Rowan LeCompte to Visit St. Paul's

The St. Paul’s Foundation is proud to announce that on Sunday, July 15 renowned stained-glass artist Rowan LeCompte will visit St. Paul’s. Mr. LeCompte is best known for creating and producing 45 stained-glass windows and six mosaic murals in the Washington National Cathedral. His work also illuminates some 50 other American churches and public buildings, including our chapel where the window he created can be seen behind the altar. Please be sure to join Foundation members after the 10:00 a.m. service for a reception in Mr. LeCompte’s honor. Clips from the documentary Let There Be Light, about the creation of Rowan LeCompte’s last window for the National Cathedral, will be shown. Childcare will be provided.

Shrine Mont

The annual parish retreat at Shrine Mont will be September 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 at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com.

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DON'T FORGET Serenade!

Washington DC Choral Festival concert will take place tomorrow, Friday, June 29 at 7:30 p.m. here at St. Paul’s. Two choirs from Canada, one from Boston, one from Colombia, and the Young Adelaide Singers from Australia will sing. Open to the public.

Bill + Amy: A Wedding Blessing

Photos Courtesy of Susan Dawson. Please click to enlarge.

Don't Forget: Bill + Amy's Blessing Today

Please join us today after the 10:00 a.m. service for a short service to bless Bill Campbell’s and Amy Andryszak’s marriage! They were married on June 9, but Bill would like to invite his church family to come be a part of the celebration on June 24. There will be a short reception in Norton hall to follow. There are plenty of roles to play for all ages!

Steven King: Summer Seminarian Sendoff

Steven King, one of our two summer seminarians, has his last Sunday with us this Sunday. Please wish him well and thank him for his ministry with us. Keep him in your prayers as he heads to General Convention and gets married later this summer!

St. Paul's Youth: Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday morning. We are already full for this program but look forward to seeing those of you who have already signed up.

Ben Badgett Ordained

On June 13, Rev. Ben Badgett was officially ordained. Ben will be the Assistant Rector at Christ Episcopal Church in Bowling Green, KY.  In addition to general parish responsibilities he will also serve as the Chaplain for the Episcopal Campus Ministry at Western Kentucky University. 

Our Rev. Oran E. Warder was able to attend his ordination.

Highland Educational Project

This year’s HEP mission to McDowell County, WV is July 29-August 4, and is open to all parishioners 12 and above (teens require an accompanying adult). For over 30 years parishioners from St Paul’s have gone to this poorest part of Appalachia to repair and refurbish homes, build decks and wheelchair ramps, and otherwise improve the homes and lives of those much less fortunate than us. To get some appreciation of the area we serve, watch the movie Rocket Boys or read Jeannette Walls’ autobiographical novel The Glass Castle. If you want to experience this kind of life-changing, eye-opening mission only 6 hours drive from St. Paul’s or learn more about it, call or email Bo Miller at 703-549-1240 or pambomiller@aol.com.

Giving at St. Paul's: Keep Current This Summer

The Church doesn’t take the summer off from funding mission and ministry so we need you to continue with your regular pledge payments so we in turn can keep up with our commitments too. Consider making your July and August contributions now so you can rest easy this summer. Please also know you can make your contribution on-line by clicking HERE. 

Reminder: Summer Choir has Begun

Summer choir has begun. Rehearsals are on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the gallery. Choir does not robe or process. Just show up and join us to learn a simple anthem and to lead the congregation’s singing at the 10:00 a.m. service. Please contact Grant Hellmers at grant@stpaulsalexandria.com for more information or with questions.

Bill got Hitched!

Please join us on Sunday, June 24, after the 10:00 a.m. service for a short service to bless Bill Campbell’s and Amy Andryszak’s marriage! They got married this past Saturday in a small Catholic ceremony with their families present, but Bill’s larger family — his church family — is invited to come be a part of the celebration on June 24. There will be a short reception in Norton hall to follow. There are plenty of roles to play for all ages!

Do you play an instrument?

Instrumentalists are invited to play at the 10:00 a.m. service during summer at the communion. If you would like to offer this your gift to worship, please contact Grant Hellmers at grant@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Music News: Serenade!

Join us for a fun and amazing music event at St.Paul's:

Washington, DC Choral Festival concert will take place on June 29 at 7:30 p.m. here at St. Paul’s. Two choirs from Canada, one from Boston, one from Colombia, and the Young Adelaide Singers from Australia will sing. Open to the public. 

Come Join Us at St. Paul's

Come one, come all! Anyone who is new to St. Paul’s and all parishioners are invited to join us on the bricks at the front of the church every Sunday after the 10:00 a.m. service. There will be lemonade and iced tea and special events, 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.

Don't Forget: Annual Parish Picnic

The annual Parish Picnic will be held at the Seminary on June 10 following the 10:00 a.m. service. The cost is $10 per person or $30 per family. Please pre-register with Donna Lefeve in the office at 703-549-3312 ext. 14, or donnarlefeve@gmail.com. Checks should be made out to St. Paul’s with “picnic” in the memo line. Money will be taken at the door, but for the purpose of a count for providing food, it would be helpful to pre-register. There will be the usual fun activities, lunch and music provided.

Adult Forum: June 10

This Sunday, June 10 begins our special summer Adult Forum offering Canterbury Tells, a series exploring Anglican identity and the current state of the Episcopal Church as we prepare for the church’s triennial General Convention. On June 10 join Ian Markham for a presentation entitled The Myth of the Decline of the Episcopal Church at 9:00 a.m. in Upper Norton Hall. June 17 we welcome two deputies to General Convention at St. Paul’s, Russ Randle and Cindi Bartol who will outline key issues facing the Church at this year’s Convention.

Wanted: Young Readers

Any young person who is interested in being a reader at the 9:00 a.m. service this fall, please join us for an informational meeting after the 10:00 a.m. service on June 3. We will meet in the Sanctuary to talk briefly about scheduling and training. This is a great way to be involved in the 9:00 a.m. service and also practice your public speaking skills. Email Ellen Weaver at ellen@stpaulsalexandria.com or Bill Campbell at bill@stpaulsalexandria.com with any questions. 

Summer Choir at St. Paul's

Summer Choir will begin on June 10. Rehearsals are on Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the gallery. Summer Choir does not robe or process. Just show up and join us to learn a simple anthem and to lead the congregation’s singing at the 10:00 a.m. service.