November
2010
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, November 2, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, November 3, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, November 3, 2010
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Library
Parish Retreat Committee Meeting
Discuss plans for 2011 Parish Retreat
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, November 4, 2010
| 10:00 am - 11:30 am | Woodville Elementary School
2011 MLK Celebration Planning Meeting
Begin planning for 2011 MLK Service
The MLK Celebration Planning Committee invite any parishioners to join who wish to help plan the MLK Jr. Celebration Service held with the Woodville Elementary School community. Our first meeting is Thursday, Nov. 4, 10 a.m. at Woodville Elementary School. The service is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Paul's, after two wonderful years of being hosted by Good Shepherd Baptist Church. We want to have a beautiful and enjoyable service again and want input from those who have attended in the past. Contact Betsy Carr, St. Paul's Outreach Director, at 545-5415 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, November 4, 2010
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Library
Court End Christmas Planning Meeting
Plan for Court End Christmas at St. Paul's
St. Paul's is one of ten downtown historic sites welcoming the greater Richmond community through our doors for a free afternoon of music, games, living history, and more as part of Court End Christmas 2010 on Sunday, Dec. 12. Our planning meeting is Thursday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. in the Library. Those interested are invited to join us for this meeting or to contact Mary Hunter Ayer at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, November 5, 2010
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Parish Hall
Eyes on Richmond: The 2010 Mid-Term Elections & Beyond
w/ Dan Palazzolo, Political Scientist
Dan Palazzolo, Political Science Professor at the University of Richmond, will discuss the 2010 Mid-Term Elections. Lunch will be catered by Comfort Restaurant. Cost to attend is $8. Reservations required by Wed., Nov. 3. RSVP online at www.stpauls-episcopal.org/eyesonrichmond.
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, November 5, 2010
| 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Parish Hall
First Fridays Art Walk
"Trio Show": Artists' Opening Reception
St. Paul's is a proud participant in the First Fridays Art Walk. This month, artists Helena Agnew, David Scott Lemon, and Naomi Swyers welcome the community to an opening reception for their "Trio Show," on display at St. Paul's during the month of November. Below are samples of Naomi's work, which features glass negatives from Homier & Clark Photography, and David's work, featuring non-objective paintings. Free guided tours of the church will also be available from 6pm until outdoor light is no longer available. Free, unattended parking is available in the St. Paul's Garage for those attending First Fridays beginning at 5 p.m.
Contact Lin Ferrell, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or Kimberly Allen, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), for more information.
David Scott Lemon (Untitled, 2' x 4')

Naomi Swyers (Hannah, 17" x 19")

View Only Events From This Day | Friday, November 5, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, November 5, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Saturday, November 6, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 7, 2010
| 2:00 am - 2:01 am | Clocks
Set Clocks Back One Hour (Daylight Saving Time Ends)
Remember to set your clocks back 1 hour
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 7, 2010
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Parish Hall
Mwitikira Pilgrimage Information Session
Learn more about summer 2011 pilgrimage
The Global Missions Subcommittee invites you to join us for one or both of our information sessions about participating in a summer 2011 pilgrimage to Mwitikira, Tanzania. This is an opportunity to learn and assess whether this experience is for you and, if so, to begin planning and saving for such a trip. Questions? Contact Mark Gordon, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 7, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 7, 2010
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Norwood Room
Exploring the Faith Class
Discuss your faith (includes dinner)
Join us for a discussion of your big questions centering around the Episcopal Church, who we are as a faithful people, about Christianity, who God is, who and what the Church is, or who we are. Whether you are new to the church or are a life-long Episcopalian and member of St. Paul's, all are invited to join the exploration. Please register for this class with Leslie Choplin at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 545-5418. The eightfifteen (a group for 20- and 30-somethings) is making dinner.
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, November 9, 2010
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | The Urban Farmhouse (1217 E. Cary St)
Welcoming the Stranger: Music Night & Discussion
Music & Conversation w/ our Rector
Heartwood will play songs of love and welcoming the stranger as part of our Downtown Adventure Team's ongoing partnership with The Urban Farmhouse in Shockoe Slip. Along with original songs by Heartwood and other selections relating to the theme of welcoming "the stranger" in our midst, St. Paul's Rector will tell stories that tie into themes of love and acceptance of others. Heartwood is Michaelle & Brian Justice, Derek Tuttle, and Debbie & Chip Jones. Contact Debbie Jones, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , or Don Cowles, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , for more information.
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, November 9, 2010
| 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Capital Ale House (423 E. Main St.)
Theology on Tap
Explore your theological side.
Enjoy conversation about what's happening in the church and the world and explore your theological side. Our discussion this month will focus on the "Grilled Cheesus" episode of the hit show Glee. Read this article in The Revealer and watch the episode online here. Please RSVP to Leslie Choplin, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) , to help us make appropriate reservations.
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, November 10, 2010
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Library
Adult Education Committee Meets
Discuss education programming at St. Paul's
Discuss upcoming education programs for adults at St. Paul's
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, November 12, 2010
| 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Home of Michaelle Justice
Moms’ Group Dinner
Take a break to renew & refresh w/ other moms
RSVP to Michaelle by Nov. 10 at 360-0639 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 14, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 14, 2010
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Room 215
Parents Book Group Concludes
Discussing Wild Things
Join fellow parents for our final casual discussion and exploration of the book "Wild Things - The Art of Nurturing Boys."
