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? Sign up for a fun meal prep night or help out in the kitchen for events. 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!
Safe Church TrainingThere will be two upcoming opportunities to receive the new training mandated by the Episcopal Church in Minnesota for all those who work with children, vestry, anyone who has a key to the building and all those interested in protecting children. You can select from Wednesday, August 7 at 6 pm or Sunday, August 25 at 11:15 am (which includes lunch). Please rsvp using the form below:
Plastics Free Church BrainstormingIf you have any ideas for making St. Paul's more green; please contact the office and add your suggestion to the growing list that we created at our June 17 brainstorming session.
Women's Events:All women of the parish are invited to attend our events designed for fun, relaxation, meeting new people and fitting into busy schedules. Come to a women's night out at a local establishment, engage in various artistic endeavors and retreats.
GIFT- Growing in Faith TogetherGIFT is held monthly and provides an opportunity for people of all ages to explore God's love for them by sharing the gift of each other and the gift of faith. Individuals, couples, and families are encouraged to attend! Events are held 6:30-7:30pm. GIFT Nights are finished for the school year and will resume in September!
Gentle Yoga Mondays 1:00pm-1:45pmIn the Children’s Room. Some of the benefits of yoga include improved range of motion, better circulation & sleep, greater strength & joint mobility, and better posture & immune function. Enjoy Gentle Yoga while you relieve stress & anxiety. Beginners welcome (and encouraged)! Gentle Yoga is for every body! Questions? Email Colette at kshamapractice@gmail.com Trial class is free, then $8 per class
Vetted Online Resources, Apps and Blogs for Adults
http://www.episcopalcafe.com/ Current news, topics and spiritual reflections www.clergyconfidential.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 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. |
Bible Studies: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 and it is led by Rev. Bill Van Oss
Our evening Bible study group is now discussing Genesis, re-visiting the origin stories that ground Christianity and the other monotheistic faiths. Dates for our upcoming meetings are August 20, and September 17. We meet 6:30-8:00 in the Parish Hall. You are welcome to join us! Please call the office to learn about the sessions, or email Rev. Barb OPUS II (older people up to something)All are welcome to a weekday program and provided lunch with interesting topics! Upcoming dates are:
150th AnniversaryYou might know that 2019 is the year our parish celebrates its Sesquicentennial anniversary! If you have ideas for how we should celebrate or would like to help with planning events, please contact Terry Roberts!
YOUNG ADULTS:College students are welcome and highly encouraged to attend worship and events at St. Paul’s. College care packages are sent out twice a year!
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 Damiano Soup KitchenThe 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.
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