The Word. A Message from Mother Anne: MISSION AND EVANGELISM

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1 The Word SPRING 2016 THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE FRIENDS OF ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH A Message from Mother Anne: As a gardener, I am eager for spring. Last fall, just before the rain started, we planted twenty shrubs in our garden and tucked them into generous holes and patted them to bed with a good compost. I ve been watching them through the winter, imagining how much they enjoy all this rain, and excited to see what they will become. Steve and I are sinking roots here in Oregon! I have faith and confidence that there will be abundant growth in the coming season. Service to those in need is essential to Christian living. Sharing time and talent changes the lives of others, and enriches our own. Find a ministry and be transformed by Christ s love in action. Share your stories of abundance, gratitude and joy that our faith in Jesus Christ brings. Listen to the stories of others, and build friendships. Every garden needs a steady supply MISSION AND EVANGELISM The pillars of our stewardship program reflect these key qualities of our life and faith: engagement, abundance, and gratitude. St. Paul s is experiencing abundant growth in every season. We are growing in worship, in engagement as a community and in service. Together we are growing as a community that encourages spiritual transformation. Here are some of the ways transformation can happen for you: Small miracles happen every week as we gather as the body of Christ to praise God and build our community. Attend worship regularly. There are exciting programs here to engage your heart and mind. Study enriches our experience of God s Word. Learn more about our faith by participating in formation programs and classes. of rain and compost. Be a rainmaker! Contribute financially to our parish from your gratitude and abundance. God calls us to live a life with this abundance mentality, letting go of the fear of scarcity. Our year-round stewardship program will reflect the fact that we are called to be God s stewards everyday. The pillars of our stewardship program reflect these key qualities of our life and faith: engagement, abundance and gratitude. In his First Letter to the Thessalonians, Paul writes, Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God s will for you in Christ Jesus. With the help of God and each other, we will grow into lives of ever deepening stewardship and know ourselves to be thankful in all things. We will experience the transforming power of God s love and we will discover that we are one of God s flourishing, abundant gardens. Grace and Peace and Joy! 1 SPRING 2016

2 The Word THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE FRIENDS OF ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH WORSHIP / OUTREACH St. Paul s reaches out to Willamette University Students Father Zac Harmon, curate A St. Paul s Episcopal ministry at Willamette University is now beginning. We had our first on-campus meeting in December with an Advent Evening Prayer service complete with cider & Advent poetry. A number of students have contacted us with interest in this ministry as well, so an exciting new ministry is in the works. We have accomplished starting this ministry through the significant help of Erika Lee, who was confirmed last year at St. Paul s and is a current Willamette student. The Willamette Office of the Chaplains also has made this ministry possible and has helped connect us with Episcopalians on campus. In the coming months our Willamette ministry will include community outreach and service, linked with events and activities that connect students with the themes of Epiphany, Lent and Easter. We are supporting Episcopal students who are far from home. St. Paul s parishioners, Bishop Hanley and friends and family of Fr. Zac joined in celebrating his ordination on Dec. 12. Interfaith Hospitality Network IHN opens Salem area churches as temporary homes for families on the edge of homelessness. It has a proven record of success in aiding families to regain stable housing. Opportunities to help range from helping to prepare meals to serving as an overnight host. IHN 2015 Year-End Summary St. Paul s and 17 other parishes provided over 1800 volunteers who shared meals, shelter and compassionate assistance to neighbors in need. This program helped 113 people in 29 families have a safe place to sleep and provided support as they worked to improve their lives. Every family 2 SPRING 2016 that completed the program moved into their own home. Please mark your calendar now to help continue this important ministry: Sunday, May 8 (Mother s Day) through Saturday, May 15, 2016 Sunday, August 14 through Saturday, August 21, 2016 Sunday, November 20 through Saturday, November 27, 2016 (Thanksgiving weekend) To learn more and sign up to volunteer please contact: Michelle Deister michelledeister@hotmail.com or Volunteers help host IFH guests.]

