Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing in our relationship with God, self, others, and all creation. Every experience in our lives can provide us with the opportunity to express our faith; the challenge we face is recognizing these opportunities and living out our faith in the world.
Like to cook? Help out in the kitchen.  Like to read?  Join a book group.  Like to garden?  Join in taking care of the gardens.  Like to head out for an evening?  Check out the women's events or God on Tap.  Like to serve?  Become a lector, chalice bearer, altar guild, choir member, outreach helper, office helper, etc, etc,   There is something for every adult; whatever your interests, age or ability!

Damiano Soup Kitchen Service

The first Monday of every month volunteers from St. Paul's prepare lunch from 8:30 am. to 11:30 and serve it from 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. We usually serve between 250 to 300 meals.   For additional information and to volunteer contact the parish office.

Adult Formation

Wednesday Church Nights include Adult Formation twice a month and will resume in the fall.

Women's Events

Women of the parish meet occasionally from September-May for dinner at local restaurants, creative/craft experiences and attending local entertainment together.   Future events will be posted here. 

Men's Events

God on Tap is all about bringing men of school age kids together to talk about matters of faith, spirituality, and meaning. No presentations. No experts. Just kicking around a topic at a local pub, sharing what matters to them.  Email Fr. Bill to be added to the mailing list.

Bible Studies:

Women gather to enjoy dinner out at various restaurants, engage in creative arts and crafts and have days/weekends of reflection.  Contact the office to add your email to the mailing list, or watch here for upcoming events.  

Tuesday Morning Bible Study - The Tuesday morning Bible study group meets at 8:30 a.m. in the Olcott Room. The readings for the upcoming week is the focus of this group.

Evening Bible Study - Rev. Dr. Barb Elliott gathers adults each month for a discussion focus on our faith, using Bible and book readings to guide the conversations. Currently, the group is discussing Lindsay Freeman’s book, Women who Speak in the Bible
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Meeting monthly through the summer: July 17 & August 31--likely a picnic.

Please contact Rev. Barbara for details.
Online Resources, Apps and Blogs

http://www.episcopalcafe.com/  Current news, topics and spiritual reflections

http://frtim.wordpress.com/  For a dose of humor and inspiration, try this blog by Episcopal priest Tim Schenk.  

http://drewdowns.net/  A blog written by an Episcopal priest who is seeking an authentic faith that is expressive, worshipful, artistic, and transformative.

http://schoolforformation.org/  provides online courses sponsored by the Episcopal Church of MN to provide sound theological education for all people that is accessible and relational.

http://www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer.htm 3 minute retreat is an online or smartphone app that invite you to take a short prayer break right at your computer or phone

http://www.ecfvp.org/posts/topics/christian-formation The Goal of Vital Practices from the Episcopal Church Foundation is to build online communities of Episcopalians who share their stories, experiences as they learn from one another.

BIBLE- You can now read the Bible from your computer or smartphone; the You Version of the 
Bible is a great resource on your smartphone; when you are waiting in the Doctor's office or for a flight; click on the Bible on your phone and get inspired!

ITUNES:
- There is an abundance of free spirituality resources downloadable through ITUNES!  Here is just a sampling: type in "Episcopal" and several Episcopal churches who have podcasts of their sermons will appear including St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church.  You can experience Morning Prayer from the Episcopal Church in Garrett County, itunes U has many free downloads of Bible studies, courses and discussion including Yale Divinity School which has a series of discussions on the Gospel of Luke from well known scholars. 

YOUNG ADULTS:

College students are welcome and highly encouraged to attend worship and events at St. Paul’s. 

To learn more about campus ministry in the Episcopal Church:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/young-adultcampus-ministries

To find an Episcopal campus ministry:
http://www.episcopalchurch.org/page/find-campus-young-adult-ministries

To contact the University of Minnesota Episcopal Community in the Twin Cities:  
stevenmichaelmullaney@gmail.com

Online resources for young adults:

http://www.d365.org/todaysdevotion/  Online devotions with music geared towards young adults.

http://www.rejesus.co.uk/ ReJesus has a single focus - it goes to the very heart of Christian life and faith - the person of Jesus Christ himself. Its aim is to reach people who have little previous knowledge of Jesus or the Christian faith and to encourage a step or two of faith.  It is a collaborative between several mainline denominations in England, including the Anglican Church

Method X: www.upperroom.org/methodx/thelife
MethodX (the way of Christ) is an online Christian community where young adults (college to 30s) can identify and explore their relationships with God and with others. The website
is organized into several sections: sacred space, prayer methods, spiritual
types, saints, prayer wall