Women’s Spirituality Group
Wednesday, Sep. 3rd
The Women’s Spirituality Group will be meeting this Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Chapter Room. The group will be discussing chapters 11 and 12 of Sara Miles’ new book, Take this Bread. The book is her story of coming to faith and developing a feeding program at St. Gregory of Nyssa in San Francisco. Newcomers are welcome. The group meets at 6:00 p.m. for a pot luck supper and then discusses the reading; there is also has a time of prayerful meditation.
Morning Prayer
Tuesdays, 7:20 a.m.
On Tuesday mornings at 7:20, we are reading Morning Prayers together in the Church. This is a wonderful way to begin the day. All are welcome.
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Coming Events and Special Announcements
Tell Us Your Favorite Hymns
Summer is a great time to sing your favorite hymns. Please take a note card (found on the table in the narthex) and write down the numbers of your favorite all-purpose hymns. We will try to use as many as possible. If you wish you may take a second card and write down your favorite seasonal hymns.
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Upcoming Music Concerts
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Sunday Services
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
10:00 a.m. Choral Eucharist
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Training and Education Opportunities
Training for Lectors, Chalice-bearers, Acolytes, & Subdeacons
People who would like to be trained to be lectors, chalice bearers, acolytes, and subdeacons are invited to speak with Anne Jensen. Also, people who were formerly one of these ministers and who would like to reactivate should also let her know of their wishes: rector (at) stpaulsoakland (.) org / 510-834-4314.
Education for Ministries
If you are interested in taking a spiritual journey using theological reflection and Biblical study, Education for Ministries may be for you! EfM is an educational program that encourages its participants to explore their beliefs and to develop their ministries in the body of Christ. Check out the EfM website at http://www.sewanee.edu/EFM/index.htm. If you would like further information, contact Anna Goodwin at goodwina7897 at sbcglobal (.) net or 510-530-8994.
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Email and Membership Lists
Note: St. Paul's Church is not responsible for the contents of messages in the following lists / forums.
St. Paul’s Young Adults (Young Adults announcements, social and fellowship opportunities)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StPaulsOaklandYA/
For more information, contact Kent Lewandowski at kentlewan (at) yahoo (.) com.
St. Paul’s OASIS (GLBT & Friends & Supporters)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/StPaulsOaklandOASIS
For more information, contact Athena Honore at athenaphone (at) yahoo (.) com.
Subscription to DioBytes, the weekly diocesan e-newsletter, is open to all and includes a link to Bishop Marc’s blog. Subscribe at www.episcopalbayarea.org.
Membership Rosters are available in the Parish Office for all parishoners. Please contact us at 510-834-4314 if you would like one.
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Miscellaneous
Green Sheet Announcements
Please send any Green Sheet announcements to greensheet at stpaulsoakland (.) org and include “green sheet” in the message line, or call the church office at 834-4314. Announcements should be under 100 words and should be submitted by Monday at 5 p.m. for the following Sunday.
Prayer Lists
If you have placed someone on the prayer list please let the Church Office know something about the person’s present situation. Include his / her name and your name in the message to the parish office. Send email to [administrator at stpaulsoakland (.) org], or call 834-4314).
St. Paul's Electronic Calendar Now Live
We are pleased to announce that the St. Paul's electronic calendar is now alive and functioning. You can consult it 24/7 by clicking "calendar" on the sidebar of the church website (www.stpaulsoakland.org) and then on "click here."
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News Around the Diocese
Diocesan Calendar - Events
For a complete list of events and news from around the Diocese, please go to www.episcopalbayarea.org.
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