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2025 Special Gifts Campaign

In 2025 we are pursuing a special short-term, special gift campaign: “Retire the Debt & Re-floor the Gym.” Our goal with this fundraiser is to raise enough in special gifts within the year to eliminate the remaining mortgage debt of the Billy & Ann Still Life Center (apx. $250,000) and install a new sports floor in that building’s gym (apx. $150,000). Eliminating the remaining balance of our mortgage and completing the major improvement of the gym floor will free us to invest more fully in our mission to be “a generous community following Jesus for the good of the world,” toward our vision of “communities transformed because people are…”

Growing with Grace

As we grow in grace, we learn to jettison those things that separate us from God and God’s love and pursue those that help that love be made real in our world. In the new year, Rev. Ron Bartlow will lead us through seven key turning points in his faith – sharing stories, experiences, and Biblical lessons that have contributed to his ongoing growth as a disciple of Christ.

Holiday Revue

Come join us for a festive celebration filled with music and laughter. Get ready to be entertained by talented performers and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. Performers include musical groups from St. Paul’s UMC, Julliard trained Harpist Christina Vivona, National chart-topping smooth jazz artist Neamen Lyles, the Nationally Renowned vocalists of In the Christmas Mood, and a New Orleans style brass band The Rezonators.

Gretta Moffat School Annual Report

Mr. Jerry Giah, principal of the Gretta Moffat School, has shared the school’s annual report with us. St. Paul’s UMC has long supported this mission endeavor, named after a church member. In the report, Jerry shares the number of students (136) and that our congregation generously provides the salaries of the entire staff. The report also shares some ongoing needs for the ministry, including the building of a dormitory and the pursuit of solar power.