Groveland and Joyce Uptown Food Shelves joyfully receive Saint Paul's weekly donations. Back by popular demand, October's collection theme is commonly used baking ingredients and spicesm(flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and the like). Please bring items to church as part of your weekly offering, and place them in the baskets found in the Narthex.
Thank you to the Worship Committee for hosting Coffee Hour; next week, the Outreach Commission.
The Chapel furniture will be moved after the liturgy to prepare for painting and our inaugural WONDER Eucharist. Many hands will make this transition safe and quick, and we'd appreciate your help! E-mail Kelly Belanger to let him know you plan to pitch in.
WONDER Eucharist, our monthly liturgy for wiggly young worshipers and their families, begins Sunday at 3:00 pm. This service will include stories, opportunities for play, interactive music, and sacrament, held on each first Sunday.
An update on the Sanctuary Renewal Project can be found here. We're almost there, Saint Paulites!!
Father Halley will be present at Saint Paul's for office hours on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am-5:00pm. To make an appointment during those times, please call or e-mail him directly, or use his calendly link; evening appointments or appointments on Tuesdays and Thursdays can be made at his discretion.
Socialize with your pewmates! This year's Cottage Groups are now forming, and will start meeting in October. Up to eight people will meet at a residence to share a meal and get to know one another better; by the end of the night, the next meeting is scheduled with the goal that everyone will take a turn hosting over the next nine months. Cost is minimal, but the experience is priceless! Sign up during Coffee Hour in the next two weeks, or contact Kathy Kullberg (612-374-4456).
WONDER Eucharist, our monthly liturgy for wiggly young worshipers and their families, begins on 7 October at 3:00 pm. This service will include stories, opportunities for play, interactive music, and sacrament. Please bring the little ones in your life to this service held on each first Sunday at 3:00 pm.
Grow your faith and sign up for The Path, Youth Confirmation, The Apostle Paul Class, and more! Sign-up sheets for Faith Formation classes can be found at any information center around the church (underneath the announcement monitors).
Bigger Hearts Philanthropy Party: You are invited (and encouraged to invite family and friends) to a community celebration of mission on Sunday, 4 November at 4:00pm. This party will feature three of our mission partners –Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness, Hennepin County Library, and Joyce Uptown Foodshelf– and opportunities to support small projects. Microphilanthropy is based on the idea that many people making small donations can make a huge difference. The party itself is free and will include food, fellowship, and music.
Change is in the air this fall. Bishop Brian Prior released an important announcement last week you can read here.
The annual Books for Africa community book drive is approaching! Collection dates are 12-13 October (details can be found here). Help spread the word by sharing our Facebook event to your wall, and sign up in the Narthex to lend a hand. Contact Steve Clarke with further questions.
In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for the Anglican Communion throughout the world and for the Most Reverend and Right Honorable Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury; for The Episcopal Church USA, and the Most Reverend Michael Curry, our Presiding Bishop. We also pray for the parish of the Redeemer (Cannon Falls).