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The title "The Epistle" comes from Paul's letters to churches in diaspora.
St Paul’s Morris Plains is a welcoming, diverse, inclusive community of faith. We strive to promote Christian fellowship and build a strong vibrant parish committed to the personal growth of its members and outreach to the community.
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Passcode: 188301
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Sunday, November 8 - 10:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word
Carol McCrea, Officiant and Preacher
Sunday, November 15 - 10:00 a.m. Liturgy of the Word
Charles Park, Officiant and Preacher
Sunday, November 22, - 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist
The Rev. Danielle D. Baker, Celebrant and Preacher
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Plenty Good Room
2026 Stewardship Campaign
Thank you for your generosity!
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Ministry Minute
Plenty Good Room — A Place for Everyone to Serve, Grow, and Belong
We are excited to introduce Ministry Minute, a special opportunity to highlight the ministries and projects that connect us with one another and our wider community.
Through these brief highlights, we’ll celebrate faith in action and discover the many ways we can share our gifts, serve, and grow together. This week we are featuring:
| There’s Plenty Good Room — and a place for YOU! | | Donations will be blessed at the altar on November 22, Thanksgiving Sunday. | | |
Please join us at 10 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month,
engaging our youth in the following classes:
Children’s Class: For ages 4 years to 2nd grade - Classroom 5
Youth Class: For 3rd grade to 8th grade - Classroom 1
Check out what Sunday School is up to this this Autumn!
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Your Photos Wanted!
Sunday School wants pictures of our church family to decorate the bulletin board (church group ministry photos - choir, gardening, coffee hour, shawl, etc.), and family photos.
Please pushpin your photos onto the bulletin board. As we get more, we might make a collage. Take push pins from the plastic case that sits atop the left hand corner of the board.
Don’t be shy. The more the merrier. Thank you!
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Please Save the Date!
St. Paul’s Fall Mental Health
Awareness Day
Saturday, November 14th
Stay tuned for details
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*Please note*
Healing Prayers will be offered by Reverend Danielle on November 22nd during the 10:00 a.m. service.
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Walking Meditation
November 28th
Slow down. Be present. Connect with God. Embrace creation.
Please click on the link below for more details.
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St. Paul's Daily Veggies Ministry collects a large variety of fresh vegetables each year for Table of Hope.
Our final harvest was 3,913 lbs!
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Thank you for your help.
We look forward to seeing you next year.
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St. Paul's Bike Ministry is underway to benefit needy families in the area.
Please bring gently used adult and children’s bikes to St. Paul’s,
29 Hillview Ave., Morris Plains,
Tues. - Thurs., 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or Sunday morning.
Thank you for your support.
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Mark your calendars!
Cookie Walk 2026
Saturday, December 12th
10 - 2
We will again share 50% of the proceeds with North Porch.
| | | This event cannot happen without the support of volunteer bakers so if you love to bake, and are interested in donating your time and talent, please contact Leena Varughese by text/email at 718-490-4456 or leena_devassy@yahoo.com. | | |
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Cradled in hope… Kept in joy…
Graced in peace…Wrapped in love…
What is a Prayer Shawl Ministry?
Needlework and prayer combine to make beautiful prayer shawls for those in great need.
Come join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Lounge.
Please RSVP to RoseAnn.
We have a generous supply of shawls. If you know someone in need of a shawl, please contact RoseAnn 973.394.9641 Rstevens@hstevens.com
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St. Paul’s is a welcoming, diverse,
inclusive community of faith.
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Name Tags!
Make sure you have one so we can greet one another and warmly welcome our guests.
Please contact Amanda in the parish office if you need one.
| | | The Communication Ministry’s focus is effective and efficient communications internally and externally. Here, you'll find sign-up forms to help make communicating about ministry even more efficient! | | |
We would be so thrilled for you to host a coffee hour!
Please let us know if you plan to host by Wednesday of each week.
Here are the available slots for signup:
11/15, 11/29, 12/6
Please sign up using the SignUp Genius below or send an email to the Parish Office.
