vestry Nominating Committee is seeking candidates whom you believe would make outstanding Vestry members for Saint Paul's. If you'd like to suggest someone, including yourself, please contact retiring Senior Warden Ashley Wright. Prior to nominating someone else, please discuss with them their interest and willingness to serve in this role.
VESTRY RESPONSIBILITIES
The basic responsibilities of the Vestry are:
- to help define and articulate the mission of this congregation
- to support the church's mission by word and deed
- to support the clergy in furthering the mission of Saint Paul’s
- to ensure effective organization and planning
- to manage resources and finances
- to attend monthly vestry meetings and annual vestry retreat
- to serve as liaison to assigned parish committees
We expect to elect for three full three-year terms and the remaining year of Matt Gullette’s unexpired term. If the new senior warden comes from the current vestry, we may have an additional unexpired term to fill.
MINIMUM CRITERIA
To be eligible for the Vestry, a nominee must answer "yes" to all of the following questions.
- Have you been confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church?
- Do you regularly attend worship services at Saint Paul's?
- Are you a pledging member of Saint Paul's?
CANDIDATE PROFILES
Each nominee slated to run for election to the Vestry will be invited to share a profile with the parish via our regular parish communications including the weekly newsletter.
A Note on Eligibility: It was recently brought to our attention that some of our election practices vary from what is required in the diocesan canons (church law in our diocese). Conversations with the Bishop’s staff have clarified the language that will bring our practices into alignment with diocesan canons. On page 19 of the attached Constitution and Canons, those eligible for election are those “confirmed adults in good standing eighteen years of age or older enrolled in the Congregation” (Canon 2.1). Those eligible to vote in an election are “those confirmed adults enrolled in the Congregation who are in good standing and who have reached the age of sixteen” (Canon 2.3). Those already in the process of being confirmed or received and otherwise eligible, are eligible to run and vote while waiting for the bishop’s next visit.
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Are we missing your birthday?
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