July 9
6:30 pm
YAMS July Gathering
Join St. Paul’s 20s-30-somethings for a casual summer evening gathering at Oddstory Brewing Co: Central on July 9 at 6:30pm for a fun evening of connection and conversation. Newcomers welcome!
For more information, reach out to Mary Beth Hopping at marybethbrowne500@gmail.com. This event is 21+.
July 15
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Blood Drive
Join us in Key-Andrews for a blood drive on July 15 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Participants will receive a $25 gift card as well as plenty of snacks from our hospitality team!
Vacation Bible School
Children ages 4 years-rising 5th grade are invited to join us July 27-31st for Vacation Bible School! We will continue our exploration of gratitude using a brand new curriculum from United Thank Offering, “Gratitude Rocks!”
Gratitude Rocks ties geology and the Eucharist/Communion together in a fun-filled week of breaking geodes, making volcanoes, exploring the Eucharist, art, games, science, and brand new Godly Play stories created just for Gratitude Rocks!
July 27 - 31
August 2
8am, 9:15am, and 10:30am
Blessing of the Backpacks
Join us for a blessing at the 8am, 9:15am, and 10:30am services on August 2nd.
This is a time in our worship when we pray over the bags and school supplies of those who learn, work, and live as we begin this new semester. Bring your backpack, briefcase, diaper bag, or bag of any kind to be blessed and pinned with a fresh button.
August 6
6:30 pm
Installation of Fr. Eric Long
Join us for the Celebration of New Ministry/Installation of Fr. Eric Long on The Feast of the Transfiguration, Thursday, August 6 at 6:30 pm. The Rt. Rev. Brian Cole will be present to celebrate Fr. Eric’s tenure as rector with the people of St. Paul's. It is a time of joy, and marks our future work with one another.
Our preacher will be The Rev. Susan Sowers. Mtr. Susan served as an associate of Fr. Eric’s at St. Christopher's, Pensacola out of seminary. She then was called back to serve there as rector and retired last fall. Prior to seminary, Mtr. Susan served for 30 years in the Army as a highly decorated officer, achieving the rank of Colonel. She was one of the first women to attend West Point, was in the Pentagon on 9-11, and served on a general's staff for multiple tours in Iraq.
Chorister for a Day
Do you know a child who might be interested in our chorister program? The choristers at St. Paul’s are hosting a weekend to be a Chorister for a Day. On August 8 from 10am-2pm, children who are rising 3rd through 8th grade are invited to come for a day of singing, learning about the ins and outs of leading worship as a chorister, having lunch with our current choristers and preparing to sing for the morning service on August 9. Please register and email Christian Crocker with any questions you may have at christian@stpaulschatt.org.
August 8-9
8/8 - 10am - 2pm
8/9 - 10:30am
August 10
5:30pm
Training Choir Meet and Greet
Training Choir at St. Paul’s is for any child that is a rising Kindergartener-2nd grade. On August 10 at 5:30pm we will be hosting a Meet and Greet for any child and new or returning to Training Choir to come and meet Nicholas Stigall our Assistant Director of Music and Organist find out more about Training Choir. Please register and email Nicholas Stigall with any questions you may have at nicholas@stpaulschatt.org.
August 23
Arrive at 3pm for swimming, fellowship and games
Eucharist at 4:30pm
Dinner following service
Parish Picnic
Please join us for our annual Parish Picnic on Sunday, August 23 at GG Ranch!
Arrive at 3pm for swimming, fellowship and games
Eucharist at 4:30pm
Dinner following service
BBQ will be provided. If your last name begins with A-G, please bring a dessert. If your last name begins with H-Z, please bring a side dish.