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Worship Services:
July 14th, 2024
The Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
8am Holy Eucharist, Rite I
(in person only)
9am Church Outside, Family Service
(in person only)
10am Holy Eucharist, Rite II
(in person and online)
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Coffee, tea, and light snacks are available in the Parish Hall for fellowship time after the 10 am service.
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Upcoming Events:
July 12th
July 15th
July 21st
- Joint Service with St. Michael's & All Angel's
- Community Potluck
July 27th
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Beloved,
It is with great sadness that I have to tell you I will be ending my ministry at St. Paul’s a little earlier than planned. The original agreement was that I would be with you through January of 2025. This year, however, has been a very challenging one for me personally, and so I feel it
necessary to step back from ministry here. My last Sunday with you will be July 28th.
The wardens, vestry and our bishop have all been very supportive of this decision. The diocese already has a priest who will be stepping in to help, so there will be no interruption in the worship services, pastoral care or administration. The church leadership will now be working on the process of beginning the search for a new permanent rector for St. Paul’s. In the meantime, all of the ministries and activities will continue as normal.
The good news is that much of the work to revitalize the church has already been completed or is in process. You have an incredibly dedicated and faithful vestry, leadership team and staff! You also know the Dream that God has for you and this community, and you are already working towards it.
It has been an incredible joy and privilege to serve as your priest this past year and a half. It has been such a blessing! I have been astounded in which you each of you has responded to God’s call in so many ways – all of the new ministries that have formed, the revitalization of our Sunday worship services, the reorganization of our basic ministries, and so much more. It has been nothing less than the power of God’s Spirit at work with and within you!
I will continue to hold each of you and St. Paul’s in my daily prayers as you begin the final phase of your transition and the call of your new rector. Thank you for all your love, support and partnership.
Godspeed!
Simon+
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Upcoming events at St. Paul’s
- Sundays in July – 9.00-9.30am Church Outdoors all-age worship service on the back lawn
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Chi Yo is accepting orders until July 12th.
- Sunday, July 14th – our preacher at both the 8 and 10am services will be Bishop Neff Powell
- Sunday, July 21st – 10.00am, joint Eucharist with St. Michael and All Angel’s Kenyan Anglican Church, followed by a multi-cultural pot-luck lunch
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Walk in Love:
Thoughts from the Stewardship Committee
The Episcopal church calendar moves through seasons -- this is the Green Time. We are all part of God’s Green World. We care for our plants in the summer so that we and others may eat. God intends for us to share the coming bounty of the harvest. God has given us a world of beauty to make us happy. In return, we have responsibilities to others and to God. What are the moments or memories in your experience of nature that break through and reveal God’s love?
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2024 Vestry Members:
Johana St. Clair, Sr. Warden
Chuck Chamberlain, Jr. Warden
Jeanne Clark
Nancy Gordon
Hollie Groves
Barb Leque
Rob Owen
Liz Mills
Elaine Sanchez
Betsy Steinberg
Cott Thompson
Michelle Wardrip
Linda Gilbert, Clerk of the Vestry
Dick Rankin, Treasurer
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Click here to view Vestry minutes, reports, and updates on our website!
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Chi Yo -- Orders Ending Soon!
Accepting orders until July 12th!
St. Paul's is continuing with the 38-year tradition of selling Chi Yo during the month of July. Chi Yo (rhymes with “I know”) is a delicious Vietnamese spring roll made from scratch in the St. Paul's kitchen. Over 150 volunteers come together to prepare this tasty treat. The need to support the work of Helping Hands is as important as it has ever been. Proceeds from Chi Yo sales also help support scholarships for St. Paul’s musicians to travel and attend music camps and workshops. Our Chi Yo ministry team has been given the green light to prep, roll and fry our delicious Vietnamese Spring Rolls. Everything will be done to maintain personal safety and (as always) professional-grade food safety.
We invite you to pre-order frozen or fresh-cooked Chi Yo (Meat or Veggie): by the dozen = $40, or half dozen = $24.
