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Sunday, June 9, 2024
Bluegrass & Stained Glass
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- 8:00am –9:00am Holy Eucharist
- 10:00am –11:00am Holy Eucharist - Bluegrass and Stained Glass
- 11:00am –12:00pm Lemonade in the Shade - Fellowship
- 6:00pm Holy Eucharist
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June 8 Moving Party
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June 9 Bluegrass & Stained Glass
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June 20 Parish Wide Week of Wonder Celebration/Picnic
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Thursday, June 6
9:30am –11:30am WITS
4:00pm –5:30pm Meditation and Reflection Group Meeting via Zoom
Friday, June 7
10:00am –12:00pm Kairos Journaling Group w/Peggy Macpherson
Saturday, June 8
10:00am –2:00pm Moving Party
Sunday, June 9
8:00am –9:00am Holy Eucharist
10:00am –11:00am Holy Eucharist and Blue Grass and Stained Glass
11:00am –12:00pm Lemonade in the Shade - Fellowship
6:00pm Holy Eucharist Service
Monday, June 10
Movers
8:00am Morning Prayer hosted by Franciscans
Tuesday, June 11
10:00am –11:30am Staff Meeting
10:30am –12:00pm Lectionary Group via Zoom
11:30am Makers Table
11:30am –2:00pm VBS Prep Party
Wednesday, June 12
9:00am –10:30am Stephen Ministry (in-person)
11:00am –12:00pm Contemplative Prayer
12:05pm Holy Eucharist & Healing Service
4:30pm –5:30pm Finance Committee Meeting
5:30pm –6:30pm Executive Committee Meeting
5:30pm –7:00pm Stephens Ministry
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We are in the home stretch and could use some help packing this last week before the move of items to Barnabas and storage. Please see the updated signup genius for shift times to see what works for you. The spaces are small and the staff is continuing to work so we are trying to spread the help out over the week. | |
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All the fun will culminate in the Move Party, Saturday June 8th beginning at 10:00 am, where lightweight items will be moved from the main building to Barnabas. All are welcome. Thank you for your help and all the wonderful moving supplies provided.
Please take a look at the signup genius and see where you can help – sign up here: https://bit.ly/sp-move
Thank you!!
Move Committee: Debbie Whitlock (901-277-5909), Carol Waters (615-364-3405), Laura McCown (205-601-6959).
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Meeting Spaces Beginning June 11 | |
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Beginning Tuesday, June 11th, all groups will meet either in Founders or Barnabas. We are working on a list and a map for those unfamiliar with Barnabas.
Keep checking, News From The Pews, the website, app, or the group leader for more details.
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Week of Wonder - VBS 2024 | |
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Last call for
Week of Wonder Registration!
We are just about 2 weeks away from Week of Wonder 2024! Please register by June 7th so we will be sure to have enough supplies and t-shirts for everyone.
Visit https://www.stpaulsfranklin.com/vbs/ to sign up today!
Week of Wonder takes place at Jim Warren Park June 17-20th.
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St. Paul’s V.Bee.S. is geared toward children who are 3 years old through rising 4th graders. Children who are entering 5th grade or older are encouraged to register as volunteers and helpers. We need plenty of adults, too! Volunteers can register here: https://www.stpaulsfranklin.com/vbs-volunteers/
Just like the bees, butterflies, and plants we’ll be studying, we will all work together to create a beautiful Week of Wonder world!
Contact libby@stpaulsfranklin.com if you have any questions.
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We will gather in Barnabas on Tuesday, June 11th from 11:30-2 pm to do some prep work ahead of the Week of Wonder that begins the following week. We will have some fun making paper flowers and bees so that we can easily "decorate" our pavilion on Monday morning. Lunch will be provided! If you can come, please email libby@stpaulsfranklin.com. | |
Parish Wide Week of Wonder Celebration | |
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Everyone is invited to Jim Warren Park on Thursday, June 20th from 5:30-7 pm to celebrate a successful Week of Wonder! Fried chicken will be provided.
Families with last names beginning with A-P, please bring a side to share, Q-Z please bring a dessert.
If you are not volunteering or have a child participating in VBS, please email libby@stpaulsfranklin.com to RSVP to the potluck celebration so we know how many to expect!
