January
2009
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, January 1, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Saturday, January 3, 2009
| 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Ginter Park Recreation Association
Young Families 12th Night Party
Plan to join us!
Ginter Park Recreation Association
3421 Hawthorne Avenue
Richmond, Virginia 23222
Adults only so please get your babysitters today.
For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at 643-3589, ext. 5418.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, January 4, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, January 4, 2009
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View Only Events From This Day | Monday, January 5, 2009
| 12:05 pm - 12:30 pm | Chapel
12:05 Eucharist
Mid Day Holy Eucharist Rite II
This mid-day worship service includes a short homily and Holy Eucharist Rite II. 12:05 PM to 12:30 PM in the Chapel. Enter from 9th Street.
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, January 6, 2009
| 7:30 am - | Library
Reflection & Prayer
Open to all - Join us!
This group meets each Tuesday morning to pray and reflect on what the Gospel for the coming Sunday means to each of them.
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, January 6, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 7, 2009
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Norwood Room
Foreclosure Prevention Initiative - Follow-Up Meeting
Meet about progress and next steps.
Foreclosures of home mortgages are becoming more prevalent in the Richmond area, causing tremendous distress among families of all income levels. Job layoffs, unfair mortgage lending practices, internal chaos at mortgage lenders and servicers and scams in the guise of foreclosure rescue have combined to cause this very serious and unprecedented crisis. Many homeowners have not sought foreclosure rescue assistance soon enough because they have not known where to turn for help. In some cases, they have been too proud to seek advice and help.
St. Paul’s Outreach convened a group of parishioners and community resource providers on December 6, 2008 to assess the growing problem in Richmond, informed by experiences in Florida where there has been a growing wave of foreclosures for several months. This group plans to meet regularly, the next meeting being January 7 at Noon.
A list of experienced resources, including our downtown neighbors Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) and the Central Virginia Legal Aid Society, is being compiled. We will seek the participation of other faith communities in an area-wide effort to communicate the seriousness of the problem and the availability of resources that can help to prevent foreclosure if at all possible. If you or a friend need help of this type, please contact Wallace or Kate, who will be able to guide you using our list of resources.
If you are interested in helping the foreclosure prevention efforts and would like to participate in the group on January 7, please contact Betsy Carr, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 643-3589, ext. 5415.
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 7, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, January 8, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, January 8, 2009
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Library
Millennium Development Goals Committee Meeting
Outreach Subcommittee Meeting about MDG.
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, January 8, 2009
| 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Room 215
EFM-2
Weekly Education for Ministry classes
For more information, contact Adrian Luxmoore at 264-5302.
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, January 8, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, January 9, 2009
| 6:30 pm - 1:59 pm | Home of Laura Carr (3917 W. Franklin Street)
Young Families Mom’s Dinner
Enjoy fellowship, downtime, and support.
This monthly dinner is a great opportunity for mothers of young families to come together for fellowship, down time, and support.
Please RSVP to Laura Carr (359-6959) by Wednesday, January 9, if you plan to attend.
View Only Events From This Day | Friday, January 9, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, January 11, 2009
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Parish Hall
January Adult Forum
Sharing Our Stories: Sessions with the Rector
Sharing Our Stories: Two Sessions with the Rector
Jan. 11: Wallace shares his story with us, with Q&A to follow.
Jan. 18: Wallace invites us to share our stories of St. Paul’s.
In addition to getting to know each other during Adult Forums, all are invited to any of the meet-and-greets being planned by the Welcoming Committee this month. These informal gatherings at parishioners’ homes are a St. Paul’s tradition to enable the Rector and members of St. Paul’s to grow closer. Check the calendar and Sunday bulletins for details as dates/locations are set!
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, January 13, 2009
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Library
Micah Ministry Meeting
Meeting of Micah Ministry Board
Contact: Betsy Carr, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 545-5415
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 14, 2009
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Library
Outreach Ministry Board Meeting
Meeting of the Outreach Ministry Board
Contact Betsy Carr, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 545-5415
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 7, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 14, 2009
| 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Various
Wednesday Nights at St. Paul’s
Yoga, dinner, and programs for all ages.
Join us each or any Wednesday for fellowship, spiritual renewal and food. Each week begins with Prayer Yoga followed by dinner and a program for all ages.
5:30 PM: Prayer Yoga
6:00 PM: Dinner
7:00 PM: Program for All Ages
This winter, we have two offerings. The first will use The Thoughtful Christian (relevant and provocative studies on spirituality, contemporary issues, and theology) to guide our discussion. The second will be a book group focusing on the contemplative spiritual life using Marjorie Thompson’s book Soul Feast: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual Life.
ADULT PROGRAMS
Wednesday, January 14
Our adult program will include: “What Floats Your Boat?” An opportunity to discuss future Wednesday night topics and “What’s Happening in Our Economy?” from The Thoughtful Christian.
Wednesday, January 21
Adult program features a special session on Children, the Economy, and Stress with Dr. Daniel Bagby, Professor of Pastoral Care at The Baptist Seminary at Richmond.
