Old Town Alexandria Episcopal Church: Small Group Fellowship

Are you interested in small group fellowship? These are groups of intentional discipleship that meet regularly for bible study, discussions of faith, and fellowship. If you would like to participate in this ministry, join us for an informational lunch on February 12 at 12:15 p.m. in the Vestry Room, 3rd floor of Wilmer Hall. Please RSVP to the Rev. Ross Kane at ross@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Coffee in the Johnston Room: Don't Forget

Come one, come all! Anyone who is new to St. Paul's and all parishioners not attending the Adult Forum are invited to join us in the Johnston Room every Sunday at 10:10 a.m. There will be coffee and muffins, and it is a perfect opportunity to visit with one another and most importantly welcome new members to the church. There will be a vestry member, parish staff, or clergy present to welcome any newcomers. To learn more or if you have any questions, please contact Sue Setliff at welcomecommittee@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Youth Confirmation Classes at St. Paul's

Confirmation classes for youth, age 12 or in the 7th grade, will begin on February 11.  A parents' meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the Vestry Room on the third floor of Wilmer Hall.  Please email Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com if you want to join the youth classes or attend the parents' meeting.

Scout Sunday at St. Paul's

St. Paul's will be holding its annual Scout Sunday on Feb. 5 at the 9:00 a.m. service.  Anyone involved in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Please contact Steve Richardson at RiStph@aol.com or Freeman Jones at jonesfab@cox.net if you want to participate and earn the Scout Sunday badge. 

Foundation Sunday at St. Paul's

Just a friendly reminder...Foundation Sunday at St. Paul's is this Sunday, January 29!

We look forward to seeing you at service.

St. Paul's Episcopal Adult Forum Reminder: This Sunday

Come see how St. Paul's majestic stained glass windows are being cleaned and restored. John Raynal, the craftsman leading this effort, will lead a multi-media presentation at 10am in Upper Norton Hall. 

Youth Ski Trip

The Ski trip has been postponed until next week.  We will leave Friday Jan. 27th at 4:30pm and return Sunday Jan.29 around 5pm.   This decision was made by the Bus Company this time, and we agree.  Those of you who went on the ski trip several years ago will also agree that it is the right decision.   I know that since we have postponed the trip, the weather will clear and it will be a wonderful weekend with beautiful sunshine.  Just know that we made this decision with the best information we had right now.    If you can not go on the trip because of the switch, we understand and will not hold you to it.  My understanding is that Lacrosse Try-outs are Feb. 3-5 and that Jan. 27-29 has no major school or sports conflicts.  I may not be correct in this though, so I'm sorry if I have overlooked something.   PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!!!

St. Paul's Youth: Club 45

Attention all 4th and 5th graders, please join us for Club 45, a new youth group just for you. We will meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month in Norton Hall. The first meeting is January 18, from 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Please email ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com with any questions.

Scout Sunday at St. Paul's Alexandria

St. Paul’s will be holding its annual Scout Sunday on Feb. 5 at the 9:00 a.m. service.  Anyone involved in the Boy Scouts is welcome and encouraged to attend.  Please contact Steve Richardson at RiStph@aol.com or Freeman Jones at jonesfab@cox.net if you want to participate and earn the Scout Sunday badge.

2012 Vestry Nominations at St. Paul's + Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Nave. There is a call for 2012 Vestry Nominations - The Nominating Committee will be accepting nominations until January 23. Nomination forms are available in the parish office or online at www.stpaulsalexandria.com.

Theology on Tap at O'Connell's

What do we do about spiritual doubt? Where is God when we doubt the faith? On Sunday January 29 Theology on Tap hosts a discussion on Faith and Doubt. Join us after the 5:00 p.m. service at O’Connell’srestaurant at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome.

Adult Forum at St. Paul's: Upcoming Event

This week join the Rev. Oran Warder as he offers a report from his recent trip to Africa to attend the Synod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Come hear stories and enjoy pictures from his travels. Forums for the upcoming weeks are:

January 23: Conversations in Jazz and Theology with the Rev. Ross Kane

January 29: Restoring the Beauty of St. Paul’s Stained Glass with John Raynal of Raynal Studios

February 5: Coffee Hour Fellowship

Giving in Old Town: Carpenter's Shelter

St. Paul's will host the dinner at the Carpenter's Shelter on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. We need servers and donations of salads and dessert at the shelter by 5:45 p.m. If you would like to help, please call Penny Franz at 202-215-4555 or email pfranz@coca-cola.com. 

Confirmation Classes for Youth at St. Paul's

Confirmation Classes:

Confirmation classes for youth, ages 12 or in the 7th grade, will begin on February 11.  A parents meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the Vestry Room on the third floor of Wilmer Hall.  Please email Bill Campbell if you want to join the youth classes or attend the parents meeting.

Coffee in the Johnston Room is Back!

Come one, come all! Anyone who is new to St. Paul's and all parishioners not attending the Adult Forum are invited to join us in the Johnston Room every Sunday at 10:10 a.m. There will be coffee and muffins, and it is a perfect opportunity to visit with one another and most importantly welcome new members to the church. There will be a vestry member, parish staff, or clergy present to welcome any newcomers. To learn more or if you have any questions, please contact Sue Setliff at welcomecommittee@stpaulsalexandria.com.