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St Paul's plans to have a tent at the Juneteenth celebration at the McLemore House, location of the African-American Heritage Society Museum at 446 11th Avenue North, Franklin, TN. We need a few volunteers to sit with the tent from 11:00 - 3:00 PM on Wednesday, June 19th to hand out bracelets and enjoy the festivities. We will have two, 2-hour shifts. If all the spots are taken, feel free to come anyway! Please bring a lawn chair. | |
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Education for Ministry (EfM) Registration | |
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St. Paul’s EfM (Education for Ministry) group will resume in September but now is the time to register for the upcoming year.
Our group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-8:30pm.
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EfM is an adult formation program for the laity, administered by the University of the South, that examines the bible, church history, and Christian theology. As the EfM website states, “while the course materials provide substantial academic content, the focus of the program is on understanding the call to ministry throughout our daily lives …. The goal is to become Christians mature in (our) faith who are reflective practitioners of the Way of Love that Jesus himself taught and modeled.”
Perhaps EfM participant and alumnus, Fred Warner, says it better … “So. why do I attend EFM? I need the fellowship and conversation surrounding a biblical structure. I need varying reflections from others in the group about their thoughts and actions as a result of the readings. I need the Christian community to continually build on my understanding and forthcoming actions in my daily life. EFM is not a one-time experience, nor a four-year course of study. EFM is a constant renewal process of listening, digesting, and acting on my Christian values.” For more information contact Jean Larson at jam.larson@gmail.com or 847-987-6949, or Kelly Pitsenberger at pitz@bellsouth.net.
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Summer Coffees
Join Brett at The Fainting Goat Coffee in Franklin any time between 10-12!
June Summer Coffee Dates:
- Wednesday, June 5
- Thursday, June 13
- Wednesday, June 26
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EYG Summer Edition
The next EYG Summer Edition is June 23 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Sing your heart out at Karaoke Night! Email Brett your favorite Karaoke song to add it to the list! brett@stpaulsfranklin.com
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WITS - Women in Theological Study | |
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WITS or Women in Theological Study is easing into a summer schedule. We will be gathering in various places over the next few months, though always on Thursdays. If you have any questions, please contact Monna at monna@stpaulsfranklin.com or 615-790-0527.
Here is the June schedule...
June 6
Bicentennial Park in Franklin (9:30 - 11:00 am)
(Meet there or meet at Barnabas Parking Lot at 9:15 am to walk - Bring a lawnchair)
June 13
Road Trip to St. Mary's Sewanee (9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Let Monna know 1) if you want to go, 2) if you can drive, and 3) how many people you can take.
June 20
NO WITS - Week of Wonder at Jim Warren Park
June 27
TBD
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The Men of St. Paul's (MOSP) have many ways to get involved. Activities include men's group gatherings, special events, and outreach opportunities. If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to one of the key men listed below for more information. | |
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Greer Carlisle, President
Joe Horne, Past President
Mike Wesson, Treasurer
Jim Gray, Past Treasurer
Fred Warner, Calendar of Events Coordinator
Jim Miller, Church in the Yard Coordinator
Terry O'Donnell, Boys and Girls Club Coordinator
Josh Sutherland, Annual September BBQ Fund Raiser Coordinator
Alan Robertson, Past BBQ Fund Raiser Coordinator
We welcome all men, young or active older adults, even if you are not a member of St. Paul's.
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Women of St. Paul's (WSP) | | |
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WSP Cookbook
The Women of St. Paul's (WSP) is undertaking the exciting task of writing a cookbook! We think this endeavor will be a fun way to have fellowship and community during the months ahead while the new construction gets underway. Also, St. Paul's 200 year anniversary will be here in 3 years, so a fabulous cookbook will be part of that celebration!
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The proceeds from selling the cookbook will go towards the mission of WSP... Outreach, Inreach, and Historic Preservation, We will be taste testing recipes at various gatherings like WSP Socials, Weekly Staff Meetings, etc. We are in the very beginning of formulating just how to get the cookbook together, and are fortunate enough to have Gwen McKee helping us. Gwen is a very accomplished cookbook author and we're excited to work with her.
WE NEED your fabulous recipes! Please send them to our email below. Also a box in the Narthex has recipe templates to write your recipe and place them in the box. How ever you can get your recipe to us, we will be most grateful! Please remit your recipes by September 1.
WE NEED COOKS to test the recipes, and TASTERS to rate the recipes. These tests and tastings will be held over the next year or so.
