All events for next week are subject to change.
Please see our Facebook page, the Rector or the Parish office for updates.
Thank you for your prayers, patience and perseverance during this time.
Please see our Facebook page, the Rector or the Parish office for updates.
Thank you for your prayers, patience and perseverance during this time.
The Way of Love: Following Jesus and Changing the World -This week's word is: PRAY. Last week we observed the 19th Anniversary of 9/11. One of the first heroes to die that day at the World Trade Center was Father Mychal Judge, NYFD Chaplain, who famously prayed: “Lord, take me where You want me to go, let me meet who You want me to meet, tell me what You want me to say, and keep me out of Your way.” Do we have the guts to make this prayer our own?
Thank you to all helping lead today’s worship — —Many thanks to all assisting with today’s worship: Samantha Martinez (cantor), Brad Schide and YOU! Many thanks to Linda Liversidge-Daley, Bill Merrick, Ralph Nardi, Tim Rowe, and Joe Sholtes for tech support.
Season of Creation continues – under and around the Big Tent! - This fall we’ll be worshiping on the North Lawn, weather permitting. (Pray for good weather – and always check the forecast before church and dress appropriately!) In the event of “iffy” weather, we’ll have to cancel in-person worship due to the extensive set-up required by our Tech Team. Worship will continue to be provided, rain or shine, through our YouTube channel and WPAA-TV. Either way, we’ll be joining Christians around the world celebrating the Season of Creation – a time to renew and repair our relationship with the earth and each other. This year’s theme is Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope. In the interest of caring for creation in this time of pandemic, you must sign up in advance each week by calling the parish office at 203-269-5050 (leave a message) or sign up here for NEXT SUNDAY 9/27: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0948ABA922AAF58-927.Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. We’ll all be expected to honor our Regathering Covenant, which includes wearing a face mask and observing physical distancing measures. Thank you!
Parish Office Hours -The Parish office will be open on Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM starting on September 9th (or by appointment). Wearing face masks and observing other physical distancing measures will be required while visiting the office. As always, you can reach the office at (203) 269-5050 or office@stpaulswallingford.org
Back to School Blessing for ALL Ages next Sunday 9/27 – Next Sunday we’ll offer a blessing for us all as we begin this most unusual school year. As in previous years, we’ll offer a little something to carry with us as a reminder of God’s power and presence wherever we go. For those not able to attend the service, we’ll offer a 10:30-11:30 AM drive-thru for you to pick up this special item and receive a blessing. Whether at the service or afterwards at the drive-thru, we look forward to seeing and serving you!
Join the Joining Jesus Campaign! -- We’re thrilled to report that -- thanks to all the generosity of many of YOU in the parish, we’ve SURPASSED our stretch goal of $350,000!! THANK YOU so much to all who made this possible. You can still be an important part of this winning effort. Pledge now with this online pledge form or download this pledge form to mail, or scan and email to stpaulswallingford@gmail.com. Please contact Donna Regan, Campaign Chair thedonnajregan@gmail.com for more information.
Church School - Thanks to all who attended our Church School Family Picnic last weekend! We enjoyed a socially-distanced lunch, played games, and caught up with one another. We finished up with sidewalk chalk illustrations and words of hope for our neighbors. Stay tuned for more church school offerings in October!
The Adult Forum Returns - Would you like a chance to have thoughtful conversations with other parishioners? Would you like to read some powerful books (including the Bible!)? Then give the Adult Forum a try! This year we are planning to change things up every two months, first reading a book, then engaging in Bible study, and alternating between the two. So, you can step in an out if you’d like according to your interests—in fact, you should feel free to join in any time! Our first book (for September and October) will be I’m Still Here, by Austin Channing Brown. Brown, a Black woman, was named “Austin” by her parents in part so that when she applied for jobs, employers would think she was a white man—that fact alone offers a lot to think and talk about! This fall we will begin by meeting on Zoom on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. As the weeks progress, we’ll determine how best to continue as coronavirus conditions change (for the better, we hope!!). The next meeting will be on this Wednesday, Sep. 23 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in participating on Zoom and/or if you would like me to order a copy of the book for you, please email Amy Foster at foster9092@gmail.com or call 203-675-4657. Note that you can participate by joining via computer, cell phone, or landline.
“Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” – We thank all of you who came out on September 9th and generously donated to help those in need in our community at our drive thru. This month we collected 230 lbs. of food for Master’s Manna and cash donations of $160 for Master’s Manna and $210 for diapers. Our next drive thru will be held on October 7th from 10-12 and 4-6 – please note new evening time. FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY NEEDED by Master’s Manna are canned vegetables, snack items (such as individual fruit cups, applesauce, chips, granola bars), cereal, canned meals (such as ravioli, spaghetti, stews), cookies and crackers. Please plan to drive thru, say Hi, pick up a St. Paul’s face mask, and drop off your donations. We’ll be waiting to see you.
Mile High Apple Pies -While we won’t be having our Holiday Fair as we know it we are considering making our famous Mile High Apple Pies on a pre-order, takeout/pickup basis. We are looking at making the pies either the second or third week in November. Before we commit to making pies this year we need an idea of who would be willing to assist in this endeavor. We will be wearing masks and maintaining social distancing at all the stations in Wilkinson Hall. We need volunteers for peeling apples, mixing sugar and cinnamon, mixing and weighing dough, rolling dough, building pies, and baking pies. If you are willing to help with any of these tasks please contact Chuck Maynard at cblmaynard@att.net or call/text at 203-671-0041. Based on your responses we will be able to determine if we can make and sell pies this year.
