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BISHOP VISIT ON OCTOBER 11

(PLEASE NOTE SERVICE TIME CHANGE ON SUNDAY)

& HAPPENINGS THROUGH THE WEEKEND

SPHERE BORN CONCERT

Five Centuries of Music

Friday, October 9, 7-9 p.m., sanctuary

(Behind the Scenes talk at 1:15 p.m., sanctuary)

Pre-concert talk at 6:15 p.m., sanctuary)

Local professional choral ensemble Sphere Born returns to St. Paul’s for its season-opening concert, featuring a sweeping program of English choral music from the past five centuries. The centerpiece is Hubert Parry’s powerful “Blest Pair of Sirens,” written for eight-part choir and organ. The work’s title also inspired the ensemble’s name, making its inclusion especially fitting. All are invited! Tickets are $25 each; students attend free but must have a ticket. Click below to purchase tickets through Sphere Born:

GREEN TEAM NATURE WALK

Saturday, October 10, 10 a.m.

Meet at Holliday Park Ruins

Join the St. Paul's Green Team for a nature walk with Norma Wallman, author of "Wildflowers of Holliday Park." Meet the group at 10 a.m. to enjoy coffee and doughnuts and then plan to walk in the park for about an hour with Norma, who will point out native plants. 

ST. BRIGID (Formerly TGIF) FELLOWSHIP OUTING

Saturday, October 10, 3 p.m., Newfields

Adults 21+ are invited to an afternoon at Newfields to see "Giants," a new exhibition featuring works from Alicia Keys’ personal collection and highlighting works by Black diasporic artists. Please plan to meet at Newfields entrance at 3, enjoy the exhibition for about an hour, then walk over to the Newfields Beer Garden for a beverage and appetizers. Please click below to secure a ticket ($17 for Newfields members). Please click here to RSVP to Alan Davis and indicate whether you need help securing a ticket.

BISHOP JENNIFER BASKERVILLE-BURROWS VISITS ST. PAUL'S SUNDAY

Sunday, October 11

There will be only two services on Sunday, at 7:45 & 10 a.m. There will be no 9 or 11:15 a.m. services on October 11. Bishop Jennifer will preach at both the 7:45 and 10 a.m. services on Sunday, and will preside over confirmations during the 10 a.m. service. Following the service, all are warmly invited to join us in the Parish Hall for a reception and a special opportunity to gather with the bishop for conversation and Q&A. While there, please enjoy a piece of cake and congratulate our confirmands. We hope you’ll join us for this joyful occasion!

CHORAL EVENSONG & POST-EVENSONG RECITAL

Sunday, October 11, 4 p.m., sanctuary

Join us for Choral Evensong, featuring music by Peter Hallock, E.W. Naylor, Healey Willan and Käthe Wright Kaufman. It’s a beautiful way to end the weekend in prayer and music with the voices of St. Paul's Choir. A short organ recital by Evelyn Rohrbach will follow immediately after the service.

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

DEADLINE APPROACHING: PLEASE REGISTER FOR ALL-PARISH RETREAT BY OCTOBER 12!

Friday, October 23-Sunday, October 25

Waycross Camp & Conference Center

Join others from St. Paul's for our annual All-Parish Retreat in beautiful Brown County. This special weekend is a chance to step away from the usual pace of life, enjoy the outdoors, worship together and create community. Activities range from outdoor adventures and creative projects to worship, campfire gatherings, games, music, time to relax and more. Please register below by October 12.

MULTIFAITH HABITAT PANEL BUILD

Saturday, October 17, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Second Presbyterian Church

Partner with volunteers from other faith communities and Habitat for Humanity to build wall panels for a future home. If you've never picked up a hammer, no problem! Habitat provides all the tools and instruction needed. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old, and friends and neighbors are encouraged to participate. Click below to sign up to volunteer. Click here to email George Slenski with questions.

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR CENTERING PRAYER WORKSHOP

Sunday, October 18, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Intro to Centering Prayer Workshop, Lilly Rm. (first fl., Church bldg.)

Discover the gift of stillness and deepen your relationship with God! Through this meditative form of silent prayer, you’ll learn the practice of resting quietly in God’s presence. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome! Please click here to email your RSVP to Jan Johnson, or call her at 317.605.3830.

