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February, 2024
February is the month we celebrate Valentines Day. The story behind the Legend of Valentine is quite interesting and complex. Valentine was thought to be a priest and a physician in the 3rd Century AD. He was martyred, actually stoned and beheaded, in Rome while Christians were still being persecuted. The date of his death is February 14th, 270 AD. A legend states that while he was in jail in Rome he befriended and healed the jailer’s daughter from blindness. He supposedly wrote a letter to the daughter signed, “From Your Valentine.” Pope Julias 1 reportedly built a basilica above his grave.
The Catholic church would eventually grant him sainthood and the Feast of Saint Valentine took place each year on February 14th until 1969. The feast day was removed from the calendar as the exact details of his life could not be verified. Saint Valentine is considered to be the saint of lovers, people with epilepsy and beekeepers. The day we celebrate as “Valentine’s Day” goes all the way back to the 14th century.
Whether the stories of Valentine are true or not, the legend of him speaks to the spirit of love and kindness that we can show all of our fellow citizens of this Earth; not just to a loved one, one day of the year in February. Be it sending a card to someone to just say “HI,” or helping your neighbor in need with a meal and not just some chocolates (Though that may be good too!). Feel free to spread the spirit of Saint Valentine all year long!
Blessings to you all,
Pastor Jason
In person, pet friendly worship services. Masks are optional. The services will also be online at Pastor Jason's Sunday messages on YouTube or you can go to our Facebook site or go to the Online Worship section listed above for these messages.
Mutual Ministry Group will be meeting on Zoom to discuss our activities.. The group is comprised of members from St. Paul UCC and our sister churches, St. Peter UCC and Ridge Road UCC. If you want to be a part of this vibrant group, please notify the church office at 440.843.8039. Our next meeting is:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7 PM
Will be joining with our sister church, St. Peter United Church of Christ, for our continuing book studies. The next session will be at 1:30 PM via Zoom. Please call the church office if you want to be included, 440.843.8039.
March 23, 2025 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Hall Rental Available with Full Kitchen
Seating capacity: 125
Cost: $250.00, plus a $50.00 security deposit for 4 hours
Snow plowing extra if needed
Church Sanctuary Available for Weddings
Cost: $250.00