| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Norwood Room

Welcome Committee Meeting

Discuss welcoming activities at St. Paul's.

Questions? Contact Martha Anne Ellis (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) or David Wofford (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Parish Hall

Eyes on Richmond: The Birthplace of Religious Freedom

Friday lunchtime forum

Mr. Tommy P. Baer, Chair of the First Freedom Center and Past President of B'nai B'rith International, will headline this popular Eyes on Richmond lunchtime forum at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, downtown in Capitol Square. He will speak on "Richmond: The Birthplace of Religious Freedom?" Lunch will be catered by Kuba Kuba.

As chair of the First Freedom Center, Baer works to increase understanding and respect for religious freedom, building on the legacy that began in Richmond with the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's Statute for Religious Freedom by the Virginia General Assembly in 1786. As the international president of B'nai B'rith from 1994-1998 Baer met with the leaders of 35 countries on the issues of Middle East peace, anti-Semitism, terrorism, and other subjects.

Baer has received extensive recognition for his civic service, including awards from the Virginia State Bar, Richmond Bar Association, Richmond Jewish Community Federation, the Virginia General Assembly and the University of Richmond. Baer and his wife Betty live in Richmond.

St. Paul's Eyes on Richmond series is a lunchtime forum that takes place on Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in the St. Paul's Parish House (815 East Grace Street) during the fall. The cost to attend a forum is $8, which includes lunch with beverage and dessert. St. Paul's offers this educational program as a service to the community.

Reservations to attend Eyes on Richmond with Tommy Baer may be made online at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or by calling (804) 643-3589 by Wed., Sept. 30. Free parking is available in the St. Paul's garage (enter on 8th Street between Grace & Franklin Streets) for those attending Eyes on Richmond. Downtowners can take the free GRTC Lunchtime Express shuttle bus between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to the 8th & Broad Street stop.

Special thanks to Community Idea Stations for being the Eyes on Richmond media sponsor.

| 8:30 am - 12:00 pm | Off-Site (St. Mary's Episcopal, Goochland)

Safe Church Training

For lay leaders and volunteers.

Contact Leslie Choplin, 545-5418 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

| 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Off-Site

Quest Ropes Course Experience for Youth

Adventure experience for St. Paul's Youth

Questions? Contact Bryan Appel, Youth Minister, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 643-3589, ext. 5419.

| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Norwood Room

Bible Study: Breaking the Code

Investigating the Book of Revelation

All are invited to join small group Bible Study to “break the code” of the Book of Revelation. Over 10 weeks, beginning Sept. 20, small groups will meet Sunday mornings, 8:00-9:00 a.m., in the Norwood Room to investigate Revelation. Click here to read more.

| 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Parish Hall

Adult Forum with Dr. Ian Markham, Dean, Virginia Seminary

Worship

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Atrium/Parish Hall

Children’s Committee Meeting

Discuss upcoming children's programming.

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Room 215

Baptismal Conversation & Preparation

Prepare for our next Baptisms.

For more information or to sign up, contact Leslie Choplin at 545-5418 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

| 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm | Choir Room

Children’s Choir Rehearsal

Rehearse music for upcoming performances.

Questions about the Children's Choir? Contact Karen Harris at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or click here for more information.

| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Parish Hall

Artist’s Reception

Meet-the-Artist Event with Jenn Myer

During the month of October, an art exhibit by Jenn Myer is on display in the St. Paul's Parish Hall. You can view her artwork on Sundays and on weekdays when the church is open (8:00 am to 4:00 pm). Jenn is hosting an Artist's Reception on Sunday, October 4, an opportunity for you to meet her and learn more about her work.

