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Dear friend of St. Paul's,
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Welcome to the weekly update for September 8, with everything you need to know about what's happening at church and around the parish!
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2022 Pledge Drive Planning - Tonight
The Pledge Drive co-chairs (Anthony Howard Crisci, Rob Walker & Bryan McBeth) began a conversation to gather feedback about past pledge drives as they plan for the upcoming 2022 drive scheduled to take place this October. The conversation will continue tonight, September 8th at 6 pm over Zoom. It is not to late to weigh in! Click here for more information and the link to the meeting.
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September 12 - Regathering Sunday!
Gather for worship in person or online this Sunday at St. Paul's as the new program year gets underway! Beginning this Sunday, Holy Eucharist will be celebrated at 9 and 11 am and followed by Lemonade on the Lawn. Both services will be held in person in the church. The 11 am service, with music led by the St. Paul's Choir, will be livestreamed online. While indoors, in-person worship includes distancing and masks to ensure safety for all.
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All Parish Gathering: September 18th, 9am - NOW ONLINE
In an effort to make sure every voice is heard equally, the All Parish Gathering on September 18th will now be held entirely online. The morning will include small group breakout sessions with opportunities for all to listen and share. Please plan to attend and share your thoughts about the future of St. Paul's. Advance sign up will be very helpful as the vestry plans the meeting. If you have not already done so, please let them know you are coming by emailing the parish office here.
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Participate in Bishop Transition Listening Sessions
Ian Douglas, the current diocesan bishop, is retiring next year. During September, the Bishop Transition Committee is holding listening sessions around the diocese to learn what matters most as preparations are made to elect the next bishop of Connecticut. Use this link to learn more and sign up for a listening session (Norwalk is in the Southwest Region, but all sessions are open, so you may attend the one most convenient for you). Sign up today to make sure St. Paul’s voice is heard at these sessions. For ongoing information use this link to sign up to receive the Bishop Transition newsletter. Questions? Reach out to Bob Giolitto for more information.
O God, Bless and grant the Bishop Transition Committee the gifts of wisdom, humility, and empathy as they discern your will for a new shepherd, inspirational leader, and willing advocate as we further your work in the Episcopal Church in Connecticut.
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Volunteer at St. Paul's on the Green
Click here to find a list of ways you can contribute to the ongoing life and ministry of this church and community. Contact Marsha Dunn (admin@stpaulsnorwalk.org) to sign up.
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Support local aid organizations
- Norwalk Mutual Aid offers community support funded by donations and local volunteers.
- Person-to-Person provides emergency assistance for families in greater Norwalk. Each week a different item is collected to help stock the pantry shelves. This week's requested item is peanut butter.
Race & Social Justice Coalition
Reading, learning, and discussing what we don’t know. Acting to change what we discover.
Join tonight (September 8) and each Wednesday at 7pm via Zoom. This week, discussion on the group's current book continues: The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together -- Chapter 10.
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Pastoral Care
Help is available for any pastoral care need in your life. Speak with a priest, add a prayer request to the prayers, receive a ready-made meal, or arrange a home Eucharistic visit. Contact Marsha Dunn (admin@stpaulsnorwalk.org) for assistance.
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Sermons and More
Listen to the sermon from September 5 at this link, or watch the worship livestream at this link. Discover more sermons and other video content from St. Paul's via the button below.
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Marking a 10 year anniversary with a vow renewal and celebration on the lawn!
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See a full schedule of events at stpaulsnorwalk.org/events.
The grounds at St. Paul's are open daily during daylight hours.
Today (Wednesday)
8:30am Daily prayer and meditation (Facebook)
11:30am Holy Eucharist (in person and on Facebook)
Thursday
8:30am Daily prayer and meditation (Zoom)
10am-4pm Church open for prayer and meditation
Friday
8:30am Daily prayer and meditation (Facebook)
Saturday
10-2 pm Church open for prayer and visitation
Sunday
9am Holy Eucharist (in person)
11am Holy Eucharist (in person and on Facebook)
9pm Compline in the church (in person and on Facebook)
Monday
8:30am Daily prayer and meditation (Facebook)
Tuesday
8:30am Daily prayer and meditation (Zoom)
10am-4pm Church open for prayer and meditation
Next Wednesday
8:30am Daily prayer and meditation (Facebook)
11:30am Holy Eucharist (in person and on Facebook)
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Comments, Questions, Concerns? Email us:
Fr. Daniel Simons, Priest in Charge
Marsha Dunn, Parish Administrator
Anthony Howard Crisci, Co-Warden
George Anderson, Co-Warden
Chris Spiegelman, Anthony Howard Crisci, Co-Treasurers
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