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February 4, 2020

The Northshoremen – Concert to Benefit the Youth of St. Paul Lutheran Church

January 25, 2020

Annual Meeting, Annual Report and Constitution

Our Annual Meeting is this Sunday, January 26th immediately following the service. If you wish to see the Annual Report, you can access find it here. If you wish to see the St. Paul Constitution, By-Laws and Continuing Resolutions which we plan to ratify on Sunday, you may see it here.

January 18, 2020

Hidden Treasures Concert: 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 19th, 2020

January 17, 2020

Scientist and Seminarian: Climate and Community in a Changing Cape Ann

SATURDAY, January 18th, 3:00 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church sponsored by St. Paul Peace and Justice Team.

Join us for a wonderful presentation on the science of climate change on Cape Ann, and theological frameworks for considering our relationship to creation and the climate crisis. Abby Johnson is a seminarian attending United Lutheran Seminary, a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and an environmental theologian. Kyle Johnson is a Climate scientist actively working on climate resiliency. We are looking forward to their time with us.

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019

Christmas Services

Our schedule of Christmas Services.

Wednesday, December 18th at 7:30 p.m. Join us for WinterSong; an Advent Celtic Meditation. Folksinger Michael O’Leary and harpist Carole McIntyre will be at St. Paul for another beautiful evening of Celtic music, poetry, song and prayer to honor the turning of the year and this season of waiting and renewal. Donations welcomed and appreciated.

On Sunday, December 22nd at our 10:00 a.m. service, we will have our Instant Christmas Pageant presented by the Sunday School and the Congregation. This is a lot of fun. Please join us.

Our Christmas Eve Service will be held on Tuesday, December 24th at 7:00 p.m.

The Christmas Morning service will be held at 8:00 a.m.

Everyone is always welcomed here at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Please join us. If you cannot be here with us, Merry Christmas and the Peace of the Lord be with you.

December 6, 2019December 6, 2019

CHRISTMAS FAIR!!!! SAT. DECEMBER 7

Join us for St. Paul’s fabulous Christmas Fair this Saturday, starting at 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Wonderful treasures, baked goods, Nisu and fish chowder, good cheer, good folks, AND Santa Claus! Lots of fun! See you there.

November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

Walt Whitman – 200 Years – A Musical Tribute

Please join us for this wonder opportunity!

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019

SHARE THE MUSIC – A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS

Please join us at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Monday, November 11^th at 2:00 PM for this musical tribute. Admission is free but donations will be welcomed and appreciated. They will go to the organization called Company2Heroes, a unique service dog training program specializing in guided/assisted self-training of service dogs working with combat veterans from all wars who are suffering and have been diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress, Military Sexual Trauma and/or Traumatic Brain Injury.

October 11, 2019October 11, 2019

Sibelius at the Piano

Cape Ann Finns and St. Paul Lutheran Church are excited to announce a piano performance by Ruusamari Teppo, the great-great-granddaughter of the world-famous composer, Jean Sibelius. Ms. Teppo, who is pursuing doctoral studies in the USA, plays internationally. Recently, she played at the 2019 FinFest. The concert will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at 4:00 PM. Suggested donation is $20 per person for this wonderful opportunity.

August 16, 2019

ANNUAL YARD SALE – THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH, 2019

Please join us for our annual yard sale which starts ad 9:00 AM. Fun, food, fantastic bargains, unexpected treasures.

