| 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.