Please contact the Chi Yo team at stpaulschiyo@gmail.com. Let them know the type and quantity of Chi Yo you want by July 12, 2024. The team will respond with instructions for payment and pickup/delivery the weekend of July 19 - 21.
Thank you for your support!
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SPARK 2024: Ukraine!
How you can help this week
St. Paul’s Rhythm and Arts for Kids begins on July 15. There is great enrollment for this annual event.
Here are two ways you can help:
Donate flowers and ribbons. One of the projects during SPARK this year will be creating Ukrainian flower crowns! We are asking for donations of faux flowers and ribbons of all colors and sizes.
Sponsor a child. Could you sponsor a child to attend SPARK this year?? The registration fee for one child is $150. Any donations will go towards providing full and partial scholarships for campers in need!
If you can help with either of these needs, contact Amy Goerger at amy@stpaulsoregon.org.
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Joint Pot Luck Sunday
July 21
A joyous joint service with our friends at St. Michael's and All Angels is planned for July 21st! Come to the 10 AM service to share worship and join in the fun afterwards with a potluck in the Gym. Beverages will be provided along with service-ware. Please bring a serving utensil for your dish.
The kitchen will be off limits because of Chi Yo preparation. We will be using the refrigerator in the Parish Hall and the stove, microwave, and refrigerator in the upstairs kitchen. See you on the 21st.
Parish Life
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Craft Classes & Craft Faire
Next class is July 27th!
The Parish Life group is hosting a series of “sharing sessions” (aka classes) to get ready for the Craft Faire in December. We are also encouraging you to gather for fun, fellowship, and learning! Many of you have fabulous, creative talents already, and we are looking forward to seeing your beautiful gift items. But if you would like to learn a new craft, these sessions are for you. It’s a two-fold benefit, you learn a new skill and you make high-quality gift items for the Faire. We will gather on the fourth Saturday of every month through November. Each session will last from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Bring your own lunch. Materials will be provided for you to make the craft items. Men, women and children are invited! Come, join the fun! At the July 27 class you will be making Nordic Gnome Christmas Ornaments. Our leader for the session will be Kristi McClain. Please RSVP your attendance to Kristi by July 25 at kristimcclain52@gmail.com. If you have a skill you would like to share with others in the upcoming months contact Robin Ellis at parishlife@stpaulsoregon.org.
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Community Meditation
Fridays at 12pm
Join Dawn on Fridays in the PlayGround for free guided meditation. Chairs and cushions will be provided and sessions will last 30-40 minutes each week.
These meditations are open to anyone in the community to attend and are non-denominational. The focus is to provide a calming, non-judgmental, and relaxing space with which to learn de-stressing mindfulness techniques to use in everyday life.
Email Dawn with any questions at dawn@stpaulsoregon.org.
All are welcome! Hope to see you there!
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Church Grounds Help Needed
Do you like to be outside enjoying God’s creation? We could use help doing weeding, pruning and watering our beautiful church yard and courtyard.
If you have a few hours to spare, please contact Julia Battle 337 280-4207 and we can divvy up the work or join together and visit while we work.
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In the Beauty of Holiness:
An Invitation to Dedicate Altar Flowers
The beautiful floral arrangements adorning our altar for Sunday services are the generous gifts from parishioners like you. Flowers are often given in dedication of celebration of anniversaries, memory of departed loved ones, or in thanksgiving for a special blessing in your life.
To select a Sunday or learn more, please call Judy Rankin at 503-931-3512.
Payment can be made online (click here!) or in person by cash, check, or card at the St. Paul's office. If paying by check, please include ‘flowers’ and the date flowers were on the altar in the Memo line. The cost is $100.
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Dot the Free Pantry:
Community Mutual Aid
Follow Dot_thefreepantry on Instagram to stay up-to-date on ways you can take direct action to love our neighbors!
A friendly reminder that Dot is a pantry and not a clothing exchange or library. Please only share unexpired food and small toiletry items there. Thank you!
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Church Outside in July!
