Greetings, Everyone!
Last Sunday, June 8, we will celebrated Pentecost on our beautiful (if still somewhat soft) front lawn. Our local woodland creatures were in attendance serving as the “Amen” section of our congregation. It was wonderful to observe Holy Eucharist in God’s Church built by God! After the service, we’ll all took a road trip to Art & Linda Paul’s house in Grove for a BBQ by Grand Lake. Linda did not exaggerate in the least when she told us that Art makes ribs that melt in your mouth – the chef certainly delivered! Many thanks to our friends for hosting us in their beautiful home with the gorgeous view!
This Sunday, June 15, we will have the privilege of hearing Deacon Linda preach as she explains the important connection between Easter, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday. This, you will not want to miss; so, bring a friend and join us at 10:00am for Holy Eucharist.
Christian Formation: Summer Yoga with the Psalms
This week’s discussion prompt (June 12): What has been your favorite Psalm we’ve read so far in your reading track for this series? What has made you curious or disturbed you?
In conjunction with this study, we are hosting yoga classes in St. Paul’s Parish Hall at 7:00pm on Thursday evenings throughout June and July. We have two instructors (Selena and Danie) who will take turns guiding us through beginner-friendly yoga routines while helping us to focus on parts of our weekly Psalms. Don’t have a yoga mat? No problem; the instructors have extras.
Last week’s class was truly refreshing. Several folks from around the community joined us, and everyone left at the end of the class with a smile on their faces. These classes areFREE and open to the entire community, so spread the word and invite everyone you can!
Readings for Week 3 (beginning June 15)
- Track 1 – Psalms 37, 39, 41, 42, 46, 48, 49
- Track 2 – Psalms 37-50
Here is the link to the entire reading schedule: https://www.goodbookclub.org/
Here is a five-minute video which offers a overview of the entire book of Psalms:https://youtu.be/dpny22k_7uk?
United Women In Faith Garden Party
This Saturday, June 14, at 10am, we have been invited to attend a garden party at Grace UMC. Ladies come and celebrate the new garden at Grace UMC with salads and conversation. Bring a friend and a salad to share. Contact Donna Grabow at 918 341-8347 with questions or RSVP.
PRIDE in the Park
Saturday, June 21, from 3-9pm, St. Paul’s will host a booth at the Claremore Pride Festival to be held at the park on Claremore Lake. Come one, come all, to celebrate love and community and the fact that ALLpeople are created in God’s image!
PRIDE Mass
Speaking of celebrations…. In honor of PRIDE month, and to round out the Saturday festivities, our service on Sunday, June 22, will be a PRIDE Mass. It will be a customary Episcopal Eucharistic service; but the lessons and prayers are specifically suited to supporting the LGBTQIA2+ community. As such, feel free to wear your shirts, buttons, and pins that show your love for all God’s people to church that day. After the service, we will – of course! – feed all who are in attendance!
Progressive Service with Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Sunday, June 29, we will once again be participating in a progressive service with our friends from Mt. Zion. Coffee and donuts will be available at St. Paul’s at 9:00am, then the first part of the service begins at 9:30am. We will celebrate Episcopal-style and hear a sermon delivered by Pastor Coulter. Then, we’ll all drive over (progress) to the Mt. Zion church campus for the second half of the service wherein we will worship Mt. Zion-style and hear a sermon delivered by Rev. Nancy. This collaboration was a rousing success when we tried it last October, and we expect this time to be no exception! Bring a friend and join us as we celebrate God’s love together!
St. Paul’s T-shirts
Our T-shirts have been ordered and should be available for pick-up by the middle of next week – just in time to wear them to the Pride festival and/or Pride Mass!
Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
Substitute Drivers:
This job is simple and does not require a lot of time. Meals on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Drivers meet at the building to collect the groceries at about 9:45am, and are finished making deliveries by around 11:00am. If you, or anyone you know, is available to serve as a substitute driver on any of these days please let Rev. Nancy know.
Kitchen Help:
For this job, you must have a food handlers permit from the Health Department to assist in preparing the meals before delivery.
Let Us Pray
- That our parishioners will exemplify God’s love and peace during this time when so much religious, social, and political unrest plagues our community, nation, and world
- For all individuals living in fear due to new executive orders and mandates being imposed
- For the safety of all individuals involved with the Claremore Pride in the Park event
- For the continued development of loving fellowship with our Mt. Zion friends
- For Ukraine and Russia
- For Israel and Palestine
- For Lucas/ John/ Kaitlyn/ Patty/ Karen/ Lee/ Nathan/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Chris/ Rose/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Justin/ Robert/ Lenny/ John/ Cooper/ Josh/ Steven/ Connor/ Pastor James Coulter and Mt. Zion Baptist Church
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them toClergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Every Thursday in June & July @ 7:00pm – Summer Yoga with the Psalms in the Parish Hall
- Sunday, June 15 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00am in the Nave; 1st Sunday after Pentecost/Trinity Sunday; Deacon Linda Paul to preach
- Saturday, June 21 – Rogers County PRIDE in the Park festival at Claremore Lake from 3-9pm
- Sunday, June 22 – Holy Eucharist @ 10:00am; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; PRIDE Mass; Ron Parker to speak
- Sunday, June 29 – Fifth-Sunday progressive worship service with Mt. Zion Baptist Church; begins at St. Paul’s at 9:30am (coffee & donuts will be available at 9:00am)
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