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e Word e Newsletter for the Friends of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church SUMMER 2019 A Message from Mother Anne Dear Friends, First, let me share a personal update. As I write this, I am three days post-surgery for the removal of my thyroid. I am sitting at my dinner table and looking at the sunlit oak grove behind my home. My sister Cynthia, who came up from the Bay Area to take care of me, is here too. e surgery went so amazingly well—and for that I credit the prayers and love you give me. ank you for the many hugs and heartfelt prayers that have blessed me on this journey. My throat is fine, my voice is strong, my energy is returning, and I am taking no medications other than the thyroid—not even aspirin. No other treatment is planned. Yesterday, Father Andy stopped by to give me a prayer shawl that was especially prayed over by the congregation at the Wednesday night healing Eucharist (the saint remembered was Julian of Norwich). In her famous words: “All will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of things will be well.” In summer, it is oſten good to have something to read. I thought I’d share a very few books that I highly recommend in the area of religious and spiritual thought. All are available in paperback: An Altar in the World: a Geography of Faith by Barbara Brown Taylor. Taylor is an Episcopal priest who is well known for her writing and speaking gifts. I commend all of her writing to you, but this work of essays connects Christian spiritual practices with those of other faiths. It is a hospitable reflection on the Holy as that is understood around the world. Help, anks, Wow: the ree Essential Prayers by Anne Lamott. I have oſten spoken about Anne Lamott’s whittled-down approach to prayer. Her faith is hard-won and bone deep. Her writing is real and hilarious. All of her work is great, but this is the book I never have a copy of because I give it away all the time. If you are going through something, this may help. Mountains Beyond Mountains: the Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man who would Cure the World by Tracy Kidder. His work is inspiring—Dr. Farmer has dedicated his life to curing infectious diseases in Haiti, Peru and other underserved parts of the world. His Christian ethic and commitment to humanity shows what one person can do in this world. is is a New York Times Notable Book. If you prefer reading online, or listening to podcasts, I hope you will explore www.onbeing.org. A Peabody Award- winning public radio show and podcast hosted by Krista Tippet asks: What does it mean to be human? How do we want to live? And who will we be to each other? Each week a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Tune in as you enjoy your Summer. I will be back at St. Paul’s earlier than I thought, and I look forward to seeing you soon! Grace and peace,
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The WordThe Newsletter for the Friends of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
SUMMER 2019
A Message from Mother AnneDear Friends,
First, let me share a personal update. As I write this, I am three days post-surgery for the removal of my thyroid. I am sitting at my dinner table and looking at the sunlit oak grove behind my home. My sister Cynthia, who came up from the Bay Area to take care of me, is here too. The surgery went so amazingly well—and for that I credit the prayers and love you give me. Thank you for the many hugs and heartfelt prayers that have blessed me on this journey. My throat is fine, my voice is strong, my energy is returning, and I am taking no medications other than the thyroid—not even aspirin. No other treatment is planned. Yesterday, Father Andy stopped by to give me a prayer shawl that was especially prayed over by the congregation at the Wednesday night healing Eucharist (the saint remembered was Julian of Norwich). In her famous words: “All will be well, and all will be well, and all manner of things will be well.”
In summer, it is often good to have something to read. I thought I’d share a very few books that I highly recommend in the area of religious and spiritual thought. All are available in paperback:
An Altar in the World: a Geography of Faith by Barbara Brown Taylor. Taylor is an Episcopal priest who is well known for her writing and speaking gifts. I commend all of her writing to you, but this work of essays connects Christian spiritual practices with those of other faiths. It is a hospitable reflection on the Holy as that is understood around the world.
Help, Thanks, Wow: the Three Essential Prayers by Anne Lamott. I have often spoken about Anne Lamott’s whittled-down approach to prayer. Her faith is hard-won and bone deep. Her writing is real and hilarious. All of her work is great, but this is the book I never have a copy of because I give it away all the time. If you are going through something, this may help.