Families with children are invited to a family-friendly worship service outside under the trees! We will gather from 9:00-9:30am on the High Street lawn across from Bush Park. Feel the grass under your feet as we sing songs, hear scripture, pray and have Communion. Bring your blankets or camp chairs and a snack to share after the service! Would someone in your family like to help lead worship by reading the Prayers of the People or the scripture reading for one of these services?? Anyone can do this and you will have all the readings to practice the week before the service! contact Amy amy@stpaulsoregon.org for more information.
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Camp Firelight! 2024 Vacation Bible Camp
Grades K-5th
August 26th-30th
9am-12pm
Cost: $10/child or $20/family (scholarships are available)
St. Paul's and Westminster Presbyterian Churches are teaming up this year for Vacation Bible Camp. The camp will be held at Westminster and registration is open now. Click here to register your child now. Payments can be made in person at the time of camp or online here. Please include VBC in the Memo.
There are many volunteer opportunities for older youth and adults! If you'd like to be a part of this fun-filled week please contact Amy Goerger amy@stpaulsoregon.org.
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Diocesan Youth Overnight-Lincoln City
August 3rd 12pm-August 4th 10am
Registration is now open!!!
Click here to reserve your spot! Registration will close July 26th. Below you will find the general schedule of events for our time at the coast. Contact Amy Goerger amy@stpaulsoregon.org for more info.
Schedule
Hospitality starts at 11:30 am Saturday, August 3 at St. James/Santiago Episcopal Church. Please plan to arrive by 12 pm.
Saturday
12–1 pm: Lunch
1–3 pm: Community service project
3–5 pm: Free time / sand art contest
5–6 pm: Downtime
6–7 pm: Dinner at church
7–8 pm: Ritual and meaning making
8–10 pm: Movie night / S’mores
10 pm: Bed
Sunday
8–9 am: Breakfast
9–10 am: Service (families are welcome to join, with youth participating in the service)
10 am: Pickup
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We're hiring! Children & Youth Ministry Assistant
With Vestry’s approval of a Children and Youth Ministry Assistant, we are looking forward to filling this position soon and expanding programming in 2024! If you or someone you know might be the perfect candidate for this position please consider applying or passing along the information.
The job description can be found here.
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Children's Bulletins
Here are some fun ways for children to engage with the scripture readings each week.
The bulletins may be printed off and games accessed online.
There is a secret code on the front cover page that is unique to our church and allows SAFE and secure access to online games to reinforce the message for the week. The games are geared toward all age levels so everyone can join in the fun!
Step 1: Print the age-appropriate bulletin with a secret code on the front.
Step 2: Enter the secret code at Games.ChildrensBulletins.com
Step 3: Pick a game and play!
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July 13th
Molly Lapour
July 14th
Marge Walling
July 15th
Gary Miller
Jim Walker
Ellison Perry
Sarah Phillips
Jonah Miller
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Wendy Francis
James Gordon Douglas
Bob Wright
Thomas Keck
John Irvin
John Torwick
Golda F
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CONTACTING ST. PAUL'S CLERGY: Our Clergy can be reached by phone or email. You may call the St. Paul's office at 503-362-3661 between 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and a staff member can connect you. If you call after hours, you can choose a voicemail box from the automated menu.
SUBMISSIONS: If you have an announcement for the weekly email or bulletin, please send an email to newsletter@stpaulsoregon.org by Wednesday afternoon for it to be included in the week's edition. Announcements will be removed after two weeks.
ONLINE PRAYER REQUEST FORM: We have an online prayer request form available on our website.
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Cover Image, Saving grace to all humankind, Stained glass window in the Washington National Cathedral. This window brings to mind Paul’s words from his letter to the Ephesians when he says, “[God] destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ, according to the good pleasure of his will, to the praise of his glorious grace that he freely bestowed on us in the Beloved. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace that he lavished on us.” Note the abundance in Paul’s descriptive words about grace: “glorious’’, “freely bestowed”, “riches”, “lavished”. May we live together in this abundant grace. | | | | |
