Hello, dear friends!
Last Sunday (7/26), the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, we concluded our sermon series on freedom in Christ with a review of all we’ve learned throughout the month about what it means to experience spiritual liberty.
This Sunday (8/02), the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, we’ll take a look at what can happen when we allow ourselves to rest in the security of God’s promise to supply all our needs. Please join us at 10 am for Holy Eucharist, followed by coffee hour.
Community Cooling Station
Beginning tomorrow (7/31), our church building will be open every Friday from Noon-6pm (at least through the end of August) for folks in need to come in and cool off. We’ll have light refreshments and beverages available, and offer space for people to simply sit and take a break from the heat. Our Safe Church policies encourage us to have at least two volunteers on hand to serve anyone who may come in. The job is not difficult: simply be present to greet people when they enter and direct them towards the refreshments, seating, and facilities. If you are available to work part or all of any of these shifts, please let Ron Parker or Rev. Nancy know.
Community Shelf
Our community shelf is dangerously low on supplies! Please add this to your regular grocery shopping list. As we have many people who are utilizing this resource, this has become a crucial ministry for us; so, keep the non-perishables coming! The donation box is located just inside the double red doors to the church building.
Ministry/Discretionary Fund
This is an account set up specifically for use to help people who contact us with a need, such as paying an electric or phone bill. Unfortunately, our funds in this account are very low right now. Though any undesignated offerings received on the 3rd Sunday of each month go towards this fund; it is not something that is regularly funded by our weekly offerings, but by special donations only. You can contribute to this account anytime.
To make an online donation to this account simply click on the link below.
Select a donation amount.
Select Plate Offering.
Add a message that your donation is intended for the Ministry/Discretionary Fund.
Tuesdays at RSU
In September, we will resume Tuesdays @ RSU with the book Forging a Sacred Weapon by Kathy Baldock.
Cursillo
You are invited to attend the next Oklahoma Cursillo immersive weekend, to be held September 10-13, 2026, at Canyon Camp and Conference Center near Hinton, OK. If you are interested or would like more information, Speak with either Ron or Danny, our local Cursillo sponsors. Cursillo is a way of living out our Baptismal Covenant to learn and grow in Christ’s love. Dedicating ourselves to Christ – through piety, study, and action – enables our faith to become what we need it to be: deeply felt, lived in daily life, and spread by love in word and deed.
Three short sentences describe the core purpose of the Cursillo Movement: Make a friend. Be a friend. Bring a friend to Christ.
To apply to become a Cursillo member, please follow the link below. There are brief sections for you, your clergy, and your sponsor. Please complete and submit by August 15, 2026, for the upcoming weekend.
Let Us Pray
- For travelling safety for those who are taking trips over the summer months
- For the success of the new Soft Space in the Nave – and that word will spread about this ministry
- For a safe and fun summer for all students, faculty, and staff, especially Christina, Liam, Lex, John, Lena, and Radar
- 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 those whose work is uncertain due to changing technologies or shifting economies, and for all who struggle to provide for themselves and their families; that they may find strength, support, and new opportunities for meaningful work
- For all individuals living in fear due to executive orders and mandates being imposed nationally and internationally
- For Ukraine and Russia, Israel, Palestine, and Iran
- For Cindi/ Andrea/ Destiny/ Beverly/ Michael/ Bob/ Gina/ James/ Lane/ Tony/ Maddy/ Wayne Hanway/ Tammy Morales/ Cynthia Woods/ Karen/ Jeff/ Catherine/ Vicki/ Brady/ Zachary/ Donna/ Paul/ Stacy/ Joshua/ Jackie/ Spenser/ Sydney/ Cassidy/ Derik/ Don/ Kevin/ Roger/ Art/ Linda/ Pastors Coulter, Elizabeth, Tim, and Tom, and their congregations
If you have prayer requests to add to the Newsletter, email them to Clergy@stpaulsclaremore.org
Save the Dates
- Friday, July 31 – St. Paul’s Cooling Station open from Noon-6pm
- Sunday, August 2 – Holy Eucharist @ 10am; 10th Sunday after Pentecost
- Friday, August 7 – St. Paul’s Cooling Station open from Noon-6pm
- Sunday, August 9 – Holy Eucharist @ 10am; 11th Sunday after Pentecost
- Friday, August 14 – St. Paul’s Cooling Station open from Noon-6pm
- Sunday, August 16 – Holy Eucharist @ 10am; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; Blessing of all students, faculty, & staff; Bishop’s Committee Meeting
- Wednesday, August 19 – Big Tent Day at RSU from 9:30am-2pm
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