GRATEFUL FOR COMMUNITY :: GARDEN UPDATE | | |
What a summer of generosity! Thank you to almost 20 parishioners who show up weekly to pick, haul and donate produce!
The St. Paul's Indy community garden has provided nearly 100 pounds of fresh produce to the Boulevard Place Food Pantry — a local ministry that serves approximately 400 families weekly. We're feeding neighbors in a very real and tangible way. We do have a few slots still available for anyone who would like to roll up their sleeves and pick crops from the community garden on the northwest side of St. Paul's lawn. Please click here to email George Slenski to join in the harvest!
If you happen to have extra produce growing at home, please bring it on Sunday and leave it in Burrows Commons or find George Slenski. He will make sure it finds a grateful table, either here in our parish community or at the food pantry.
| AUGUST PARISH DINNER INVITE FROM BRAD HUGHLEY | | |
As I look ahead to this fall, so much has changed in the St. Paul’s community since last year. We’ve had staff transitions, are sending off college freshmen heading to their new schools, all amid anticipating the arrival of our next Rector. We are anchored, though, in our worship life together — and music is such an integral, inseparable part of how we worship.
In recent years, we have hosted a Choir School open house, looking for beginning singers to join our ranks and be formed in the music ministry of St. Paul’s Choir. This year is particularly critical for us since four senior choristers have graduated and new singers have been slow to appear. The choir is vested and sits in the front of the church, and can feel separate, removed or unreachable. However, the choir is part of our congregation, and our Choir School offers a significant opportunity for formation within our church community.
The open house invites all people in the parish who are curious about St. Paul's musical offerings: ABC Choir, the Choir School and Choral Scholars program, St. Paul’s Intergenerational Choir, Family Choir and change ringing. We will demonstrate some rehearsing and share the curriculum we use for ages 7 and up, tour the rehearsal space, give an inside glimpse at the enormous Casavant pipe organ in the church, allow time for Q&A and provide dinner.
The great composer, hymnwriter, conductor and humanitarian Alice Parker once said, “singing is our birthright.” It is my hope that you come away from our open house realizing that everyone can learn to sing, both for pleasure and as one of the strongest formation tools imaginable.
Please join us for an All-Parish Dinner and Choir School Open House on Wednesday, August 19, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Lilly Room. Please click here for dinner details.
| | Brad Hughley, Organist & Director of Music | | |
MLK CENTER BLOCK PARTY
Saturday, August 1, 3-7 p.m.
MLK Center
Support the MLK Center, one of St. Paul's valued community partners, by attending their block party. Enjoy an afternoon of food, music, games and fun for all ages. Be sure to say hello to St. Paul's parishioner Cathy Henney, who will be there representing St. Paul's with a game and prizes. Bring your family, meet your neighbors and help celebrate the vibrant community we share.
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SPECIAL WARDENS' FORUM / FINANCIAL UPDATE
Sunday, August 2
11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Lilly Room
(first floor, church bldg.)
Join St. Paul’s wardens for a conversation about the new direction of our debt resolution efforts and other financial updates.
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MESS FEST HELP NEEDED, REMINDERS & THINGS TO KNOW
Mess Fest Is almost here and we need your help! Mess Fest is Sunday, August 16 (just around the corner) and now is the time to help us welcome our community! As one of St. Paul's largest community events, dozens of volunteers are needed before, during and after the festival. Please sign up below to serve in one of the many available roles and help us create a welcoming, joyful experience for our neighbors.
Backpack Blessing at 10 a.m. service
Children are invited to bring their backpacks to the 10 a.m. service on August 16 for a special Backpack Blessing before the festivities begin!
NEW this year
Don't miss our NEW Split-the-pot raffle! (License Number 016709, Reference Number 165618)
Please note that the city of Indianapolis has granted us a street closure to allow more pedestrian traffic and help keep the event safe for all. Meridian Street West Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic from North Meridian Street to the entrance of our north parking lot, and parking will not be available in the Meridian Street West Drive spaces adjacent to the Tower Door due to pedestrian traffic.
Finally, this is your last chance to display a Mess Fest yard sign — or place one in an appropriate location — and share flyers with neighbors, coworkers, schools and friends to help spread the word! Please grab these items from Burrows Commons on Sunday!
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UNIQUE ARTWORK SOUGHT FOR THE SEASON OF CREATION
This fall, St. Paul's will celebrate the Season of Creation. The Season of Creation is an ecumenical season observed September 1–October 4, inviting Christians to celebrate, pray for and care for God's creation. The Episcopal Church encourages congregations to participate in the Season of Creation through worship, education, advocacy and faithful stewardship as part of our baptismal call to love God, neighbor and the Earth.
