Vestry Nominations are due in one week!
Applications and copies of the Vestry guidelines are available in Burrows Commons and at stpaulsindy.org/vestry. Submission deadline is 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 5.
Picture Make Up Day for Parish Photo Directory
Thank you to everyone who came in to have their photo taken for the new directory. We are planning a make-up day or two for those who weren’t able to have photos taken yet, and need to gage how much time is necessary to schedule. If you were unable to come in for a directory photo, but would like to participate, please contact Barbara Haberman. Thank you!
AARP Safe Driving Class
If you are interested in attending please contact the Church Office.
We are calculating interest before scheduling this offering. The cost is $14 and a safe drivers’ discount from your insurance company may apply upon completion.
Donations sought for the Craine House Holiday Boutique
In December St. Paul’s hosts this event to benefit our affiliated ministry, Craine House, an alternative sentencing program for non-violent female offenders and their young children. All types of homemade/handmade donations are needed, such as knitted, crocheted, quilted or sewn items, artwork, woodwork, jewelry, notecards, jams, jellies, candy, fudge, canned or preserved items, baked goods, edibles, etc. It is helpful if you let Barb MacDougall know what you will donate.
Hands to God Knitting Circle
Tuesday, November 2 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Roberts Library
Pull out your knitting needles and join us. Don’t know how to knit? No problem, we’ll teach you! Contact Alline Eldridge with questions.
Hands to God Knitting Circle
Tuesday, October 19 • 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. in the Roberts Library
Pull out your knitting needles and join us. Don’t know how to knit? No problem, we’ll teach you! Contact Alline Eldridge with questions.
Centering Prayer opportunities
Wednesday, November 3 • 7:00 p.m. off-site (repeats on 1st & 3rd Wednesdays/month)
Tuesday, November 9 • 7:00 p.m. in CRIII (repeats on 2nd & 4th Tuesdays/month)
Centering Prayer is meant both as a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. This method of prayer is a movement beyond conversation with Christ to communion with Him. All are welcome! For information about Tuesday meetings, contact Jan Johnson. For information about Wednesday meetings contact Micheal Balke.
Terrific Thursdays weekly seniors program
Thursdays • 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall • Lunch $6
Invite your friends and neighbors! November 4: Sarah Weber talks about her book “Anchors Aweigh,” and discusses her uncle’s life as a WWII sailor and a teacher. November 11: Max Case presents “Adventures & Awakenings in Popular Films,” part I. If you want to suggest a program, contact John Harkness or Barbara Schubert.
Thursday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Thursdays • 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. in CRI
This intergenerational group has been meeting for more than 30 years! Group members come together each Thursday to read God’s word and apply it to their daily living. Each lesson is basically self-contained and requires no homework. No previous Bible knowledge is required. Interested women may simply drop in on any Thursday morning. If you have questions, contact Alice Roettger.
Indianapolis Children’s Choir Concert
Friday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. • Admission: Adults $15, Students w/ID $10.
The Lost Son is a newly commissioned work for children’s choir and orchestra by Neal Harnly, a composer with Soli Deo Gloria, Inc. Based on the libretto by poet Alisa Bair, The Lost Son summarizes the biblical story of the Prodigal Son. Soli Deo Gloria is led by John Nelson, former conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, and was founded to promote and preserve sacred music. Other pieces will be performed by ICC’s high school choir, the Indianapolis Youth Chorale. Advance discount tickets at icchoir.org or 940.9640.
This weekly e-newsletter is a supplement to the monthly print newsletter, Connections. It is designed as a quick read and features timely parish news/announcements, intercessions, inspirational quotes, photo galleries, external links and more. If you have questions regarding e-Connections or any of St. Paul’s publications, please contact Barbara Haberman, bhaberman@stpaulsindy.org or 317.253.1277, ext 26.