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Email us your recipe at stpaulscooks@gmail.com OR
we can be found in the St. Paul's directory.
Gwen McKee, Heather Creel, Jackie King, Mindy Boggs, Catherine Mayhew, Cindy Thompsen, Gail Haddock, Kathy Ulezelski, Becky Grimes, or Susan Miller.
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Next Social
July 12 at the home of Mindy Boggs, 320 Hughes Lane in Berry Farms. Board meeting at 5:00 social at 6:00. Please bring a snack or beverage to share.
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About WSP
All women who attend St. Paul’s are part of WSP and are welcome and encouraged to join us for our bi-monthly meetings – otherwise known as “Socials” – held in members’ homes throughout the year. It’s a great way to get to know each other.
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The WSP have several fundraisers throughout the year. These fundraisers are times to connect with each other and our local community while raising money in support of in-reach, outreach and historic preservation at St. Paul's.
Want to learn more about Women of St. Paul’s? Follow us on Facebook! Call the office or contact Jackie King - momking2nd@yahoo.com to find out how!
WSP Board
President: Jackie King
Vice President: Cyndy Howes
Secretary: Kathy Berry
Treasurer: Pat McCracken
At large members: Kathy Ulezelski, Susan Miller, Suzanne Dibble, Mindy Biggs, Becky Grimes, Cassie Gilchrist
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The next meeting for The Bad Girls Book Club is Tuesday, June 25 in Barnabas from 6:30 PM to approximately 8:00 PM. We will discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett.
Beginning in June, we will meet in Barnabas throughout the rest of the year. Barnabas is the building on Fair Street, across the street from Otey Hall. There is plenty of parking in the lot behind the building. We will have a classroom-type arrangement with plenty of room to spread out.
Please bring a light appetizer and/or a drink to share.
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St. Paul's unique writing group, Kairos, meets on the first and third Fridays of each month at 10 am in the church library. We are a friendly group of ladies and gentlemen, and we always welcome newcomers of all ages.
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During meetings, we write spontaneously about similar subjects for five or ten minutes — using our own personal thoughts, memories, and interests. We offer free notebooks to new members, so all you will need to bring is a smile on your face and your favorite writing pen.
The name Kairos suits us because our time together is meant to be calming and relaxing -- a bright spot in today's fast-paced world.
If you’re interested in joining Kairos, or just want to learn more about what we do, please contact Peggy Macpherson at pmacpherson@comcast.net.
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We are feeding 6 families last week. Thanks to all who contributed.
We are out of:
- Dried milk
- Canned chicken
- Canned dinners
- Canned fruit cocktail
- Pasta sauce
- Rice-a-Roni
- Soups
- Canned corn
- Brownie/cake mix
- Peanut butter and crackers
- Stuffing
- adult diaper (medium)
We also need re-useable bags, not plastic.
Remember we need regular size portions.
Sugar-free items are always needed.
Please drop them off in front of the church front office door (there is a collection box).
Thanks to all who donate!
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- Travel Size Deoderant
- Mens and Women's socks
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Any Chef Boyardee individual product
- Hearty soups
- Microwavable dinner packages
- Ramen noodles
- Applesauce and fruit cups
- Juice boxes and juice pouches
- Granola bars, fruit bars
- Snack crackers
- Individual breakfast snacks
- Tuna cans or pouches
- Beef jerky
- Vienna sausages
Remember we need pop tops on the canned goods.
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St. Paul's Corner Gift Shop | |
Stop by the Corner Gift Shop in Founder's Hall for the perfect gift! We have books, handmade journals and note cards, rosaries, mice and more! Proceeds from the sales support outreach and the historical committee. | |
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The Historic Committee has some new items in the Corner Gift Shop. Pick up a mug with the new bi-centennial logo on it or a limited edition numbered print. | |
Feasting on Crumbs by Rev. Ann Van Dervoort
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St. Paul's very own Rev. Ann Van Dervoort has written a book entitled, Feasting on Crumbs. It's available for $20 exclusively at The Corner Gift Shop.
If you would like to purchase her book, put $20 cash or a check made out to “Ann Van Dervoort” in the envelope located in the front of the book. Please place the envelope
in Ann's box in the copy office/workroom.
