Annual
It’s Report Time
If you oversee an area of ministry or Vestry leadership, you are invited to submitted a written report to be published to the congregation ahead of the January 30 Annual Meeting. Yippee! The longer the […]
Year: 2021
Christmas
The Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ
The Twenty-fifth Day of December, when ages beyond number had run their coursefrom the creation of the world, when God in the beginning created heaven and earth,and formed man in his own likeness; when century […]
Christmas
Preparing the Way
St Paul’s elves were busy making the church gleam and sparkle. A big thank you to Rand Schmidt, Steve Sanders, the Haubrichs, Suzanne Matenaer, Andrew Meechan and Pat Ruttum.
COVID-19
Third COVID-19 case reported at St. Paul’s
A third member of St. Paul’s has received a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. The patient was last present at St. Paul’s last Sunday, Dec. 12. and began displaying symptoms later the following Tuesday. Both the […]
Word to the Wise
Where Does Our Outreach Money Go?
If you’ve wondered where the money St. Paul’s spends on outreach actually goes, or how the decisions are made, you can find out Monday night, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The Outreach Committee […]
Tech Geek Interim Rector
Be Safe Online
You may have seen news about a computer vulnerability called “Log4j or Log4j2.” It’s an extremely serious threat, but easy to avoid. Make sure all your work and home computers are receiving and installing patches, […]
Parish Meeting
Annual Parish Meeting is January 30
This year’s Annual Parish Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 30, 2022 following the 10 a.m. Eucharist. Annual Reports are available now! Electing Vestry and Wardens! Interim Rector report! And maybe a bubble machine! Hope […]
Clergy
Not Too Late to Contribute to Deacon Sheila’s Farewell Purse
If you haven’t yet contributed to Deacon Sheila’s “Farewell Purse” (financial gift fund), it’s not too late. You can contribute between now and the end of the year either by check delivered to the church, […]
Vestry
Peter Larson Elected Interim Treasurer
At its December 15 meeting, the Vestry elected co-Junior Warden Peter Larson as Interim Treasurer, replacing Janet Tallberg, who stepped down Sunday, Dec. 2 after a Finance Committee meeting. Tallberg is transferring her membership to […]
Outreach
St. Paul’s Supports Common Ground
Common Ground has had a very busy year. You heard about our Get Out the Vote campaign and then our listening campaigns involving 1,000 participants in the Milwaukee area. We are now concentrating in 2022 […]
Annual
Don’t Forget Year End Giving!
It’s not (yet!) too late to make year-end gifts so you can take the deduction this year. For some, it may be advantageous to pre-pay your pledge for next year so you can take the […]
COVID-19
Second COVID-19 case reported at St. Paul’s
A second member of St. Paul’s has received a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. The patient was last present at St. Paul’s last Sunday, Dec. 5. and began displaying symptoms later in the week. The patient […]
Clergy
A Message from Deacon Sheila
To St. Paul’s Parishioners, Close to three months have past since I informed you of my intended departure at the end December and my planned move back to Transylvania, to be closer to my family; […]
COVID-19
COVID Protocols Revised in Response to Spike in Milwaukee County Health Stats
Dear Friends, On Thursday (Dec. 9), Milwaukee County released its weekly statistical reports about COVID-19, and the news is not good. Of their four color-coded indicators, three are “red” (most severe), and the fourth is […]
Thrift Shop
Thrift Shop Pop-Up Sale Raises $1,700
On Saturday, December 4th, the Great Hall was a joyful place. Volunteers had worked all week to price and display the many items carried over from the Thrift Shop. When the sale opened at 10 […]
COVID-19
Update on COVID-19 Protocols
Following on the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the news that we have a COVID-positive parishioner, new county statistics indicating a rise in COVID cases over the last two weeks, and concerns about […]
Word to the Wise
Pledge Online!
Haven’t made your 2022 pledge yet? Now you can pledge online with ease! It’s safe, simple, and supports the mission and ministry of St. Paul’s! While you’re at it, why not automate the payment of […]
Membership
Williams’s relocating and hosting farewell brunch
Fellow parishioners and friends: It is with mixed feelings that we must inform you that we will be leaving St. Paul’s church. We will be moving to Jacksonville, Fla., where Jennifer has accepted a position […]
COVID-19
COVID Case Reported at St. Paul’s
Early this morning we learned that a parishioner who last visited St. Paul’s on Sunday, Nov. 14 now has COVID, and is in the symptomatic phase. As you know, symptoms appear about 14 days after […]
Annual
Christmas Schedule is Here!
