St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Adult Formation Schedule

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:30:00 +0000

This winter and spring the Adult Christian Formation (“Sunday School for Grown-Ups”) will be discussing A People’s History of Christianity by Diana Butler Bass. You do not need to read the book to participate in this class! If you can only come occasionally, that’s okay too.

We meet Sundays at 9:15 in Campbell Hall. Join us for enlightening and informative discussions!

Date	Topic
Feb. 5	Introduction
Feb. 12	Ch. 1: Early Christianity- Christianity as a way of life
Feb. 19	No Class (Neal is out of town)
Feb. 26	Ch. 2: Early Christianity- The Love of God
Mar. 4	Ch. 3: Early Christianity- The Love of Neighbor
Mar. 11	Ch. 4: Medieval Christianity- Christianity as Spiritual Architecture
Mar. 18	Ch. 5: Medieval Christianity- Paradise Restored
Mar. 25	Ch. 6: Medieval Christianity- Who is My Neighbor?
Apr. 1	No Class (Neal is out of town)
Apr. 8	Easter (no class)
Apr. 15	Ch. 7: Reformation Christianity- Christianity as Living Words
Apr. 22	Ch. 8: Reformation Christianity- Speaking of Faith
Apr. 29	Ch. 9: Reformation Christianity- Walking the Talk
May 6	Ch. 10: Modern Christianity- Christianity as a Quest for Truth
May 13	Ch. 11: Modern Christianity- The Quest for Light
May 20	Ch. 12: Modern Christianity- Kingdom Quest
May 27	Ch. 13: Contemporary Christianity- The River
June 3	Epilogue, wrap-up

If you have any questions about this class, please contact Neal Christopherson, 524-0731 or christnj@whitman.edu.

Youth Activity Night

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:16:58 +0000

The youth group has an activity night scheduled tomorrow, Friday February 17.

We will gather at the church at 5 for a meal, then go ice skating and finally watch a movie on the big screen back at the church. The evening should be over by 11 pm. Invite your friends!

Temporary Staff Reassignment

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:15:41 +0000

As many of you know, our youth director, Estelle Beatty has broken her foot. She had surgery to insert pins earlier this week and is not to put any weight on her foot for a month. Please keep her in your prayers as she continues to heal.

Please keep Fr. Birch in your prayers as well as he will be assuming most of her duties with Sunday School and the Youth Group. No doubt some things will fall through the cracks until the situation stabilizes and he asks your patience as he take on this ministry for a time.

Lenten Formation Opportunities

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:07:27 +0000

A. Beginning Tuesday Feb 28 the Tuesday afternoon Renovare group will be sponsoring a meditation group in the nave and chapels. The group will gather at 4:30 pm each Tuesday during Lent.

B. Beginning on Wednesday Feb 29 at 2:00 pm I will lead a discussion group in the Guild Room centered around Walter Brueggemann’s “Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture.”

C. Also beginning on Wednesday Feb. 29 Dr. Tom Davis of the Whitman Philosophy Dept. will be leading a discussion in the Library of the Parables of Jesus. The group is targeted toward young adults (H.S. seniors – 30′s) but is open to any. Although an expert in the area, Dr. Davis is not a Christian. As the Bible frequently reminds us, however, wisdom and revelation are not limited to Christians. A different perspective can shed new light on old ideas.

Remember that you are dust . . .

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:05:50 +0000

Ash Wednesday is February 22. As is our tradition, we will have three services of Holy Eucharist with the imposition of ashes: 7:00 am, 12:10 pm, and 7:00 pm.

I will also have ashes downtown in the vicinity of Heritage Park for any, Episcopalian or otherwise, who would like to receive them. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE 11:15 HEALING SERVICE WILL NOT BE HELD ON ASH WEDNESDAY.

Youth and their families are invited to gather in Campbell Hall before the service for a VERY simple supper and some discussion of Ash Wednesday and Lent.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Talent Show

admin — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:04:45 +0000

This coming Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday and brings with it the Youth Group’s annual pancake supper fund raiser. The cost is unchanged from last year at $9.00 for adults and $6.00 for children (but no one will be turned away).

This year the cost includes entertainment in the form of a Talent Show. Contact Bill or Ann Howard for information about that portion of the evening. (Reminder to Youth: We will be decorating Campbell Hall after coffee hour this Sunday.)

Sermons from Feb 12 are up

admin — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:42:14 +0000

Because of some technical difficulties, the sermon for Feb 12 was preached at 8:00 from memory without notes and at the 10:30 service from a full manuscript.

Have a listen on the Sermons page and let us know which style you like better.

Keeping in touch

admin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:40:59 +0000

Don’t forget, she may be far from home but you can keep up with Anne Thatcher at seminary, through her blog:

http://annethatcher.wordpress.com/

The Adult Forum is History

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:41:18 +0000

Beginning on Sunday Feb. 5 Neal Christopherson will be leading Adult Forum. The topic will be Diana Butler Bass’ book A People’s History of Christianity. The book is not required for the forum, but if you would like to read along it is available through Amazon in both print and ebook versions.

New Off-site Service at Wheatland Village Retirement Community

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:39:28 +0000

On Tuesday February 7 we will once again be offering Holy Eucharist at Wheatland Village. The services will be Tuesdays at 1:30 pm and are open not only to Wheatland Village residents but to everybody.