| January 30, 2025 St Paul's UMC Newsletter Sunday Worship at Notre Dame Please join St Paul’s at Notre Dame Chapel for Sunday Worship February – Plenty Good Room Celebrate Black History Month through the lens of African American spirituals. Each week, we’ll explore a different spiritual and its connection to Scripture, lifting up stories of resilience, faith, and hope. February is Black History Month February is Black History Month, and in the woven tapestry of The United Methodist Church, African Americans are—and have been—vital, having played a major role in the denomination’s development. Black History Month has been observed in February in the United States and Canada since 1976. The celebration of Black history was started by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as a weeklong focus to educate American people about African American history. Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the gifts and offerings that African Americans contribute to the world and the church through art, music, writing, leadership, and action. There is much to recognize, reflect upon, and share with others. As a denomination, The United Methodist Church has much room to grow in diversity and inclusion. Here are 29 ways you, your family, and your congregation can celebrate and participate in Black History Month. Click Here CalNev Supporting Our Immigrant Family and Neighbors: A Zoom Discussion Join Bishop Sandy and clergy and laity from across the Annual Conference to work together toward a faithful response to the current realities of our migrant siblings. Discussion forum will be held on Zoom on Feb. 4, 2025 at 6pm . Please register HERE . Stevens House Work Party A big thank you to everyone who participated in our first work party—the backyard is looking great! At the December Ministry Circle meeting, we decided to move our worship back to 10th and San Salvador in a large meeting tent at Stevens House. To prepare for this exciting return, we invite you to join our next work party on Saturday, February 8, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Whether you're able to help with manual labor or simply want to enjoy the fellowship, your presence is greatly appreciated. For any questions, please reach out to Pastor Sam at pastor@stpaulsumcsj.com Training Opportunities for Laity All laity are invited and encouraged to participate in Lay Servant Ministries courses. We recommend the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministry as a great place to start. This course is also the first step for those who wish to pursue certification as a lay servant, lay speaker, or lay minister. Lay Servant Ministries Courses follow a standard design of 10 hours, including instructional time and assignments. Most classes are online through the Zoom platform. There is a small registration fee of $20 per class, and you will need to purchase your book beforehand. More info here Book Group St Paul's next book group meeting will be March 22, to discuss 'Grace Can Lead Us Home - A Christian Call to End Homelessness' by Kevin Nye. Reporting back from his work in homeless services, minister and advocate Kevin Nye introduces readers to the Christ he’s met in tents, shelters, and drop-in centers. He demystifies homelessness by journeying into complex issues like affordable housing, mental illness, addiction, and more, while reimagining our theological approach to these matters and educating us on how they intersect with homelessness. This thorough and intimate book shows us that from the margins, Jesus has something to teach us all about grace—something that could change the landscape of homelessness entirely if we’re ready to hear it. Feb. 8, 9am-Noon Register Here Mark Your Calendar Stevens House Work Party 1-4 pm February 8 Marquee Discussion 7 pm February 19 Church Office Closed February 20 & 21 Join St Paul's for Worship Event Time Sunday Kaleidoscope Bible Study 9:15 10:15 am In-person and online Zoom Link Here Meeting ID: 860 8474 8199 Passcode: 728851 Sunday Hybrid Worship 10:30 11:30 am In-person and online At Notre Dame Chapel, 3 rd and William Zoom Link Here Meeting ID: 811 6931 7471 Passcode: 928944 Worship Recording after 2pm Sunday Worship Eat Drink and Be Merry - January 26, 2025 Online Giving Let's be buddies Visit Our Site pastor@stpaulsumcsj.com -Rev. Sam Blewis, St Paul's UMC Pastor Pastoral Care Emergency Line: 650-314-9774 office@stpaulsumcsj.com -Laura Dillinger, St Paul's Office Manager |
Sunday Worship at Notre Dame | |
Please join St Paul’s at Notre Dame Chapel for Sunday Worship
February – Plenty Good Room
Celebrate Black History Month through the lens of African American spirituals. Each week, we’ll explore a different spiritual and its connection to Scripture, lifting up stories of resilience, faith, and hope.
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February is Black History Month | |
February is Black History Month, and in the woven tapestry of The United Methodist Church, African Americans are—and have been—vital, having played a major role in the denomination’s development.
Black History Month has been observed in February in the United States and Canada since 1976. The celebration of Black history was started by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926 as a weeklong focus to educate American people about African American history.
Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the gifts and offerings that African Americans contribute to the world and the church through art, music, writing, leadership, and action. There is much to recognize, reflect upon, and share with others. As a denomination, The United Methodist Church has much room to grow in diversity and inclusion.
Here are 29 ways you, your family, and your congregation can celebrate and participate in Black History Month. Click Here
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CalNev Supporting Our Immigrant Family and Neighbors: A Zoom Discussion
Join Bishop Sandy and clergy and laity from across the Annual Conference to work together toward a faithful response to the current realities of our migrant siblings.
Discussion forum will be held on Zoom on Feb. 4, 2025 at 6pm.
Please register HERE.
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A big thank you to everyone who participated in our first work party—the backyard is looking great!
At the December Ministry Circle meeting, we decided to move our worship back to 10th and San Salvador in a large meeting tent at Stevens House. To prepare for this exciting return, we invite you to join our next work party on Saturday, February 8, from 1 PM to 4 PM. Whether you're able to help with manual labor or simply want to enjoy the fellowship, your presence is greatly appreciated.
For any questions, please reach out to Pastor Sam at pastor@stpaulsumcsj.com
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Training Opportunities for Laity | |
All laity are invited and encouraged to participate in Lay Servant Ministries courses. We recommend the Basic Course in Lay Servant Ministry as a great place to start. This course is also the first step for those who wish to pursue certification as a lay servant, lay speaker, or lay minister.
Lay Servant Ministries Courses follow a standard design of 10 hours, including instructional time and assignments. Most classes are online through the Zoom platform. There is a small registration fee of $20 per class, and you will need to purchase your book beforehand.
More info here
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St Paul's next book group meeting will be March 22, to discuss 'Grace Can Lead Us Home - A Christian Call to End Homelessness' by Kevin Nye. Reporting back from his work in homeless services, minister and advocate Kevin Nye introduces readers to the Christ he’s met in tents, shelters, and drop-in centers. He demystifies homelessness by journeying into complex issues like affordable housing, mental illness, addiction, and more, while reimagining our theological approach to these matters and educating us on how they intersect with homelessness. This thorough and intimate book shows us that from the margins, Jesus has something to teach us all about grace—something that could change the landscape of homelessness entirely if we’re ready to hear it. | |
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Mark Your Calendar
Stevens House Work Party 1-4 pm February 8
Marquee Discussion 7 pm February 19
Church Office Closed February 20 & 21
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Sunday Kaleidoscope Bible Study |
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In-person and online
Zoom Link Here
Meeting ID: 860 8474 8199
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10:30 11:30 am |
In-person and online
At Notre Dame Chapel, 3rd and William
Zoom Link Here
Meeting ID: 811 6931 7471
Passcode: 928944
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