ST. PAUL'S
Episcopal
CHURCH

Acolytes: Youths can participate in worship services as Crucifiers, Candle/Torch Bearers, or Altar Servers.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Gary Hobin for more information.

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Adult Formation Classes: More information coming soon!  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 for more information.

 

Altar Guild: The Altar Guild offers a wonderful opportunity to be an integral part of worship at St. Paul's as well as fellowship.  Altar Guild members have the privilege of preparing the church for services and other occasions such as weddings and funerals. Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Liddell Hobin for more information.

 

Bethany Community: The Bethany Community is an intentional contemplative community for spiritual growth and support.  As an intentional community, we share a desire like the friends in Bethany, for companions who encourage spiritual transformation. The Bethany Community will regularly study and pray together, rooted deeply in ten spiritual practices/principles.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 for more information.

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Chair Yoga: All are welcome to join this gentle movement class for people of any age and level of fitness. The class focuses on yoga, relaxation, faith, and fun! Currently, the classes meet on Fridays at 10:00 am in the Parish Hall. Contact instructor and parishioner Sherry Oehler at 910-224-8107 if you have questions.

 

​Chalice Bearers: A Chalice Bearer assists the priest in administering the bread and wine during the Eucharist. Chalice Bearers typically bear the chalice during communion, but are licensed to administer both. Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Kimberly McMillan for more information.

 

Choir: The choir is an excellent opportunity to contribute to worship at Saint Paul’s as well as fellowship with other choir members. Choir members are privileged to praise God through music and enhance the worship experience of the congregation.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Dr. Mark Stotler for more information.

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Church Endowment Foundation: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Endowment Foundation begins its seventh year in 2024. Over the past two years the Foundation continues to grow with the support of parishioners’ contributions and the accumulation of interest earnings on several certificates of deposit (CDs).  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Tom Dials or Steve Meyer for more information.

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Coffee Hour: Join us each Sunday after worship in the Parish House for fellowship and refreshments. There is a sign up posted on the bulletin board in the Parish House for Hosts for the gathering.

 

Community Meal: St. Paul’s in conjunction with other local churches, serves a free lunch to people in the community in need of a meal. St. Paul’s serves the meal on the second Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and service and is an enjoyable event; all family members are able to participate.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Joe Porter for more information.

 

Digital Ministry - Virtual Worship: Digital ministers ensure worshipers who cannot attend in person but want to be part of St. Paul’s parish are included in our services are livestreamed on our social media platforms.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Michelle Garcia or Javier Alfonso for more information.

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First Wednesday Social: The First Wednesday of the month is a gathering of the parish community for food and fellowship and learning more about our church. Past First Wednesday programs have included information about the St. Paul’s Church Foundation, Safe Church training for staff and volunteers, guest speakers and information about our outreach projects. The gathering is from 5:30- 7:00 p.m. in the Parish House and is Potluck.

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Friends in Service to St. Paul's (F.I.S.T.): Performing light maintenance and minor repairs is the focus of FIST volunteers. On the first Saturday of each month, the group gathers at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship in the Parish House. Afterwards the group spends a couple of hours working around the church building and grounds.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Gary Hobin for more information.

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Gen Z Group: Gen Z is a group of young adults (age 21-32) who gather monthly for fun, fellowship and to advise Fr. Jere on the spiritual needs of their peers.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Fr. Jere for more information.

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Grandparents @ Prayer: Grandparents @Prayer meets in the Parish Hall on the second Monday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30pm. We are studying the book “ Grandparenting with a Purpose” to help us practice intentional grandparenting with focused prayer. Our group is growing. For more information call the Parish Office at  (913) 682-1033 or contact Amy Masters or Anthea Brosnan.

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Happy Bookers: Happy Bookers is for ladies desiring some enjoyable social fellowship and literary discussion, with the emphasis on enjoyment. The group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish House. For more information call the Parish Office at  (913) 682-1033 or contact Pam Simpson.

 

Jr/Sr High Youth Group: This lively group is made up of junior high school and high school age students and graduates up to age 20. They meet weekly on Sunday evenings for fun and fellowship. Special events happen throughout the year with a focus on service and fellowship. In addition to our own efforts here at St. Paul’s, we partner with the Diocese of Kansas to enable young people to participate in Happening ( a faith development overnight), Episcopal Mega Camp, and other activities.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Fr. Jere for more information.

 

Lectors: A lector contributes to the worship at St. Paul’s by sharing the word of God with the members of the congregation during a worship service.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Kimberly McMillan for more information.

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Memorials and Gift Funds: The Memorial and Gift Fund receives memorial gifts donated to St. Paul’s. All financial contributions made as memorials to St. Paul’s are placed in a common fund known as the St. Paul’s Memorial Fund; a record will be kept showing the amount of the gift, the honoree and the contributor. Unless instructed otherwise, an acknowledgement will be sent to the honoree’s family (including the contributor’s name). Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Amy Masters or Jan Hubbard for more information.

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Men's Groups: St. Paul’s has two opportunities for fellowship and faith formation for Men.  The Men’s Fellowship meets on the third Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Contact Bruce Simpson for more information.  The Men’s Bible Study Breakfast meets on the third Saturday at 8:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall. Contact Fr. Jere for more information.

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​Minster: Minsters unite neighboring parishes to share resources and plan joint functions to expand their communities. The Minster normally meets on the first Tuesday of each month but takes a winter break in November, December and January.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Fr. Jere for more information.

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Nursery Volunteers: Nursery volunteers help the paid attendant in the church nursey during the service.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Gwyneth Hawk for more information.

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Pastoral Care Committee: The Pastoral Care Committee (PCC) help parishioners in need, to share information, help organize events, and be an extension of Father Jere’s masterful and contagious loving ways.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Jan Hubbard for more information.

St. Paul's Outreach Committee: Each month St Paul’s people have an opportunity to support, through monetary donations, a designated outreach offering. St. Paul’s generosity has helped many in Leavenworth, KS.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Carol Hunt or Martha Bochette for more information.

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Sunday School: Sunday School for preschool aged children (4 and up) through 6th grade meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. September through May.  Godly Play is the program used. It is a different format for telling Bible stories.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Jennifer Turner for more information.

 

Ushers: Being and usher is another opportunity to support the worship at St. Paul’s. Ushers meet and greet members and visitors. Ushering is easy but important to helping everyone prepare for and depart from worship feeling connected to God and feeling welcome at St. Paul’s.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Pam Simpson for more information.

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Vacation Bible School: During the summer we offer a daily two hour program for a week, usually in July, for children in preschool through 5th grade. This is a fun filled Christ based program to get children excited about God.  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 or contact Jennifer Turner for more information.

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Women's Groups​: More information coming soon!  Call the Parish Office at (913) 682-1033 for more information.

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