Mountains Beyond Mountains: the Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man who would Cure the World by Tracy Kidder. His work is inspiring—Dr. Farmer has dedicated his life to curing infectious diseases in Haiti, Peru and other underserved parts of the world. His Christian ethic and commitment to humanity shows what one person can do in this world. This is a New York Times Notable Book.
If you prefer reading online, or listening to podcasts, I hope you will explore www.onbeing.org. A Peabody Award-winning public radio show and podcast hosted by Krista Tippet asks: What does it mean to be human? How do we want to live? And who will we be to each other? Each week a new discovery about the immensity of our lives. Tune in as you enjoy your Summer.
I will be back at St. Paul’s earlier than I thought, and I look forward to seeing you soon!
Grace and peace,
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Stay ConnectedSummer is here! Many of us are grateful for perhaps a couple of months of a little more space and flexibility in our calendars, with long warm evenings, and – best of all – a break from school! Vacations are planned, camps are booked, and we’re all hoping for something that feels like rest.
The ancient biblical idea of Sabbath finds its ostensible origin in the creation myth of Genesis, when even God took a day to rest after the labors of speaking the universe into existence. But the Sabbath is not like our modern “day off.” Labors were forbidden, not because God demanded that you sit on your hands for a whole day, but in order to ensure there was actually time to reflect, ponder, and pray. Sabbath rest is not lying by the pool, but rather a way of renewing ourselves through reconnection with God – reminding ourselves what is really important.
In our modern, over-scheduled, high-achieving culture where our busy-ness is a kind of status symbol, even our “days off ” tend to be overbooked. Maybe your summer plans already have you feeling stressed and exhausted, and maybe you worry Labor Day will be here in the blink of an eye and you’ll be off to the races once again, without ever having really stepped off the track.
Church quiets down for the summer, too. Many of our regular activities and programs are on hiatus – the clergy and staff also need Sabbath space! But I urge you to maintain Sunday attendance as a personal priority. Try not to think of Church as one more activity to juggle in your calendar; it should be as integral and regular in the rhythms of your life as your daily shower or morning cup of coffee.
In our culture, “spirituality” falls in the category of things that are good to do, but optional – like yoga or jogging or practicing the piano. They belong to the realm of “free time,” and if we get too busy our society grants us an indulgence to skip them. But prayer and worship are actually essential for human flourishing, alongside eating and sleeping.
This summer, stay connected. The Church isn’t just a pleasant group of people who get together every so often to sing and have coffee (although…those are important parts of our community life!). God is real; Grace is real; the Sacraments are effective; prayer works. If your life feels frantic and harried, perhaps you need some Sabbath – not a “day off,” but dedicated time set aside for reconnection with the Divine Mystery in prayer and contemplation. After all, St. Augustine, that incomparable fifth-century theologian, famously wrote in his Confessions, “Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Thee.”
WORSHIP
Thank you for your generous donations and to the many volunteers who contributed hours of their time to the rummage sale. We grossed over $7,000! Together we can do it again in the fall: September 27 through October 5.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Diocesan Youth Mission TripAugust 3-10Grades 8-12
WHAT: YMT 2019 is going to learn about faith in the Native American context and assist in work projects.
WHO: YMT 2019 is open to all Episcopal youth currently in 8-12 grades.
WHERE: The Diocese of Navajoland . We will be hosted by St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Good Shepherd Episcopal Mission in Fort Defiance, Arizona. They are excited to have our group return to Navajoland!
WHY: “To seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves”; to share in Christian community and service; and to explore another part of our church and country.
Registration for YMT2019 is currently full.
If you would like to be put on the waitlist, please contact:
The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek Canon for Christian & Leadership Formation Episcopal Diocese of Oregon [email protected] 541-401-4606 or 971-204-4124
M&M Camp 2019July 7-9Grades 6-9
This summer, St. Paul’s middle school group is heading back down to Eugene for the 5th Annual M&M (Middles&Mission) Camp! This trip is a wonderful time of community building while we explore together how our faith might inform the ways we seek to fulfill our baptismal covenant and “respect the dignity of all human beings.” We’ll team up with the Burrito Brigade and join other groups in Eugene that are working to meet the needs of those facing housing and food insecurity in the community. All incoming 6-9th graders may participate in this camp. Look for registration forms on our website and contact Amy Goerger ([email protected]) for more information.