Join us this Christmas season in celebrating Jesus’ entry into our world, taking on our nature so we could share in his own. Here’s the schedule of worship services and office availability: Christmas Eve: Holy […]
Worship
Morning and Evening Prayer Return for December
Deacon Sheila Scott will continue leading in-person Morning Prayer at 10 a.m. Wednesday mornings in the church, and Evening Prayer on Zoom Thursdays at 5 p.m. for the month of December.
Adult Formation
December Adult Forum Schedule Released
December 5: The Gospel of Luke From the Nativity scene to the Good Samaritan to the Penitent Thief, the Gospel of Luke has heavily influenced our popular conceptions of Jesus’ life. Adding to its mystique […]
Music
Nashotah House Lessons & Carols, Dec. 9
You’re invited to Nashotah House! On December 9th at 5 pm we will celebrate our Anglican musical tradition with the annual Service of Lessons and Carols. Based upon the original Festival of Nine Lessons and […]
Outreach
Thrift Store Pop Up Sale Coming Dec. 4
Cross your fingers that we can follow our July Pop Up Sale for the Thrift Shop with a December one! We hope to have the sale Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 10 to 1pm in […]
COVID-19
St. Paul’s Returns to COVID Condition YELLOW
We’re pleased to report that the data released weekly by Milwaukee County on Thursday Nov. 18 indicates lower numbers of new infections, allowing us to return Condition YELLOW at St. Paul’s. That means that sung […]
Diocese of Milwaukee
All Saints’ Lessons & Carols, Nov. 28
Usher in the upcoming Advent season by attending All Saints’ Cathedral‘s annual service of Lessons and Carols Sunday, November 28 at 4 p.m.! Presented by the Cathedral Choir in partnership with vocal ensemble Aperi Animam, […]
Outreach
Fall Outreach Event This Saturday
On Saturday, November 20th (the Saturday before Thanksgiving) we will be holding an Outreach Event in the Church parking lot, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Event is to gather goods/funds for Interchange Food […]
Word to the Wise
Lay Service Sunday Morning
You may notice each week that various lay people help make St Paul’s a hospitable and engaging place to worship. A lay person is someone who is not ordained to ministry, but is no less […]
Advent
Living Well through Advent 2021 Now Available
This year’s Advent booklet from Scott Stoner’s Living Compass, “Living Well through Advent 2021,” is available for pickup in the information kiosk. Pick up yours today!
Diocese of Milwaukee
Are You Confirmed?
Confirmation is an optional but useful rite of passages during which adults affirm the covenant that their godparents made on their behalf at baptism. It’s a way to take ownership and responsibility of your relation […]
Membership
Do We Have Your Current Photo?
Chances are we don’t. And as a recent newcomer myself who’s terrible at remembering names, I can tell you that a current photo directory is really helpful! You can help by sending us your favorite […]
Security
Be Wary of Car Break-Ins
The down side of a centrally located urban parish is the possibility of falling victim to crime. On Sunday, Nov. 7, while worship was in progress, a car parked in our lot suffered a broken […]
Stewardship
Smart Giving
If you are age 70½ or older and required to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) from a traditional IRA, a smart way to give is through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). With a traditional IRA […]
Music
Lessons and Carols: Masks and Proof of Vaccination Required for Live and In-Person Worship on Sunday, December 19
After the lovely virtual service that we watched from our homes last year, we will joyfully gather in person in the sanctuary on Sunday, December 19 at 4 p.m. for A Festival of Nine Lessons […]
Music
Upcoming Concerts at St. Paul’s
The Milwaukee Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. J. Mark Baker, will present its first concert at St. Paul’s as Artists in Residence on Sunday, November 7th, at 2:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be accepted. […]
Governance
Message from the Wardens
We at St. Paul’s have much to be thankful for this November, even as we continue to contend with the challenges of congregational life under COVID-19. Recently, congregational singing was reintroduced in the Sunday service, […]
Word to the Wise
Probably Not God Calling
Don’t you hate when someone’s phone rings in church? Don’t you hate what it’s your phone? Did you know you can set your phone to silence itself automatically during church? It’s easy! On an iPhone, […]
Diocese of Milwaukee
Getting the Band Back Together
From the Diocese of Milwaukee Leaders from the Episcopal dioceses of Milwaukee, Fond du Lac and Eau Claire have unanimously agreed to pursue reunion. This idea has been talked about since the 1970s. It was […]
Worship
Michael Covers Lane
This Sunday is All Saints’ Sunday, and Lane will be in Atlanta officiating a marriage. We’re very pleased to welcome back our friend, priest, and scholar, the Rev. Dr. Michael Cover as celebrant and preacher. […]
Stewardship
A Season of Generosity
“All shall give as they are able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God that he has given you.” Deuteronomy 16:17 Our God knows something about leading people into the wilderness and having them […]