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CHOIR SCHOOL YOUTH SANG AT 9/11 INDIANS GAME
St. Paul's Choir School singers gave a stunning performance of the national anthem at the Indianapolis Indians game on Thursday, September 11. Their beautiful voices earned compliments from both fans and Indians staff! Click here, or on the video below, to watch the performance. We are so proud of these talented young musicians!
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FIRST PARISH DINNER WAS A SUCCESS!
The first monthly parish dinner at St. Paul's drew more than 60 people — such a joyful start to a new tradition. This was a wonderful evening of food, conversation and being in community. Thank you to all who attended (and helped) to make this night special. On the third Wednesday of each month, we’ll gather in the Lilly Room to share a meal and time together. The next dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15 — all are invited! Menu details will be announced in advance and those who wish to bring their own dinner may do so. No RSVPs needed; please join!
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WARDEN'S UPDATE
Last Sunday, St. Paul’s wardens shared updates on the 2025 budget, rector transition process and other happenings at St. Paul's. Please click here to view a recording if you missed it!
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DISCERNMENT COMMITTEE NOMINATION DEADLINE APPROACHING
Applications to serve on the Discernment Committee to help call our next settled Rector are open through September 21. Click below for details and to apply for yourself or nominate another.
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WE'RE HIRING
St. Paul’s is seeking our next Director of Children, Youth & Family Ministry. This full-time role is central to our parish life, guiding faith formation and fostering meaningful connections across generations. The best candidates are often found through personal networks, so we invite you to prayerfully consider who in your circle might be a wonderful fit — or who might know someone that is; please share this opportunity with them! Click here for job details and click here for a shareable flyer.
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SUNG MORNING PRAYER
Sunday, September 21, 11:15 a.m., Sanctuary
Enjoy the morning companion of Choral Evensong for the first time this fall. This service contains choral canticles, responses and psalms and congregational hymns. Music is by Charles-Marie Widor, Craig Phillips, C. Hubert H. Parry, Kenneth Leighton and more. Communion from the reserved sacrament is available.
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PET BLESSING
Sunday, October 5, 9 a.m. service.
All are invited to bring (well-behaved) pets to the 9 a.m. service on October 5 for a shortened Holy Eucharist service - neighbors and family are welcome to bring their pets as well! If you have an unruly/anxious pet, or one who has recently passed, please bring a memento or picture to share their story. Pets will be blessed in the courtyard after the conclusion of the service. Afterwards, please plan to stay for an all "Paws and Claws" themed coffee hour. Snacks and refreshments will be provided and there will be pet-centric activities!
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REGISTER FOR HOLY BAPTISM
Baptisms are offered next on Sunday, November 2 at 9 a.m. Baptism is the sacrament by which we are adopted as God’s children and made members of Christ’s body, the Church. Please click below to learn more or to request to be baptized. The deadline to register for November 2 baptism is Thursday, October 9.
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BE IN COMMUNITY
Parishioners have expressed a desire for more ways to serve our community! St. Paul's Community Engagement team is offering three opportunities . Click here to get involved.
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WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
Thursdays, 10-11 a.m., Rector's Conference Rm.
(second floor, Parish Center bldg.)
'Need a spiritual uplift or relief from "worldly" pressures? Women's Bible Study provides a midweek spiritual boost through the reading of God's word and learning how to apply it to daily living. No homework is required and no previous Bible knowledge is necessary to attend - all ages are welcome! Please click here to email Alice Roettger, or call 317.253.8840, with questions.
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MOSAIC BOOK CLUB
Thursday, October 2, 7-8:30 p.m.
Youth Lounge (first floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
'Love to read and think deeply about the world? Mosaic explores diverse perspectives, especially from authors of color and LGBTQ+ voices - newcomers are welcome! October’s selection is "Such A Fun Age" by Kiley Reid — a powerful debut exploring race, class and privilege through the story of Emira, a young Black babysitter. Upcoming picks: "A Day in the Life of Abed Salama" (November) and "Kindred" (December). Click here to email Susie Holtz, or text 317-370-4262, with questions or to RSVP.
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CELEBRATING DR. JACOB TAYLOR
Dr. Jacob Taylor, Associate Director of Music, has accepted a new position as Organist/Music Associate at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, Alabama. On Tuesday, St. Paul’s clergy and staff gathered for breakfast with Jacob, ahead of his final Sunday with us. His last day at St. Paul’s will be September 28; parishioners are invited to share gratitude, memories and well wishes over coffee that day between the 9 and 11:15 a.m. services -If you'd like to contribute to a monetary "purse" for Jacob, please click here to make an online donation (indicating “thanksgiving for Jacob” in the reason for payment field). You may also place a check in the offering plate Sunday or mail one to the office (indicating “thanksgiving for Jacob” in the check memo).
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Please click on red links for available details
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Mondays, Swashbuckling & Beginning Fencing classes with Drew Tharp, Rm. 213 (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
- Sunday Small Snacks after 9 a.m. worship
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Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m., Centering Prayer, RCR (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
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Tuesdays, 6 p.m., Slow Flow Yoga, Rm. 213 (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
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Wednesdays, Oct. 1-29, Chair Yoga, Room 213 (second floor, Parish Ctr. bldg.)
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Sun., Oct. 19, 4-5:30 p.m., Mark Carpenter Piano Recital, Sanctuary
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Sat., Dec. 6, 9 or 11:10 a.m., Breakfast with Buddy the Elf, Parish Hall
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YOUR JOY, YOUR JOURNEY, OUR COMMUNITY
Do you have a story to tell, milestone to celebrate, event to promote or new life to announce? We’d love to hear from you! Share your news for possible inclusion in eConnections, bulletin announcements, social media, website (stpaulsindy.org) or on the Burrows Commons digital display. Submissions are due by 4 p.m. on Mondays for that week’s publications — early submissions are always welcome! Space is limited, so content will be shared based on timing, relevance and audience. Announcements may be edited or featured in different formats to best serve our community, and selected items typically run for up to two weeks. Please click here to email Meegan Kriner with questions. Click below to share your news:
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