SEPTEMBER

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Monday, September 6 - Labor Day

LABOR DAY EUCHARIST

Monday, September 6 - Holy Communion Chapel

Come and give thanks for our ability to work, use our talents, and be productive in our lives.  All things come from God - come let us give thanks.

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, September 7 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, Sepember 7 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, September 8 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, September 8 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, September 8 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WOMEN OF FAITH GATHERING (WESTERN RIM EVENT)

Thursday, September 9 - 6:00 p.m. - Saint John Episcopal  Church (Marietta)

The evening begins with a soup and salad supper followed by a time for spiritual renewal.  The Rev. Gail Tomei leads our time together

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, September 9 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, September 9 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, September 9 - 7:00 p.m. -  Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, September 10 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, September 11 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

COMMISSIONING OF PARISH MINISTERS

Saturday and Sunday, September 11 & 12 - All services

At each of our services we will commission those ministers involved in education and youth (Director and Teachers of Sunday School and Parish Youth Minister) and those involved in the worship and prayer life of our parish (Acolytes, Altar Guild, Ushers, Greeters, Prayer Leaders, Eucharistic Ministers / Visitors, Lectors, Choir, and Organist / Choir Director.

SUNDAY SCHOOL BEGINS

Sunday, Sepember 12 - 9:00 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Today we begin our Sunday School for all chidren ages 3 through 8th grade.  All children are welcome and expected.  You do not need to be a member of Saint Paul to enroll your children.  Call the Parish Office (684-8496) to register or just bring your children on Sunday, September 12.  A full schedule of Sunday School will be given out to both the children and their parents on Sunday, September 12.

VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, September 12 - 12:00 noon - Holy Communion Chapel

ALL PARISH YOUTH EVENT - MINIATURE GOLF

Sunday, September 12 - 2:00 p.m. - Boulders Miniature Golf - Mountville

Father Patrick is taking on all challengers as he defends his title.  Come and see if you can take the trophy away from him this year.  This is a fun time with plenty of competition.  Will the trophy stay in Father Patrick's office again this coming year?  Or will someone rise to the challenge and take it away.  Come and find out.  No matter the outcome, Father Patrick is treating to soda and pizza afterward.  This event is free and all are welcome.

COLUMBIA MINISTERIUM MEETING

Monday, September 13- 9:00 a.m. - Saint Paul Episcopal Church

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, September 14 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, Sepember 14 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

HOLY CROSS DAY JOINT LUTHERAN / EPISCOPAL EUCHARIST

Tuesday, September 14 - 7:00 p.m. - Saint James Lutheran Church (10th and Manor)

Celebrate - Lutheran and Episcopalian brothers and sister in Common Mission - the transformation of the Cross from an instrument of death into one of life.  Pastor Mark Kopp (Saint James) will be the main celebrant.  Pastor Peter Bergstresser (Saint John) will preach.  Father Patrick will concelebrate.

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, September 15 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, September 15 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DEADLINE FOR VESTRY AND DELGATE NOMINATIONS

Thursday, September 16 - 12:00 noon

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, September 16 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, September 16 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, September 17 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

ANNUAL PARISH HOMECOMING AND OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, Sepember 19 - 9:30 a.m. - Church

This service will celebrate the beginning of our 162nd year as a parish family.  There will be displays of the various programs and ministries that are present at Saint Paul.  The worship service will be a glorious celebration of God's presence in our lives.  A lunch in the Mary Elisabeth Bair Parish Center will follow the service.

We will also induct new members of our Legacy Society.  These are members of Saint Paul who have indicated that they have remembered the parish in their will and / or other estate planning.

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, September 21 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, Sepember 21 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, September 22 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, September 22 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, September 23 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, September 23 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, September 24 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

OUTREACH MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, September 26 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

LEGACY SOCIETY LUNCH

Sunday, September 26 - 12:30 p.m. - Railroad House Restaurant

WESTERN RIM STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING

Monday, Sepember 27 - 6:30 p.m. - Saint Luke (Mt. Joy) - Fellowship Halll

We will begin with a light dinner and then review and plan our joint mission and ministry activities

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, September 28 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, Sepember 28 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, September 29 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, September 29 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, September 30 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, September 30 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, September 30 - 7:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

OCTOBER

ANNUAL COLUMBIA BRIDGE BUST

Saturday, October 2 - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Route 462 Bridge

Saint Paul will have a food stand with hot foods and baked good.  Come out and support the parish and tell your friends that for the best food on the bridge and for the "largest hot dogs on the bridge" there is only one place to go - the Saint Paul food stand.  In addition to our regular "largest hot dogs on Locust Street" we will have the "Bridge  Buster Hot Do that weighs in at 1/2 pound.  You have to eat it to believe it!!!