Artist's Statement
by Jenn Myer

I consider my self to be a life long student of Art. My teaching, parenting, paintings, collages are all strong components of my portfolio. I think teaching Art is one of the most honorable positions. I like facilitating others with their ideas as it allows me to expand on my own ideas. When many of my students begin, they are obsessed with perfection in their work. They want to quit the project when paint gets dripped on it. I love the imperfections in their work and in my own. I think it is good to see the artist's hand in the work. Art encompasses so many things. It is investigation, design, presentation, and meditation. Since my daughter, Eleanor, was born two and half years ago I have become more disciplined in my practice of Art. For the past few years I have been developing collages based on found materials, and repurposing old paintings. I still enjoy painting from a still life. I often start out really focused on the object or idea and then I allow my mind to wander and develop patterns and colors that are not really there.

| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Memorial Garden

Blessing of the Animals

St. Francis of Assisi Celebration

All people who love animals, along with all pets and their human friends, are invited to this blessing, which focuses on God's gifts of animals, the natural world and our responsibilities as stewards of God's creation. Dogs, cats, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, sheep, birds and even snakes (yikes!), you bring them, we'll bless them! Refreshments and fellowship for two- and four-legged creatures will follow the blessing. Rain or shine. Questions? Call the Rev. Kate Jenkins at 643-3589.

| 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Library

Education for Ministry

A Christian education offering.

Meeting of the Education for Ministry group. For more information, contact Adrian Luxmoore at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 264-3502.

About EfM

Every baptized person is called to ministry. The Education for Ministry (EfM) program provides people with the education to carry out that ministry. During the Service of Confirmation we ask God to "Renew in these your servants the covenant you made with them at Baptism. Send them forth in the power of the Spirit to perform the service you set before them." EfM offers an opportunity to discover how to respond to the call to Christian service.

| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Chapel

Prayer Yoga

Free; part of Wednesday Nights!

Prayer Yoga is back this fall during Wonderful Wednesdays!

Thanks to Suzanne McWilliams for leading this series.

| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Norwood Room

Such Great Heights (Worship) Meeting

Topic: "Sunday morning - Specifics"

Questions? Contact Adrian Luxmoore at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Wonderful Wednesdays

Dinner and programs for all ages.

Wonderful Wednesdays at St. Paul's

6:00 Dinner
7:00 Programs for all ages

Join us each or any Wednesday for fellowship, spiritual renewal and food.

Adult Programs

Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, & 18
When the Christian Tradition Exhibits Signs of Dementia
with Dr. Phyllis Rodgerson Pleasants, professor of Church History from BTSR at 7:00 PM in the Norwood Room

Nov 11
The Soloist
Movie and discussion with Jenny Bliley, St. Paul's Social Worker

Dec 2, 9, 16
Advent Series

Contemplative Worship in the 9th Street Chapel: Take a break from the frenzy of the holiday season.

Dec 2: Wreath Making with Polly Wrinkle

Dec 9 & 16: Dickens' A Christmas Carol with Kate Jenkins

Children & Youth

Each week we offer a children's program run by our professional children's staff.

The youth are invited to shoot pool and hang out in the Youth Center with Bryan Appel, the Youth Minister.

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Parish Hall

Eyes on Richmond: “The Economy: What’s Next?”

Lunchtime forum.

Speaker: Mr. Jeffrey M. Lacker
President, The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
Food by Peking Restaurant

RSVP at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond

St. Paul's Eyes on Richmond series is a lunchtime forum that takes place on Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in the St. Paul's Parish House (815 East Grace Street) during the fall. The cost to attend a forum is $8, which includes lunch with beverage and dessert. St. Paul's offers this educational program as a service to the community.

Reservations to attend Eyes on Richmond with Tommy Baer may be made online at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or by calling (804) 643-3589 by Wed., Sept. 30. Free parking is available in the St. Paul's garage (enter on 8th Street between Grace & Franklin Streets) for those attending Eyes on Richmond. Downtowners can take the free GRTC Lunchtime Express shuttle bus between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to the 8th & Broad Street stop.

Special thanks to Community Idea Stations for being the Eyes on Richmond media sponsor.

| 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | 8941 Whistling Swan Road

Mom’s Dinner

Food and fellowship for moms.

