St. Paul's UMC
Weekly Update
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Holy Saturday Easter Vigil
Saturday, April 19, at 7:00 pm
We will begin outside around a fire pit and carry the lit Christ candle through the shadows into the Sanctuary. Family-friendly and full of movement, music, and anticipation.
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Easter Morning Celebrations
Sunday, April 20
6:30 am Sunrise Service - outside at Mt. Royal Cemetery
(Park at Kyper Funeral Home and walk up the hill toward the tower)
8:30 am in the Sanctuary with communion
9:15 am fellowship, children's activities, and refreshments for all in Wesley Hall
(Sunday School classes of all ages will not meet on Easter morning)
10:30 am in the Sanctuary + Livestream
(Joining us online? Hop on a few minutes early for the prelude!)
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Lenten Mission
Please bring your donations for The Neighborhood Resilience Project (NRP) with you this weekend! We are collecting the following most needed items through Sunday: new, unopened packages of socks and underwear (all sizes); cleansing body wipes; new, small teddy bears (up to 10” max); and monetary donations (please mark ‘Lenten Mission’ or ‘NRP’).
NRP understands that “We are resilient together.” Giving to support their ministry is a way of pushing back against the traumas of poverty, racism, and violence. They provide food, clothing, trauma-informed healthcare & mental health services, and document recovery services (assisting persons in gaining valid IDs). The need for these services in our community is great, and growing. Thank you for your support!
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Office Hours
Please note the church office will be closed on Monday, April 21.
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Bible Study
Wednesdays, 9:30 am in person and 7:30 pm on Zoom
Bible study will have an Earth Day Potluck in lieu of our usual meetings on April 23 (all are welcome – contact Pastor Karen for details). From April 30-May 21, our topic will be “Miracles in May,” with some help from Amy-Jill Levine and her short (5 minute) videos. We’ll explore Jesus’ miracles with the Geresene Demoniac, the Wedding at Cana, the Fig Tree, and Walking on Water. Bring your own Bible!
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Confirmation Sunday
Sunday, April 27, at 10:30 am
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Seven Mile Detour Benefit Show
Saturday, May 3, at 7:00 pm (Poetry Lounge: 313 North Avenue, Millvale, PA 15209)
$10 cover charge to benefit North Hills Community Outreach. Rock out to your favorite cover songs with familiar musicians who have also supported Lifeboat Praise Band!
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Guest Speaker
Sunday, May 4, at 9:15 am in George Crooks Dining Area
Come be blessed by Pastor Stanley Praimnath's testimony, survivor from an impact zone in the Twin Towers on 9/11.
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Cinco De Mayo Dinner
Monday, May 5, from 5:30-7:30 pm
Fiesta FUNdraiser to benefit St. Paul's Youth!
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Pastors’ Sunday School Class
Will resume meeting on May 11 & May 18 at 9:30 am in the Chapel
We will learn more about the work of the Board of Church & Society, which guides United Methodists in applying our Social Principles within particular social and cultural contexts. You can learn more about the Board of Church & Society at umcjustice.org, and join us in May to discuss ways that we can participate in their work.
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In This Together Support Groups
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Silent Retreat
May 7-9, at Olmsted Manor
Continue your Lenten rest by attending a two-day Silent Retreat sponsored by Companions on the Road, a group to which Pastor Amy and Spiritual Director Lynn Holden both belong. Click here to register.
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Attention Gardeners!
Beginning late April/early May, help is needed to maintain the church gardens. Volunteers will work on Thursday mornings from ~9:00-11:00 am. Contact Sue English if you are available to help (or arrange to work at a different time).
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Kidz Venture Donations
During the summer, our before and after care program offers camp for school-aged children. Help support Kidz Venture by donating the following items to be upcycled for various activities: maps, metal cookie cutters, toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes (large and sturdy enough for a child to sit in), and sheet wood (less than 1" thick, and at least 1'x2' in size).
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Yard Sale
Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21 - collections will begin Saturday, June 14
- Volunteers, please save the dates!
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Church Office Hours
Monday - Thursday, from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Closed on Monday, April 21
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Video Recording and Photography
Those in the Sanctuary and throughout the building may appear on camera, and we may use these images in print or electronic media and on our weekly livestream. You may opt out from having your picture shared
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Chancel Flowers
Sign up by the Tuesday before the weekend of your choice ($47).
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