For more information, call St. Paul’s at 643-3589.
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, January 15, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, January 18, 2009
| 10:15 am - 11:15 am | Norwood Room
Bible Study
The Letters of John
This small group discussion will explore the Letters of John using The Interpretation Bible Studies, which offers a combination of scholarship and personal reflection. Everyone is welcome to join us at any time. No preparation is necessary.
Carl Benson, Ted Brown, Harry Burt, Don Cowles, Roger Whitfield, Leslie Choplin and The Rev. Kate Jenkins serve as hosts.
Featured Guest: John Carroll, Dean of Union-PSCE
January 18: Introduction to the Pastoral Epistles with John C. Carroll, Professor of New Testament and Dean of Union-PSCE at Richmond.
Carroll’s major interests include the Gospels, the teaching of Jesus, and early Christian eschatology. An ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), he served pastorates in Michigan and Louisiana. Published books include The Death of Jesus in Early Christianity, Preaching the Hard Sayings of Jesus, and The Return of Jesus in Early Christianity.
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, January 18, 2009
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Youth Center
New Orleans Mission Experience Meeting
Discuss logistics of 2009 NOLA Mission
Contact Bryan Appel, 643-3589, ext. 5419 for details.
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, January 20, 2009
| 10:30 am - 2:00 pm | St. Paul's Episcopal Church & Parish Hall
Inauguration Day: Interfaith Service of Prayer and Music
Spend Inauguration Day with St. Paul's
On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, St. Paul ’s will host an interfaith service of prayer and music for the future of our country, our democracy, our newly-elected President, and officials at every level of city, state, and national government. In addition, we will open the Parish Hall for all those seeking fellowship as they witness the swearing-in ceremony. Please check your Sunday bulletin for details as the date nears.
Our expectation and hope is that this inclusive, non-partisan community gathering will become an annual tradition at St. Paul’s, honoring the faith and principles of our nation’s founders, as well as all those who have preserved and built our great democracy ever since.
St. Paul ’s, located next to the State Capitol, in the heart of downtown Richmond , has a rich heritage. Throughout its more than 160 years, our church has been the site of historic events, helping Virginians understand and claim the relationship between faith and government. We hope you will join us for this exciting new expression of our ministry together here on Grace Street.
Check back soon for more details about the schedule.
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, January 20, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 7, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, January 25, 2009
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Vestry Elections
Vote for the Class of 2012 Vestry Candidates
2009 Vestry Nominees Are:
Jane Baird, Harry Burt, Douglas Callaway, Scott Carr, Bruce Cruser, John Davis, Lewis Flinn, Miffy Hall, Sarah McDermott, and Scott Sirles
View Only Events From This Day | Sunday, January 25, 2009
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Worship Service - St. Paul’s Sunday
Combined 10:00 am service
There will be a reception in Parish Hall immediately following the Combined Service and Vestry Elections.
View Only Events From This Day | Monday, January 26, 2009
| 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Home of Janet and Phil Schwarz (1721 Park Avenue)
St. Paul’s Book Group
The book is Loving Frank by Nancy Horan
The St. Paul’s Book Group will meet on Monday, January 26th, 7:30 p.m., at the home of Janet and Phil Schwarz, 1721 Park Ave. (355-2791).
The book to be read is Loving Frank, a novel by Nancy Horan about architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s relationship with Mamah Borthwick Cheney. The first chapter is available to read online.
Anyone may attend.
View Only Events From This Day | Tuesday, January 27, 2009
| 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Home of Steve and Stephanie Micas (11710 Springcreek Drive, Midlothian)
Neighborhood Gathering
Get to know Wallace, Gena and Nelson
RSVP to the Micas’ at 330-7656. Coffee and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP to the host of the event, not to the church.
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 7, 2009
View Only Events From This Day | Wednesday, January 28, 2009
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Library
Worship Reflection Group Meeting
Meeting of the Worship Reflection Group
Contact Adrian Luxmoore for more information (804-264-5302)
View Only Events From This Day | Thursday, January 29, 2009
| 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm | First Baptist Church (2709 Monument Avenue)
Micah Ministry New Mentor Training
Training for new Micah mentors
January is National Mentoring Month, a good time for you to consider joining the Micah Ministry as a mentor or other volunteer!
Mentoring Works: Over the past decade, during which time the Micah Ministry has been at Woodville Elementary School, student scores went from majority failing in 1998 to over three-quarters passing on both English and Math tests in 2008. Contact us today to join Wallace and other new mentors with the Micah Ministry.
Contact Betsy Carr, 545-5415 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
More information about the training below:
Sign up today for…
New Mentor Training
Introduction to Mentoring
Presented by
The Virginia Mentoring Partnership
Trainer - Ernest Johnson
Thursday, January 29, 2009
5:30 - 8:30 PM
First Baptist Church
2709 Monument Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
Megan Lowe, 358-5458 ext. 115
Bring a brown bag supper;
beverages and dessert provided
RSVP by Jan. 25th
to Mary Hetzel
.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or 282-5872
City-Wide Micah Initiative Associate
indicate name of your faith community & school
