St. Paul's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's In-Person Worship Guidelines
• Here is a listing of the Sign-Up Genius links we are presently using to accomplish our many needed tasks. Please fill in as you are able. You can bookmark these sites to make it easier to return to them.
- Devotions – https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044eabad28a3fd0-daily1 Please send your devotions to Vicar Gina Schaefer at vicar@stpaulsdurham.org
- Sunday Morning Worship Tasks which include setting up, lector, worship assistant, altar guild, communion assistants, and ushers, you can sign up at this list link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a4a72fa5f58-sunday1
WORSHIP: In-Person, Live Streamed, Recorded
- We are open on Sunday mornings for worship at 8:30 and 11:00 am.
- The 8:30 am worship will be in-person only using Now the Feast and Celebration which is printed on the entire service.
- The Sunday morning 11:00 am worship service is in-person or can be viewed on our live feed which is https://vimeo.com/event/1478223. You may access this in any way you wish: phone, tablet, computer, or even on Smart TVs, using the same link every week. The 11:00 am worship will also be recorded to our Vimeo site to be viewed at your convenience. We are using Now the Feast and Celebration, which is printed on the entire service.
- You may visit this Vimeo Site: https://vimeo.com/stpaulsdurham/videos to view any Sunday worship recordings. This site also has other recordings such as Bible Study, special services, informational videos of our committees, and musical occasions.
- Download the following complete Worship Bulletins in PDF format which are full bulletins, attached is another PDF which are announcements. They coincide with the live or recorded worship services.
- June 16, 2024 -- 4th Pentecost
- June 23, 2024 -- 5th Pentecost
- June 30, 2024 -- 6th Pentecost
- July 7, 2024 -- 7th Pentecost
- July 14, 2024 -- 8th Pentecost July 14, 2024 -- Announcements
- July 21, 2024 -- 9th Pentecost July 21, 2024 -- Announcements
- July 28, 2024 - 10th Pentecost July 28, 2024 -- August Newsletter 2024(1).pdf and calendar
In celebrating the beauty and strength created through diversity, we welcome, value, and include all of God's children regardless of race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender expression, ability, appearance, or citizenship. St. Paul's is committed to racial equity.
"Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ."
1 Corinthians 12:12
If you are not attending in person and would like to make a contribution online, you can make a recurring contribution in the "giving" tab on this website or use the QR code to the left to get you there directly.
We have a live link to our Sunday morning Worship Service which begins at 11:00 AM.
Click HERE and you will be taken to the live feed on our Vimeo Link.
VIDEOS at St. Paul's Lutheran Church -- This link will take you to our VIMEO page and you may select any Sunday or special worship service, as well as an assortment of other videos related to St. Paul's, anytime.
This week at
St. Paul's
Worship with us in person on Sundays at 8:30 and 11:00 am. On Sundays, we are using Now the Feast and Celebration at both services. The 8:30 service will be in-person only, the 11:00 am will be in-person, live-streamed (information below) and recorded for our Vimeo channel.
St. Paul's Mission Statement: "The mission of St. Paul's Lutheran Church as a part of the family of God is to share God in Christ with the world by equipping one another through worship, learning, witness, service, and support."
"Let us begin by acknowledging the land upon which we gather today. This land has been playground and campground for many generations of people, including the Lumbee, Skaruhreh/Tuscarora, Cheraw, Catawba, Occaneechi, and Shakori Nations. Its waterways were their highways, its flora and fauna their banquet table, its starry skies their canvas upon which their stories were painted. They cared for this land, and we remember their lives here with gratitude. We give thanks for all Indigenous peoples who continue to care for this land and to call it their home."
-- Vicar Amanda Spangler
Welcome to St. Paul's!
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Announcements
We are worshiping at 8:30 and 11:00 am and using Now the Feast and Celebration for both services. The 8:30 worship will continue to be in-person only, the 11:00 am service will be in-person, live-streamed, and recorded.
Working Adult Group August Event...
The Working Adult Group Event for August is a picnic in the park with fun outdoor activities. We will be meeting August 17 around 12 pm at Lake Crabtree in Morrisville for a picnic (grilling burgers, dogs, and brats with plentiful sides and desserts), then enjoying the different water activities (pedal boats, 1 or 2 person kayaks, canoes, or paddle boards) or if you prefer a hike, sand volleyball, or just hanging out and enjoying fellowship with others. If you are interested in joining please reach out to Megan Cunningham with a head count and any dietary restrictions. A confirmation email will be sent in mid-July to those that RSVP with a request of what dish you will be bringing to share. This will be a BYOB (bring your own beverage) event. And as always, anyone can come -- more is always welcome, so we hope you can join in on our fun.
Nursery care – We are presently without a nursery caregiver on Sunday mornings. If you would like to volunteer at either the 8:30 or 11:00 am service, please contact Pastor Scott.
Diapers – We are in need of size 3, 4, and 5 diapers for the Afghan Refugee families supported by St. Paul’s. If you can help, please place the diapers in the bin outside the sanctuary. Thank you for your generous support for these families!
UMD (Urban Ministries Durham) Food Prep! We will volunteer our services on the third Saturday of each month, 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Next date is August 17, 2024.. During the shift, you will prep for the dinner meal and serve lunch. Sign up online at this site: http://bit.ly/UMD_Signup Volunteers must be 13 years old, must wear closed toed shoes and shirts that cover armpits. Hairnets and aprons are provided – you can bring a hat and apron as well. Urban Ministries is located at 410 Liberty St, Durham NC 27701. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Anderson.
The Dropped Stitch Prayer Shawl Ministry meets on the fourth Friday of the month at 1:00 pm in the sofa area of the atrium. This group creates prayer shawls by knitting or crochet. We will be back in September.
The Tongue and Thimble group creates small quilts which are distributed to nurseries at local hospitals for their critical patients.
Growing thru Grief is continuing to offer grief support to those grieving the loss of a loved one. Here is our upcoming schedule.
• July 1: “How to Increase Your Self-Compassion,” with Dan Room
• July 9: “Anger,” With Bill Dahl
• July 16: “Holding Hearts,” with Joan Eastman
• July 30: “Some Points I’ve Learned about Grief,” with Joyce Rea
We meet at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, from 4 to 6 pm. All are welcome.
PASTA for PARKTOWN!!
Help Stock the St. Paul’s Shelf at Parktown Food Hub!
Keep it coming! THANKS to your generosity the “St. Paul’s Dry Boxed Pasta Shelf” stays stocked and ready to help hungry families. Please continue to add dry pasta to your shopping list to share with the St. Paul’s shelf. The Women’s Connection Group is leading this initiative to support the Parktown Food Hub, led by Pastor Sharon Schulze.