Epiphany Season at St. Paul's | St. Paul's Church

After Jesus was born on Christmas, the three wisemen saw a star in the sky. They followed this star until they arrived at the Christ child, where they delivered him gifts. In the Epiphany season we celebrate that Jesus is the light of the world. We have many ways to celebrate this joyful time at St. Paul's and hope you will join us!

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Start your new year off with the spiritual practice of reading scripture and discussing it in community by joining a small group at St. Paul's! This Epiphany we will read the books of Ruth and Esther together. These two wonderful books explore the faithfulness and courage of two remarkable women and include themes of female empowerment, community and sacred kindness, and will inspire rich discussion and reflection.

The books of Esther and Ruth offer stories of women whose lives are threatened, and they must figure out how to faithfully survive. They are the only two books in the Bible named after women and are exciting stories full of drama.

Groups start the week of January 8th and run until Shrove Tuesday (the day before Ash Wednesday, Feb 21) as part of the Good Book Club. There is a daily reading schedule that can be found here. You can read along on your own or join one of our Small Groups.

Good Book Club Resources:

Reading Schedule here

Other resources from the Good Book Club

Small Group Time and Leaders:

Sundays at 9:45AM at St. Paul's - Led by Cat Munz-- Email: [email protected]

Tuesday at 7:00AM on Zoom – Led by Noah Evans-- Email: [email protected]

Tuesday at 6:00PM at St. Paul's - Led by Laura Di Panfilo-- Email: [email protected]

Wednesday at 7PM on Zoom– Led by Eileen Sharbaugh-- Email: [email protected]

Thursday at 11:30AM on Zoom– Led by Erin Morey-- Email: [email protected]

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Restarting Wednesday 1/4 at 12 noon

This weekly gathering is for those new to, or experienced in, reading the bible. Bring a bible (or we can give you one) and lunch. We will begin 1 Thessalonians. We'll meet in the conference room. Please email Noah or call 412-531-7153 x11 for more information.

Adult Forums

January 8 at 9:45am--The Episcopal Public Policy Network: This Epiphany our parish will participate and learn about the important ministry of The Episcopal Public Policy Network, which works to educate, equip, and engage Episcopalians. We engage in advocacy because federal government legislation and policies affect the most vulnerable among us. And as a Church, we raise our voices to ensure that U.S. government policies are in line with our values as Episcopalians and Christians. At this Adult Forum, find out about how to sign up for Action Alerts so that together, we can help our nation’s legislation and policies to become more just.

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January 15th at 9:45am -- Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and Bishop Barbara Harris: Godly Playi s an approach to learning that uses story to encourage wonder and play. We will hear two Godly Play lessons from parishioner Alexis Sheehan on Martin Luther King Jr. and Bishop Barbara Harris to learn about their lives and legacies in our church and world.

January 22 - Calvary Camp Sunday

Join us for Calvary Camp Sunday at St. Paul's on Sunday, January 22rd. Calvary Camp's Director of Spiritual Life The Rev. Leslie G. Reimer will preach at the 8:45 and 10:45am services and the music at the 8:45 will feature favorite camp songs. At 9:45am for our Adult Education hour we will be joined by Executive Director: Mr. Timothy N. Green who will share more about camp with us. All are welcome to join us this morning! Learn more about camp here:.https://www.calvarycamp.org

January 29--Ruth and Esther ruth-and-esther_376

This Epiphany we have been reading the books of Ruth and Esther as a parish. These are the only two books of the Bible named after women and contain entertaining and inspiring stories within them. Join us for this forum as we explore some of their themes together!

Feb 5 - Scout Sunday

Sunday, February 5 is Scout Sunday! Join us at the 8:45 service, where Girl Scouts, and Boy and Cub Scouts, from our parish will be participating in the service! St. Paul's Troop 284 will open the service with a flag ceremony. At the 9:45 coffee hours, members of Cub Scout Pack 284 will share fun Scout skits.

Packing Bagged Lunches for the Neighborhood Resilience Project: Saturday, February 4, 8:30am - 11am in the Undercroft

Come help us support the ministry of the Neighborhood Resilience Project, an organization focused on trauma-informed community development in the Hill District. On the first Saturday of each month, we assemble and deliver 120 bagged lunches! This is a great family-friendly volunteer activity that is a fun way to connect and serve for all ages, and young children are welcome! In addition to packing, we also need volunteers to shop for food, as well as delivering the lunches at 11am after they are packed. You can sign up here. To find out more, contact the Rev. Erin Morey, [email protected], 412-531-7153 ext. 13.

Door Chalking

Sunday, January 8 at all worship services

Chalk your family's door this Epiphany! After all services the weekend of Sunday, January 8th, we will be handing out kits, with chalk and a prayer sheet, to all families to take home and chalk their door. This short liturgy is a way of marking our homes with symbols, usually above the front or main entrance, and asking God's blessings upon those who live, or work, or visit throughout the coming year. It is a tangible way of honoring God in our lives, and reminding ourselves to seek Christ's light in all of our everyday experiences. Come and pick up your supplies, and learn how to engage in this great family spiritual practice!