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PARISH PRAYER LIST
Susannah Pierce, Dave Berexa, Henrietta Hobdy, Alex Wilkerson, James Dickerson, Jack Honeycutt, Terry O’Donnell, Glenn Trahan, Sarah Lauricella, Robyn Painter, Jim Lauricella, Dean Bose, Eliot Williams, Joy Craig, Scott Faulkner, Lois & Huba Nagy, Bob Van Dervoort, Amanda Ryden, Jim Gray, Judy Phelps, Virginia Callicott, Sharon Collins, Walter Lampertz, Bob Abstein, Suzanne Robertson, Andy Larsen, Sue Worrell, Frank Baugh, John Nickerson, Catherine Mayhew, Rita Warner, Vicki Carlisle, Michael, Martha, Fred, Meg and Fulton, Joe, Reed, Molly, John, Ethan, Gray, Kathy, Tamara, Meg, Veronia, Richard, Alister, Adam, Janie and Tom, Bob, Jim, Carol, Susan, Chuck, Katie, Jessica, Colton, Lynette, Bennett, John, Guy, Amanda, Duncan, JoAnn, Bailey, Ann, Sam, Duncan, Brittain and Strider, Tony, Robert, Robin, Beverly, Sam, Suzanne, Glenda, Robin, Ollie, Margo and Matt, Charlotte, Carola, Debbie, Pat, Cheryl, Vivian, Asher, Kay, Patricia, Mackenzie, Chandler, John and Donna, Wendi, Sara, Barbara, Eleanor, Lynn, Lisa, Kristen, Benji, Cary, Paul and Lynda, Mary and Josh, Sam, Brad, Victoria.
MILITARY
Currently deployed: Danny, Colin, Nick, Jake, and Gray.
Currently serving in the Armed Forces: Tyler, Ryan, Leelee, Michael, Drew, Lee, Emily, Larry, Pete, Zach, Daniel, Roy, and Amanda.
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Weekly Bible Reading cards are now available in the narthex. The readings, based on the Revised Common Lectionary, are arranged for you to read on a daily basis leading up to the Sunday for which they are assigned.
Our hope is that this provides a way for you to deepen your knowledge, prepare for Sunday worship, and become more familiar with themes of the church calendar.
Please be sure to pick up a card to use as a bookmark and to help keep track of your readings.
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Servers Needed for Sunday Services | |
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Let us know if you are interested in being an usher or server for one of our Sunday services by contacting the office:
(shannon@stpaulsfranklin.com).
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If you are unable to worship in person at St. Paul’s, you can have communion brought to you.
For questions or to schedule a Eucharistic Visit, call the church office at 615-790-0527.
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The gifts God gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some ministers, and teachers, (some Stephen Ministers), to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13) | | |
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There are periods when one feels empty or broken-hearted, or times when there are too many questions and not enough answers. The help of a Stephen Minister may be part of the answers. We are not the solution, but we can be the sounding board for your inner thoughts and search for direction. We can walk with you in search for answers. | |
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A Stephen Minister is a layperson who will provide one-to-one Christian care to confused or hurting people in St. Paul’s and the community. Look over the list of needs for care. Are there people with needs described? Yes, there are many people who have these needs. You or someone you know may be one of them.
Please take a moment to reach out to us. Your information is confidential. Our contact with the care receiver is confidential. And the care by the Stephen Minister is confidential. We know that people in need of care suffer alone and may slip through the cracks. The Priests and congregation may not have the means or capacity to reach out to hurting people long term. This is why St. Paul’s has a Stephen Ministries program. When necessary, we can be there for the long haul.
If you know of a situation where we might help, please contact Rusty or Monna, call the Church Office (615-790-0527), leave a confidential email (sm@stpaulsfranklin.com) or contact one of the Stephen Ministers below.
