What's Happening at St. Paul's?

St. Nicholas Tree is Up!

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! St. Nicholas made his list and 400 names were put on the tree in the narthex. Take a tag and provide gifts to children in need. Click HERE for more.

Food Drive for Urban Ministries (thru Nov 22, 2019)

St. Paul’s Preschool Transitional Kindergarten class is hosting a food drive for the “Little Red Wagon” project at St. Paul’s which supports Urban Ministries, one of St. Paul’s outreach groups. Continue reading for more.

Fall ASP Chore Day (Nov 23, 2019)

Our Fall ASP Chore day has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Continue reading for more.

Family Promise Week (Nov 17-24, 2019)

Our last Family Promise host week of 2019 is November 17-24 and we need volunteers. Click this link to see what volunteer slots are open and to sign up: tinyurl.com/StPaulsFP . Continue reading for more.

What’s Happening in Children’s Ministries (Nov 24, 2019)

Weekly news from the Children’s Ministries (childrensministries@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

Youth News (Nov 18, 2019)

This post is a weekly youth news update from Zack Rugen, Youth Ministries Coordinator (youth@stpaulscary.org). Click Continue reading below.

Adult Formation

For adult formation offerings, click Continue reading.

Coffee Hour Highlights

Sunday, November 24: The Stewardship Committee will be hosting coffee hour in the parish hall. Our Stewardship Committee encourages us to respond with gratitude and generosity for the gifts we continue to receive as part of our parish community. Please join them for coffee and refreshments in a celebration of our common life together. Continue reading for more.

Christmas Tree Sale at St. Francis UMC (Nov 29 thru Dec 20, 2019)

Christmas trees will be on sale at St. Francis United Methodist Church from Friday, Nov 29 to Friday, Dec 20, 2019. (St. Francis advertises our Lobster Fest, and St. Paul’s, in turn, advertises the tree sale.) For orders, click HERE. Continue reading for details.

St. Nicholas Day (Dec 8, 2019)

The St. Nicholas Tree is up in the narthex!. Saint Nicholas will make his annual visit to St. Paul’s during the 9:00 and 11:15 AM services on Sunday, December 8. Our tradition has been to provide gifts to children served by these ministries and organizations: Children of Migrant Farm Workers, The Healing Place, West Haven, and Families Together. Continue reading for more.

Poinsettias for Christmas Services (order thru Dec 8, 2019)

Christmas Poinsettia envelopes will be available in the pews from Starting Sunday Nov 17 through Sunday, Dec 8, 2019. Giving a poinsettia that will decorate the altar and worship spaces for the Christmas services is a beautiful way to remember and/or give thanks for the special people in our lives. The Altar Guild requests a donation of $25.00 per plant. Continue reading for more.

Newcomer Gathering (Dec 8, 2019)

The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Newcomer Ministry will host a Newcomer Gathering on Sunday, December 8, 2019, 12:30-2:00, in the Bishop Curry House. We’ll have brunch and time to get to know each other. Continue reading for more.

Youth Babysitting Fundraiser (Dec 13, 2019)

The Youth babysitting fundraiser will be December 13, 2019 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.! Let our youth entertain your children with planned activities, games, and crafts while you go out.

Greening of the Church (Dec 22, 2019)

The Greening of the Church will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2019 right after the 11:15 a.m. service. While the Altar Guild is responsible for preparing the church for our Christmas services, we always welcome members of the congregation to come and help us decorate the altar, window and railings. Continue reading for more.

Stewardship Update

VISION 2020 for the operating budget is well underway! As we work, walk, seek, welcome, and care together for a better world, we begin that journey in our little corner at St. Paul’s. If you have already pledged for next year, we thank you. If you have not, we encourage you to make the effort and make a pledge today. Continue reading for more on Vision 2020 and to pledge.

Greeter Ministry Update

The new Greeter Ministry has gotten off to a great start! We are grateful for all of our welcoming and friendly greeters who enjoy meeting visitors and newcomers each Sunday. And, thank you to the ushers who help to identify visitors and steer them to our greeter table. Continue reading to learn what you can do.

Beware of Email Scam!

Recently St. Paul’s parishioners have received emails pretending to be from one of the clergy. Our clergy will not ask you for help, gift cards, or any such items in an email. Do not respond to these emails.

Loss of Spouse Group

The Care & Share team would like to make parishioners aware of a new resource: a Loss of Spouse Group, hosted by the Kirk of Kildaire Presbyterian Church and open to community members who have lost their spouse within the past 3 years. Continue reading for more.