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What's Happening at St. Paul's?
Kids, Youth, and Family opportunities here:
Open Our Home
Worship Bulletin: Sunday, September 15, 9:00 am
Would you ever let a group of people you just met into your home? If your answer is “No way,” then you aren’t alone! It’s easy to be suspicious and have a mindset of scarcity. Yet, in our scripture passage, Lydia doesn’t seem to have scarcity on her mind. She opens her doors to Paul and his followers after hearing their story and shares all she has with them. This Sunday we consider the tension between scarcity and abundance and how God might be calling us to use our resources. Join us worship Sunday, September 8th at *9:00 or 11:15 am. (*online and in-person)
United Women in Faith Offers Three Upcoming Opportunities in our Area
September and October bring an uptick in activity for our District and Conference United Women in Faith. All are invited! Contact Barb Oakland or Kate Buroker if you’d like to join in these opportunities to:
Connect and nurture women through
Christian spiritual formation
Leadership development
Creative fellowship and Education
so they can Inspire, Influence, and Impact local and global communities.
(Our United Women in Faith Mission)
- Saturday, September 21: PR District Annual Meeting – Strawberry Point, 9:30 am-2:00 pm. Kate Buroker is our District President; hear speaker from Families Forward UWFaith ministry in Des Moines
- Saturday, October 5: Conference Annual Meeting – Iowa City St. Mark’s, 9:00 am. Hear Assistant to the Bishop (and former St. Paul’s youth) Katie Dawson speak
- Friday, October 11-Saturday, October 12: PR District Soul Care Retreat – Stone Retreat Center, Strawberry Point, 3:00 pm Friday – 2:00 pm Saturday; 3 to a room; bedding furnished
Pre-registrations for these special UWFaith events are needed by September 10. Just let one of us know if you can join us for these wonderful learning & fellowship experiences.
Kikao (Gather)
September 21st | 5:30-7:30 pm
United We March Forward (UWMF) is hosting a "Kikao" ("Gather") food and family community gathering on September 21, 2024 from 5:30–7:30 PM at the Groundswell Cafe (201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids). The event is sponsored by Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust and Hames Homes.
UWMF is a non-profit organization that helps immigrants in the Cedar Rapids community by connecting them with local resources. They offer educational programs and community empowerment services for immigrants. UWMF's mission is to provide hope through education, encouragement, and empowerment. View event flyer
Collage Thursdays
Join us for Collage Thursdays on September 26, October 3, and 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Art Space. The class, led by Stephanie Heifner and Pastor Ryan Roth-Klinck, will introduce collage techniques and elements of composition. We will be using found images and ephemera from magazines, etc., to play and create. The class will also explore collage as a creative exercise and spiritual practice. Materials will be provided, including magazine images, but you may also bring additional magazines. A suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. The class is limited to 14 participants, so registration is required. Please register in the Office. If you have any questions, feel free to ask Stephanie at stephanie.heifner@gmail.com.
Artist Talk & Art Exhibit
September 22 | 10:30 am
Raemi Satkamp will host an artist talk on Sunday, September 22, at 10:30 am to discuss her diverse art exhibit, which includes leather purse painting, personalized home furnishings, Halloween costumes, and headdresses. Her work highlights vibrant colors, textures, urban imagery, graffiti styles, social injustices, and horror themes. Raemi has also completed several commissioned paintings, which she finds most enjoyable. Read artist's bio
St. Paul’s Church Conference
Our church conference will be held with our circuit churches at 2:00 pm on October 6th at Lovely Lane UMC (2424 42nd Street NE, Cedar Rapids). A church conference is an annual meeting where local church leadership and St. Paul’s professing members discuss and decide on administrative and ministry matters.
Trunk-or-Treat
October 19th | 3:00- 4:00 pm
No Tricks Here, Only Treats! Join us at Trunk-or-Treat Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 3:00 – 4:00 pm! It’s going to be a family-friendly afternoon of fun and treats! Trunk-or-Treat will be held in the St. Paul’s UMC 2nd Avenue parking lot, and features trick or treating stations from the trunks of cars or truck tailgates. Gather your family and invite your friends for this fun afternoon. Trunk-or-Treat is free to attend. No registration is required. Don’t forget your not-so-scary costume!
Holiday Fair 2024
Coming November 6&7! Plan to come! Plan to help! Watch for more details.
Youth – Come All!
Starting today during the Sunday School hour (10:20 am), Mark Baumann will lead sessions and rehearsals to assist students in grades 6-12 with leadership in worship. There will be opportunities for handbells, chimes, instrumental music, drama, reading and more. This week’s session will include a devotion and discussion about skills and passions. The meeting will happen in the choir room and all are invited.
Tower Bells is Looking to Grow!
We are a handbell choir with both experienced and inexperienced ringers, who love to make beautiful music in worship and enjoy the strength of our community. We spend time teaching the basics of handbell technique, so even if you can read music a little but have never rung bells before, we can help! All are welcome. Rehearsals are Wednesdays 6:30-7:15pm, and we typically ring in 9am worship once per month September through May. If interested, please reach out to the Director of Handbell Ministries, Michael Sauer.
St. Paul's Cabin
Are you tired of “stay-cationing”? The St. Paul’s cabin at Clear Lake is still available to rent for the following week: September 22-29. Special rates are available for St. Paul’s members. Learn more about all the cabin has to offer, and call the church office at 319-363-2058 to make a reservation.
St. Paul's Merchandise
St. Paul’s merchandise! Shop here. 10% of your purchase will directly support the work of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
Realm Connect MEMBER LOGIN: Realm Connect is St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s secure online member portal. Church members must register for a login to access Realm Connect. Contact the church office, if you have any questions.
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