Need a night out? Join other moms for dinner and a glass of wine at the home of Susan Dowling (8941 Whistling Swan Road). If interested, please RSVP to Susan by Wednesday, October 7 at 706-4394 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The monthly Mom's Dinner (led by moms for moms!) is another opportunity to spend time with friends at St. Paul's in a fun, low-key, and judgment-free environment.

| 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm | Youth Center

Boy Scouts Meeting

Monthly meeting of Troop 400.

| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Concert for Caring with the Fort Lee Army Band and Sonorous Brass Company

FREE -- bring item for St. Paul's Food Pantry

The Fort Lee Army Band will perform a joint concert with the Sonorous Brass Company at St. Paul's Episcopal Church on Saturday, October 10th at 4:00 p.m. Titled a "Concert for Caring," the cost of admission is free -- caring for others.

Musicians ask that attendees bring one food item to donate to the St. Paul's Food Pantry for those who are hungry. St. Paul's specializes in serving individuals on a special medical diet due to diabetes or renal failure. Needed items include canned meats, vegetables, pasta sauce, canned fruit, cereal, and beans. Low salt and low sugar items appreciated. Questions? Contact Jenny Bliley at 545-5416.

This is our second Concert for Caring at St. Paul's. The last one in June was so popular that we have moved it into the church this time. Surrounded by the beautiful windows of St. Paul's and the music of angels, this concert is one you won't want to miss!

| 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Parish Hall

Adult Forum: Dreaming about the Gospel

Christian Education

The Such Great Heights Christian Formation team will lead today's Adult Forum.

| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | deLux Lounge

deLux Eightfifteen Event

20- and 30-somethings group

An Eightfifteen get-together (for those in their 20s and 30s) at deLux Lounge. Appetizers will be provided. RSVP to Leslie Choplin, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 545-5418.

| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Room 215

Baptismal Conversation & Preparation

Prepare for our next Baptisms.

Contact Leslie Choplin at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 643-3589, ext. 5418 for details.

| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Room 207

Property Committee Meets

Discuss maintenance of property

| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Library

Personnel Committee Meeting

Regular discussion of personnel matters.

| 11:00 am - 11:00 pm | Outer Banks, NC

Speaking for Ourselves: Biblical Women Who Met Jesus

2009 Women's Retreat

We will depart at 3:00 pm on Friday, Oct. 16 and return the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 18. Click here to read more about the retreat.

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Parish Hall

Eyes on Richmond: “The Call to Care in Troubled Times”

Lunchtime forum.

Speaker: Mr. Reggie Gordon, CEO
Greater Richmond Red Cross
Food by Butch Griner, St. Paul's Master Chef

Special guests from the American Lung Association's "Quitter in You" Campaign (www.quitterinyou.org) will be available before and after the forum to discuss their "Quitter in You" campaign.

RSVP at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond

St. Paul's Eyes on Richmond series is a lunchtime forum that takes place on Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in the St. Paul's Parish House (815 East Grace Street) during the fall. The cost to attend a forum is $8, which includes lunch with beverage and dessert. St. Paul's offers this educational program as a service to the community.

Reservations to attend Eyes on Richmond with Tommy Baer may be made online at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or by calling (804) 643-3589 by Wed., Sept. 30. Free parking is available in the St. Paul's garage (enter on 8th Street between Grace & Franklin Streets) for those attending Eyes on Richmond. Downtowners can take the free GRTC Lunchtime Express shuttle bus between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to the 8th & Broad Street stop.

Special thanks to Community Idea Stations for being the Eyes on Richmond media sponsor.

| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Youth Center

Third Friday Fun

Fun for St. Paul's families.

We will meet in the Youth Center for pizza and then depart for an off-site adventure! Questions? Contact Leslie Choplin (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) or Bryan Appel (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)).

| 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Various (off-site)

Hands On Greater Richmond

Green Team / Faith in Action Activity

For more information, click here.

| 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Parish Hall

Adult Forum with Father Erasto of the Carpenter’s Kids

Faith in Action Panel Discussion

A panel discussion about Faith in Action ministries at St. Paul's. Among the panelists will be Father Erasto, founder of the Carpenter's Kids partnership.

| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Various (off-site)

Foyer Dinner Groups Meet

Foyer dinner groups begin meeting!