3 WINTER 2015 Volunteers Dawn Manke and Jean and Dan Bissel.] Walton House: an opportunity for growth The Walton House, a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house adjacent to the parking lot, was bequeathed to the church in 1958 and originally used as a rectory. In 1991, with the help of the community, parishioners and the Salem Hospital Foundation, the Walton House, a non-profit hospitality house, was established and began providing lodging for Salem Hospital patient s friends and relatives. Since that time, it has served an important community need and been one of St. Paul s most important outreach efforts. With the hospital s acquisition of additional land and new construction, the lodging service will be in a new home on the Salem hospital campus, and run by the institution. Walton House volunteers and supporters raised $400,000 to help create the new facility. The Salem Hospital Foundation has promised that the mission statement of the current Walton House will be carried forward in its future operation of the yet-to-be-named new hospitality house. Just as our outreach efforts successfully launched Helping Hands, now an independent non-profit, we can be proud of the success made possible by Walton House volunteers and supporters. Beginning in June 2016, the service of providing affordable lodging for patients and families will be managed by Salem Hospital in the new facility. Walton House volunteers have the opportunity to continue volunteering. The Walton house is now available for repurposing. Please share your ideas. How can we serve the community? How can we creatively use this asset? How would you like to focus our next outreach opportunity? Please share your ideas. sandraannechiodo@gmail.com Kairos Kitchen feeds the homeless in Salem s downtown. It is sponsored by several Salem churches. St. Paul s serves on a few Sundays during the year. In addition to preparing and serving food, this ministry provides a rewarding chance to break bread and be in company with those who are often brushed aside daily life. Join us on March 6 from 12:30-3:30 pm. Contact: Dawn Manke (dawnmanke.comcast.net) 3 SPRING 2016

4 The Word THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE FRIENDS OF ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PARISH LIFE St. Paul s is a busy vibrant parish please join us Sunday mornings for church services. We invite everyone to the many social, educational and outreach activities. Contact us with any questions you may have. Telephone: or stpauls@stpaulsoregon.org. Wednesday, March 16: Wednesday Night Live celebrates St. Patrick. Learn about the fifth-century Irish patron saint with Father Zac who will call on his Celtic heritage. Holy Eucharist at 5:30 pm, followed by a special Irish supper. Fr. Zac s presentation at 7 pm. Thursday, March 24 5 pm: Maundy Thursday Holy Land-themed Agape soup supper (with a child-friendly menu) prior to the 7 pm Holy Eucharist and Foot washing. Friday, April 15 5 pm: Dinner and Bingo celebrating the end of tax season - featuring fun and goofy prizes for winners. A family-friendly fundraiser for Parish Life Ministries activities. Mother s Day, May 8: Carnations will be presented at the 10 am Holy Eucharist in honor of mothers. Please contact Toni Phipps with your thoughts and ideas (toniphipps@comcast.net or ) 4 SPRING 2016

5 WINTER 2015 Join us regularly: Sunday Church Services 7:30 am and 10 am (March 6), Church Beginning March 13, services will held at 8 am and 10 am, Church Children s Sunday School 9:45 am, classrooms (Once a month the Children s Choir sings at the 10 am service) Middle School SPY (St. Paul s Youth) 11:30 am-12:30 pm High School SPY (St. Paul s Youth): 6:30-8:30 pm Christian Formation 11:30-12:30 pm Evensong and Concert (1st Sunday, monthly) 4 pm, Church Monday-Friday Morning Prayer 9-9:30 am, Chapel (No service on Monday, March 26.) Tuesday Women s Bible Study 10-11:30 am Knit, Pray, Crochet (2nd Tuesday, monthly) 7:30-8:30 pm, Fireplace Room Wednesday Men s Bible Study 7:30-8:30 am, Library Wednesday Night Live! 5:30 pm Eucharist followed by supper and Bible Study for adults (supervised play for children). Children s activities and choir practice begin at 3:30 pm April and May Evensong and Concerts March 6 Evensong at 4pm. Concert to follow: Water Music by G.F. Handel St. Paul s Chamber Orchestra. The score is a collection of orchestra movements, often published as three suites, composed in King George I requested the composition to be performed as a part of an excursion down the river Thames. The music is scored for string, trumpets, oboes, horns and flute. April 3 Evensong at 4 pm. Piano recital to follow: Alexandre Dossin, professor of music at University of Oregon Mozart, Chopin and Liszt. May 1 Evensong at 4 pm. Extraordinary Young Musicians Concert to follow featuring Brooke Brooks, Bridget Goodwin and Leslie Katter in a concert of sacred music for three sopranos. All three singers grew up in Salem and were a part of the youth choir at St. Paul s during their middle and high school years. Contact: Dr. Paul Klemme 5 SPRING 2016

