| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | St. Paul's Church

Lenten Preaching: A Gospel for the 21st Century

Preaching: The Rev. Amy Butler

Mar. 1 - 5: The Rev. Amy Butler
Senior Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

Since 2003, Rev. Butler has led Calvary Baptist Church in the nation's capital, serving in a visible and prominent role that garners her national attention as a gifted ordained minister. In her sermons, she articulates the uncertainties and struggles in life, faith, and experiencing the Divine and revels in the adventure of a living relationship with God that transforms us individually and our world as a whole.

| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Library

Discussion of Possible 2010 Mission Trips to Mwitikira

For all interested in upcoming pilgrimages.

Discussion Set for Possible 2010 Mission Trips to Mwitikira, Tanzania.  Everyone interested in(or even curious about) the possibility of a pilgrimage to Mwitikira, Tanzania in 2010 is invited to come to a discussion March 3rd, 5-7 pm in the library at St. Paul's.  At this meeting, it would be possible to help shape the dates, duration, and purposes of the trips to suit the most pilgrims.  If you have questions or are interested but cannot make the meeting, please contact Suzanne Johnson, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 377-9738.

| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Jasmine Room

Coffee & Tea Hour at Westminster Canterbury

Tea at W-C with St. Paul's clergy.

| 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Parish Hall

First Fridays East - Lenten Lunch Dessert Reception & Silent Art Auction

Art & Culture Downtown

Lenten Lunch Dessert & Coffee Reception
First Friday, March 5
5 pm - 8 pm

Enjoy your favorite Lenten Lunch desserts; bid on your favorite piece (or pieces) of art; enjoy a guided church tour.

Nearby and within walking distance, the Library of Virginia and University of Richmond-Downtown will also feature art exhibitions and receptions from 5 to 8 pm.

Then, at 8 pm, enjoy a free performance of Richmond Shakespeare's "Othello" at Richmond CenterStage (just down the street at 600 East Grace St.). The production is co-produced by African-American Repertory Theatre. ** Tickets update: At present, NO tickets remain for this show and it is listed as sold out. To contact the Richmond CenterStage Box Office in case some become available, call (804) 592-3400. Box office hours are Monday - Friday, 11 am - 5 pm. 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
http://www.stpauls-episcopal.org/index.php/who/news_announcements/new_first_fridays_east_spring_feature/

| 7:45 am - 8:30 am | Church

Holy Eucharist Rite I (Nat’l Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS)

Preaching: The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley

Today our worship will focus on the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. Click here for details.

| 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Church

Holy Eucharist Rite II (Nat’l Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS)

Preaching: The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley

Today our worship will focus on the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. Click here for details.

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

Adult Forum: What Am I To Do? (End-of-Life Issues)

with Donna Authers

Authers has written A Sacred Walk: Dispelling the Fear of Death and Caring for the Dying. During this forum, she will share her insights about death and dying that have been gleaned from decades of being a caregiver to others, many of whom were facing a life-threatening illness.

| 11:15 am - 12:30 pm | Churh

Holy Eucharist Rite II (Nat’l Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS)

Preaching: The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley

Today our worship will focus on the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. Click here for details.

| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | St. Paul's Church

Lenten Preaching: A Gospel for the 21st Century

Preaching: The Rev. Dr. Jim Forbes

Mar. 8 - 12: The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.
Senior Minister Emeritus, Riverside Church, New York City
Dr. Forbes is known as a preacher's preacher because of his extensive preaching career and charismatic style. In 1996, Newsweek magazine recognized him as one of the 12 "most effective preachers" in the English-speaking world. He also has roots in Richmond, having started here as pastor at St. John's United Holy Church (1965-73) and as campus minister for Virginia Union University (1968-70).

| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Home of Tris Miketa-Biddison

Moms’ Dinner

Friendship, food & wine with other moms.

RSVP to Tris at 553-1211 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by Wednesday, March 10.

| 7:45 am - 8:30 am | Church

Elevation Sunday (Holy Eucharist Rite I)

Preaching: The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, March 14, and please plan to be in church that morning, as we move from the discernment of Such Great Heights into the action of Elevation. God has great things in store for St. Paul's Church, and great things in store for each and every one of us as we claim our part in God's future here on Grace Street.

Click here for details.

| 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Church

Elevation Sunday (Holy Eucharist Rite II)

Preaching: The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, March 14, and please plan to be in church that morning, as we move from the discernment of Such Great Heights into the action of Elevation. God has great things in store for St. Paul's Church, and great things in store for each and every one of us as we claim our part in God's future here on Grace Street.

Click here for details.

| 10:14 am - 10:59 am | Parish Hall

Adult Forum: Elevation Sunday

Discuss Phase I of implementing our vision.

Read the cover story in this month's Epistle newsletter to learn more.

| 11:15 am - 12:30 pm | Church

Elevation Sunday (Holy Eucharist Rite II)

Preaching: The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, March 14, and please plan to be in church that morning, as we move from the discernment of Such Great Heights into the action of Elevation. God has great things in store for St. Paul's Church, and great things in store for each and every one of us as we claim our part in God's future here on Grace Street.

Click here for details.

| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | St. Paul's Church

J2A Movie Night

Contact our Youth Minister for details.

