St. Paul’s Family Worship Weekly Postcard- July 16, 2020
| Blessings to St. Paul’s Beloved Family Eucharist Congregation! |
| Justice Resources |
| Family Sermon by Rev. Dr. Mark Bozzuti-Jones about the sin of racism. A list of resources from some Episcopal friends in North Carolina. A short family guide to supporting racial justice now. Book Lists: (various social justice topics, including racial justice) Social Justice Books; A Teaching for Change Project Act for Social Justice Embrace Race: “Diverse” Books for Children Anti-Racism Books for Elementary Students NEW: Indigo Arts Alliance Book list COMING UP….. Justice Book Bags! In the next few weeks there will be bags available for pick up with inclusive and justice oriented books for various ages. Please let Rev. Katie know if your family would like to borrow from our new Family Justice Library. |
| All Things Youth |
| Hello St. Paul’s Middle and High School Youth! Middle and High School Youth Gatherings At the request of our youth we will be gathering twice on Sundays. Join us for prayers at 9 a.m. and stay for family worship. Youth group will be later in the afternoon. Please note we will use the same Zoom for both gatherings. This Sunday, July 19th 9:00 a.m. Check in and Prayer via Zoom Click Link to join Meeting ID: 966 1711 1762 Password: church 1-2 p.m. Youth Group in the Garden Join us in person Sunday, July 19 from 1-2 p.m. Please wear a mask, bring your own snack, and plan on practicing social distancing.  High Schoolers: Don’t forget you are always invited to participate in the Diocese of Maine Youth weekly Compline. Fridays at 8 p.m. Click Link to join, or call (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 912 2904 6535 |
| Diocese of Maine Youth: A Conversation on Race A conversation on Race for High Schoolers Monday, July 20th 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.Rev. Katie Holicky will help facilitate a group conversation on racial justice. Click to Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 884 9931 7235 |
| Join Us for Worship |
| Join us this Sunday, July 19, the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 a.m. Rev. Katie Holicky and musician Susan Brown will lead us in a time of song, prayer, story and sharing with our friends! Here is the link for the Zoom gathering. 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer, on the Facebook live feed 11:30 a.m. Virtual Coffee Hour on Zoom. Here is the Zoom link. |
| Sunday Paper Junior |
| To read, print and color the Sunday Paper Junior, click here. |
| Fun Things for Families |
| Fun for Summer! Another great list of summer resources! Summer Activity Pack is brought to you by Church Publishing and is a great free summer resource. |
| Here are some helpful resources to keep you and your family faithfully connecting during this season at home. Family Sunday School brought to you by SparkHouse! Enjoy some faith based family time. This resource includes a video with songs and stories, an info/ activity sheet and coloring page! Building Faith Brick by Brick brings Legos and Bible stories together for this playful way to explore scripture. Parents, all questions/ prompts are included in each lesson! From paper print outs to how to make-your-own 3D labyrinths, use these ideas for finger labyrinths for a grounding moment. Parents and teens, are you looking for a way to deepen your daily prayer practice? Pray As You Go. Here is a helpful website, also available as an app for your smartphone or tablet, that offers you a daily practice of readings, prayers and even musically Psalms! |
| Camp Bishopswood Misses You! Although they aren’t hosting campers in-person ,Camp Bishopswood is offering virtual camp activities! The schedule for week #2 appears below. Want to get involved? Email campbishopswood2020@gmail.com for details. |
| The Episcopal Church, “Sacred Ground” |
| Sacred Ground Program on Race and Faith As a parish we have registered for this 10 session film-based dialogue program on race and faith. The three groups are presently full. Contact the Parish Office at stpauls@stpaulsmaine.org if you’d like your name to be added to the list for the next group for later in the fall. |
| Podcast Series on Hope |
| Podcast Series Faith in Maine begins an eight-week series of audio essays on the concept of hope by Rev. Martin Smith. The series runs Monday, June 15 until Monday, August 3. Find Faith in Maine at http://faithinmaine.org/ or anywhere you download podcasts. |
| How St. Paul’s is Staying Connected |
