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Women’s Study Group (Jan 8, 2019)

The Women’s Study Group will meet Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. in the bride’s room to discuss The Rainbow Comes and Goes by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vanderbilt. Join us for our discussions – even if you haven’t finished the book! For questions, contact Leah Dail at LeahDail@gmail.com.

Enneagram Retreat (Dec 1, 2018)

An Enneagram Retreat will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the parish hall. This day-long retreat led by the Rev. Adrienne Koch will offer participants an opportunity to learn about and explore their own type through panel discussions, individual reflection, and small group conversation. The cost is…

Women’s Study Group (Nov 13, 2018)

The Women’s Study Group will meet Tuesday, November 13, 2018 from 12:00-1:30 p.m. in the bride’s room to discuss Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair by Anne Lamott.  From Amazon:” In this book Lamott explores how we find meaning and peace in these loud and frantic times….”  This should be a timely book…

Invitation to Icon Exhibit (Dec 5, 2018)

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville is exhibiting a collection of Russian icons and icon-inspired contemporary pieces, Icons in Transformation, by Russian-born artist Ludmilla Pawlowska.  Join a group of St. Paul’s parishioners who will visit the exhibit on Wednesday, December 5, 2018Continue reading for details.

What’s in a Word: Education vs. Formation

You may not have noticed, but a few years ago, we included a new word in our St. Paul’s lexicon: we began referring to our education programming as “formation.” I’m asked about that word occasionally, and I always appreciate the opportunity to share why it’s there. In a world that values knowledge, we are prone…