Guys' Night Out: Bible and Beer

Sunday, January 8th at 4pm

At Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse, 329 Castle Shannon Blvd.

Join the Rev. Noah Evans and Bob Melvin and other men from the parish for this pre-dinner gathering of fellowship and exploring some scripture together.

Please RSVP so we know how much space to reserve. Email Noah or call him at (412) 317153x11, or email Bob or call him at (412) 531-7153x18.

Acolyte Epiphany Party - Sunday, January 8th at noon in the Church.

Attention all acolytes! We are going to have a SPECIAL fun event you won't want to miss! After the 10:45 service, we will gather in the Sanctuary. There will be snacks, and games, and surprises! Come and try out all of the things that are used during the service (like ciboriums! banners! the baptismal pitcher and bowl!) and ask ALL the questions you've ever wondered about them! Test out all the crosses (even the Battle Axe, and some other ones you might not know about), practice flying the dove kites, and much, much more! Contact the Rev. Erin Morey 412-531-7153 ext. 13 [email protected] with any questions.

Knowing Each Other: Interfaith Dinner and Discussion with the Turkish Cultural Center

Monday, January 9, 2023, 6:00 PM

We are partnering with the Turkish Cultural Center (TCC) to host a monthly potluck dinner and discussion group through April 2023. This will be a time of mutual learning about both Christianity and Islam, as well as enjoying fellowship over a meal.

Click here to RSVP for the January 9th meeting from 6-8pm at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. For more information email Noah or call him at (412)531-7153x11. For all dates and times, download the flyer below.

Knowing Each Other Flyer

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St.Paul's Social Justice and Anti-Racism Commission teams up with the Episcopal Public Policy Network

his Epiphany season, St. Paul's Social Justice & Anti-Racism Commission will be presenting a campaign with the Episcopal Public Policy Network. The Commission will show you how to sign up for Action Alerts, so you can help your elected officials make good public policy that reflect our Episcopal value of love for the world. Then, each week, you can learn more about a specific concern the Episcopal Church is working to help in this world. ALSO - keep watching your email for updates about an upcoming book club, focusing on books about dismantling racism and injustice! Please contact the Rev. Erin Morey [email protected] 412-531-7153 with any questions.

St. Paul's 101:

Are you new to St. Paul's, and trying to figure out the parish? Do you want to get connected or reconnected with the church during this time? Have you been here for a while, and want to learn more about the Episcopal Church or still find yourself wondering what's going on? Do you have questions you want to talk about? Join us for St. Paul's 101, an overview of our parish and the Episcopal Church. This class also would serve as preparation for adults who are interested in being formally confirmed or received in the Episcopal Church.

1/4 7:30pm Session 1 Nooks and Crannies tour of St. Paul's Building
1/11 7:30pm Session 2 Episcopal History: It's not just about a king's divorce! and Theology Close to the Ground: Scripture, Tradition and Reason
1/18 7:30 pm Session 3 Worship: The Way of Prayer is the Way of Belief
1/25 7:30 pm Session 4 Practicing our Faith: Lay leadership in the church and the world

This class is offered several times a year and is taught by the Rector. For more information, please email the Reverend Noah H. Evans.

St. Paul's 201 starts January 4

Have you enjoyed St. Paul’s 101, and are looking to learn more?* Join us for St. Paul’s 201! These sessions will provide a deeper dive into how the Church has thought about what it means to live as God’s people in this world. We will discuss the Episcopal Church’s ongoing efforts to live into God’s call to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God, even in the midst of social change. (Micah 6:8). *Note: You don't have to have taken St. Paul's 101 to attend, all are welcome! Meet in the Lounge.

1/4 7:30pm - Session 1: Created in the Image and Likeness of God: Women, Gender, and Ordination in the Episcopal Church
1/11 7:30pm - Session 2: Faith, Love, and Marriage: The History of the Episcopal Church’s Understanding of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
1/18 7:30pm - Session 3: Becoming Beloved Community: The Episcopal Church and Racial Reconciliation
1/25 7:30pm - Session 4: Creation Care: The Church and God’s Environment

For more information, email the Rev. Erin Morey or call at 412.531.7153 x 13.

Epiphany Quiet Morning for all Women at St. Paul's

Saturday, January 14, 2023, 9:00 AM

in the Lounge

Drop in for a morning of breakfast, music, gentle fellowship, and reflection on our year to come. The Rev. Laura Di Panfilo will guide us through the process of distilling our most desired intention for the coming year. Simply bring yourself and a pen and paper. Please RSVP to Laura by email or at (412) 531-7153x 12.

Newcomer Reception

January 22, 2022 at 12noon

We are blessed to have welcomed so many new people into the St. Paul’s family recently! If you are new to St. Paul's over the last year or so, or even just came for the first time this week, you are invited to come to one of our Newcomer Receptions. Come meet some new faces and learn about what makes our church such a special community. We are blessed with your presence and hope you’ll plan to attend. Children are welcome!

If you'd like more information, please email the Rev. Laura Di Panfilo or (412)531-7153.

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