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Do you want to honor or celebrate loved ones by donating flowers to adorn the altar?
Please sign up below by Wednesday of each week. Donations for flowers are $60.
Here are the available slots for signup:
11/15, 11/22, 11/29
Please sign up using the SignUp Genius below or send an email to the Parish Office.
| | | Do you have an announcement for The Epistle or for the bulletin? Get it to the Parish Office by Tuesday of each week at 3:00 p.m. for inclusion in all our weekly publications. If it's late, no worries - we'll make sure it gets into next week's materials. | | | | | |
We are mask optional
at St. Paul's.
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The Resources Ministry’s focus is all things related to physical assets, finances, and personnel.
It comprises several sub-ministries including Buildings and Grounds, Finance, Fundraising, Stewardship and Personnel.
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Our Christian Meditation group meets for an online meditation each Wednesday at noon via Zoom. All are welcome - No experience is needed!
We use the format of the World Community for Christian Meditation (wccm.org). If you'd like to take part, contact Cathy Harris at ncfharris@gmail.com or 908-723-3362.
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St. Paul’s Prayer List
Names will be read aloud during worship services for two weeks, after which they will be included in our bulletin for continued prayers by the congregation, Rev. Danielle, and the Pastoral Care Team. If you have prayer requests, please send them to office@stpaulsmp.org with details. Note: After one month, names are routinely removed from the list unless we receive a request to continue the prayers. If you have questions, please see Rev. Danielle. "Before they call I will answer; while they are yet speaking I will hear." - Isaiah 65:24.
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Make an appointment to meet with Rev. Danielle
at priest@stpaulsmp.org or by calling (973) 285-0884.
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The Diocese of Newark comprises 91 congregations in Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren, and Union counties, Cross Roads Camp, and the Community of St. John the Baptist Convent located in Mendham. We believe we are called by Jesus Christ, whose power transforms us into a new community. Together, we strive to express that transformation in the world around us.
Mission: Join us in following Jesus Christ with bold acts of justice, peace, and love.
Vision: A world transformed, where all Creation knows God’s life-changing love.
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Important Alert
New Email Scams
Please read the letter from the Bishop's office below.
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152nd Annual Diocesan Convention
152nd Annual Diocesan Convention, November 13 – 14 at the Hilton Parsippany. With worship, workshops, fellowship, a keynote, and the business of the diocese ahead, this year’s Convention will explore what it means to be Known by God’s Love, Mercy, & Justice. Guests are welcome but registration is required. For more information, please visit the convention webpage.
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The guest speaker at the Friday evening dinner (11/13) is
Dr. Jemar Tisby.
Dr. Tisby is a New York Times bestselling author, public historian, and professor who specializes in the intersection of race, religion, and social movements in America. Learn more about him and his books.
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Special thanks to our delegates,
Kerri Lee Farrell, Jasper Stone and Bob Sullivan!
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Diocesan Immigrant Ministries
Your gift to Diocesan Immigrant Ministries helps support our immigrant neighbors at a time of urgent need. The Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark – just four miles from our Cathedral – has brought this crisis close to home. Your donation, joining with Confirmation offerings from across the diocese, will support our churches leading the effort to meet the practical needs of individuals and families facing detention and separation in the Diocese of Newark, pastoral care, and advocacy. Please give generously.
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Bishop Pastoral Letter: Caring for each other in this time
Download the PDF in:
English | Spanish | Korean
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To find out what other churches in our region are doing and to keep up with their local events, subscribe via the link below. Select "Regional Ministry Network email list."
If you need assistance with subscribing, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Parish Office.
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Bob Sullivan, Senior Warden
Karen Mack
Sue McCluskey
Charles Park
Gordon Patterson
Kristine Rickwalder
John Squillace
Alethia Stone
Jack Cox, Treasurer
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The People of St. Paul’s
The Reverend Danielle D. Baker, Priest
Amanda Boyadjis, Parish Administrator
Kristin Cappuccino, Organist & Choir Director
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29 Hillview Avenue, Morris Plains, NJ 07950-2114
stpaulsmp.org
(973) 285-0884
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