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PROFILE A PARISHIONER
PARISH LIFE
From the Director of Music Ministries Gratitude of the parish and staff is due the choirs at St. Paul’s for their music ministry this past season. We give thanks to the Primary, Advent, Grace Notes, St. Paul’s Ringers, Canterbury and Brass Choirs for their monthly contribution to worship.
Primary Choir: Sara Atchison, Zekiah Buell, Addie Casebeer, Coleman Casebeer, Mateo Duenas, Eve Edington, Anna Love Goerger, Aria Hylton, Bridget Keane, Marin Krumenauer, Lucy Lapour, Molly Lapour, Ellie Perry, Leah Rife, Eliott St. Clair, Henry Seyfert, Merek Walsh
Advent Choir: Louis Bauer, Margo Bauer, Isa Duenas, Leigha Finlan, Finley Klocksieben, Ben Litchfield, Claire Meaney, Emma Pluister, Melissa Rife, Olivia Seyfert, Mika Starr, Ronan Walsh
Grace Notes: Graeme Banfield, Sadie Byler, Emily Crosby, Erin Cridge, Emily Crosby, Olivia Curry, Logan Fisher, Mary Beth Litchfield, Eric Martz, Emily Moffett, Irena Preppernau, Eleanor St. Clair, Ellie Starr, Emma Tiffany, Kyan Walsh, Marah Walsh, Toby Walsh, Miju Wymer.
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Marilyn ChandlerYou may have seen Marilyn helping with the rummage sale, or at a St. Clare’s meeting where she chairs the Cheer Committee and sends out “Get Well” or “Happy Birthday” cards regularly. Marilyn has been a member of St. Paul’s for 38 years. She says that she was raised Methodist but enjoyed the liturgy at St. Paul’s so decided to switch. Marilyn said that the music, the prayer book and the friendliness of parishioners were also strong attractions for her.
In the late 1980s, Marilyn served as the Director of the Altar Guild and laundered all of the albs for clergy. “I have fond memories of the good ole days when beeswax candles were used and the candle holders had to be put in the oven to remove the drippings. Glad those candles are history!”
Marilyn shared that she was married to Russ Chandler for 28 years. She has two sons, five grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Luckily for her, her sons and their families remain close by, one in Eugene and one in Portland. Her husband Russ was serving on the Vestry at the time of their marriage. Russ was also the verger at St. Paul’s. So, Marilyn and her family have been involved with various ministries throughout her tenure here at St. Paul’s.
“Hamburgers are my favorite food,” she says. She also enjoys reading, jigsaw puzzles, collecting US stamps and working in her garden. If stuck on a desert island, Marilyn says that she would make sure to bring water, sunscreen, dehydrated food, a bed and a hat (all the comforts of home, right?). Unfortunately, she likely would not be able to have a TV to watch the news and the HBO channel.
Marilyn is an OSU Beaver where she was honored for her superior scholarship in the national honor society as a Master
Mortar Board. She was one of 15 women honored in her senior year. Marilyn was also a member of Gamma Phi Beta and continues to socialize with her colleagues (although the number continues to shrink over time). She went on to teach English, literature and social studies in middle and high school in Tigard, Grants Pass and Salem over a period of 26 years.
At 90 years young, Marilyn says she began her relationship with St. Paul’s long before she became a member. “I grew up just 7 blocks from where the church is located now. The property on which the church was built used to belong to Lincoln School. I attended that school for one year until it was torn down to make way for the church.” Marilyn, we honor your time, talent and dedication to our St. Paul’s community. Thank you.
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ESL TutoringThank You, St. Paul’s!