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 14, 2010
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Parish Hall
Adult Forum: Unplug the Christmas Machine
w/ Megan Limburg, St. Christopher's School
Megan Limburg, the Lower Chaplain and Counselor at St. Christopher's School, leads this program to explore ways to make your holiday season less materialistic and chaotic, and more spiritual and relaxing. Topics to be discussed include gift-giving, children's needs at Christmas, family dynamics during the holidays, and simplifying holiday preparations. Based on the book "Unplug the Christmas Machine."
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 14, 2010
| 10:30 am - 11:15 am | Library
Newcomers Welcome Coffee
Coffee & baked treats for newcomers, visitors
Join members of the Welcoming Committee for coffee and treats in the Library between the 9 and 11:15 services. Frank Mountcastle, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), is organizing this month's coffee with fresh cookies brough by Welcome Committee member Leigh Hulcher.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 14, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 14, 2010
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Parish Hall
Mwitikira Pilgrimage Information Session
Learn more about summer 2011 pilgrimage
The Global Missions Subcommittee invites you to join us for one or both of our information sessions about participating in a summer 2011 pilgrimage to Mwitikira, Tanzania. This is an opportunity to learn and assess whether this experience is for you and, if so, to begin planning and saving for such a trip. Questions? Contact Mark Gordon, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) .
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 14, 2010
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Parish Hall
InGathering Dinner
Celebrate our 2011 Annual Giving Campaign
Leigh Hulcher and Tom Smith invite all for a parish-wide celebration of the 2011 Annual Giving Campaign. We will come together for a pot luck dinner and scavenger hunt.
View Only Events From This Day | Monday, November 15, 2010
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Library
Global Missions Committee Meeting
Discuss global outreach for the year ahead
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, November 17, 2010
| 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm | Home of Anne Repp
St. Paul’s Monthly Book Group
Reading "The Book Thief" by Marcus Zusak
RSVP to Phil Schwarz, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, November 18, 2010
| 9:00 am - 4:00 pm | Convention Center
Project Homeless Connect (No Emmaus Lunch)
Lunch/Service Fair for those who are homeless
Project Homeless Connect, organized by Homeward, matches clients with volunteers in a one-of-a-kind partnership to assist chronically homeless adults by connecting them to as many on-site services as possible in one day. Lunch is included as part of the day so St. Paul's will not host its weekly lunch this day. St. Paul's weekly Emmaus Walk-In Lunch volunteers are encouraged to help with Project Homeless Connect. To volunteer, please register at http://www.homewardva.org or call Jenny Bliley, St. Paul's Social Worker, at 643-3589 ext. 5416. Details online at http://www.homewardva.org/projecthomelessconnect .
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, November 18, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, November 19, 2010
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Youth Center
Third Friday Fun
Pizza & Movie for 4th & 5th graders.
All fourth & fifth graders (and your friend!) are inited for an evening of pizza and activities together. RSVP to Leslie Choplin, 545-5418, or Bryan Appel, 545-5419.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 21, 2010
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Parish Hall
Advent Forum with Our Rector
Preparing for Advent
Our Rector, The Rev. Wallace Adams-Riley, will lead a discussion of Advent.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 21, 2010
| 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | 2nd Presbyterian Church
DCM Thanksgiving Service
Community Thanksgiving Service
This year's Thanksgiving Worship Service and Reception, organized by the five churches of the Downtown Community Ministry (DCM) will be held at 6 p.m. at 2nd Presbyterian Church, located at 5 N. Fifth Street. The Rev. Pat Shipley, Pastor of Centenary United Methodist Church, will be preaching before her retirement in June 2011. Music for the serice will be coordinated by David Sinden, St. Paul's Minister of Music, and the choirs from the five DCM churches are invited to participate. All people of St. Paul's, especially those volunteers who help with our Thursday feeding ministry, are warmly invited to attend this service. It is a time when all congregations throughout the downtown area come together for an evening of worship and fellowship. A reception will follow the service in the Chapel at 2nd Presbyterian.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 21, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, November 23, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, November 23, 2010
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, November 25, 2010
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Church
THANKSGIVING DAY (Church Closed)
St. Paul's is closed for Thanksgiving
Church and offices are closed in observance of Thanksgiving. In the event of a pastoral emergency, call The Rev. Kate Jenkins, Associate Rector, at (804) 836-5109.
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, November 26, 2010
| 8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Church
Thanksgiving Weekend (Church Closed)
St. Paul's is closed for Thanksgiving
Church and offices are closed in observance of Thanksgiving. In the event of a pastoral emergency, call The Rev. Kate Jenkins, Associate Rector, at (804) 836-5109.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 28, 2010
| 10:15 am - 11:00 am | Room 215
Book Group: The Great Emergence
Small group discussion led by Nancy O'Donnell
Did you mean to join one of the book discussion groups this summer on The Great Emergence, but it didn't fit into your schedule? There is still time. We will start a three-week discussion group led by Nancy O'Donnell on Sunday, Nov. 28 in Room 215. Thi sbook is tiny, but has much to say! Please consider joining us.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, November 28, 2010
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Parish Hall
Advent of Advent
Cookies, wreaths & more to prepare for Advent
Cookies, cider, wreaths, chatting, crafts, all of the importnat "things" to prepare for advent. Advent of Advent is St. Paul's annual celebration of the first Sunday of Advent. The parish hall fills with laughter, friends, stories, crafts, and food. See you there!












