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Nursery Open | (children infant - 5 years old) Staffed 8:45 AM - 12:30 PM, the worship service can be heard within the Nursery. Changing table is available.
Worship @ 10:00 AM| In the Church & Online (Youtube or Facebook)
Children’s Chapel |Available during the sermon for children 3 yrs old- 5th Grade.
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Rector’s Bible Study| Norwood Room @ 9 AM. Join our clergy and volunteers as we explore the readings for Sunday worship. This informal setting offers the opportunity to ask questions, get to know others, and learn how to navigate the often- tricky and mysterious world of scripture. No prep work required.
Prayer Partners "Cookies and Lemonade" | 11:30 AM, Norwood Room. If you have a child or youth who would like to participate, or if you would like to become an adult Prayer Partner, please contact Bo Cresswell (bcresswell@stpaulsrva.org) or Linda Willis (lwillis@stpaulsrva.org).
Faith and Action Forum | Join Lisa Guthrie, member of St. Paul's Environmental Stewardship Committee, as she moderates our April Faith and Action Forum about urban environmental justice and the power of trees. Trees help cool our community, clean our air, help with mental health and so much more! Learn how trees work to benefit where we live - from Northside to Southside. Our panelists are Shelly Barrick Parsons, Executive Director for the nonprofit Capital Trees and Amy Went, co-founder of Southside ReLeaf. Childcare is provided and refreshments will be available.
Shelly Barrick Parsons | Executive Director for the nonprofit Capital Trees. She was drawn to Capital Trees because of her love of getting outside to walk, to reflect,and to connect. For Shelly, green spaces build and sustain communities, teach us about our responsibility to be careful stewards of the natural world, and provide space for renewal and wellbeing.
Amy Wentz | Cofounder of Southside ReLeaf, a community-based organization committed to environmental justice in South Richmond. Their goal is to improve the life expectancy and quality of life for Southside residents by increasing green spaces, reducing pollution and improving infrastructure. They believe in uplifting voices that are often unheard and people-powered advocacy to build climate resilient neighborhoods. In her full time work, she serves as the Director of Outreach and Engagement at The Commonwealth Institute.
Choral Evensong for Eastertide | 4:00 PM. The St. Paul’s Choir will present a service of Choral Evensong for Eastertide on Sunday, April 28th at 4:00 p.m. The choir will present works by Charles Villiers Stanford, Sarah MacDonald, and Ian Quinn. Choral Evensong combines music, scripture, and prayer and is celebrated in cathedrals, churches, and chapels around the world, drawing people from diverse backgrounds and faith traditions. Its roots stretch back to early Temple worship, and its timeless beauty and contemplative nature make it a cherished tradition for regular worshipers, and for those seeking solace or reflection in their busy lives. A festive reception will be held in the Gathering Space following the service. Childcare is provided.
Youth Serve Dinner to Our Veterans | 6:00 PM, Liberation Veterans Services.
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Acolyte Highlight | Grey is 13 and a 7th grader at Robious Middle School. Grey plays volleyball and piano, loves bike riding, spending time with friends and family (including Jasper the pet snake), watching anime and Doctor Who, all art (especially drawing and creating animated videos), Russian dressing, and boba tea.
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Evening Prayer on Facebook Live
Tuesday and Thursdays at 6 PM for Evening Prayer
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Holy Baptism on Pentecost | Sunday, May 19 @ 10 AM. Please let us know if you would like to have an infant or child (younger than 12 years old) baptized by water and the Holy Spirit to be incorporated as a member of Christ’s Body when we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. Through the sacrament of Holy Baptism, we are adopted as God’s beloved children, ritually initiated and welcomed into the community of the Church. Learn more about what is involved with baptism at St. Paul’s here. Please contact the Rev. Andie Rohrs, Associate for Pastoral Care (arohrs@stpaulsrva.org or 804-545-5411) or Linda Willis, Director of Children and Family Program (lwillis@stpaulsrva.org or 804-502-8566) for more information about being baptized on Pentecost or on any of the future designated dates.
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Mwitikira Update | On April 17, St. Paul's delivered 290 desks and chairs to Mwitikira's schools, we also provided tables and chairs for the village teachers, and a printer for the secondary school. This gift was made possible through your generous donations, funding from the annual budget, and the work of our Global Missions Committee (GMC). This donation represents a significant investment in our global partnership, ensuring that every child in Mwitikira receives a quality education. Please join us on June 2 for a Sunday Forum following worship to learn more about the incredible work St. Paul's is doing in our global community. Read the full story here!
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St. Paul's Flower Arranging
for Sunday Services | Please consider signing up to provide a beautiful flower arrangement one Sunday during the year. We are offering a simple flower arranging class for up to four people at a time, to ensure that everyone feels empowered to participate. Help us continue our ministry to foster beauty through God’s creation at St. Paul’s by signing up!
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Sylvia's Sisters May Period Product Drive | 1 in 3 women report missing work or school due to the inaccessibility of period products. This has a drastic impact on our students with lifelong ramifications. St. Paul's is committed to bringing relief to period poverty in the Richmond areas by partnering with Sylvia's Sisters to host a period products drive. From May 4 through May 26, we will be collecting packages of liners, pads, and tampons (all sizes) in the Gathering Space in a marked container. You can also order directly from Amazon and have the products delivered directly to church.