6 The Word THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE FRIENDS OF ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CALENDAR MARCH Sun., March 6 Sun., March 13 Wed., March 16 Palm Sunday Sun., March 20 Mon., March 21 Tues., March 22 Wed., March 23 Maundy Thursday Thurs., March 24 Good Friday Fri., March 25 Sat., March 26 Easter Sunday Sun., March 27 Adult formation. Lenten Series: The Jewish context of the New Testament, 11:15 am Service opportunity. Kairos Soup Kitchen, 12:30-3:30 pm. Contact: Dawn Manke (dawnmanke@comcast.net) Evensong. Concert to follow: Water Music by G.F. Handel St. Paul s Chamber Orchestra, 4 pm Adult formation. Lenten Series: The Jewish context of the New Testament, 11:15 am Children. A Journey through Holy Week, 4:15 pm Wednesday Night Live Celebrates St. Patrick. Holy Eucharist at 5 pm followed by an Irish-themed supper, 6 pm Holy Eucharist, 8 am and 10 am (palm procession at 9:45 am) Children. Join the palm procession and then join us for a Journey through Holy Week Chapel of the Good Shepherd Holy Monday Service, 5:30 pm Holy Tuesday Service, 12:10 pm Holy Wednesday Service, 5:30 pm Agape Meal: Soup supper prepared by Parish Life Ministries (with a child-friendly menu), 5:30 pm Maundy Thursday Liturgy with foot washing, 7 pm Altar of Repose, 8 pm Stations of the Cross, 12:10 pm Liturgy, 7 pm Holy Sat. Service, Chapel 9 am Easter Vigil, Chapel 7 pm SPY Easter Party following Easter Vigil, 8 pm Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 7am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 9 am Children. Easter egg games, 10:15 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 11 am APRIL Sun., April 3 Sun., April 10 Fri., April 15 Sun., April 17 Sun., April 24 Adult formation. Inquirer s Class: Poetry as Theology. Bishop John Thornton, Bishop of Idaho, ret., 11:15 am Evensong. Concert to follow: Alexandre Dossin, piano Mozart, Chopin and Liszt, 4 pm Adult formation. Inquirer s class: Art and Worship: a book to elevate the soul. Ann Nicgorsky, professor of art history and archeology at Willamette University, 11:15 am Dinner and Bingo come celebrate the end of tax season, 5 pm Adult formation. Inquirer s class: Sacred Space. Neale Quenzel, architect, retired principal of John Milner & Associates and specialist in the restoration of churches, 11:15 am Adult formation. Inquirer s class: Celtic Spirituality of Nature, Father Zac, curate, 11:15 am 6 SPRING 2016

7 WINTER 2015 MAY Sun., May 1 Sun., May 8 Sun., May 8- Sat., May 15 May Sun., May 15 May Trinity Sunday Sun., May 22 Graduation Sunday Adult formation. Inquirer s class: Pilgrimage and the Body. Mother Anne, rector, 11:15 am Evensong. Concert to follow: Extraordinary St. Paul s young musicians: Brooke Brooks, Bridget Goodwin and Leslie Katter, 4 pm Mother s Day: flowers will be presented in honor of mothers at the 10 am Holy Eucharist Adult formation. Inquirer s class: Music in Worship. Dr. Paul Klemme, director of music, 11:15 am Service opportunity: St. Paul s hosts Interfaith Hospitality. (see page 2 for contact information) Contact Michelle Deister Drop-off for donated items for the St. Clare s Guild Spring Rummage Sale, Fri. and Sat. - 9 am-3 pm; Sun. morning only Pentecost. Remember to wear red to church Children: Pentecost Fair! Celebrate the Holy Spirit with games and activities, 11:15 am St. Clare s Guild: Spring Rummage Sale. Wednesday Parish sale,4-6 pm; Thursday and Fri. Public sale, 9 am-4 pm; Sat. ($3/bag), 9 am-12 noon Adult formation: Healing a hurting world: Episcopal Relief and Development. Sue Dauer, adult formation director, 11:15 am CONTACT US Church office hours: Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm 1444 Liberty Street SE Salem, Oregon Telephone: Facebook: stpaulsoregon stpauls@stpaulsoregon.org Rector: The Rev. Anne Emry motheranne@stpaulsoregon.org Office hours: Tuesday-Friday Curate: The Rev. Zac Harmon fatherzac@stpaulsoregon.org Office hours: Monday-Thursday Dir. of Music Ministry: Dr. Paul Klemme paulklemme@stpaulsoregon.org Youth Leader: Amy Goerger amygoerger@stpaulsoregon.org Children s Ministries: Megan Jones meganjones@stpaulsoregon.org Adult Education: Sue Dauer dauers@wou.edu To know Christ and to make Him known LIBERTY STREET SE, SALEM, OREGON FACEBOOK: STPAULSOREGON 7 SPRING 2016

