September 10
Men’s Prayer Group Begins | 7:30am
Join the St. Paul’s Men’s Group for the first gathering of the year on Thursday, September 7 at 7:30am in the Church Library. This welcoming group meets to discuss a shared book reading, and all are invited! Membership at St. Paul’s is not required.
September 11
Organ Recital: Nicholas Stigall, Assistant Director of Music and Organist | 6:30pm
We're delighted to welcome Nicholas Stigall as St. Paul's new Assistant Director of Music and Organist. A graduate of Indiana University and Yale University, Nicholas has served as Organ Scholar at Trinity Episcopal churches in Portland, Oregon, and New Haven, Connecticut. We invite you to join us as he begins his ministry at St. Paul's with his inaugural organ recital on Friday, September 11 at 6:30pm.
This recital is open to the public!
September 13
Celebration Sunday
8am Rite I Worship | 9:15am Formation | 10:30am Rite II Worship | Celebration to follow
Join us for Celebration Sunday, as we celebrate the start of our fall programs with worship, formation, and a parish celebration! Following the 10:30am service, gather on the grounds for BBQ, bounce houses, yard games, and fun for all ages. Reconnect after the summer, welcome new faces, and discover opportunities to grow, serve, and connect at St. Paul’s!
Adult Formation: What’s In a Sermon? | 9:15am
A new offering this fall: Join the preacher in exploring the Scripture lessons for the day and the process of wrestling with the Holy Spirit that shapes Sunday’s sermon. Father Eric will lead the first session on September 13.
September 16
Wednesday Night Dinners & Programming Begins
Dinner is served 5:30-6:30pm | Classes & Groups 6-7pm
Join us for dinner and fellowship, with an activity place for children. And then you can choose from one of three small group opportunities: Lectionary Bible Study, Becky Witt’s Book Study, or Image + Word: A Pilgrimage Toward the Divine. Dinner is $10 per person or $30 per family.
Informational Meeting: Celtic Pilgrimage to Ireland & Scotland | 6pm
Join us for a special pilgrimage to Ireland and Scotland, June 24 - July 7, 2027! The Revs. Susan Sowers and Eric Long will serve as co-leaders, with the Rev. Elizabeth Farr serving as chaplain. The cost is $5,000, not including flights and some meals. We encourage payment by check whenever possible. Credit card payments are also welcome and will include a 4% processing fee.
Interested in learning more? Join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 6pm in Huckabay Hall. For trip details, registration, and additional information, visit Realm.
September 18
Caregiver Support Group Begins | 1pm
You don’t have to walk this journey alone. St. Paul’s is offering a free Caregiver Support Group for anyone caring for a person living with dementia. The group’s first meeting will be Friday, September 18 at 1pm in Exum Gallery, facilitated by Deacon Beth Janney, Certified Dementia Practitioner. Meetings will continue on the third Friday of each month.
Artist Series Concert: Maya Osuga, soprano & Aimee Fincher, piano | 6:30pm
Soprano Maya Osuga and pianist Aimee Fincher will present “Beyond the Skies,” a celebration of poetic and musical voices of women. This program is a product of the research for the song festival “Her Art in Song” co-artisitic directed by Maya and Aimee. *Ticket(s) required and can be purchased through EventBrite by clicking here.
September 20
Sunday Morning Breakfast Begins | 8:45am
Join us for breakfast each Sunday morning from 8:45–9:15am in the Parish Hall. It's a wonderful opportunity to enjoy good food, connect with friends old and new, and begin the day together before our morning formation classes and worship. Everyone is welcome - we'd love to share the table with you! Suggested donation for a family of five is $15.
Adult Formation: Special Guest U.S. Navy Commander (Retired) Frank Weisser | 9:15am
Commander Frank Weisser, a two-time Blue Angels pilot and lifelong Episcopalian, will share stories and wisdom from his remarkable career as a naval aviator. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and a combat-deployed pilot featured in Top Gun: Maverick, Frank brings a unique perspective and a wealth of experience. We are excited to welcome him to St. Paul’s.
Compline Begins | 7pm
End your day with Compline, a quiet service of prayer, reflection, and rest. Join us as we pause, breathe, and entrust the night to God.
September 27
St. Paul’s 101 | 9:15am
Are you new to St. Paul’s and curious to learn more about this community? Please join us in the Miller Room for this time of welcome and introduction. We look forward to meeting you!
Adult Formation: Stewards of Creation | 9:15am
Join Father Eric, Mother Elizabeth, and Father Murdock for a three-week series exploring our call to be stewards of creation. In celebration of St. Francis on October 4, we’ll reflect on how we can embrace a deeper love for God’s world, following Francis’ example of praising God through all creation.
Social Justice Book Group | 12pm
Join us on September 27 at 12pm in the Miller Conference Room for our monthly Social Justice Book Group Meeting. This month's selection is When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert. Each month, we read and discuss a book that explores topics of social justice. For more information, contact Maureen Donnelly at madonnelly48@gmail.com.
Choral Evensong | 5pm, 4:30pm pre-service organ recital
Join us for Choral Evensong, a beautiful service of music, prayer, and reflection. A pre-service organ recital begins at 4:30pm, followed by Evensong.
NOVEMBER
November 6-8
Parish Retreat
Join us at Grace Point Camp & Retreat Center for a weekend of fellowship, renewal, and spiritual formation led by the Rev. Tricia Lyons. Options for Saturday only or the full weekend. To learn more about the retreat offerings and find registration details through Realm, click here.
2027
June 24 - July 27
Celtic Pilgrimage to Ireland & Scotland
Join St. Paul’s for a two-week pilgrimage through Ireland and Scotland, following the paths of the saints and scholars who shaped the Celtic Christian tradition. Together, we will explore sacred sites, ancient monasteries, historic landscapes, and island communities while making space for prayer, worship, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
Our journey includes highlights such as Glendalough, Clonmacnoise, the Aran Islands and Dún Aonghasa, the Cliffs of Moher, Brigid’s Well, the Boyne Valley, Newgrange and Knowth, and the Book of Kells at Trinity College Dublin. In Scotland, we will spend three nights on the holy island of Iona, walking, worshiping, and experiencing the landscape and Christian heritage connected to St. Columba.
Cost: $5,000 per person, plus airfare to Dublin and the connecting flight between Ireland and Scotland. The Revs. Susan Sowers and Eric Long will serve as co-leaders, with the Rev. Elizabeth Farr serving as chaplain.
An informational meeting will be held Wednesday, September 16 at 6pm in Huckabay Hall. Those interested in joining us are encouraged to attend and learn more about the journey.
We encourage payment by check whenever possible. Credit card payments are also welcome and will include a 4% processing fee.
For complete trip details, itinerary, and registration information, visit Realm by clicking here. For additional questions, contact Carly Woodfin at carly@stpaulschatt.org or 423.602.5663.