Parish Office Staff Hours for July and August:(*with the exception of 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 & 8/12 for Rev. Carolyn during her vacation when the office will be closed)  Precautions to Observe While you are in the building of St. Paul’sWe want parishioners and guests to be able to contact staff members in person while at the same time we take the Maine CDC recommended precautions. The hallway off the Union Street parking lot to the office and the office itself are the only areas open. Call or email the staff member working that day to alert them you’ll be coming and use the intercom at the parking lot door to call them to open the door when you arrive. Wear a mouth and nose covering when in the building. We have a mask to give you. Use hand sanitizer to wash hands. (Restrooms and kitchen will be closed.) We will provide hand sanitizer stations along the hallway off the Union Street parking lot. Please be sure to sign in. Observe distancing precautions: 6 feet apart. No more than four will be in the building at a time. |
| The Gratitude Project |
| The Gratitude Project Update: 175th Anniversary Committee Work continues on items of warm clothing for The Gathering Place/Tedford Shelter. We now have 67 items in hand, or on their way to the office. Besides warm hats and scarves of miscellaneous wool, we have acquired some wool socks and warm sweaters, flannel shirts and even coats. As people have heard about the project, they have contacted us to ask whether they might donate to the project, even if they aren’t knitters themselves, or even members of St. Paul’s. The answer is YES!  The project is coming together as a community expression of gratitude, bit by bit, and we’re grateful for all the gratitude in our community. One person is donating flannel shirts, another warm coats, a neighbor a scarf she made this winter of odds and ends of wool she had around the house, and a friend gave three baby blankets she knit this winter under lockdown. The Holy Stitchers are industriously at work knitting up especially hats, scarves, and socks, using some of the stash we’ve acquired over the years, but there’s plenty more yarn for anyone willing to donate some labor. Please feel free to join us! If you would like someone to pick up items you might wish to contribute, or if you would like some yarn delivered, please let Carol Martin know (cmartin@northpark.edu).  |
| Mid Coast Hunger Prevention |
| An Update on Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program Our country is going through a very rough period now with the COVID-19 virus, high unemployment, and businesses not being able to operate at full capacity. Mid Coast Hunger is also going through a rough period. Many organizations, clubs, and churches that support their effort to feed the hungry have not been able to donate non-perishable items. They have had to use limited cash to purchase these items in order to meet the need. School will soon be in session and MCHPP will be feeding students whether in school or at home. We can continue to support them with donations. A check in any amount would be greatly appreciated. Please mail your check directly to them at 12 Tenney Way, Brunswick. Thank you for your continued support in this crucial time. |
| Diocesan Anti-Hunger Campaign |
Join congregations and individuals in the diocese to help feed those in need and assist Maine farmers. This spring, the diocese and several parish partners purchased many pounds of Aroostook County potatoes. These were bought from farmers whose crops would have otherwise spoiled because they were unable to get them to market in the pandemic. They were driven by donated trucks to food pantries throughout the state. The diocese is now expanding their response to local food insecurity beginning with a second purchase of 30,000 pounds or more of potatoes through the Maine Farmers Exchange. Their immediate goal is to raise $5,000 to purchase the next truckload and make shipping arrangements. Please consider making a contribution. You can donate by check made out to Episcopal Diocese of Maine with subject line “Food Insecurity Fund” mailed to: Attn: John HennessyEpiscopal Diocese of MainePO Box 4036Portland, ME 04101 They also have set up some ways for you to give electronically: Mobile app – Download the GivePlus mobile app on the App Store or on Google Play, enter our zip code “04101”, select “Episcopal Diocese of Maine” and give. [Find more instructions for the app here.] Visit episcopalmaine.org – Easily enter your donation from the website. Click on the “donate” button on the top of the home page. |
| How to Help and Where to Find Help in Maine |
| Resources in Brunswick Link to Support Brunswick Facebook page Link to Fred Horch’s Support Brunswick Resource Guide |
| St. Paul’s Online This Week Click to Join |
| Sunday 7/19 Zoom 9:30 am Family Story, Prayer & Sharing Facebook 10:30 am Sunday Morning Prayer Zoom 11:30 am Virtual Coffee Hour This Sunday in the Garden1:00 pm Middle & High Schoolers Monday-Saturday Facebook 7:30 am Morning Prayer Facebook 7:30 pm Compline Tuesday 7/21 Zoom 9:30 am Holy Stitchers Zoom 12:30 pm Women’s Bible Study Wednesday 7/22 Link to Meeting Format 7:30 am Men’s Group – contact Al Niese at 406-2396 Rick Wile at 756-0095 or Paul Womer at 449-7425 Thursday 7/23 Zoom11:00 am Healing Prayer Service Zoom Noon Prayer Group Zoom 2:00 pm Women’s Group |
Celebrating the Season of Creation