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 2 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by the Columbia Christian Fellowship

BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

Sunday, October 3 - all services

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS (A WESTERN RIM EVENT)

Sunday, October 3 - 4:00 p.m. - Saint Paul Episcopal Church (Manheim)

Bring your pet and share in the blessings as we celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis.

COLUMBIA MINISTERIUM MEETING

Monday, October 4 - 9:00 a.m. - Ironville United Methodist Church

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, October 4 - 6:30 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

A light dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 7:00 p.m.

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, October 5 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, October 5 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, October 6 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, October 6 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTE MEETING

Wednesday, October 6 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, October 7 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, October 7 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, October 8 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 9 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

STEWARDSHIP THANK YOU DINNER

Saturday, October 9 - 5:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

We will hold our annual dinner to thank all those who participate in the giving of their time, talent, and treasure to the mission and ministry of the parish.  There will be good food (this is not a pot-luck dinner), good conversation, plenty of praise and gratitude, and wonderful door prizes.

EVERYBODY IN CHURCH SUNDAY

Saturday and Sunday, October 9 & 10 - all services

This is the day where there should be no excuses about not being in church.  Plan now to join the whole parish family as on this one Sunday we all are in church to pray, give thanks, and sing.

VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, October 10 - 12:00 noon - Holy Communion Chapel

SERVICE OF COMMUNITY UNITY

Sunday, October 10 - 2:00 p.m. - Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church

The entire Columbia community will come together to celebrate the partnership that works together to serve the people of Columbia.  Please plan on attending and celebrate the "Columbia Spirit."

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Monday, October 11 - Columbus Day

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, October11 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, October 12 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, October 12 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, October 13 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, October 13 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, October 14 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, October 14 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, October 14 - 7:00 p.m. -  Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center 

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, October 15 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN (ECW) FALL RUMMAGE SALE

Saturday, October 16 - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Bring items to the church any time after September 1 (please put all items on the second floor of the parish center - do not leave them on the first level).  Please make sure that all items are in working order and have all their pieces (and if clothing - that it has been cleaned).  All proceeds of the rummage sale go to help the ECW in their many projects including support of a child in India, the Annual Alpha Dinner, and many parish projects.

PARISH FALL SOUP AND SANDWICH SALE

Saturday, October 16 - 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Soup and sandwiches can be order in advance by calling the Parish Office (684-8496) and placing your order.  Order blanks will also be in the Sunday Bulletin.  Breakfast foods and the "largest hot dogs on Locust Street" will also be available throughout the day.  If you would like to volunteer to make soup and / or sandwhiches please call the Parish Office and leave your name and number.

STEWARDSHIP WEEKEND

Saturday and Sunday, October 16 & 17 - All services

Father Patrick will speak at all three services on the importance of stewardship in our lives and in the life of our parish family

ANNUAL PARISH MEETING AND ELECTIONS

Sunday, October 17 - 9:10 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Parish Center

Our annual parish meeting will provide "state of parish" information as well as elections to the Vestry and as Delegates (and alternate) to the Diocesan Convention.  A continental breakfast will be served.

SERVICE OF HEALING AND RECONCILIATION (A WESTERN RIM EVENT)

Sunday, October 17 - 4:00 p.m. - Saint Luke Episcopal Church (Mt. Joy)

We come together as brothers and sisters to seak healing and forgiveness from our God and from each other.  Join as we pray in all humility - together as brothers an sisters

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, October 18 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, October 19 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, October 19 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, October 20 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, October 20 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, October 21 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, October 21 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room 

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, October 22 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 23 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Impact  Christian Ministries

PARISH HALLOWEEN POT-LUCK SUPPER AND COSTUME PARTY

Saturday, October 23 - 5:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

The parish will provide the drinks and you are invited to bring a salad, side dish, and / or entree to share.  Costume are not required but they are fun.  There will be prizes for the best adult costume, the best child's costume, and the best religious costume.  Come and have fun.  Following the party at the parish, those who have purchased tickets will go on the 7:30 Saint Paul tour of Columbia's famed Haunted Lantern Tour.  You can purchase tickets for the tour by calling the Parish Office (684-8496)

ALL SAINTS / ALL SOULS SOLEMN SUNG EVENGSONG

Sunday, October 24 - 4:00 p.m. - Church

In anticipation of All Saints' Day we will have our annual celebration of Solemn Sung Evensong in memory of all those who have died and gone to their reward - our Saints in the Kingdom of God.  There will be a special remembrance of those who have died in the prior 12 months.  Come and join in prayer as we celebrate all the saints of God.