My name is Sharon Krimmel, and I am one of the tutors working with the refugee families who come to St. Paul’s to learn English. The church, by offering a classroom, kind support, and an excellent pre-school/child care setting, is giving refugee families much needed instruction that helps them adjust to, and hopefully thrive in their new life in Salem. Because you provide child care, parents are able to attend our classes who otherwise could not. With the academic setting provided, each child who “graduates” from the program is able to go to Head Start having learned skills that ensure readiness for school success.
Imagine the challenges of our refugee families—from fleeing their home country, to living in a refugee camp, to arriving in a new city without extended family and familiar culture. The two hours a day, Monday through Thursday, at St. Paul’s offer a warm, loving setting in which to enhance each family’s English language learning along with some of the survival skills everyone needs. What we call survival skills are things like understanding money concepts, asking for help, knowing basic
directional skills, and filling out forms. In addition, the time together is an opportunity for our students to share common problems and joys with each other. This year, our students come from Congo, Afganistan, Iraq and Syria.
Every time I enter St. Paul’s, I am greeted with warmth and kindness, as are our students. Each student is eager to learn and is grateful for the opportunity to be here. Thank you, each of you, for making St. Paul’s a welcoming church. If you happen to be walking by when class is in session, please come in for a visit. You are making a positive difference in the lives of our students.
Canterbury Ensemble: Nicholas Ertsgaard, Dennis Fisher, Stephanie Gates Madison Hall, Annabelle Klocksieben, Spencer Landis, Kevin Martz, Bob Morris Ramona Morris, Johana St. Clair, Simon Staples, Roxanne Shoemaker, Holly Williams
St. Paul’s Ringers: Andie Andeen, Sean Brooks, Amy Daraghy, Nicholas Ertsgaard, Madison Hall, Winnie Ju, Janelle Koch, Mark Lindsey, Priscilla Lindsey, Karen McCarty, Cynthia McGladrey, Andy Norval, Brenna Norval, Judy Quenzel, Loriann Schmidt, Simon Staples, Michelle Wardrip, Holly Williams
Trinity Choir: Virginia Adams, Glenda Blanchard, Leah Brakebill, Gary Brandt, Judith Chen, Dorothy Grace
Bernhard, Jenine Betschart, Brewster Coleman Sue Colescott, Sue Crosby, Phyllis Daniel, Susan Dauer, Steve Ellis, Nicholas Ertsgaard, Walt Farrier, Dennis Fisher, Hollie Groves, Madison Hall, Kathleen Hendersen, Juliana Inman, Katie Heaton, Daniel Jamsa, Logan Johnson-Reeder, Mark Kavanagh, Michael Lewis, Mark Lindsey, Priscilla Lindsey, Sarah Lingle, Martin Loring, Jacqueline Lusk, Chris Maguire, Megan Miller, Barry Nelson, David Nelson, Greg Nelson, Phil Olson, Jim Perry, Ray Phipps, Judy Quenzel, Tracy Ragland, Joan Rollins, Sue Rivoire, Simon Staples, Jean Urbanski, Anika Vanderwal, Kathleen Walter, Michelle Wardrip, John Paul Welch, Betty White
Brass Ensemble: John Dalen, Angie Greenwood, Rick Greenwood, Logan Fisher, Clayton Hall, Brett Randolph, Caden Randolph, Molly Robertson, Abiane Stroebel, Jacob Rosevear, Jeff Snyder
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CALENDAR
Egypt: Arts and Culture
St. Paul’s Arts and Rhythm for Kids
Monday, July 15–Friday, July 19, 20199am–3pm • Open to children ages 6 –11
SPARK
Register now: stpaulsoregon.org
Bishop VisitSunday, June 9 Please join us in welcoming the Bishop Michael Hanley to St. Paul’s on Pentecost Sunday. Be sure to wear red!
Bishop Michael recently announced his intention to retire in January of 2021.
In his letter posted on The Diocese of Oregon’s website, Hanley stated that his “reasons for this decision are quite simple. First, it is time for me. By the date of my retirement, I will be 66 years old and I will have served as deacon, priest, or bishop for just under forty years. I feel that God is now calling me to focus on being a husband. . .father. . .grandfather, and a parishioner in the church.” He goes on to mention further reasons for the timing. Read more at www.diocese-oregon.org.
