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Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul,
The past several months have been a season of great difficulty for our nation and our world. As a congregation, we have continued to share our worship services virtually. It is with great joy and excitement that I am announcing the reopening of our church for worship services on Sunday March 7, 2021.
Once again, our services will continue to be different! Here are the things that will be a part of the service. Pastor Jason will not meet you as you come in or thank you as you leave. If you have the need of a pastor please contact him by phone 440-376-6381.
Remember to keep a social distance of at least 6 feet, wash your hands for 20 seconds, stay home if you have a fever of 100 degrees or more or exhibit any symptoms of Covid-19. In addition, if you are uncomfortable coming to worship in person, I encourage you to stay home and continue to enjoy Pastor Jason’s online services.
It is imperative that you wear a face mask to worship services. Hand Sanitizer and face masks will be available in both the church and vestibule.
We will not be using the hymnals or Bibles. Bulletins will not be passed out as you come in. Think of how interesting it will be to enjoy the service without knowing what comes next! Offering plates will be placed at the entrance to the sanctuary for you to give your offering as you arrive or leave.
No hugging or handshakes. Let’s try something new and wave to your family and friends from the pew!
Due to our transition to on-line services this past year, we experienced a drastic drop in donations. I want to thank all of you that have continued to drop off, mail in or donated online. Donations, including Passing the Plate, are largely received during the offertory. These were significantly impacted by loss of the Sunday worship services in our beautiful sanctuary. With our reopening, you can now make your donations as you have before. However, if you are unable to attend in person services, I encourage you to take advantage of donating online through the donate button here on our website and keep supporting St. Paul U.C.C.
Please keep these things in mind when coming to worship! May we lead well as we adapt to a changing world with courage and grace!
In Faith and Love,
Linda WokatyCouncil President
February 2021
February is usually thought of as the month of love as we celebrate Valentine’s day. The annual tradition of couples exchanging cards, candy, gifts, etc. to show how much they “love” each other. Originally, the holiday was meant to commemorate St. Valentine with a feast. St. Valentine was a priest and physician who was martyred in the year 270 AD. The story goes that he wrote a letter to his jailer’s daughter, as they had become friends, after he helped cure her blindness. The letter was signed, From Your Valentine. Or so the story goes. The Catholic church dismissed the Feast of St. Valentine in 1969 as there was no clear evidence of any story about the man. Commercial success of the holiday was too much for the holiday to disappear and the holiday thrives to this day.
This year, three days after Valentine’s Day we celebrate another day that is rooted squarely in our Christian tradition. It is called Ash Wednesday, a day to recognize our failings, our desire to be better Christians and our Love for Jesus Christ. It is the beginning of our first day of Lent, the 40-day journey to the cross. While this day has a much different tone than what we celebrate on February 14, this day is still rooted in the evidence and traditions close to 2000 years old. Our love for Jesus is everlasting and will never die or diminish. As we move into the season of Lent, let us always remember the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for us, so that we may love one another as he loves us.
Be safe, Be Healthy, God Bless You All.
Pastor Jason
Join Pastor Jason Stitt online during Lent for a book study. Near the Cross by Kenneth H Carter Jr. calls us into a deeper life of prayer during the season of Lent.
We will meet each Sunday for six weeks online from 6:30 - 7:30 PM during Lent starting on February 21, 2021. Each week we will read and discuss the scripture in the chapter, discuss the study questions and look at the chapter's upcoming focus for the week.
This will be a meaningful journey during the time of Lent. Hope you are able to join us. Please register by calling the church office at 440-843-8039 so that you will receive the email information to join the group.
In person worship services will begin again on March 7, 2021 at 10 AM. 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 online to discuss the activities for the new year including our annual Crop Walk. 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 online meeting is:
Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 6:30 PM via ZOOM
Will be joining with our sister church St. Peter United Church of Christ for our continuing book studies. The session will begin at 1 PM. Below is the date and the book to be discussed.
March 14, 2021 - Love is the Way by Bishop Michael Curry. Will be a virtual meeting online. If interested in participating, please contact our church office at 440.843.8039
Hall Rental Available with Full Kitchen - not available now due to Covid-19
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 - not available now due to Covid-19
Cost: $250.00
