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ST. PAUL’S SMALL GROUPS WILL BE STARTING SOON! The goal of the small group program is to develop small Christian communities within the larger church. We believe that through these small communities, and by the working of the Holy Spirit among us, we can transform and change our lives as individuals, as small communities, and ultimately the larger community of which the group is a part.
• Small groups are gatherings of 6 to 12 people that meet regularly for fellowship, Bible study and prayer. Each small group meeting includes time for fellowship, group discussion, and prayer; the group discussion is based on scriptural, theological, or spiritual themes; each group is led by a volunteer leader/facilitator; meeting days and times are determined by each individual group; meetings are typically weekly but some groups meet every other week; meetings typically last an hour to hour and a half; groups typically meet September until the week before Thanksgiving, then resume in January through May.
If you need further information or want to sign up, contact Charles Carlisle at 615.415.7326 or at [email protected]. ST. PAUL’S DINNER GROUPS WILL BE FORMING SOON! What is a dinner group? Very simply, a dinner group is a way to meet and get to know people in our church family. How are dinner groups formed and how do they function? People who sign up are randomly assigned to a monthly dinner group – typically of 8 to 10 people. One person or couple starts things off by hosting a dinner. When the group gets together, it is decided who will host next and when they will meet. The hosts provide the main course and let the rest of the group know what to bring to round out the meal. A group can decide to meet for breakfast, lunch, or even cocktails at a restaurant or home! Some groups include:
• Traditional Dinner Groups – includes couples and single folks - usually meets in homes
• Families with Young Children Groups – this is just what it sounds like and with advance planning, childcare can be provided in the St. Paul’s nursery while the group meets.
• Women’s Restaurant Group – Women meet at 5:30 on the 3rd Monday of each month in local restaurants. This is a loosely formed group. Come when you can.
If you need further information or want to sign up, contact Ellen Kirk at 615.545.8820 or at [email protected].
Give dinner groups a try. It can be great fun!
TODAY – September 2, 2018 Lemonade in the Shade! - Front Courtyard at 11:15 am
New Sunday Service Times
Please note that on September 9 (Rally Day) we will return to our regular Sunday service schedule.
Services will be offered at 7:30 am, 8:45 am, 11:00 am, and 6:00 pm.
Rally Day!!
Sunday Sept 9th Come Join us for St. Paul’s Rally Day!
Who: St. Paul’s Adults, Youth, & Children! What: Kick-off for St. Paul’s Christian Formation Programs When: Sunday Sept 9th at 10:00am Where: Otey Hall first, and then to your classroom location Why: Because it is going to be a great year at St. Paul’s and we want
you to be a part of it!
Sunday Sept 16th First Official Day of Christian Formation Programs
Come Join us for St. Paul’s First Official Day of Christian Formation! Who: St. Paul’s Adults, Youth, & Children! What: First Official Day of Christian Formation Programs When: Sunday Sept 16th at 10:00 am Where: Various places, depending on your classroom location Why: Because there is something for everyone at St. Paul’s and we
want you to be a part of it!
St. Cecilia Choir coming this fall! Sunday Evenings, 5:00-5:45 pm in Otey Hall Starts September 16, 2018 Children ages 5-12, it is your time to musically shine at St. Paul’s! We would love to know how many to expect. Feel free to email Donna Stokes-Rogers at [email protected] or call (615) 481-5144. Theology on Thursday Thursdays, Barnabas Center at 6:30 pm Beginning this Thursday, September 6th, we will start a 6-week series, presented by St. Paul’s parishioners, and will be discussing living the Gospel in God’s world. All are welcome to join! Questions, contact Gerald Hancock at [email protected] or 615-604-9635. Tuesday Morning Lectionary Class Every Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 am in the EfM Room Searching for a better understanding of the readings you hear each Sunday? Every Tuesday morning, a group gathers and studies the readings for the upcoming Sunday. Lively discussion follows. Anyone is welcome to join this jolly crowd! Education for Ministry (EfM) - Recruiting New Members New EfM Alumni Group at St. Paul’s. First meeting will be Sunday, 9/9 at 3pm in the EfM room. We will focus on theological reflections (TRs) using the updated formats. Also plan to read and discuss Verna Dozier’s book “The Dream of God” over the course of the year. For more information, contact Jean Larson at 847-987-6949 or [email protected]. Kairos Friday, September 14th and September 28th at 10:00 am & Sunday, September 30th, at 9:30 am This journaling group will meet in the library. If you have any questions, please contact Peggy Macpherson at [email protected]. Pilgrimage to Montgomery Saturday, September 22nd The Episcopal Diocese of Tennessee is organizing a pilgrimage to the National Memorial for Peace and Justice & The Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. The cost of $55 includes transportation (bus), two meals, and admission. Registration is now open! To register, please visit www.EDTN.org. If you have any questions, please contact Monna Mayhall at [email protected].
Food Pantry Needs St. Paul’s needs to re-stock the following items: Hot Cereal, laundry detergent, stuffing mix and baking mixes. If you can donate, please place them in the Founder’s Hall collection box. Welcome Dinner for A.G. Passey Saturday, September 8, 6:00-8:00 pm at the home of Bill, Mary Kate, Liam and Peyton Brandon All Youth and their parents are invited to a Pot-Luck Celebration to welcome our new Youth Minister, A.G. Passey to the fold! Dinner will be a pot-luck affair at the home of the Brandons, and hilarity is promised. Contact Donna Stokes-Rogers for more information at [email protected]. Don’t Miss Out! Make sure to get your picture in the Church directory! This directory is a great way for us to get to know and contact one another. We want to get pictures of people who are new or without one in the directory. If your picture is already in the directory, no need to worry unless you want a new one taken. Please email or get your pictures to Shannon Buttrey, the Parish Administrator, in the office or you can email them to [email protected]. Send your best “selfies” in as soon as possible or Gene Brown is available anytime to take your picture. Gene can be reached at 615-714-6756 or email [email protected]. No EYG Tonight The youth group will not be meeting today. We will resume next Sunday, September 9th. Have a great Labor Day weekend! WITS (Women in Theological Study) This Thursday, September 6, we begin a new study series based on the book, Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler. We meet in Barnabas from 9:30 – 11:00 am. You can buy the book on your own, or books will be available that Thursday for $13. Even if you have not come to WITS before, come join us. Somehow, we always have coffee and something to nibble on! If you have any questions about WITS, please contact Monna Mayhall at [email protected] or 615-790-0527.