SACRED GROUND OPPORTUNITY

Sunday, October 18, 12:45–2:30 p.m.

CRR (second floor, Parish Center building)

'Curious about Sacred Ground? Stop by for snacks and an informal introduction to Sacred Ground, exploring America’s history of race and racism through faith, reflection and conversation. Learn what to expect and how you can participate. Everyone is welcome! Please click here to email the Rev. Dr. Pamela Payne with questions.

DAMIN SPRITZER ORGAN CONCERT

Sunday, October 18, 4 p.m., sanctuary

co-sponsored with the American Guild of Organists, Indianapolis Chapter

Please join for a concert from internationally acclaimed organist Damin Spritzer. Admission is free, and all are welcome! Dr. Spritzer is Area Chair and Associate Professor of Organ at the University of Oklahoma and Artist-in-Residence for St. Matthew’s Episcopal Cathedral Arts in Dallas. She holds degrees from the University of North Texas, the Eastman School of Music and Oberlin Conservatory. Damin Spritzer is represented in North America exclusively by Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, LLC.

ALL-PARISH DINNER OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION

Wednesday, October 21, 5:30-7 p.m., Parish Hall

Please plan to join us for this month’s parish dinner as we celebrate Oktoberfest with a festive German/autumn‑themed meal, St. Arnold's "Oktoberfest" beer - brewed at St. Paul's - and lively music by Meridian Street Brass! The menu will feature authentic German sausages from Claus’, warm pretzel bites, sauerkraut, Waldorf salad and potato salad - along with vegetarian options. Kid‑friendly favorites (hot dogs and mac and cheese) will be available as well. This is a wonderful opportunity to welcome friends and neighbors to share in good food and fellowship. Thank you to Scot and Alicia Matkovich for graciously sponsoring this meal! If you're interested in sponsoring a future parish dinner, please click here to email Dan Thompson.

LITURGY FOR ALL SOULS' DAY

Featuring John Rutter's Requiem

Sunday, November 1, 11:15 a.m., sanctuary

We gather for the commemoration of All Faithful Departed to honor the lives of those who have died, hold them in prayer and find space for remembrance. During this special service, St. Paul’s Choir and a chamber orchestra featuring winds, percussion, harp and organ will offer John Rutter’s "Requiem" as part of the liturgy. Would you like a loved one remembered by name during the service? Please click here to email their name to Meegan Kriner by Monday, October 26.

ST. PAUL'S VETERANS

As Veterans Day approaches on Wednesday, November 11, we’re preparing to recognize St. Paul's veterans made known to us. If you’ve served in the military, we’d love to include you! By Monday, November 2, please click here to email Meegan Kriner with your name, title, location(s), years of service and a photo of yourself. If you shared your information with us last year, we’ll feature it again unless you prefer not to be included.

NOTEWORTHY DATES & INFO

Please click on red links for available details

• Ongoing, Meal Train Ministry
• Mondays, 6-8 p.m., Fencing at St. Paul's, Rm. 213 (second fl., Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Tuesdays, 12-1:15 p.m., Tuesday Book Study, Broad Ripple Brewpub
• Tuesdays, 6-6:45 p.m., Centering Prayer, Roberts Library (first fl., Church bldg.)
• Thursdays, 10 a.m., Women's Bible Study, RCR, (second fl., Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• Most Saturdays through Dec. 5, 10 a.m., Creative Together Music Classes for ages 0-5, Rm. 101 (first fl., Parish Ctr. bldg.)
• First Thur. monthly (Nov. 5), 6:30-8 p.m., Mosaic Book Club, Fire by the Monon
• Mon., Oct. 26, 7-8:30 p.m., Children's Health & Technology Panel, Lilly Rm. (first fl., Church bldg.)
• Mon., Nov. 2, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Continuing the Journey Sacred Ground Alumni meeting, CRR
• Nov. 5-15, Spirit & Place Festival, Campus of IU-Indianapolis
• Fri.-Sat., Nov. 6-7, 189th Diocesan Convention, Embassy Suites by Hilton Plainfield Indy Airport (Register by October 23!)
• Sun., Nov. 15, 4 p.m., Ronen Chamber Concert
• Fri.-Sun., Nov. 20-22, Diocesan Youth Retreat, Waycross (indydio.org/youth)

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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