	February 2020
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					1 Office Closed Office Closed February 1, 2020 See more details •	2 Office Closed Office Closed February 2, 2020 See more details Sunday School - Inter-Generational Day Sunday School - Inter-Generational Day February 2, 2020 9:15 am - 10:00 am St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Ages K - 8th grade. Contact Robin at familyministry@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. All ages are welcome to join us on our Inter-Generational Sundays. This Sunday, we will be learning about the traditions of Candlemas. There will also be candle, crepe, and cocoa making! See more details Sunday Worship with Holy Communion Sunday Worship with Holy Communion February 2, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary of St. Paul Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Please join us for Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion. Followed by Fellowship hour and refreshments in our undercroft. If you have any questions about St. Paul, please feel free to contact the office at office@stpaulcapeann.org, or the Pastor at pastor@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Pastor Anne Deneen at Den Mar Pastor Anne Deneen at Den Mar February 2, 2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Den-Mar Health and Rehabilitation Center, 44 South St, Rockport, MA 01966, USA Please join Pastor Deneen at the Den Mar Rehabilitation Center for a service held for the residents. All are welcome. See more details Al-Anon Al-Anon February 2, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Church Library, second floor of education wing. Regular Al-Anon meeting. See more details • • • • •
3 Office Closed Office Closed February 3, 2020 See more details •	4 Office Hours Office Hours February 4, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the Office on Tuesdays - Fridays from 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call 978-283-6550 to confirm Anne is in the office should you what to meet with her or drop anything off. See more details •	5 Bible Study Bible Study February 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Church Library Each week, we study a portion of scripture, reflect together on its meaning in the biblical context, and in our own context, making connections between our lives and our biblical ancestors' lives. Currently, we are reading through the first five books of the bible: the Torah. If you wish to know where we are, please email the church office: office@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Office Hours Office Hours February 5, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Church Building Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details Stitches of Blessings Group Stitches of Blessings Group February 5, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA We come together as a group to knit or crochet for those in need. Current projects are prayer shawls and baby hats/caps. Contact Anne Wheeler at office@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. See more details Quilters (LWF) Quilters (LWF) February 5, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Undercroft See more details • • • •	6 Office Hours Office Hours February 6, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details St. Paul Choir Practice St. Paul Choir Practice February 6, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA The St. Paul Church Choir practices every Thursday unless otherwise notified. See more details • •	7 Office Hours Office Hours February 7, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details AA 11th Step Meeting AA 11th Step Meeting February 7, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	8 Office Closed Office Closed February 8, 2020 See more details •	9 Office Closed Office Closed February 9, 2020 See more details Sunday School Sunday School February 9, 2020 9:15 am - 10:00 am St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Ages K - 8th grade. Contact Robin at familyministry@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. See more details Baptism of Baby Maki during Service Baptism of Baby Maki during Service February 9, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA See more details Sunday Worship with Holy Communion Sunday Worship with Holy Communion February 9, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary of St. Paul Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Please join us for Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion. Followed by Fellowship hour and refreshments in our undercroft. If you have any questions about St. Paul, please feel free to contact the office at office@stpaulcapeann.org, or the Pastor at pastor@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Peace and Justice Committee meeting Peace and Justice Committee meeting February 9, 2020 11:30 am - 12:30 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA The Peace and Justice Committee will meet after church onFebruary 9th (about 11:30) in the library, to reflect on recent programs, and establishpriorities for the Spring, while continuing the focus on ClimateChange and Stewardship. All are welcome! See more details Al-Anon Al-Anon February 9, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Church Library, second floor of education wing. Regular Al-Anon meeting. See more details • • • • • •
10 Office Closed Office Closed February 10, 2020 See more details •	11 Office Hours Office Hours February 11, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the Office on Tuesdays - Fridays from 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call 978-283-6550 to confirm Anne is in the office should you what to meet with her or drop anything off. See more details •	12 Bible Study Bible Study February 12, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Church Library Each week, we study a portion of scripture, reflect together on its meaning in the biblical context, and in our own context, making connections between our lives and our biblical ancestors' lives. Currently, we are reading through the first five books of the bible: the Torah. If you wish to know where we are, please email the church office: office@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Office Hours Office Hours February 12, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Church Building Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details Stitches of Blessings Group Stitches of Blessings Group February 12, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA We come together as a group to knit or crochet for those in need. Current projects are prayer shawls and baby hats/caps. Contact Anne Wheeler at office@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. See more details Quilters (LWF) Quilters (LWF) February 12, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Undercroft See more details • • • •	13 Office Hours Office Hours February 13, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details St. Paul Choir Practice St. Paul Choir Practice February 13, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA The St. Paul Church Choir practices every Thursday unless otherwise notified. See more details • •	14 Office Hours Office Hours February 14, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details AA 11th Step Meeting AA 11th Step Meeting February 14, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	15 Office Closed Office Closed February 15, 2020 See more details •	16 Office Closed Office Closed February 16, 2020 See more details Sunday School Sunday School February 16, 2020 9:15 am - 10:00 