Contact Bryan Appel, Youth Minister, at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for details.

| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | St. Paul's Church

Lenten Preaching: A Gospel for the 21st Century

Preaching: The Rev. Derik Jones

Mar. 15 - 19: The Rev. Derik Jones
Pastor, First Baptist Church of South Richmond
Rev. Jones, a leader among clergy in Richmond, is recognized as a gifted, energetic, and impassioned preacher. He builds on a strong legacy of ministry at First Baptist, one of Richmond's most prominent churches, which has seen considerable growth under the leadership of Rev. Jones and his father who preceded him, the Rev. Dr. Dwight Jones, now mayor of Richmond.

| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Library

Micah Ministry Board Meeting

Discuss Micah Ministry in 2010

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

Vestry Meets

Monthly meeting of St. Paul's lay leaders.

| 7:45 am - 8:30 am | Church

Holy Eucharist Rite I

Quiet, traditional service.

| 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Church

Youth- and Children’s Sunday

Preaching: Julia Wingfield

Come listen to a sermon by Julia Wingfield and readings from a fresh perspective as our young people lead us in worship on Youth & Children's Sunday, March 21, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Children will usher and sing at both services and there is a role for every child wishing to join in.

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

Adult Forum: Medicine, Mortality & Meaning

with Dr. John Mueller, Bon Secours Hospice

Dr. Mueller, Medical Director of Bon Secours Hospice, will be joined by a panel of doctors to discuss Hospice and Palliative Care. Dr. Mueller has practiced hematology, oncology and internal medicine in Richmond since 1978 after finishing ten years of training at the Medical College of Virginia. He is one of the founders of the first hospice in Richmond.

| 11:15 am - 12:30 pm | Church

Youth- and Children’s Sunday

Preaching: Julia Wingfield

Come listen to a sermon by Julia Wingfield and readings from a fresh perspective as our young people lead us in worship on Youth & Children's Sunday, March 21, at 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Children will usher and sing at both services and there is a role for every child wishing to join in.

| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | St. Paul's Church

Lenten Preaching: A Gospel for the 21st Century

Preaching: The Rt. Rev. Jack Spong

Mar. 22 - 26: The Rt. Rev. John S. Spong
Bishop (Ret.), Diocese of Newark
A former Rector of St. Paul's, Bishop Spong earned national attention for his early leadership on racial reconciliation and interfaith dialogue. He appeals across denominations as a bold preacher, creative theologian, and provocative writer.

| 7:45 am - 8:30 am | Church

Palm Sunday (Holy Eucharist Rite I)

Quiet Holy Eucharist

| 9:00 am - 10:15 am | Church

Palm Sunday (Holy Eucharist Rite II)

A contemporary style service.

| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Centenary United Methodist Church

Downtown Community Ministries (DCM) Palm Sunday Service

Annual DCM Palm Sunday service.

| 11:15 am - 12:30 pm | Church

Palm Sunday (Holy Eucharist Rite II)

Traditional service with Choir.

| 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm | St. Paul's Church

Lenten Preaching: A Gospel for the 21st Century

Preaching: The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston

ar. 29 - 31: The Rt. Rev. Shannon Johnston
Bishop, Diocese of Virginia
Bishop Johnston observes his first Lent as the 13th Bishop of Virginia, leading one of the largest dioceses in the Episcopal Church. There are high hopes for this Bishop, who preaches a preeminent theology of community in the Church's life-a community in which our commitment is to one another in the Lord Jesus Christ rather than to like-mindedness in our own associations.

| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Parish Hall/Atrium

Lenten Lunch: 1st Seating

Tasty, home-made lunches served daily!

The annual Lenten Series is one of St. Paul's defining ministries as we carry out our mission of proclaiming Christ in the heart of the city. We are as committed to our lenten offering in 2010 as our church was over a century ago at its creation. This season, we offer fresh, dynamic preaching and we are recommitting ourselves to the lunches by bringing back Mondays!

With the theme "A Gospel for the 21st Century," our guest preachers will speak to the gospel's relevance in our lives, here and now. Preaching is weekdays at 12:30 pm. Lunch is served in two seatings (11:45 am & 1 pm) with takeout lunch available from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm.

Free parking is available for the second year in a row in the St. Paul's Garage! Garage entrance is on 8th Street between Franklin and Grace Streets.  Childcare is also available. 

Visit www.stpauls-episcopal.org/lentenseries for the latest details!

| 11:45 am - 12:30 pm | Parish Hall/Atrium

Lenten Lunch: 1st Seating

Tasty, home-made lunches served daily!

The annual Lenten Series is one of St. Paul's defining ministries as we carry out our mission of proclaiming Christ in the heart of the city. We are as committed to our lenten offering in 2010 as our church was over a century ago at its creation. This season, we offer fresh, dynamic preaching and we are recommitting ourselves to the lunches by bringing back Mondays!

With the theme "A Gospel for the 21st Century," our guest preachers will speak to the gospel's relevance in our lives, here and now. Preaching is weekdays at 12:30 pm. Lunch is served in two seatings (11:45 am & 1 pm) with takeout lunch available from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm.

Free parking is available for the second year in a row in the St. Paul's Garage! Garage entrance is on 8th Street between Franklin and Grace Streets.  Childcare is also available. 

Visit www.stpauls-episcopal.org/lentenseries for the latest details!

| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Parish Hall/Atrium

Lenten Lunch: 2nd Seating

Tasty, home-made lunches served daily!

The annual Lenten Series is one of St. Paul's defining ministries as we carry out our mission of proclaiming Christ in the heart of the city. We are as committed to our lenten offering in 2010 as our church was over a century ago at its creation. This season, we offer fresh, dynamic preaching and we are recommitting ourselves to the lunches by bringing back Mondays!

With the theme "A Gospel for the 21st Century," our guest preachers will speak to the gospel's relevance in our lives, here and now. Preaching is weekdays at 12:30 pm. Lunch is served in two seatings (11:45 am & 1 pm) with takeout lunch available from 11:45 am to 1:30 pm.

Free parking is available for the second year in a row in the St. Paul's Garage! Garage entrance is on 8th Street between Franklin and Grace Streets.  Childcare is also available. 

Visit www.stpauls-episcopal.org/lentenseries for the latest details!