Thank you for keeping up your pledges –Your faithfulness and generosity are as important as ever! Thank you to everyone who has kept up your pledge by mail or direct deposit with y our bank. You may also Pay your pledge online on our website. Although we have an offering basket out today, in accordance with physical distancing guidelines it will not be passed by the ushers but remain stationary for you to add your gifts if you wish to give in person. You may continue online giving even as you attend in-person worship. However you give, it is deeply appreciated!
Thank you to all helping lead today’s worship — —Many thanks to all assisting with today’s worship: Samantha Martinez (cantor), Brad Schide and YOU! Many thanks to Linda Liversidge-Daley, Bill Merrick, Ralph Nardi, Tim Rowe, and Joe Sholtes for tech support.
Season of Creation continues – under and around the Big Tent! - This fall we’ll be worshiping on the North Lawn, weather permitting. (Pray for good weather – and always check the forecast before church and dress appropriately!) In the event of “iffy” weather, we’ll have to cancel in-person worship due to the extensive set-up required by our Tech Team. Worship will continue to be provided, rain or shine, through our YouTube channel and WPAA-TV. Either way, we’ll be joining Christians around the world celebrating the Season of Creation – a time to renew and repair our relationship with the earth and each other. This year’s theme is Jubilee for the Earth: New Rhythms, New Hope. In the interest of caring for creation in this time of pandemic, you must sign up in advance each week by calling the parish office at 203-269-5050 (leave a message) or sign up here for NEXT SUNDAY 9/27: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0948ABA922AAF58-927.Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. We’ll all be expected to honor our Regathering Covenant, which includes wearing a face mask and observing physical distancing measures. Thank you!
Parish Office Hours -The Parish office will be open on Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM starting on September 9th (or by appointment). Wearing face masks and observing other physical distancing measures will be required while visiting the office. As always, you can reach the office at (203) 269-5050 or office@stpaulswallingford.org
Back to School Blessing for ALL Ages next Sunday 9/27 – Next Sunday we’ll offer a blessing for us all as we begin this most unusual school year. As in previous years, we’ll offer a little something to carry with us as a reminder of God’s power and presence wherever we go. For those not able to attend the service, we’ll offer a 10:30-11:30 AM drive-thru for you to pick up this special item and receive a blessing. Whether at the service or afterwards at the drive-thru, we look forward to seeing and serving you!
Join the Joining Jesus Campaign! -- We’re thrilled to report that -- thanks to all the generosity of many of YOU in the parish, we’ve SURPASSED our stretch goal of $350,000!! THANK YOU so much to all who made this possible. You can still be an important part of this winning effort. Pledge now with this online pledge form or download this pledge form to mail, or scan and email to stpaulswallingford@gmail.com. Please contact Donna Regan, Campaign Chair thedonnajregan@gmail.com for more information.
Church School - Thanks to all who attended our Church School Family Picnic last weekend! We enjoyed a socially-distanced lunch, played games, and caught up with one another. We finished up with sidewalk chalk illustrations and words of hope for our neighbors. Stay tuned for more church school offerings in October!
The Adult Forum Returns - Would you like a chance to have thoughtful conversations with other parishioners? Would you like to read some powerful books (including the Bible!)? Then give the Adult Forum a try! This year we are planning to change things up every two months, first reading a book, then engaging in Bible study, and alternating between the two. So, you can step in an out if you’d like according to your interests—in fact, you should feel free to join in any time! Our first book (for September and October) will be I’m Still Here, by Austin Channing Brown. Brown, a Black woman, was named “Austin” by her parents in part so that when she applied for jobs, employers would think she was a white man—that fact alone offers a lot to think and talk about! This fall we will begin by meeting on Zoom on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. As the weeks progress, we’ll determine how best to continue as coronavirus conditions change (for the better, we hope!!). The next meeting will be on this Wednesday, Sep. 23 at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in participating on Zoom and/or if you would like me to order a copy of the book for you, please email Amy Foster at foster9092@gmail.com or call 203-675-4657. Note that you can participate by joining via computer, cell phone, or landline.
“Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” – We thank all of you who came out on September 9th and generously donated to help those in need in our community at our drive thru. This month we collected 230 lbs. of food for Master’s Manna and cash donations of $160 for Master’s Manna and $210 for diapers. Our next drive thru will be held on October 7th from 10-12 and 4-6 – please note new evening time. FOOD ITEMS ESPECIALLY NEEDED by Master’s Manna are canned vegetables, snack items (such as individual fruit cups, applesauce, chips, granola bars), cereal, canned meals (such as ravioli, spaghetti, stews), cookies and crackers. Please plan to drive thru, say Hi, pick up a St. Paul’s face mask, and drop off your donations. We’ll be waiting to see you.
Mile High Apple Pies -While we won’t be having our Holiday Fair as we know it we are considering making our famous Mile High Apple Pies on a pre-order, takeout/pickup basis. We are looking at making the pies either the second or third week in November. Before we commit to making pies this year we need an idea of who would be willing to assist in this endeavor. We will be wearing masks and maintaining social distancing at all the stations in Wilkinson Hall. We need volunteers for peeling apples, mixing sugar and cinnamon, mixing and weighing dough, rolling dough, building pies, and baking pies. If you are willing to help with any of these tasks please contact Chuck Maynard at cblmaynard@att.net or call/text at 203-671-0041. Based on your responses we will be able to determine if we can make and sell pies this year.
Thank you for keeping up your pledges –Your faithfulness and generosity are as important as ever! Thank you to everyone who has kept up your pledge by mail or direct deposit with y our bank. You may also Pay your pledge online on our website. Although we have an offering basket out today, in accordance with physical distancing guidelines it will not be passed by the ushers but remain stationary for you to add your gifts if you wish to give in person. You may continue online giving even as you attend in-person worship. However you give, it is deeply appreciated!
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