Announcements for Sunday, February 21, 2021

WORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS

UPCOMING ONLINE

 

February 21

First Sunday in Lent @ 10 am

Coffee Hour @ 11 am

 

February 22

Sacred Ground Class @ 7 pm

 

February 22-26

Morning Prayer @ 9 am

 

February 24

Bible Study @ 11 am

Lenten Series @ 7 pm

 

February 28

Second Sunday in Lent @ 10 am

Coffee Hour @ 11 am

 

 

Readings for the First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 9:8-17

Psalm 25:1-9

1 Peter 3:18-22

Mark 1:9-15  

 

 

Lenten Education Series: Embracing Evangelism

Wednesdays in Lent @ 7pm  (Feb. 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31)

This year, our annual Lenten Education series will be all about Evangelism in the Episcopal Church. Join us for this six-part digital course exploring our call to seek, name, and celebrate Jesus’ loving presence in the stories of all people – and then invite everyone to more. Each session features teachings on Episcopal evangelism, group discussion, and exercises to help Episcopalians understand the ministry and call to evangelism. All are welcome to attend any session! Visit https://www.episcopalchurch.org/embracing-evangelism/ to learn more and watch a 2 1/2 minute preview video.  Check your Friday email from St. Paul’s for secure Zoom log-in information to the Lenten series.

 

Episcopal Relief and Development Lenten Meditations

You are invited to meditate on these reflections daily. Many of the authors share deeply personal and painful experiences related to a variety of issues including disease, violence, racial injustice and poverty. You are invited to come to these meditations with an open heart. What you read may challenge you and give rise to unexpected or uncomfortable feelings.  Here is the link to the Lenten Meditations booklet: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:83526ea0-425b-4fa0-b4ea-923ed4b0117c

 

Zoom Coffee Hour on Sundays

Join us online at 11 am for our Sunday virtual coffee hour. Check your Friday email from St. Paul’s for secure Zoom log-in information.

 

Morning Prayer Online – Weekdays at 9 am

This half-hour service of scripture reading and prayers will start your day off on the right foot. It’s a wonderful anchor in uncertain times! Check your Friday email from St. Paul’s for secure Zoom log-in information.

 

Bible Study Online – Wednesdays at 11 am   

Join us as we dive into next Sunday’s readings while enjoying fellowship, deep conversation, and entertaining tangents. Remember – you can always call into the meeting by phone, no computer required! Check your Friday email from St. Paul’s for secure Zoom log-in information.

 

2021 Flower Dedications 

A link to the 2021 Flower Dedication sign-up sheet is available via a link sent with the Friday online announcements.

 

Church Member Directory Available

The parish directory is updated regularly. To get your latest copy, contact JoAnn in the church office at admin@stpaulsbenicia.org and she will email you a PDF of the directory.