Questions? Contact Missy Benson (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 358-0210) or Helen Ilnicky (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 358-2492).

| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Norwood Room

Faith in Action Board Meeting

Discuss faith in action fall activities.

| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Norwood Room

Vestry Meets

Meeting of St. Paul's Lay Leadership

| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Library

Adult Education Committee Meets

Discuss education programming for adults.

Questions? Contact Leslie Choplin, (804) 643-3589, ext. 5418 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Norwood Room

Such Great Heights (Worship) Meeting

Topic: "Special Services"

Discuss our vision of special services at St. Paul's (combined worship services, festivals, etc.). Questions? Contact Adrian Luxmoore, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Rusbuldt Home

Final Such Great Heights Generosity Team Meeting

Share dessert and prepare report.

Join us for the final Generosity Team meeting on Wednesday, October 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Rusbuldt home (107 Virginia Ave., 804-353-9050). We will share a tasty dessert and consider specific ideas for the Generosity Team report due at the close of the Such Great Heights movement, as well as plans for The Feast on Nov. 15. RSVP to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Parish Hall

Eyes on Richmond: “Reviving the Downtown Arts Scene”

Lunchtime discussion forum.

Speakers: Mrs. Daphne Maxwell Reid & Mr. Tim Reid
Actors, Co-Founders of New Millennium Studios
Food by Tarrant's Cafe

RSVP at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond

St. Paul's Eyes on Richmond series is a lunchtime forum that takes place on Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in the St. Paul's Parish House (815 East Grace Street) during the fall. The cost to attend a forum is $8, which includes lunch with beverage and dessert. St. Paul's offers this educational program as a service to the community.

Reservations to attend Eyes on Richmond with Tommy Baer may be made online at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or by calling (804) 643-3589 by Wed., Sept. 30. Free parking is available in the St. Paul's garage (enter on 8th Street between Grace & Franklin Streets) for those attending Eyes on Richmond. Downtowners can take the free GRTC Lunchtime Express shuttle bus between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to the 8th & Broad Street stop.

Special thanks to Community Idea Stations for being the Eyes on Richmond media sponsor.

| 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Parish Hall

Adult Forum with Jack Berry

Welcoming

Adult Forum on Welcoming with special guest Jack Berry, President & CEO of the Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. 

| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Atrium

Altar Guild Luncheon

Appreciation lunch for the Altar Guild.

| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | St. Paul's Episcopal Church

All Hallow’s Eve

Dressing as your fave 'wild thing' encouraged

| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Home of Anne Repp (2221 Monument Ave.)

October Book Group: The Geography of Bliss

Monthly book group meeting.

Our book for October 2009 is The Geography of Bliss, by Eric Weiner, a National Public Radio correspondent. We will meet on Sunday, October 25, 7:00 p.m., at the home of Anne Repp (2221 Monument Ave.) Newcomers welcome!

Contact: Phil Schwarz

| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Library

Richmonders Involved in Strengthening Communities

Discuss social justice issues and advocacy.

Contact Michelle Whitehurst-Cook for details, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Parish Hall

Eyes on Richmond: “Ft. Lee—A Military & Economic Powerhouse”

Lunchtime discussion forum.

Speaker: Maj. Gen. James E. Chambers
Commanding General, Fort Lee
Food by Comfort Restaurant

RSVP at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond

St. Paul's Eyes on Richmond series is a lunchtime forum that takes place on Fridays, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m., in the St. Paul's Parish House (815 East Grace Street) during the fall. The cost to attend a forum is $8, which includes lunch with beverage and dessert. St. Paul's offers this educational program as a service to the community.

Reservations to attend Eyes on Richmond with Tommy Baer may be made online at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond or by calling (804) 643-3589 by Wed., Sept. 30. Free parking is available in the St. Paul's garage (enter on 8th Street between Grace & Franklin Streets) for those attending Eyes on Richmond. Downtowners can take the free GRTC Lunchtime Express shuttle bus between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to the 8th & Broad Street stop.

Special thanks to Community Idea Stations for being the Eyes on Richmond media sponsor.