VIRTUAL CHURCH: Due to restrictions on in-person gatherings, St. Paul's worship, study & fellowship will take place online until further notice. Get details on how to access virtual video programs, including worship, meditations, and Worship & Wonder here: www.stpauls.net/virtual. More details on each service follow.
EARTH SUNDAY: Sunday, April 19, we will celebrate Earth Sunday with a virtual worship service that includes stories and blessings for special outdoor spots on St. Paul's campus.
ZOOM LINKS: Due to security/privacy concerns, we will be sharing all Zoom Meeting ID's in our midweek email rather than on the website. Feel free to invite and share these meeting IDs with friends or neighbors, but do not post them publicly. If you want to call in by phone, dial this number and use the Meeting ID/Password listed below: (929) 205-6099.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ADULTS & FAMILIES: There are two opportunities for virtual Sunday School for adults and families! Adults of all ages are invited to join a Zoom Sunday School class Sundays at 10:00am (link above). We will be using a curriculum called The Present Word; click here to view the participants guide. Family Sunday School is also available from Sparkhouse, designed for children ages 2 - 11. This curriculum includes a video featuring music and stories, as well as downloadable activity sheets. Click here for more details!
COPING WITH ANXIETY & GRIEF: Rev. J. Dana Trent (local author who was the speaker at last year's All Church Retreat) will host two online conversations to provide space and resources for coping with COVID-19. The first one is TODAY, Wednesday, 4/15 at 1pm EDT via Zoom on "Coping with Anxiety During a Pandemic." Please join using this link. (Meeting ID: 935 963 1007 & Password: 593476615) She will host a second session next week, Wednesday, 4/22, 1pm EDT on "Coping with Grief During a Pandemic."
"ACTING ON FAITH" BOOK CLUB: Every Monday night at 8pm (now through May 11), you are invited to a virtual book club discussion on Acting on Faith: Stories of Courage, Activism & Hope Across Religions. Next Monday's topic is Chapter 3: Immigration & Refugees. Join the discussion each week here: https://zoom.us/j/719813557 (Meeting ID: 719 813 557).
LOOKING FOR NEW PUZZLES? Peggy McRight has several "completed" puzzles that she would love to pass along to another home! If you are interested in a "puzzle delivery" from Peggy, reach out to her at 919-219-6705.
WEEK OF COMPASSION GRANTS are available for people who have lost income due to COVID-19, but are not eligible for unemployment insurance. You must be a member of a Disciples congregation, and the church must apply for the grant on your behalf. Additional financial assistance may be available to people in need through St. Paul's Minister's Contingency Fund. Contact Diane or Amanda if you have a need or know someone who does.
CAMP CAROLINE SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Camp is encouraging families to register like normal until a final decision is made about summer plans. Use the promo code SPCC2020summer when prompted for payment. Click here to view camp dates and register your child.
YOUTH MISSION TRIP, JULY 5 - 10: All middle and high school youth are invited to join our 2020 Summer Mission Trip to Asheville, NC! We are excited to be partnering with FCC Wilmington to work alongside Asheville Youth Mission. We will serve with local non-profits who do a variety of work including organic farming, assisting folks experiencing homelessness, serving in food banks, helping with house repairs, and more. If your child is interested, please let me know!
SAVE THE DATES - JUST IN CASE!
- May 9, 6:00pm: Music Night & Mission Trip Fundraiser
- Youth arrive at 4:00pm for Youth Sunday Rehearsal & Event Set-up
- May 10, 11:00am: Youth Sunday (Mother's Day)
- May 30: Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build
- May 31: Graduation Sunday
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