- St. Paul's will observe the Season of Creation from September 13–October 4. We'd love to feature original artwork on bulletin covers, on social media and in promotions for one or more of these four Sundays. Parishioners of all ages and artistic levels are encouraged to create or share existing full-color creation-themed drawings, photography, digital art or paintings suitable for use in an 8.5"x11" max format (containing no text).
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This year's overarching theme is Living Water, but we're happy to use original artwork inspired by any aspect of God's creation — water, plants, animals, landscapes, the changing seasons or the wonder of the natural world.
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If you'd like to submit artwork for Season of Creation (art submission deadline is Monday, August 31), please email Meegan Kriner by Monday, August 10 to hold a spot!
We hope that this season reflects not only the beauty of God's creation but also the many creative gifts God has already placed within our parish community. Please watch for further Season of Creation highlights to be shared soon!
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LAST CALL FOR BASEBALL!
Friday, August 7, game time 7:05 p.m. Victory Field
Don't miss a fun, all-parish outing to cheer on the Indianapolis Indians! Join fellow St. Paul's friends and families for Faith & Fellowship night at Victory Field. Highlights include the baseball game, being in community, hearing player faith testimonies and POST-GAME FIREWORKS. Best of all, $4 from every ticket purchased comes back to support St. Paul's ministries. Purchase your tickets below to be included in one of our favorite summer traditions — we hope you'll join us.
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NEWCOMERS LUNCHEON
Sunday, August 23, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lilly Room (first floor, Church bldg.)
Newcomers to St. Paul’s are invited to join in the Lilly Room for an informal lunch. Clergy, staff and lay leaders will be on hand to welcome you, to learn a bit about you and to share a little about life at St. Paul's. Please click here to email the Rev. Jeff Bower, call him at 317.253.1277 or add your name to the physical RSVP form in Burrows Commons by August 20.
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Please click on red links for available details
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Ongoing, St. Paul's MealTrain; email Susie Holtz or email George Slenski to sign up
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Tuesdays, 12-1:15 p.m., Tuesday Book Study, Broad Ripple Brewpub
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Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Slow Flow Yoga, Yoga Rm. (second fl., Parish Ctr. bldg.)
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Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m., Centering Prayer, Roberts Library (first fl., Church bldg.)
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Wednesdays, 10 a.m., Chair Yoga, Yoga Rm.
- Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m., Women's Bible Study, RCR (second fl. Parish Ctr. bldg.)
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Sundays, Aug. 9 & 23, 9-9:45 a.m., Green-themed Book Study, Courtyard
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Fri., Aug. 14, 5-10 p.m., St. Paul's Teen Trip to Indiana State Fair (register by Aug. 12)
- Sun., Aug. 30, 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m., Children/Youth Activity Open House, Lilly Rm.
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Sat., Sept. 12, 1-5 p.m., Beloved & Empowered Diocesan Capital Campaign Launch, Waycross
- Starting Sun., Sept. 13, Flute Circle with Sally Flint, 1-2:30 p.m., St. Paul’s location TBD
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Mon., Sept. 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Children's Health & Technology Panel, Lilly Rm.
- Sun., Oct. 4, Pet Blessing, pets welcome at 9 a.m. service; blessing afterwards
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Fri.-Sun, Oct.8-11, Heritage Trail Kairos Inside Retreat & Crew Carwash Fundraiser
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Fri., Oct. 23-25, All-Parish Retreat, Waycross Camp & Conference Center
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Sun., Nov. 1, 11:15 a.m., All Souls’ Requiem
- Fri.-Sat., Nov. 6-7, Diocesan Convention, Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indy Airport (details TBA)
Wednesday worship occurs weekly in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd (adjacent to the sanctuary) at 11 a.m. Click here for worship details.
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THANK YOU FOR HELPING US STRENGTHEN
HOW WE CONNECT!
| | Thank you to everyone who has shared feedback about St. Paul’s communications over the past few weeks! Your insights are helping us better understand how you use eConnections and how we can make it more useful and engaging. Throughout the summer, we'll continue asking one or two short questions weekly about your email and communication habits. Each question builds on the last, helping us gather meaningful feedback without taking much of your time. In the fall, we'll shift to a new survey focus. Please take a moment to answer this week's questions by clicking below. Thank you for helping us strengthen the ways we stay connected as a parish community! If you have further feedback to provide, please click here to email Meegan Kriner. | |
WHAT'S YOUR GOOD NEWS?
Whether you're celebrating a personal milestone, sharing good news, or reflecting on why this parish matters to you, your voice helps us to connect as a community. Your stories may be shared in eConnections, our Sunday bulletins, on social media, or on the welcome screen in Burrows Commons. Click here to email Meegan Kriner with questions. Ready to share? Click below to submit your story!
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