LARC DAY OF DIALOGUE

LARC (LUTHERAN, ANGLICAN & ROMAN CATHOLIC)

Monday, October 25 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Keeler Center (Harrisburg)

Our LARC Covenant calls us to come together to learn from one another and in that spirit the LARC Day of Dialogue this year will feature Father Elias Mallon of the Graymoor Fathers who will speak on "Telling the Christian Story in the 21st Century."  He will explore different facets confronting the spread of the Gospel today, from changing demographics, economic problems, political issues in different countries, the rise of Islam, materialism, relativism, New Age, etc.  If you would like to go, please see Father Patrick who will take care of the registration and fee.  This is a great experience to see three different churches come together in dialogue to learn.

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, October 25 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, October 26 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, October 26 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, October 27 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, October 27 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Wednesday, October 27 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

Please note that Choir Rehearsal is on Wednesday this week due to Columbia Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 28

COLUMBIA HALLOWEEN PARADE PARISH FOOD STAND

Thursday, October 28

Food Stand - 4:00 - 8:39 p.m.

Parade - 7:00 p.m.

Come and support this parish fundraiser.  Hot dogs, baked goods, sodas, water will all be on sale prior to - and during the parade.

EVENING PRAYER / CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, October 28 

There will be no Evening Prayer or Choir Rehearsal this evening due to the Columbia Halloween Parade.

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, October 29 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

NEWCOMER WELCOME BREAKFAST

Saturday, October 30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Father Patrick is cooking breakfast for all those who have joined the parish since November 1, 2009.  Vestry members, ministry leaders, and vestry committee chairs are also invited.

DECLARATION OF FAITH WEEKEND

Saturday and Sunday, October 30 & 31 - All Services

At all our services this weekend, we will place our stewardship commitment cards on the altar at the Offertory, so that along with our bread and wine and ourselves we may offer back to God part of what God has given us.  Stewardship commitment cards mays be placed in the box in the back of the church anytime and they will be brought forth at the Offertory.

OUTREACH MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, October 31 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

ALL PARISH EVENT - BOWLING

COLUMBIA MINISTERIUM MEETING

Monday, November 1 - 9:00 a.m. - Columbia Christian Fellowship

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, November 1 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, November 2 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, November 2 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, November 3 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, November 3 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, November 4 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, November 4 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, November 5 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, November 6 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by the Columbia Christian Fellowship

NEW VESTRY ORIENTATION PROGRAM

Saturday, November 6 - 8:45 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

We will begin with breakfast at 8:45 a.m. (as part of the Free Community Breakfast) and then begin the Orientation Program at 9:30 a.m.  All newly elected Vestry members are expected to attend.  Continuing Vestry members are invited to attend to share their experiences.

BAPTISM SUNDAY

Saturday and Sunday, November 6 & 7 - All Services

BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

Sunday, November 7 - all services

ORGAN CONCERT WITH FELIX HELL (A WESTERN RIM EVENT)

Sunday, November 7 - 4:00 p.m. - Saint Paul Episcopal Church (Manheim)

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, November 8 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, November 9 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, November 9 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, November 10 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, November 10 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE MEETING

Wednesday, November 10 - 1:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday, November 11 - Veterans' Day

Please note that we will have Evening Prayer and Choir Rehearsal this evening

WOMEN OF FAITH GATHERING (A WESTERN RIM EVENT)

Thursday, November 11 - 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Saint John Episcopal Church (Marietta)

The evening begins with a soup and salad supper followed by a time for spiritual renewal.  The Rev. Gail Tomei leads our time together

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, November 11 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, November 11 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING

Thursday, November 11 - 7:00 p.m. -  Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, November 12 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, November 13 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

VESTRY MEETING

Sunday, November 14 - 12:00 noon - Holy Communion Chapel

CONCERT OF COMPASSION (A WESTERN RIM EVENT)

Sunday, November 14 - 4:00 p.m. - Saint Luke Episcopal Church (Mt. Joy)

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, November 15 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, November 16 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, November 16 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, November 17 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, November 17 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

EVENING PRAYER

Thursday, November 18 - 6:30 p.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, November 18 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, November 19 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

PREVENTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE TRAINING

SAAFEGUARDING GOD'S CHILDREN

Sunday, November 21 - 12:00 noon - Groome Room

Our certified trainer, Trish Livingston, will conduct this program.  All members of the parish Leadership Team and those who have contact with young people under the age of 18 and who have not attended this program in the last three years must attend.  Please call the Parish Office (684-8496) to register.  This program is open to those of other Episcopal parishes who wish to attend.  The program is approximately 3 hours in length.

