Saint Paul's Episcopal Church

10/18/2026

image of the Madonna and Child by Ukrainian artist Oksana Shachko

10/17/2026

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.
Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,
if you have love for one another.
John 13:34-35, NRSV

Dear Friends,

Jesus promises us, “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places” (John 14:2). We believe this means that God’s love is wide enough to hold us all, and that we are bound together in holy community.

This year’s theme, Plenty Good Room, reminds us that stewardship is not only about financial and in-kind gifts. It is also about relationships – the ways we are connected to God, to one another, and to our neighbors. We see the proof of this in all that we do as a parish to build our community relationships.

Our parish budget is one way we tell the story of those relationships. Each pledge and gift sustains our common life: children growing in faith, neighbors receiving meals and care, worshipers being welcomed, and friends finding hope. Our budget is more than numbers; it is a reflection of our values and our mission. It is a reflection of the power of a small parish; the grit that it takes to make our missions happen and the joy we get seeing them through.

For now, I invite you to consider the relationships that have sustained you in this church, and how your generosity can help extend that welcome to others.

There is, indeed, plenty good room in God’s house. Together, let us make room for one another.

In Christ’s service,

Karen Pritchard
Senior Warden

10/17/2026

10/17/2026

"And I rose in rainy autumn, and walked
abroad in a shower of all my days."
~ Dylan Thomas

10/17/2026

Speak Softly but…an evening with Theodore Roosevelt
Nationally acclaimed and locally loved actor and writer John Vining (pictured in costume here) has written the play Speak Softly but... an evening with Theodore Roosevelt.

It will be performed for the first time at S Paul's in the Parish Hall on TR's birthday, October 27th.

The play is an hour long drama in 3 scenes focused on Roosevelt's run as a third arty candidate.

Scene 1 takes place at Roosevelt's home at Sagamore Hill. Scene 2, on the rear platform of a train during a campaign whistle stop. Scene 3, is the President's post election reflection culminating the his famous "man in the arena" speech.

There will a Q & A session with light refreshments following the performance.

The play will premiere at 7p
with a suggested donation of $10.00.

10/17/2026

Mid-term Elections Services

November 2 - 4, 630p

As the nation approached the 2024 election, a series of services was introduced at St. Paul's. You may remember we held a Service before an election, a Service during an election, and a Service after an election.

That trinity of Holy Communion services were offered to center ourselves in our citizenry. As Americans in this 21st century but also as citizens in the kingdom of G-d.

Preparation, participation and reflection is the ritual of any service or community gathering. This is no less true as we vote to decide the direction of our common life.

Ritual is not routine, but a way of recognizing something happening often missed in our in day to day living. .

The services will be November 2 - 4 at 630p. If you would like to help lead these services, let Fr. Charles know.

"Pray early, pray often"

All are welcome to attend.

10/17/2026

This Week's Cover

Plenty Good Room 2026-7 Stewardship Campaign