PRAYER AND WORSHIP

Year of Saint Paul

June 29, 2008 - June 29, 2009

"A variety of gifts; but the same Spirit"

Prayer and worship are the heart of the Episcopal / Anglican Tradition.  Our Book of Common Prayer gives us a history and commonality that descibes who we are and permits people of diverse backgrounds and at different places in their faith journey to come together as one people. 

At Saint Paul's the heart of our prayer and worship is the Sunday Eucharist.  This is a special time for us when we come together as one people - as one family, to be nourished in Word and Sacrament and to be strengthened in our faith journey.

We invite you to come pray with us!  We invite you to come celebrate with us!  We invite you to come be with us so that together we can build the Kingdom of God.

We are located at:  340 Locust Street, Columbia, PA  17512.  You may contact us by phone at 717-684-8496 / 9005 or by email at stpaulepchcolumbia@earthlink.net.  You may contact the Rector, Rev. J. Patrick Peters, directly at jpp001@earthlink.net.

Please scroll down this page to see our regular weekend and weekday schedule:

SPECIAL SERVICES:

PENTECOST SUNDAY

Sunday, May 11

8:00 a.m. - Festive Eucharist - Church

10:15 a.m. - Festive Choral Eucharist - Church

MEMORIAL DAY EUCHARIST

Monday, May 26

9:30 a.m. - Eucharist - Holy Communion Chapel

Come and remember those who have given their lives in the service of their country and to pray for those today who are stationed at home and abroad.

ANNUAL VISITATION OF THE BISHOP

Sunday, June 1

9:30 a.m. - Festive Choral Eucharist - Church

Due to the Bishop's visit, there will only be one service this Sunday

INITIAL CELEBRATION OF THE YEAR OF SAINT PAUL

SOLEMN SUNG EVENSONG

Sunday, June 29

4:00 p.m. - Church

Join us as we kick-off the year-long celebration in honor of Saint Paul the Apostle, the great saint of an undivided church and who provided us with so much of the New Testament.

INDEPENDENCE DAY EUCHARIST

Friday, July 4

9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LABOR DAY EUCHARIST

Monday, September 1

9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

A Jubilee Ministry Center

Saturday

5:30 p.m. - Eucharist with Prayers of Healing - Saint John Herr Estates Chapel

Go east up Locust Street to Luther Lane and turn left and then turn right into the back parking lot of Saint John Herr Estates Reitrement Community.  Go in the door and straight down the hallway to the Rotunda and turn left into the chapel.  This service is open to all - both residents and non-residents of Saint John Herr Estates.  All are welcome!

Sunday

 8:00 a.m. - Eucharist - Church

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. - Sunday School - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Age 3 - through grade 8

9:05 - 9:55 a.m. - Sunday Adult Forum - Church - Groome Room

This program is for adults and those in grades 9 - 12

Our Sunday Adult Forum resumed on February 10, 2008 and will run through Sunday, May 18, 2008.  Between October 6, 2008 and Ash Wednesday 2009, the Adult Forum is on Monday evenings beginning at 7:00 p.m.  Please see the Christian Formation page for complete details.

10:10 - 11:00 a.m. - Nursery / Children's Church - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This is for children age 5 and younger in our Nursery Room in the Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center.  The children will have age appropriate sermon and activities during the first part of the 10:15 a.m. Eucharist.  All children will be brought to the church during the Sign of Peace / Announcements and will remain with their parents for the rest of the service.

10:15 a.m. - Choral Festival Eucharist - Church

11:30 a.m. - Hospitality Time - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

See Parish and Community Events page for special Sunday celebrations and events.

WEEKDAY SCHEDULE

A Jubilee Ministry Center

 Tuesday

Community Morning Prayer with Prayers of Healing and Anointing - 8:00 a.m.

Holy Communion Chapel

Wednesday

Eucharist with Prayers of Healing and Anointing - 9:30 a.m.

Holy Communion Chapel

Wednesday

Lectionary Bible Study - Immediately follows the Eucharist

Holy Communion Chapel

Thursday

Community Evening Prayer with Prayers of Healing and Anointing - 6:30 p.m.

Holy Communion Chapel

Thursday

Choir Rehersal - 7:00 p.m.

Choir Room - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Please see Parish Events page for special weekday celebrations and events.