8 The Word THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE FRIENDS OF ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH EDUCATION CHILDREN Children s Ministries: Megan Jones Sunday School: Children meet in the classrooms, 9:45 am Godly Play (Pre- K-2nd grade) and Seasons of the Spirit (3rd-5th grade). At 10:45 am, they join their families for Holy Communion. Once a month, the children s choir sings at the service, after singing they gather in the Chapel. After the service, children are invited to coffee hour or for supervised play in the gym and courtyard while parents attend adult formation. Wednesday activities Meet at 3:30 pm for snacks; 3:45 pm Primary Choir and Advent Bells practice; 4:15 pm Story time and Advent Choir practice; and, 4:30 pm Art activities. Open gym all afternoon. Volunteers are needed to assist. Sunday, March 20: A Journey through Holy Week. Children are invited to take part in an experiential journey through the events of Holy Week, from the entry into Jerusalem, washing of the feet, last supper, crucifixion and through the resurrection. Chapel of the Good Shepherd, 9:45 am Easter Sunday, March 27: Easter egg games following the 9 am Holy Eucharist. Parish Life Ministries will provide treats! Pentecost, Sunday, May 15: Pentecost Fair! Celebrate the Holy Spirit with games and activities, 11:15 am Vacation Bible School Monday, June 27-Friday, July 1. Cave Quest: Following Jesus, the light of the world! Campers: K-5 th grade. Volunteers welcome: 6 th grade- adult. Held in collaboration with Queen of Peace Catholic Church and Calvary Baptist Church. SPARK returns! The second annual St. Paul s Arts and Rhythm for Kids Monday, July 11-Friday, July 15 from 9 am-3 pm daily. Ignite the love of art and the joy of adventure with fine arts, food, games and drama celebrating the art and culture of Kenya. For campers ages 6-11 years old. Cost: $150/student scholarships available. YOUTH High School and Middle School SPY Youth Leader: Amy Goerger Sunday, March 6 12:30-3:45 pm: Service opportunity: volunteer with Kairos Soup Kitchen. Contact: Dawn Manke (dawnmanke@comcast.net) Saturday, March 26: Easter Party following the Easter Vigil service (7 pm) April: Confirmation classes. Youth are invited to study the meaning of confirmation together prior to reception and laying-on of hands by the Bishop at the Holy Eucharist on Sunday, June 22. Sunday, May 1 10 am: Graduation Sunday celebration honoring graduating high school and college students. Please contact Amy Goerger with the name and information of any St. Paul s youth who has graduated in the last year so that we may recognize their accomplishment! 8 SPRING 2016

9 WINTER 2015 ADULT Adult Formation Classes. Clergy, parishioners and guest speakers offer a series of Sunday sessions after the 10 am Sunday service. Adult Education: Sue Dauer Sunday, March 6 and 13: Lenten Series (continued) The Jewish context of the New Testament, parts 4 and 5. There will be no adult formation classes on Palm Sunday, March 20, and Easter Sunday, March 27. Inquirers Classes Sunday, April 3-24, May 1, 8 11:30 am: Inquirer s class: Episcopal Temperament. This series will explore our appreciation for the aesthetic. Beauty is a value in our tradition; it enhances our experience of the Holy. Come join the conversations between Mother Anne and a series of guests who will share their insight and expertise. Sunday, April 3: Inquirer s class: Poetry as Theology. Bishop John Thornton, Bishop of Idaho, ret. Sunday, April 10: Inquirer s class: Art and Worship: a book to elevate the soul. Ann Nicgorski, professor of art history and archeology at Willamette University. Praeces Piae (pious prayers), a 15thcentury illuminated manuscript, is a book of hours that features 13 hand-painted illustrations, as well as French and Latin text. Learn more about what is a Book of Hours, how was it used, and to whom did it belong? What is the relationship between the Medieval Book of Hours and the Anglican Book of Common Prayer? Come find out the answers to these questions and more at this beautifully illustrated presentation. Sunday, April 17: Inquirer s class: Sacred Space. Neale Quenzel, architect, retired principal of John Milner & Associates and specialist in the restoration of churches Sunday, April 24: Inquirer s class: Celtic Spirituality of Nature, Father Zac, curate Sunday, May 1: Inquirer s class: Pilgrimage and the Body. Mother Anne, rector Sunday, May 8: Inquirer s class: Music in Worship. Dr. Paul Klemme, director of music Sunday, May 15: Pentecost. No adult formation class. Remember to wear red to church! Sunday, May 22: Healing a hurting world: Episcopal Relief and Development. Sue Dauer, adult formation director Sunday, May 29: Memorial Day Weekend: No adult formation class. Sunday, June 5, 12, 19: To be determined. Send suggestions or recommendations to Sue Dauer. (dauers@wou.edu) Sunday, June 26: Bishop Michael Hanley, bishop of Oregon, visit. No formation class held. 9 SPRING 2016

