Special Adult Forum This Sunday: Harriet Baka of the Episcopal Church of Sudan

This Sunday, we are delighted to welcome Harriet Baka of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Harriet serves as coordinator of the Mothers’ Union for the Episcopal Church of Sudan, carrying a significant voice for women’s issues in the church and in South Sudan as a whole. Harriet and the Rev. Ross Kane will discuss South Sudan, the church, and the role of women in Sudanese church and society. Please plan to be with us to support Harriet and hear about her faithful work for the church.

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.

Pennies from Heaven: An Excellent Report

Thanks to the remarkable generosity of this congregation, we have met our fundraising goal of 20 scholarships for the Renk Basic School four weeks early. Contributions are still welcome and will support additional scholarships and programs at the school. Checks can be made payable to St. Paul’s with “Pennies from Heaven” in the memo line. For more information contact the Rev. Ross Kane at ross@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Renk Basic School: Pennies From Heaven Reminder

While the start of school still seems far away, there are children at the Renk Basic School hoping to attend school for the first time this fall. This summer we are having a fund drive for Pennies from Heaven, our scholarship fund for children in South Sudan. Our goal is to send 20 children to school at $300 per student by September. Checks can be made payable to St. Paul’s with “Pennies from Heaven” in the memo line. For more information contact the Rev. Ross Kane at ross@stpaulsalexandria.com.

St. Paul's: Pennies from Heaven Fund Drive

While the start of school still seems far away, there are children at the Renk Basic School hoping to attend school for the first time this fall. This summer we are having a fund drive for Pennies from Heaven, our scholarship fund for children in South Sudan. Our goal is to send 20 children to school at $300 per student by September. Checks can be made payable to St. Paul’s with “Pennies from Heaven” in the memo line. For more information contact the Rev. Ross Kane at ross@stpaulsalexandria.com.

Adult Forum: Sudan Missionary + We Welcome Larry Duffee

On July 8 St. Paul’s welcomes Larry Duffee, a missionary who works with Archbishop Daniel Deng Bul in the Provincial Office of the Episcopal Church of Sudan. Join us for a special presentation at 11:15 a.m. to hear about Larry’s work and learn how we can continue to support the church in Sudan.

South Sudan Trip: The Rev. Oran E. Warder

The Rev. Oran E. Warder just returned from his trip to Sudan with St. Paul's mission partners in the city of Juba in the new nation of South Sudan.  At the invitation of Archbishop Daniel he attended the General Synod of the Episcopal Church of Sudan.  This gathering happens every five years and is the first such gathering since Independence.  The Episcopal Church of Sudan now spans two nations, both filled with struggle and seemingly insurmountable difficulty. The Church is at the center of the work of reconciliation – and this suffering church is exploding in growth – now over 4 million strong.  There are more Episcopalians on the continent of African than in the rest of the world combined, making us the third largest Christian body in the world.