ADULTS
ADULTS
Note: All In-person Adult formation and events were suspended due to the pandemic, but we hope to resume these activities in 2022
Video Reflections:
Liza Anderson Priesthood of All Believers
We're Upside Down
Called to the Way of Love: Turn
Reflection on Wilderness:
Message from Bill & the Presiding Bishop
Ascensiontide by Liza Anderson:
Reflection on Communion:
Reflection on Rest as a Spiritual Survival Tool during Coronavirus:
Reflection on Earth Day:
How to pray in uncertain times:
Spiritual Practices in your home:
Help with Advanced Directives
“These times, they are a-changin’”…and we each are increasingly aware of our mortality with the talk of the corona virus pandemic. Our lives have been fully transformed: we are not able to gather, to get haircuts, or to have communion together. We are reminded daily of the number of people who have been diagnosed with the disease and how many have died in the past 24 hours.
Regardless of our age, there is potential to have a mild case of the virus—and there is potential to become desperately ill, too. Have you thought about how you want to be cared for if you have COVID-19? One way we can make sure we get the care we want is to have completed an Advance Directive (AD). An AD writes down your desires, and it is used to guide family members and the health care professionals who are making decisions about needed health care when we cannot do that for ourselves. These options basically express how aggressively we want medical care to try to keep us alive, including hospital and ICU care, ventilators, kidney dialysis, CPR, etc.
If you would like more information about Advance Directives talk with someone who knows about AD’s to help talk with you about your wishes. We can update an existing AD or to complete a new AD form with you, too, to make sure your wishes are documented and can be followed. Please email Rev. Barb for more information.
Regardless of our age, there is potential to have a mild case of the virus—and there is potential to become desperately ill, too. Have you thought about how you want to be cared for if you have COVID-19? One way we can make sure we get the care we want is to have completed an Advance Directive (AD). An AD writes down your desires, and it is used to guide family members and the health care professionals who are making decisions about needed health care when we cannot do that for ourselves. These options basically express how aggressively we want medical care to try to keep us alive, including hospital and ICU care, ventilators, kidney dialysis, CPR, etc.
If you would like more information about Advance Directives talk with someone who knows about AD’s to help talk with you about your wishes. We can update an existing AD or to complete a new AD form with you, too, to make sure your wishes are documented and can be followed. Please email Rev. Barb for more information.
Creation Care Team
For several decades, St. Paul’s has been highly involved in caring for God’s creation through education, action and spiritual resources. For example we were designated a Green Congregation and worked with Ecolibrium3 on an energy audit and energy efficient lighting project. Now there is renewed interest and energy among several parishioners in continuing and expanding those efforts to combat climate change and care for creation on an individual and congregational level.
We have become the first congregation in the Northland to be certified as a Climate Justice Congregation (and the second Episcopal parish in the state) through Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light. Climate Justice Congregations are faith communities who are committed to living out their faith through effective and sustained climate action. We hope to implement solutions that address systemic problems and co-create a just and sustainable world. We have taken several small steps like composting food waste, using biodegradable items, reducing waste and plastics. Those are practical steps. In addition we are looking at systemic and spiritual steps as part of a three-legged stool to respond in ways that are effective and life-giving. Check out the monthly newsletter, The Messenger, for ways you can help the earth even when you are stuck at home!
We have become the first congregation in the Northland to be certified as a Climate Justice Congregation (and the second Episcopal parish in the state) through Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light. Climate Justice Congregations are faith communities who are committed to living out their faith through effective and sustained climate action. We hope to implement solutions that address systemic problems and co-create a just and sustainable world. We have taken several small steps like composting food waste, using biodegradable items, reducing waste and plastics. Those are practical steps. In addition we are looking at systemic and spiritual steps as part of a three-legged stool to respond in ways that are effective and life-giving. Check out the monthly newsletter, The Messenger, for ways you can help the earth even when you are stuck at home!
Once we resume In-Person Programming, here are some opportunities to celebrate God's call to love:
Like to cook? Sign up for a fun meal prep night or help out in the kitchen for events.
Like to discuss? Join a book group or Bible study.
Like to garden? Join in taking care of the gardens.
Like to serve? Become a lector, chalice bearer, altar guild, choir member, or office helper.
There is something for every adult; whatever your interests, age or ability!
Like to discuss? Join a book group or Bible study.
Like to garden? Join in taking care of the gardens.
Like to serve? Become a lector, chalice bearer, altar guild, choir member, or office helper.
There is something for every adult; whatever your interests, age or ability!
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There are two lending libraries; one for Adults in the second floor Olcott Room and one for children and teens in the parish hall. Feel free to borrow books!
PAPERBACK EXCHANGE We are going to try an experimental paperback book exchange. These will not be catalogued in the usual manner. Rather, if anyone has paperback books that they would like to share, drop them off at the library and they will be placed on the shelves of the paperback exchange, which will be marked as such. In addition to donating to the exchange, feel free to take home as many as you like and return them at your convenience, or keep them forever. |
Women's Events |
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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.
Ministries- A great way to meet people is by becoming involved in a ministry like adult, bell or brass choirs, usher, distribute communion, set up the altar or lector during Sunday services. Check out GROUPS for more information. |
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Young Adults
College students and those starting out their careers are welcome and highly encouraged to attend worship and events at St. Paul’s. College care packages are sent out twice a year! Let us know if you are or know of a college student who would like to receive a care package.
To find an Episcopal campus ministry:
To find an Episcopal campus ministry:
Trusted Online Resources 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 an Episcopal priest, The Rev. 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!