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The Emmaus Lunch Ministry Needs Volunteers| The Emmaus Ministry provides a complimentary hot meal to 100-150 downtown neighbors every Thursday between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. This is a ministry of hospitality, where we “seek and serve Christ” in all who walk through our doors. In addition to lunch, we offer donated items, health care screenings, social service referrals, and financial assistance. Each Thursday, we need a total of 14 volunteers for shifts of 1-2 hours, between 10 AM and 2 PM to ensure our guests receive a warm welcome. Please volunteer by using the new Emmaus SignUp Genius for spring and summer (April 18th through August 29th)! Contact Rev. Gwynn Crichton for more information.
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Emmaus Item Spotlight | Spring Cleaning! Help us stock up on soap for our Emmaus guests. Soap is essential for providing basic hygiene and makes April showers much more refreshing. Please find soap and other needed items on our Amazon wishlist. Also consider becoming one of our underwear angels! We are also requesting donations of plastic grocery bags.
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May 3
Vox Humana Eastertide Concert | 7:00 PM. Richmond’s newest vocal ensemble, Vox Humana, will present their spring concert here at St. Paul’s on Friday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. The ensemble, under the direction of William Bradley Roberts, will present works for the Easter season, including Benjamin Britten’s famous cantata, Rejoice in the Lamb. Dr. Christopher Reynolds will serve as accompanist and organist for the concert. The concert is open and free to all. Come and be enriched in song for the Easter season.
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May 5
Sundae Sunday | Children, Youth and Family Ministries will host Sundae Sunday following worship! Come enjoy a variety of flavors and toppings, all are invited!
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May 11
A Walk in the Garden | On Saturday May 11 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. St. Paul's will have our first-ever "A Walk in the Gardens," a progressive tour of five parishioner garden spaces.
Enjoy finger foods and reflection as we explore incredible green spaces across Richmond. Please register for the waiting list online.
For questions, contact Kia Bentley, Don Cowles, or the Rev. Rainey Dankel.
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May 12
Family Worship Service | 4:00 PM Scott Hall. Join St. Paul’s families and clergy for a late afternoon worship service geared towards our children and families. Drawing from the Book of Common Prayer, this is a casual and engaging intergenerational service with communion. Children of all ages and families are participants in all aspects of the service. Everyone is welcome! Contact Linda Willis at lwillis@stpaulsrva.org.
Second Sunday Supper | The May Sunday Supper will be held Sunday May 12 at 5:00 PM, immediately following the Family Worship service. Please join your friends and fellow parishioners for a social and fun evening. Sunday Suppers are pot-luck dinners held the second Sunday of each month. This month please sign up to bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share; the Committee will provide grilled hamburgers and chicken tenders as the main dish.
Sunday Suppers are a great time for fellowship, whether you are new to St. Paul’s or have been here for years. Wine and beer will be available (for a suggested donation of $5 to cover costs), as well as water and iced tea.
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May 17 & 18
GaySpirits | Friday 7-9:30 PM, Saturday 9am-5 PM St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (520 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd). Cost $125. Join David Hoover in an exploration of your inner life through sharing and meditation. Come discover your own spiritual path with GaySpirits. Contact David at davidwhoover@aol.com for more information.
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May 18
Richmond Men’s Chorus Spring Concert | 4 PM @ St. Paul’s. The Richmond Men’s Chorus presents “All About Love”. The chorus will perform a genre spanning collection of music from folk classics to pop standards centered on this “Crazy Little Thing Called Love!” Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.alliedrva.org/performances. There will also be a performance on Friday, May 17th at 7:00 PM at All Saints Episcopal Church (8787 River Road).
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May 19 Pentecost
Family Breakfast | 9 AM, Atrium. Families with children (infants - 12th grade) are invited this time of fellowship.
Save the Date: Pentecost Picnic | Celebrate Pentecost with our Annual Pentecost Picnic! Mix, mingle, meet new members, make new friends, and have fun!
Youth Council Interest and Planning Meeting | 11:30 AM Youth Room. Grab your lunch from the Parish Picnic and join us in the Youth Room to learn more about Youth Council and help with planning curriculum and events for our next programming year!
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June 2
Youth Formation:
Canopy Adventure Park with St. Thomas & St. James | 1:00 PM @ Canopy Adventure Park. St. Paul's youth will join the youth from St. Thomas & St. James at Canopy Adventure Park for some fun at their ropes course. Contact Bo Cresswell bcresswell@stpaulsrva.org for ticket information and to RSVP.
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CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES | |
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Linda Willis
Director of Children and Family Ministries
Bo Cresswell
Youth Ministry Coordinator
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Peace Camp Returns! | August 12 - 15 (Monday - Thursday) 9 - 11:30 AM. First Mennonite Church, 601 E. Parham Rd. An interfaith camp for rising Kindergartners - 5th graders. At Peace Camp children practice peace with ourselves, peace with the earth, and peace with others. Contact Linda Willis for more information and to register. (lwillis@stpaulsrva.org). | |
Worship Bags| Every child is welcomed to utilize the Worship Bags in the Narthex. Our Worship Bags contain drawing paper, crayons and children's bulletins, ensuring that all of our families are part of St. Paul's vibrant worshiping community. Our book cart is regularly updated and contains books for children of all ages. Please return bags to the Narthex and books to cart. | |
Family Worship Space| St. Paul’s is committed to creating an inclusive worship experience for every child. Families are invited to join their young children at the Family worship space in the front of the sanctuary. This carpeted area with pillows and games allows our youngest members to fully participate in the service. Our ushers will be happy to direct you. | | | | |
