Portrayals of Jesus (aka “The Gospel According to…”)
This January, in our traditional worship services Rev. Ron Bartlow is returning to a series of sermons he shared with us in August, 2021, examining the portrayals of Jesus in the four gospels.
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A Theology of Paying Attention
John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, challenged us to say “I am no longer my own but thine. Put me to what you will. Rank me with whom you will.” In other words, put me with the people you want me to be in relationship with, and then use me to do your good work. In order for this to happen, we have to pay attention to the people around us.
We are Connected!
John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, used the term “connexion” to describe the connection between the Methodist societies of his day, and the term has continued to be used in both British and United Methodism (though United Methodists spell it differently!) to this day. We celebrate the way that the people and congregation of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church are connected with others around the world!
Immigration and Refugee Ministries
This week, two pieces of legislation concerning immigration policies have been considered by the United States Congress. One focuses on Title 42 and the other on the Afghan Adjustment Act.
Christmas Eve Online
We know we are in a “high risk” period for different illnesses and that some may wish to worship with us from home. If you cannot join us, we invite you to revisit one of these services from 2020 or 2021 (including the semi-irreverent but fun “Christmas Eve @ The Office”). Thank you, and Merry Christmas!
MARVEL(ous) Faith
We invite you to join us beginning Sunday, January 8 for a special worship series in our 9:30 am contemporary worship service: “MARVEL(ous) Faith.” Each week, we’ll come together in praise, watch some clips from recent MARVEL films, and reflect on spiritual themes reflected in some characters’ storylines.
Newcomers Small Group
If you are new to St. Paul’s UMC and would like to learn more about The United Methodist Church, St. Paul’s, and what it means to be a member or our congregation, we invite you to join a three-week Newcomers group with Rev. Ron Bartlow!
St. Paul’s Hosts October Poz Cafe
St. Paul’s and other faith partners will be hosting the TIHAN October Poz Cafe. Supporting Poz Cafe is a yearly outreach event for St. Paul’s. We will be collecting items for the care packages from Sunday, October 2 through through Sunday, October 16.
St. Paul’s Civic Engagement Corner/Social Principles Conversations
One contemporary challenge that many Christians feel is how to reconcile our faith beliefs with our civic engagement.
Wesley Heritage Tour
The Methodist movement had its start in the life and ministry of brothers John and Charles Wesley, priests with the Church of England in the 1700s. You are invited to join Revs. Ron and Lynn Bartlow on a Wesley Heritage Tour of England, May 29 – June 7, 2023.