10 The Word THE NEWSLETTER FOR THE FRIENDS OF ST. PAUL S EPISCOPAL CHURCH STEWARDSHIP St. Paul s has given each of us much indeed It s a place to worship, hear and sing sacred music, and be in fellowship with each other. It has given us lifetime friendships, memories that stir both laughter and tears, and stories we will tell our children and grandchildren. Stewardship is our chance to marvel at the past and say yes to the future. We look at the now, and then imagine the days we cannot know; we pledge our personal resources so that the journey of discipleship proceeds. As we affirm our hopes and dreams, especially as seen in our youth and community ministries, the Spirit lifts each and every one of us up. Sure, we all complain about taxes from time to time but even through the complaint, we know to share our wealth, even if it be small, so that our civic community thrives in its schools, roads, libraries, and more. As a part of St. Paul s faith community, there is no form Instead, we are more like the earliest Christians who shared everything in common. Few churches go that far today but the work we do happens only because we give. Let us rejoice that when we share our individual wealth we see love spread near and far. We are not risking the future alone. Christ is with us, before us, behind us, above us and below us, wherever we go. Please take a moment to make a meaningful gift to our St. Paul s faith community. Go in peace to serve the Lord. Peter Chamberlain Senior Warden 2016 ANNUAL BUDGET $933,00 OVERALL GOAL $483,000 Pledges and Gifts $195,000 Anticipated Annual Investment Income $255,000 Remaining Stewardship Goal 10 SPRING 2016

11 WINTER 2015 Financial support for St. Paul musicians Paul Klemme, director of music ministries The Esther Lancefield Scholarship Fund provides financial support for St. Paul s musicians attending music festivals, music camps, music workshops and college related study. The scholarships support musicians who are pursuing education that enhances their music ministry at St. Paul s. Among recent recipients is Zachary Duell, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Music Degree in Organ Performance at Willamette University. This past summer Damon Zavala, Oksana Greenwood, Olivia Curry, Logan Fisher and Emma Tiffany attended chorister and instrument camps. They continue to minister through music at St. Paul s and are looking forward to joining other young musicians at music camps again this summer. If you wish support this scholarship you may do so online at: or by check to the Esther Lancefield Music Fund. Guild Fundraising in 2015 The St. Clare s Guild thanks the congregation for their support of the two annual rummage sales held at the church in The rummage sales provide bargain items that are clean and in good shape for those in need and for those who love finding hidden treasures. Volunteer time and donated items made it possible raise $8,500 to fund parish programs and community needs. Please plan now for the spring 2016 rummage sale, May Donations can be dropped off May See calendar for times. The Woodcutter s Guild is pleased to share that they raised $8,000 in Funds were used to purchase new tables for the parish as well as helping to support Christmas Share, GrassRoots After School Soccer Program, Evergreen Presbyterian Church program the Hub, Salem Dream Center, Isaac s Room/IKE Box, The Baby Boutique, Congregations Helping People, HOME Youth and Resource Center, Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network, Hope Station Community Services and the Salem Leadership Foundation. 11 SPRING 2016

12 To know Christ and to make Him known. NON PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID SALEM, OR PERMIT NO Liberty Street SE Salem, Oregon St. Paul s Episcopal Church publishes the Word quarterly. If you would like to be added to the mail list please contact us or stpauls@stpaulsoregon.org Visit us on Facebook: stpaulsoregon 12 SPRING 2016 Celebrate Easter at St. Paul s Wednesday, March 16 Holy Eucharist at 5:30 pm followed by an Irish-themed soup supper (Children s activities begin at 3:30 pm) Palm Sunday, March 20 Holy Eucharist, 8 am and 10 am (palm procession at 9:45 am) Children. Journey through Holy Week, 9:45 am Chapel of the Good Shepherd Holy Monday, March 21 Prayer Service 5:30 pm Holy Tuesday, March 22 Prayer Service, 12:10 pm Holy Wednesday, March 23 Prayer Service, 5:30 pm Maundy Thurs., March 24 Agape Soup supper, 5:30 pm Liturgy with foot washing 7 pm Altar of Repose, 8 pm Good Friday, March 25 Stations of the Cross, 12:10 pm Liturgy, 7 pm Holy Saturday, March 26 Prayer Service, 9 am Easter Vigil, 7 pm SPY Easter Party following Easter Vigil, 8 pm Easter Sunday, March 27 Holy Eucharist, Rite I, 7 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 9 am Easter egg games, 10:15 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II, 11 am