am St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Ages K - 8th grade. Contact Robin at familyministry@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. See more details Sunday Worship with Holy Communion Sunday Worship with Holy Communion February 16, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary of St. Paul Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Please join us for Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion. Followed by Fellowship hour and refreshments in our undercroft. If you have any questions about St. Paul, please feel free to contact the office at office@stpaulcapeann.org, or the Pastor at pastor@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Peace and Justice Discussion Peace and Justice Discussion February 16, 2020 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Please join us and speaker Sam Kenney to learn more about Climate Change and what you can do to make your home tmore efficient. See more details Al-Anon Al-Anon February 16, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Church Library, second floor of education wing. Regular Al-Anon meeting. See more details • • • • •
17 Office Closed Office Closed February 17, 2020 See more details •	18 Office Hours Office Hours February 18, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the Office on Tuesdays - Fridays from 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call 978-283-6550 to confirm Anne is in the office should you what to meet with her or drop anything off. See more details •	19 Care Team Meeting Care Team Meeting February 19, 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA The Care Team supports those who need assistance with rides to appointments, meals while convalescing, visitis, etc. If you are interested in becoming part of this team, please join this meeting. See more details Bible Study Bible Study February 19, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Church Library Each week, we study a portion of scripture, reflect together on its meaning in the biblical context, and in our own context, making connections between our lives and our biblical ancestors' lives. Currently, we are reading through the first five books of the bible: the Torah. If you wish to know where we are, please email the church office: office@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Office Hours Office Hours February 19, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Church Building Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details Stitches of Blessings Group Stitches of Blessings Group February 19, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA We come together as a group to knit or crochet for those in need. Current projects are prayer shawls and baby hats/caps. Contact Anne Wheeler at office@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. See more details Quilters (LWF) Quilters (LWF) February 19, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Undercroft See more details • • • • •	20 Office Hours Office Hours February 20, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details St. Paul Choir Practice St. Paul Choir Practice February 20, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA The St. Paul Church Choir practices every Thursday unless otherwise notified. See more details • •	21 Office Hours Office Hours February 21, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details AA 11th Step Meeting AA 11th Step Meeting February 21, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	22 Office Closed Office Closed February 22, 2020 See more details •	23 Office Closed Office Closed February 23, 2020 See more details Sunday School Sunday School February 23, 2020 9:15 am - 10:00 am St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Ages K - 8th grade. Contact Robin at familyministry@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. See more details Sunday Worship with Holy Communion Sunday Worship with Holy Communion February 23, 2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am Sanctuary of St. Paul Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Please join us for Sunday morning worship with Holy Communion. Followed by Fellowship hour and refreshments in our undercroft. If you have any questions about St. Paul, please feel free to contact the office at office@stpaulcapeann.org, or the Pastor at pastor@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Concert - Barbershop Harmony Society Concert - Barbershop Harmony Society February 23, 2020 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA The Northshoremen, a non profit organization dedicated to four part A Capella harmony. will be performing at St. Paul Lutheran Church. A Pot Luck meal will be server afterward. Tickets are $20.00 each. 50% of the proceeds up to $1,000 will benefit the Youth Fund of St. Paul to send the youth to the 2021 ELCA Youth Gathering in Minneapolis, MN. Proceeds over $1,000 will all go to the 2021 Youth Fund. See more details Al-Anon Al-Anon February 23, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Church Library, second floor of education wing. Regular Al-Anon meeting. See more details • • • • •
24 Office Closed Office Closed February 24, 2020 See more details •	25 Office Hours Office Hours February 25, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the Office on Tuesdays - Fridays from 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call 978-283-6550 to confirm Anne is in the office should you what to meet with her or drop anything off. See more details •	26 Bible Study Bible Study February 26, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Church Library Each week, we study a portion of scripture, reflect together on its meaning in the biblical context, and in our own context, making connections between our lives and our biblical ancestors' lives. Currently, we are reading through the first five books of the bible: the Torah. If you wish to know where we are, please email the church office: office@stpaulcapeann.org See more details Office Hours Office Hours February 26, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Church Building Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details Stitches of Blessings Group Stitches of Blessings Group February 26, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA We come together as a group to knit or crochet for those in need. Current projects are prayer shawls and baby hats/caps. Contact Anne Wheeler at office@stpaulcapeann.org for more information. See more details Quilters (LWF) Quilters (LWF) February 26, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Undercroft See more details • • • •	27 Office Hours Office Hours February 27, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details St. Paul Choir Practice St. Paul Choir Practice February 27, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA The St. Paul Church Choir practices every Thursday unless otherwise notified. See more details • •	28 Office Hours Office Hours February 28, 2020 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm St Paul Lutheran Church, 1123 Washington St, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA Anne Wheeler is our Parish Administrator. She will be in the office on Tuesdays - Fridays, 12:00 - 4:00 barring any emergencies. Please call the office at 978-283-6550 to confirm her availability if you wish to meet with her, pick up or drop anything off. See more details AA 11th Step Meeting AA 11th Step Meeting February 28, 2020 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm See more details • •	29 Office Closed Office Closed February 29, 2020 See more details •