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What's Happening at St. Paul's?
Kids, Youth, and Family opportunities here:
Free Plant and Garden Tool Swap
May 18 Sponsored by Be Healthy. Be Green.
Welcome all indoor and outdoor gardeners! Be Healthy Be Green is sponsoring a free plant swap on Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 9:00-11:00 am at the St. Paul’s 14th Street parking lot. You can bring more than just plants! Plan to share and swap:
- Indoor and outdoor plants
- Seeds and soil
- Flowerpots
- Garden tools
A free-will offering will be available to benefit the neighborhood meal program. If it rains, plan to meet under the 2nd Ave church canopy main entrance.
Please do not bring any lawn or garden chemicals.
Email Amy Bruner at amyobb@msn.com or Stephanie at stephanie.heifner@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Trinitarian: The Holy Spirit and Pentecost
Worship Guide: Sunday, May 19, 9:00 am
Fifty days after Easter, some rather strange things happen amongst the people of Jerusalem. A sound like the wind comes down from heaven, tongues of fire appear over people’s heads, and people can suddenly understand languages they had never spoken. Like these strange events, the Holy Spirit is considered the least familiar member of the Holy Trinity. God is God, Jesus was a human, but the Spirit is hard to explain. It’s strange, a bit odd, and full of mystery. This Sunday, we will unpack the events of Pentecost and seek to understand better who/what the Holy Spirit is. Join us Sundays, May 19 and 26, as we continue to consider the stories that focus us on the three persons of the Trinity: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God.
Terra Divina
Join us for Terra Divina, a spiritual practice that involves engaging with the earth. We will be meeting on Saturday, May 25th from 2:00-3:30 pm at Indian Creek Nature Center located at 5300 Otis Road in Cedar Rapids. Our gathering will take place outside on the grounds.
Similar to lectio divina, which is a sacred reading of the text, terra divina is a sacred reading of the earth. During this practice, we will spend time alone, wandering, listening and responding to the creation. The nature center will be open until 4:00 pm, so you can enjoy the facilities after the gathering.
To ensure we start on time, please arrive a few minutes early. Don't forget to bring a portable chair for your comfort! We will serve bread (or other baked good) and herbal tea at the closing. Please RSVP to Stephanie Heifner or at the following link https://forms.gle/VXWrSsRhvsnZThzr6.
This gathering is part of Tending to the Sacred, a series that explores contemplative and creative spiritual practices.
Trinitarian: God and Relationship
Worship Guide: Sunday, May 26, 9:00 am
The Holy Trinity can leave us scratching our heads. We believe in one God, but there is a Trinity within God. How does that work? Three in one? One in three? And why doesn’t the Bible ever explain what the Trinity is, but then we in the church say we believe in the Trinity of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? On Holy Trinity Sunday, we will explore God’s Holy Trinity mystery together. Join us Sunday, May 26, as we conclude the series of the Trinity: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and God.
Compassion Camp (VBS) : What Every Living Thing Needs
- June 10-13, 2024
- Open to ages 4 years old-5th grade
- 9:00 am-12:00 pm
- $25 one-time registration fee per family *financial assistance available*
- Extended Care available from 12:00-3:00 pm (lunch included) $75 per child.
- To register contact Julie Hanlin.
Through Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs, participants will explore what all living things need to live—shelter, food, water, air, and community—and how they can have compassion for the living earth, especially in their local ecosystems. Through awareness, gratitude, wonderment, reciprocity, and kinship, participants will consider how to become co-sustainers and participants in the work of God’s creation. Using Psalm 104 as the grounding text and additional supporting scripture, participants will closely examine the interconnectedness of the whole earth—humans alongside the more-than-human world.
Summer Intergenerational Gatherings
The Family Ministry Team is planning several Intergenerational fellowship opportunities this summer. These gatherings are for all ages: children, youth, and adults. Children under 12 must have a guardian present with them for each event they attend.
Mini Pines Golf
On June 12th at 6:00 pm, join us for a fun event at Mini Pines (3800 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids). For just $12 per person, you can enjoy a round of mini-golf, a delicious hot dog with chips, and a refreshing drink. Mini Pines will accept payment on the day of the event. Don't miss this exciting opportunity. You can register online at https://forms.gle/N9gurHYJ4ZeQQaZH9 or in the St. Paul's office.
Kernels Baseball Game
Join us for a Kernels Baseball Game on June 27th at 6:35 pm. The event costs $12 per person and registration is required. Payment can be made online or in person at St. Paul's UMC. Registration required: https://forms.gle/ZuoaRP78Qh5gPhpQ9
Art Exhibit by Helen Hunter
Helen bloomed late as an artist. She wished she could paint watercolors. But with no formal training, how could that happen? That wish became a reality when she read in an artist's book that "you can learn to paint." Please view Helen Hunter's art in the Art Space through the end of June. Read Helen's artist bio.
Mission u
On Saturday, July 13, Iowa United Women in Faith will gather in Ames, Iowa, for a one-day Mission u event. Spiritual Formation, Creative Fellowship, Education, and Leadership Development will be packed into a day of loving and learning. This event is held each summer in every conference across the nation and is the former School of Christian Mission, which our own Esther Armstrong was instrumental in creating many years ago.
Four St. Paul’s women – Barb Oakland, Kate Buroker, Ute Adams, and Tamera Preston are excited to attend. We warmly invite you to join us and discover more about the amazing faith and work of United Women in Faith. As a gesture of our support and inclusivity, our St. Paul’s UWFaith unit is happy to cover your registration and transportation! Just reach out to one of the four of us for more information.
This year UWFaith units were invited to create quilt blocks to be sewn together for a worship cloth. Two of our talented and creative women quickly responded with images representing our community and diversity as United Women in Faith. Rhoda Preston created the multi-colored people block, and Nancy Horn put together the picture of diversity in the community. Thanks to them, St. Paul’s United Women in Faith will share our commitment to community and diversity as we celebrate our faith experiences and reach out in love.
Fellowship Opportunity
Join us for a fellowship opportunity with fellow United Methodists from the area on Thursday, September 26, 2024. We will be taking a Celebration Belle Mississippi River Boat Cruise with live music and buffet lunch included. Classic Oldies will be played on board.
We will depart from the Lovely Lane Church Parking Lot (2424 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids) with boarding starting at 8:00 am on a Windstar motorcoach. We will depart at 8:30 am and return at approximately 5:00 pm.
The price is $139 per person and reservations are limited to 30 passengers. To make a reservation, please contact Scott Seibert at Lovely Lane. Payment must be made by August 26, 2024, and should be made out to Woosley Tours. Please note that no refunds will be given after the announcement of the tour unless a replacement is found. If the tour reaches 30 passengers, we will take stand-by names.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Scott Seibert at Lovely Lane UMC.
St. Paul's Cabin
Are you tired of “stay-cationing”? The St. Paul’s cabin at Clear Lake is still available to rent for two summer weeks: June 9-16, August 18-22, September 15-22, September 22-29. Rentals are also now available in May and September. Special rates are available for St. Paul’s members. Learn more about all the cabin has to offer, and call the church office at 319-363-2058 to make a reservation.
St. Paul's Merchandise
St. Paul’s merchandise! Shop here. 10% of your purchase will directly support the work of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief).
Realm Connect MEMBER LOGIN: Realm Connect is St. Paul’s United Methodist Church’s secure online member portal. Church members must register for a login to access Realm Connect. Contact the church office, if you have any questions.
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- Learn how you can help via the Iowa Disaster Response.
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