All Are Welcome

Rector Search Update: We are accepting candidate applications through November 1st. If you know of someone interested in applying, or think you know of someone who would be a great fit for St Paul’s, please share the name with a search committee member, or encourage your nominee to contact the Rev Canon Jason Alexander at the diocesan transition office.  You can also direct candidates to our updated website at stpaulsbatesville.org. Thank you for your continued support and prayers for the search committee, the Vestry and Wardens, and for St Paul’s. Thank you -David Taverner

Forward Day by Day: The November, December & January issue of Forward Day by Day has arrived and will be available for you to pick up this Sunday in the Narthex and in the office during the week. We will also mail you a copy if you wish – please call or email Katie if you would like her to mail one to you.

Mark Your Calendar:

• Coffee Hour: After the service, everyone is invited to the Parish House (two lefts at the bottom of the steps) for refreshments and fellowship
• Care Team Meeting: Sunday, October 6th after the 10:30 am service during Coffee Hour
• Pub Theology: Thursday, October 10th at 6:00 pm at U.S. Pizza
• Children’s Sunday School: Sunday, October 6th & 20th at 9:45 am
• ECW Lunch: Wednesday, October 16th at 11:30 am at The River
• Listening & Engagement Sessions with Bishop Harmon: Sunday, October 27th from 1 pm-3 pm at St. Paul’s in Newport
• Mahjongg Lessons: Every Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Anglican Hall
• Adult Sunday School: Sundays, 9:30 am in the Parish Hall
• The Chosen Discussion Group: Every Friday 5:30-7 pm until the end of October in Anglican Hall; starting November 4th, the meeting will change to every Monday 5:30-7 pm; Season 4 only viewing from 3-4:30pm every Tuesday for 8 weeks (Began October 1st)

Fall Gathering - Arkansas Episcopal Church Women: "Places for Prayer" Every Episcopal woman is a member of ECW. We invite you to join us, socialize, learn, and worship with other Episcopal women from across Arkansas. Registration Fee: $35 includes breakfast, lunch and new this year, childcare! St. Margaret's, Little Rock Friday, October 18th - Saturday, October 19th. Please visit arecw.org to register.

Fun & Safe Halloween on Main Street: Spooky season is almost here! If you would like to contribute candy to be given out on Halloween, you can drop it off at the church office or it can be given to Brenda Bittle.

Altar Flowers: The following date is available for flowers: October 27th. Please contact Jo Cargill-Krug to reserve this date.



From the Diocese-Listening & Engagement Sessions with Bishop Harmon: Join Bishop Harmon for a collaborative conversation, a gathering aimed at celebrating and growing the ministry of the Episcopal Church in Arkansas. Attendees will reflect on their experiences, share stories, and express their hopes for the future. We look forward to a meaningful exchange of ideas and a renewed sense of community that will strengthen our life together. Each event will last approximately two hours, and host congregations will provide light refreshments. If you have questions, please reach out to Michael McNeely (501-320-6417) or Chrissy Cavender (501-372-2168). Thank you for contributing your voice to these important discussions.

Celebrant: Jason Alexander

Eucharistic Minister (8:00): Dave Allen

Eucharistic Minister (10:30): Brenda Bittle

Lector: Gary Perkey

Acolyte: Karis Ford

Ushers: Mike & Rhonda Mundy

Technical Support: Jon Healey

Coffee Hour: Rebecca Ward

Altar Guild: Janie Starnes & Paul Hance

Community Meal (10/9/2024):  Team Wray

This Sunday’s flowers are given by the Boykin Family to the glory of God and in loving memory of Bryan Boykin and his mother Margaret.

From the Diocese-Listening & Engagement Sessions with Bishop Harmon

Mark your calendars! 

Dear Members of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas,

Join Bishop Harmon for a collaborative conversation, a gathering aimed at celebrating and growing the ministry of the Episcopal Church in Arkansas. Attendees will reflect on their experiences, share stories, and express their hopes for the future. We look forward to a meaningful exchange of ideas and a renewed sense of community that will strengthen our life together.

Please locate your congregation on the schedule and plan to join the conversation. Each event will last approximately two hours, and host congregations will provide light refreshments. 

If you have questions, please reach out to Michael McNeely ‭(501-320-6417)‬ or Chrissy Cavender (501-372-2168). Thank you for contributing your voice to these important discussions.

RSVP here