Summer of Song
Summer Worship Times
begin on the weekend of May 27-28
(Memorial Day through Labor Day)
- Saturday, 6pm, In St. Margaret's Garden (Rain location: Sanctuary)
- Sunday, 8am, Chapel, no music
- Sunday, 9:45am, Sanctuary, with music
World Premiere of A Wilderness Cantata
Friday, May 19, 7:30pm
A Wilderness Cantata, by Doug Starr, is a work in three movements for vocal soloists, instrumental ensemble and choir. The Cantata texts are drawn from Old Testament wilderness experiences found in the books of Hosea, “The Allurement of love,” Kings, “Food for the journey,” and Job, “My ways are not your ways.” Each movement is preceded by a choral version of a familiar hymn tune that thematically represents wilderness themes. The hymn is paraphrased throughout the body of the soloists’ sections. Under the baton of Brian Gilling, the soloists are Katy Williams, Eva Rainforth, and Rich Williams, with the Chancel Choir of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The instrumental ensemble includes flute, two clarinets, horn, cello, and piano.
Please join us! Tickets are $25-- click here to purchase in advance. Sponsorships for this program are also available; please click here for more information about how to sponsor this program.
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday, May 28 at 9:45AM
This Pentecost Sunday we will begin our summer combined worship at 9:45AM. We also will celebrate Doug Starr's 30 years of music ministry at St. Paul's on his last Sunday before retirement. Please join us for this special service which will include a multi-lingual Pentecost reading and great music. There will also be a "pull out" Children's Chapel during the service. Following the service there will be an all parish reception and short program to celebrate Doug's ministry and wish him congratulations on his retirement from St. Paul's. Watch for more details on this important and special Sunday for our parish.
Kona Ice
Sunday June 4, July 2nd, August 6th, September 3rd
U2Charist
Sunday, June 4 at 9:45
Join us in person on Sunday, June 4 at 9:45 for U2Charist, a rich combination of Episcopal liturgy and the music of U2! These childhood friends from the northside of Dublin have been inspiring the world for nearly half a century with songs of love and justice and community, and we’ll come together as a parish to sing and celebrate!
Carnegie Summer Meals
As we have since 2019, St Paul's is invited to partner with Saint John in Carnegie to serve summer meals. This year's model is the same as last year, with bagged meals picked up from Saint John and served from a table set up at Carnegie Elementary (just a few blocks away). Our exact calendar has not yet been set, but it's likely volunteers (generally 2 at a time) will be needed on Fridays from 10:30-12:15 beginning June 12. Volunteers will need to be able to lift the coolers and milk crates in and out of their car. The hope is to offer grocery bags for guests for the weekends, so stay tuned for opportunities to shop and pack! Contact the Rev. Erin Morey [email protected] 412-531-7153 ext. 13 for more information.
Neighborhood Resilience Project Lunch Packing This Summer
Saturdays, June 3; July 1; August 5; and September 2--8:30am - 11am
Hello lunch packing friends! Save the dates for our next Neighborhood Resilience Project Lunch Packing on the first Saturday of each month, from in the Nursery School Big Room! Volunteer sign-ups for each month will be sent out soon. Please reach out to the Rev, Erin Morey [email protected] 412-531-7153 ext. 13 with any questions. Thank you for your participation in this ministry!
Knowing EachOther
Celebration Picnic with our Turkish FriendsSunday, June 11, 2023, 4:00 PM in St. Margaret's Garden
Please join us for a celebration picnic of food, fun, and fellowship! Let us come together and make this final a memorable one.
The Jubilation Choir
Monday, June 12 at 7pm
On Monday, June 12, St. Paul’s welcomes The Jubilation Choir from St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN as they perform Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as part of their 2023 summer tour! Jubilation is a youth choir consisting of 40 seventh through twelfth graders, and 2023 marks their 34th tour. Past tours have taken the choir to over 40 states, Canada, and Europe.
Music That Makes Community
Saturday, June 24 9:30am to 4pm
Music that Makes Community is excited to offer a One-Day Community Singing Workshop at St. Paul's on Saturday, June 24. Brianna Kelly and Paul Vasile will facilitate a renewing day of singing, learning, and fellowship, with a focus on singing as a practice that can enliven congregational worship and strengthen our commitments to welcome all people. Singers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels are warmly welcomed to participate!
Ukulele Fun!
Sunday, July 9 after the 9:45am Service - Ukulele Mini-Jam
For All Ages, and All Levels! The ukulele is a fun instrument, and you can learn to play lots of songs after just a very brief lesson.
On Sunday, July 9 after the 9:45 service, we will host a ukulele mini-jam session. If you play ukulele, or if you've never played but always wanted to try, please stop by - we'll teach three simple chords that can get anyone started!
We will also hold a longer workshop to play some easy-to-play songs using those three chords at 9am on Saturday, July 15, Then, we will help lead the congregation in song at the 9:45am service on Sunday, July 16.
Summer of Birdsong
This summer please gather with us in Christian fellowship for a fun field trip to the Pittsburgh National Aviary! Scripture states, ‘By the streams the birds of the air have their habitation; they sing among the branches.’ In the gospel, Jesus invites us to look and wonder, ‘Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?’ Our field trip to the Pittsburgh National Aviary is an invitation to enjoy the many colors of our feathery friends, to listen to their songs, and to learn about their habitats and wonder what we might learn from them about caring for our environment and ourselves, special tour led by parihsioner Lindsey Rutledge.
Paperless Sunday
Sunday, July 9 at 9:45AM
This Sunday, we will be using some of the Paperless Music skills learned from Music Makes Community in a Sunday with no paper - no printed bulletins or books and no sheet music. It will be a Eucharist service based on improvisation, learned prayer, and response.
Vacation Bible School 2023:
Come to the Water!
June 26-30th from 12:30 -3pm
St. Paul's is thrilled to offer Vacation Bible School (VBS) for children of our parish and community. Each day will include crafts, snacks, games, stories about our faith and music! Our VBS will run from June 26th through June 30th from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. Sign up here. If you would like to volunteer your time, or have any questions please contact Laura ([email protected]).
Guys' Night Out: Bible and Beer
Sunday, July 16 at 4pm
Sunday, August 20 at 4pm
At Caliente Pizza & Drafthouse, 329 Castle Shannon Blvd.
Beer, Pop and Hymns
Date and time TBD
St. Paul's is part of the grand tradition within the Christian church of bringing together hymn-singing and pub culture. This Summer, St. Paul's will be hosting Beer, Pop, and Hymns in our sanctuary, accompanied by our organ. Join us for this special evening of singing and celebration together with the music of the Church.
The Wanderer: A Johnny Cash Eucharist
Sunday, August 27 at 9:45am Service
We’ll begin to say goodbye to summer on Sunday, August 27 with a combined liturgy featuring the music of Johnny Cash. The Man in Black was also a man of deep and thoughtful faith in action, inspiring generations of artists, activists, and everyday people with countless songs and meditations about our shared experiences.
