We believe the United Church of Christ (UCC) is called to be a united and uniting church. “That they may all be one.” (John 17:21) “In essentials–unity, in nonessentials–diversity, in all things–charity,” These UCC mottos survive because they touch core values deep within us. The UCC has no rigid formulation of doctrine or attachment to…
Our special offering on Sunday, March 30, unites us with all who are in need. The gifts that we offer today will be used for concrete ministries that further God’s work in the world. In Matthew 25, Jesus told his disciples where to focus their ministry: feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome…
The Feast of Carnival (literally translated: Farewell to Meat) also known as Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) is preparation for the Lenten Fast. Lent is the forty days (not counting Sundays) between Ash Wednesday and Holy Saturday during which we prepare our hearts and our lives for the experience of the Last Supper, the Cross,…
From Mountaintop to Routine We have heard it from campers at the end of a week at DuBois Center. We have heard it at the end of a weekend retreat. We have heard it at the end of the best vacations. “I wish we could just stay here forever. This is what life is supposed…
Singing Our Faith Have you ever taken the time to look in the back of a hymnal? Look at the different categories of hymns. Where are your favorites? Are they praise hymns? Assurance? Church Triumphant? Are they choruses? Faithfulness? Creation? God’s Presence? Jesus as Friend? Do that some time. Take time to look in…
Consider Your Call. Jesus called fishermen and they left all of their nets and boats and followed him. If you cannot leave all of your nets, try leaving one of them. If baptizing the entire world is too overwhelming a task, find someone (maybe just one person) that you can see as your evangelism world…
For all of the staff that we have here at St. Paul (all part-time except the pastors), we are a church of people responding to the call of Jesus Christ. The secular world calls them volunteers. The church calls them disciples, that is, followers. For when you teach Sunday School or are a youth advisor…
Super Bowl is coming! More importantly, SOUPER BOWL is coming!! While you enjoy the BIG GAME or even just the commercials you have the opportunity to help feed people in need. St. Paul’s Junior Youth have been participating in this national, youth lead, campaign since 2003!! Over just the last four years they have raised and given…
Due to the inclement weather heading our way, we have decided to cancel both Sunday services and all Sunday School classes on Sunday, Jan. 5. Please pass this message on to family and friends. Stay home and be safe! Peace and blessings, St. Paul Staff and Consistory
“Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, a path in the mighty waters… : Do not remember the former things, or consider the things of old. I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness…