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, November 22 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, November 23 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, November 23 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Tuesday, November 23 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

Please note that Choir Rehearsal is on Tuesday this week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday, November 25

WEDNESDAY EUCHARIST AND HEALING SERVICE

Wednesday, November 24 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

LECTIONARY BIBLE STUDY

Wednesday, November 24 - 10:10 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

ECUMENICAL COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING EVE PRAYER SERVICE

Wednesday, November 24 - 7:00 p.m. - Columbia Presbyterian Church

Join the whole community has we come together to give thanks to God for all his blessings upon us, our families, and our community.  Rev. J. Patrick Peters (Rector of Saint Paul Episcopal Church) will lead the service and Rev. David Powers (Pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church) will preach.

PARISH OFFICE CLOSED

Thursday, November 25 - Thanksgiving Day

THANKSGIVING EUCHARIST

Thursday, November 25 - 9:30 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

Join the whole parish family as we give thanks to God an what better way than with the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving - the Eucharist.  So put the turkey in and come and give thanks.

EVENING PRAYER / CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, November 25 

There is no Evening Prayer or Choir Rehearsal this evening due to the Thanksgiving Holiday

RECOVERY MINISTRY

Friday, November 26 - 6:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

OUTREACH MINISTRY COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, November 28 - 12:00 noon - Rector's Office

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, November 29 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, November 30 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, November 30 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

DECEMBER

PARISH BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY

Saturday, December 4

We will leave Columbia at 7:00 p.m. and drop off at two places in New York City (Times Square area and South Seaport).  You have the whole day to spend in the city as you want.  We will leave at 7:30 p.m. (pick up only in the vicinity of Times Square).  The cost is $50 and includes the bus, driver's tip, and snacks on the way up and way back.  Call the parish office (684-8496) to reserve your space.  Members of Saint Paul's have until Tuesday, September 7 to reserve a spot.  After that date the bus trip will be opened to anyone in the community.

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, December 4 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by the Columbia Christian Fellowship

BIRTHDAY SUNDAY

Sunday, December 5 - all services

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Sunday, December 5 - 12:00 noon - Choir Room / Church

Extra Choir Rehearsal to practice for Christmas and for Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 26

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, December 6 - 6:30 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

A light dinner at 6:30 p.m. with the Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols beginning at 7:00 p.m.

MORNING PRAYER

Tuesday, December 7 - 8:00 a.m. - Holy Communion Chapel

DAISY SCOUTS

Tuesday, December 7 - 6:30 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

JOINT EPISCOPAL PARISH ADVENT PRAYER SERVICE (A WESTERN RIM EVENT)

Wednesday, December 8 - Hope Episcopal Church (Mt Hope)

6:00 p.m. - Dinner

7:00 p.m. Advent Prayer Service

This annual evening of prayer brings together those parishes in the Western Rim of the Lancaster Convocation.  Come and renew friendships and make new ones as we wait in hopeful expectation - together - for the coming of Jesus into our lives.

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, December 9 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

FREE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Saturday, December 11 - 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

This breakfast is sponsored by Saint Paul Episcopal Church

ANNUAL PARISH POT-LUCK CHRISTMAS PARTY

Saturday, December 11 - 5:00 p.m. - Mary Elizabeth Bair Parish Center

Bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share and celebrate the joy of the season.  The parish will provide the beverages.

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Sunday, December 12 - 12:00 noon - Choir Room / Church

Extra Choir Rehearsal to practice for Christmas and for Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 26

COLUMBIA CHRISTMAS WALK-A-MILE

Monday, December 13 - 7:00 p.m.

We will begin at Saint Paul Episcopal Church and then walk to The Columbia Presbyterian Church, Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Saint Paul Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod), and Saint John Lutheran Church (ELCA).  At each church there will be a prayer, Scripture reading, and a hymn.  At the end there will be a light reception.  Come and experience some of the most historic churches in Columbia.

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Thursday, December 16 - 7:00 p.m. - Choir Room

CHOIR REHEARSAL

Sunday, December 19 - 12:00 noon - Choir Room / Church

Extra Choir Rehearsal to practice for Christmas and for Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 26

JANUARY

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, January 3 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, January 17 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, January 31 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

FEBRUARY

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, February 7 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, February 14 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, February 21 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, February 28 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

MARCH

MONDAY ADULT FORUM PROGRAM

Monday, March 7 - 7:00 p.m. - St John Lutheran Church (6th and Locust Streets)

See the Christian Formation Page for details on topics and speakers

Sunday, October 31 - 2:00 p.m. - Leisure Lanes Bowling

An afternoon of fun competition and then Father Patrick is treating to ice cream.  Please call the parish office (684-8496) to let us know that you are coming so that we can plan.

NOVEMBER