St Paul Lutheran Church, Ridgefield, is located on the original and ancestral homelands of the Mohican, Munsee, Lenape, and Schaghticoke peoples, and we give thanks for their presence here since time immemorial. We also wish to recognize and honor all our Indigenous siblings who have and continue to call this land their home. | | |
Season of
CREATION IN CHRIST
September 27, 2026
eBlast
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Sunday
8AM Mass - Zion Chapel
10:30AM Mass - Sanctuary
Serving in Sunday's liturgy:
Altar Guild: Janice Tavares
Facility Stewardship: Robert John Jacoby, Sr.
Councilperson In Charge: Barbara Bernstengel
Greeters/Usher: Janice Tavares
Acolyte/Crucifer: Bob Jacoby
Lector: Sharla DeLawter
Communion Assistant: Gail Allen
Counters: Sharla DeLawter & Carole Moore
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Prayer of the Day
God of love, giver of life, you know our frailties and failings. Give us your grace to overcome them, keep us from those things that harm us, and guide us in the way of salvation, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
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WEDNESDAY
MORNING PRAYER
9-9:15 AM
On ZOOM
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Love Grace Blessed Truth MINISTRY
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..from the Pastor...
THANK YOU for a wonderful celebration of the 25th anniversary of my ordination to Word and Sacrament. It is a morning I will always remember. I was so blessed to celebrate with all of you. Thank you for your prayers and all the well wishes. No pastor does ministry alone; all of us, the Body of Christ, are called to love and serve in Christ's Name for the sake of the world. I am honored to have you all as fellow workers in Jesus' vineyard.
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To celebrate my anniversary, I am starting a fundraising project which I've named Pastor Patt's Period Project. It will help neighbors in Ridgefield and our surrounding communities access menstrual supplies with dignity and care. Many go quietly without basic products that keep them healthy and able to attend work, school and daily activities.
Your gift of $25 (or more) supports free period kits which will be distributed through coordination with our feeding ministries (food pantry and Loaves and Fishes) and Love In Action, our social ministry commity.
This fundraiser reflects our church's call to welcome, serve, and stand with those in need. Every donation will go towards purchasing pads, tampons, liners, and related essentials.
You can donate through Zeffy(QR code below) or sending a check to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 941 Slocm Ave., Ridgefield NJ. 07657
God bless, and thank you!
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| | Members of St. Paul volunteering at last week's Peace and Unity Day in Votee Park in Teaneck. | |
The People's Vigil
Leaders of the People's Vigil at Delaney Hall are calling for a large presence at their vigil on Monday, September 28 at 6:30 pm. Join Bishop Compton, Pastor Freiberg, Pastor Paris-Austin, and others as we share solidarity, support, and care for those being detained, and their beloveds.
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Stop ICE's attack on our communities: Call your senator now,
1-844 632 2268.
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A Reminder that our Get It Done in 101 Campaign will continue through the end of the year. This is a continuation of the campaign formerly known as Drive to ’25 with a goal to raise $25,000 pantry and kitchen improvements. New Get it Done in 101 envelopes are in the narthex. It is also a new fund offered in Tithe.ly, if you prefer to pay online. Give to St Paul Church
| | Come prepared to have a good time! Laugh, enjoy the music and the drag show, and, bring singles to tip the performers! | | |
Sunday School returns September 27 @ 9am!
Join us for a casual, self serve breakfast of cereal, fruit snacks (coffee for adults)!
Children of all ages (3years and up) are welcome.
For more information:pastorstpaulteaneck@gmail.com
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The Pray Ground is a space at the front of the Sanctuary for children and their parents to play during worship. You and your children are welcome here!
Come and see!
| | Greg, who is part of our Social Ministry/Love in Action Committee, has placed a box in the narthex (inside the front door of the church) for items to be placed for distribution at our pantry. This is in addition to the scheduled hours for collection noted in the flyer below this one. This is an opportunity to bring supplies when you come for Sunday worship. Thank you! | |
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We thank you for supporting St. Paul with your intentional and loving gifts, which you can make either in person at worship, through Tithley, Thrivent ( link on the church website),
or mail your offering to: St. Paul Lutheran Church 941 Slocum Ave Ridgefield, NJ 07657.
Thank you for your generosity and being a part of transforming our world!
We are feeding and clothing our neighbors; in the past few months, we have fed over 1,000 people per month.
We can't do this ministry without your generous support!
St Paul Church's only financial source is YOU!
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Ongoing supplies needed by our ministries!
Purchases can be made through Amazon and delivered to the church.
Can you help?
God bless your generosity!
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Love to sing? Choir practice is 9:30 Sunday morning.
For information, about joining the singing choir or handbell choir, please speak with Miki:
stpaulmusicmiki@gmail.com
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We Pray...
for the people in Hawaii
for the people of Nepal and Tibet
for the people ofColumbia, Venezuela, Cuba, and
Puerto Rico
for Carole
for Dorothy
for Alexander
for Erica
for Doris
for the closing of Delaney Hall
for the return of respectful and nonviolent discourse in our country
for an end to the war in Ukraine
for the end to the systematic destruction of Gaza
for an end to the strife and the war in the Middle East
for SNAP and all cuts threatened with the proposed federal government budget
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Prayer requests for the eBlast HERE.
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To contact Pastor, click HERE
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Love in Action/
Social Ministry
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Rainbow Family Circle Support Groups have several opportunities for the community. Click below for more information.
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Lifeline (Free Smartphone Program)
Lifeline is a federal program that provides eligible low-income individuals with a free smartphone and free wireless phone service (free data, free monthly minutes and unlimited texting). This Lifeline program is operated by the federal government, and should not be confused with the state’s Lifeline utility assistance program.
If you participate in certain assistance programs like Medicaid, NJ SNAP or SSI, you automatically qualify for the Lifeline program.
Apply online through the following providers: Assurance Wireless or Safelink Wireless.
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