Marcia Wilkinson and Carol Waters, Stephen Ministry Leaders
Barbara Green, Becky Farmer, George Bishop, Jean Larson, Kelly Pitsenberger, Scott Faulkner, Vicki Carlisle, Jan Abstein, Sam Barcus, Heather Bottoms, Chris Oberholtzer, Sharmila Patel, Donna Thomas, Elizabeth Tyer
Needs for Care That Stephen Ministers Can Meet
- Those who are grieving the loss of a loved one
- People who are hospitalized
- People being treated for cancer -- and members of their families
- Individuals who are terminally ill -- and members of their families
- People who are experiencing divorce (before, during, and after)
- Parents who have children leaving home for the military, college, marriage, or work in another geographical area
- New congregation or community members who are experiencing transition difficulties
- Parents and families with children who have disabilities
- People recovering at home or in a rehabilitation facility after an illness or injury
- Those who are homebound or reside in an assisted living facility or a nursing care center
- Family members of someone (nearby or far away) who is homebound or resides in an assisted living facility or a nursing care center
- People with a chronic illness or a long-term disability-and their primary caregivers
- People facing birth-related issues such as infertility, adoption, an unplanned pregnancy, or the birth of a child
- People who have lost their jobs or had some other significant financial setback
- People experiencing significant job-related stress
- Family members of deployed military personnel
- People in the process of downsizing to a smaller home, moving into an assisted living situation, or changing their living arrangements in some other way
- People who are preparing to retire, who have recently retired, or who have been forced to retire early
- People affected by disasters or violence
- People experiencing spiritual crisis
- People with other critical needs or major life transitions that you know about
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Bicentennial Society
Celebrating St. Paul’s 200th Anniversary
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In 2017 the Bicentennial Society was formed to plan the commemoration of the church’s 200th anniversary in 2027.
The Society is laying the groundwork for the ongoing work of various committees. To date, we are planning a year-long celebration for 2027 with different monthly themes. We will involve the entire Franklin community in plans leading up to our Bicentennial year. Each of the next six years will be focused on specific details of the master plan for St. Paul’s 200th Celebration.
If you’d like to take part in this historic event, please join the Bicentennial Society today. Your $1,000 pledge—due in 2027—will help fund the bicentennial and its ancillary events. To join, visit stpaulsfranklin.com/give. Committees are also looking for help with community relations, event planning, and technology.
To learn more, please contact members of the Historic Committee: Scott Smith, Melanie Lampertz, Kathy Ulezelski, Libby Sullivan, Greer Carlisle, Cindy Thomsen, Pam Horne, Virginia Callicott, Pat McCracken, Mike Wesson, Jesse Tumblin, Rusty McCown, Rector.
Join your friends in the Bicentennial Society.
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St. Paul's now has an app! We are still developing content, and determining what would be most useful for you to have on the app, so look for new features to come.
To install the app, visit the site https://bit.ly/stpauls-app and add it to your home screen. There are detailed instructions below on how to add to home screen for most Androids and iPhones. If you are having problems, search for "Add To Home Screen" for your specific phone.
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Enter this address in the iPhone Safari browser or Android browser:
Or scan the QR Code to the left
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Click the 3 dots in the upper right corner
Then click Add to Home Screen
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Scroll all the way to the bottom
Tap on the iPhone Share icon
Then scroll down to Add to Home Screen and click
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Thursdays
Per our Zoom protocol, please make sure to "un-check" the "Stay Signed In" option when signing in to your account to log on.
If you are interested in joining any of these groups, please contact the class's facilitator or Shannon (shannon@stpaulsfranklin.com) to receive the links to join.
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Tour of St. Paul's are on Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am - 2 pm. If you are interested in volunteering to help in the Gift Shop, be a Docent, or help in any other way with this ministry, contact Libby or Monna. Training provided - No experience necessary!
Volunteer Sign Up:
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Update Church Directory and Database | |
Are you new to St. Paul’s? Have you moved and need to update your records? Do you want to get an updated picture in the directory? Now’s the time! Please look for a table at each service to update your records and a parishioner will be available to take your picture, as well. You can also email the office at shannon@stpaulsfranklin.com. | |
Lord’s Lift - Sunday Service Transportation Ministry | |
If you need a ride to church on Sunday, contact the church office before 4:00 pm on the Thursday before the Sunday you need a ride.
If you can offer a ride to someone to church on Sunday, contact the church office to be placed on a Sunday Rotation Schedule.
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We need parishioners who are willing to help by taking a blue bag with them to recycle with their own household recyclables when they come to church. You can sign up for a regular, recurring day (e.g. once a month) or take a blue bag randomly when you see it is full. | |
Forward any information you have for News In The Pews, Sunday bulletin, or The Epistle monthly newsletter to communications@stpaulsfranklin.com and we will make sure it gets to the right publication. | |
St. Paul's Episcopal Church | Franklin, TN | 615-790-0527 | www.stpaulsfranklin.com | | | | |
