Celebration Sunday

It’s that time of year again when we join together for an event we all enjoy. Celebration Sunday is September 9 and we will have special refreshments after the 7:45; 9:00; and 11:00 a.m. See you there.

Beefeaters Success!

A Note from parishoner, Corinne Marasco:

I am happy to announce that this past Saturday's fundraiser at 1823 for the Renk Basic School was a huge success!! We raised $905, enough to fund 3 students to attend school this academic year. 

A good education is easy in Northern Virginia. A good education in Southern Sudan, not so. Without a literate population, it will be difficult for South Sudan to achieve its potential as a democracy. Participation in local and national governance is necessary for developing a democratic society and that can't happen if the people--especially girls and women who have kept the country going through war, famine and genocide--are unable to read and write.

Thank you so much to everyone who attended! I'm grateful for your participation and your generosity.

Join the Intercessor Ministry

With the return to the 11:00 a.m. worship service in a few weeks, we are seeking additional intercessors to offer the Prayers of the People. All that’s needed is a desire to pray for others, a clear speaking voice, and availability to serve at the 11:00 a.m. service from time to time. Please contact Sissy Walker at espwalker@comcast.net if you would like to join the ranks of the Intercessor group. We would love to have you join us!

Sunday School Teachers

Calling all movie buffs, actors, artists, musicians, and chefs. We are looking for you to share your gifts with the young people at St. Paul’s. Our Sunday School classrooms are great places to teach and learn alongside your children in a fun and energetic environment. The Workshop Rotation Model allows for creativity and flexibility for teachers with a lot of really exciting lessons. There are plenty of opportunities to teach and no experience required, please email Ellen at ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com if you are interested in teaching Sunday School beginning in September.

Bishop Goff to Speak at Region IV Meeting

All are invited. The Rt. Rev. Susan Goff, the new suffragan bishop of Virginia, will be the featured speaker at the September 19 meeting of Region IV. All parishioners are invited to attend the meeting and to meet and welcome Bishop Goff to Alexandria. There will be time for questions after the bishop’s presentation. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be held in the parish hall of the Church of St. Clement at 1701 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria. The meeting is a potluck supper. Please bring a dish to share or wine or soda to drink. If you have questions, see your parish representative to Region IV or email Cleve Corlett, president of Region IV, at cleve.corlett@gracealex.org.

St. Paul's Beefeaters

Reminder: This Saturday, August 25 at the 1823 Pub

The St. Paul's Beefeaters are holding a fundraiser to raise scholarship money for the Renk Basic School. Come join us August 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the 1823 Pub on the campus of the Virginia Theological Seminary to enjoy some fellowship and to make a donation.

Shrine Mont Sign-up

The annual parish retreat at Shrine Mont will be Sept. 14 to 16. There will be ample time for relaxing in the Blue Ridge Mountains, activities for the children, and a thought-provoking discussion led by The Rev. Sean Cavanaugh on “Jesus and the Emerging Church, what Christianity might look like in the near future.” If you would like to join the planning team, please contact Tara Foscato at 202-997-4135 or tarawfoscato@gmail.com, or contact Bill Campbell atbill@stpaulsalexandria.com