JUNESun. Jun 02 Easter VII Evensong and Jazz Quintet Concert, 4:00 pm
Tue. Jun 04 Personel Committee Meeting, 10:00 am St. Clare’s Guild, 1:00 pm
Wed. Jun 05 Parish Life Ministries, 11:30 am Kids Choir Party, 3:45 pm
Sun. Jun 09 Pentecost Sunday Baptism, Confirmation, Reaffirmation Bishop’s Visitation Brunch
Tue. Jun 11 Knit, Pray, Crochet, 7:00 pm
Sun. Jun 16 Trinity Sunday
Mon. Jun 17 St. Anne’s Guild, 1:00 pm
Tue. Jun 18 Finance, 12:00 pm Vestry, 6:30 pm
Sun. Jun 23 Pentecost II
Sun. Jun 30 Pentecost III
JULYTue. Jul 02 Personnel Committee, 10:00 am
Wed. Jul 03 Parish Life Ministries, 11:30 am
Sun. Jul 07 Pentecost IV
Tue. Jul 09 Knit, Pray, Crochet, 7:00 pm
Sun. Jul 14 Pentecost V
Jul 15-19 SPARK, 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Tue. Jul 16 Finance Committee, 12:00 pm Vestry, 6:30 pm
Sun. Jul 21 Pentecost VI
Sun. Jul 28 Pentecost VII Potluck on the Patio, after 10:00 am service
AUGUSTSun. Aug 04 Pentecost VIII
Tue. Aug 06 Personnel Committee, 10:00 am
Wed. Aug 07 Parish Life Ministries, 11:30 am
Sun. Aug 11 Pentecost IX
Tue. Aug 13 Knit, Pray, Crochet, 7:00 pm
Sun. Aug 18 Pentecost X
Sun, Aug 18 Ice Cream Social Fundraiser, after 10:00 am service
Tue. Aug 20 Finance Committee, 12:00 pm
Sun. Aug 25 Pentecost XI
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Contact Us1444 Liberty Street SESalem, Oregon [email protected]
stpaulsoregon
CHURCH OFFICE HOURSMonday-Thursday: 9:00 am-4:00 pm
RECTORThe Rev. Anne Emrymotheranne@stpaulsoregon.org650-430-3318www.sacredstory.orgOffice hours: Tuesday-Thursday (All other days and times by appointment)
CURATEThe Rev. Andy [email protected] hours: Monday-Thursday
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIESDr. Paul [email protected]
COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES AND YOUTH LEADERAmy Goerger [email protected] 503-508-1943
ADULT EDUCATIONSue [email protected]
Chi Yo Project at St. Paul’sJuly 19-21
We are calling on everyone in the parish to help with this all-church project. Volunteers are needed for morning, afternoon and evening shifts to chop vegetables, prepare ingredients, roll, fry, run and sell a delicious Vietnamese Spring Roll called “Chi Yo.” We sell it at a booth at
the Salem Art Fair during that July weekend. Proceeds go to Helping Hands in Salem, and music scholarships for youth. Incidentally, our booth will be in the north food court for the first time in 2019! Please come visit and/or volunteer! Let Paul Klemme know how you might want to be involved. He can be reached at [email protected] or 503-362-3661 ext.310.
Helping Hands Tea
Easter Sunday
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Potluck on the PatioJuly 28 after the 10:00 am service
Parish Life Ministries will provide pulled pork sandwiches and parishioners are asked to provide salads and side dishes. To raise funds, PLM will be selling root beer floats as well.
Ice Cream SocialAugust 19 after the 10:00 am service
Parish Life Ministries invites you to partake in summer’s sweetness at the annual St. Paul’s ice cream social, which will follow 10:00 am worship in the downstairs fellowship hall. It’s free (contributions gratefully accepted) and offers several delicious flavors, many toppings and happy fellowship. We hope to see you there!
