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Hello, Dear St. Paul’s Family and Friends, As Advent draws to a close, I pray that you have found it a positive time of renewal and preparation for the coming of Christ. Last week we observed the third Sunday of Advent, a day often associated with joy. This Sunday (12/22), the fourth Sunday of Advent,… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 19 December 2024

Hello, dear friends! Welcome to Advent, a season of anticipation. Last week we observed the first Sunday of Advent, a day often associated with hope. This Sunday (12/08), the second Sunday of Advent, is associated with faith. Each week of Advent, we light a candle in the Advent wreath which symbolizes the drawing near of… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 5 December 2024

Happy Thanksgiving, dear friends! Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18 I am especially grateful for my church family this holiday season. In the words of poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, I offer this “Thanksgiving Wish” for you. This is my wish… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 28 November 2024

Greetings, St. Paul’s Family and Friends! This Sunday (11/24): Morning Prayer & Thanksgiving Pot Luck The annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck is this coming Sunday, and we have much for which we are grateful. First, we will celebrate Morning Prayer at 10:00 am, and then the feasting begins! Come one, come all, and bring a friend… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 21 November 2024

Greetings, Church Family! Thanksgiving Pot Luck The annual Thanksgiving Pot Luck is just around the corner, and we have much for which we are grateful. Sunday, November 24, we will celebrate Morning Prayer, and then the feasting begins! Be sure to be on the look-out for a sign-up sheet this coming Sunday. Come one, come… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 14 November 2024

A House of Prayer for all People In Isaiah 56:7, God says, “My house shall be a house of prayer for all people,” a statement echoed by Jesus in Matthew 21:13. Perhaps, in the wake of the recent elections, you are feeling celebratory. Or perhaps you are feeling confused, scared, and worried. Maybe you simply… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 7 November 2024

Greetings, dear friends! Trunk or Treat Last Saturday, October 26, we joined with First Christian Church and Grace United Methodist Church to provide a safe trick-or-treat experience for local children. For our contribution we provided a trunk containing candy and books for children and young adults. Barry Clark from FCC was there and he informed… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 31 October 2024

Hello, One and All! Trunk or Treat this Saturday THIS Saturday, October 26, the folks at First Christian Church (1010 N Florence Ave) are hosting their annual Trunk or Treat from 2-4 pm, and we have been invited to participate. Our contribution will be one trunk containing candy and books for children and young adults.… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – 24 October 2024