Jimmy King supports Sharing Place
May 14, 2012
On hearing that the Sharing Place is struggling to feed the 500 or so families who come to us for food every month, Jimmy King (center in photo at left) organized a food drive among his friends and supporters. Of the drive, held on Saturday, May 12, Sharing Place Executive Director Maureen Cassidy said, “There was an amazing turnout, and most people showed up with bags of groceries in response to Jimmy King’s letter.” We are deeply grateful to Jimmy and to all the people who donated food to help our hungry neighbors. If you would like to donate to support the Sharing Place, please contact Maureen Cassidy via email or by calling 201.963.5518.
Prayer walk and potluck for Pentecost, May 27
May 13, 2012
The feast of Pentecost, which this year falls on Sunday, May 27, celebrates the birthday of the church, when God sent the Holy Spirit on Jesus’ disciples, who then converted more than 3,000 people to the new faith in the crucified and risen Lord (Acts 2). St. Paul’s Lutheran Church celebrates with a festive Eucharist at 10:15 am. Before the regular worship service, we’ll make a prayer walk through the neighborhood, beginning at Journal Square at 9:15 am. After worship, we’ll share a potluck lunch. Please join us for all or part of this celebration. Wear red to symbolize the Holy Spirit!
No worship, class this Wednesday
May 13, 2012
There will be no 11 am Bible study and no 7 pm Eucharist this Wednesday, May 16. Pastor Jessica is taking a little well-deserved R&R. Both will resume on Wednesday, May 23.
Free concert May 20
May 13, 2012
Please join us on Sunday, May 20, at 5 pm for a concert by Con Vivo Music in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church (directions). Works performed by an instrumental ensemble include Igor Stravinsky’s “The Soldier’s Tale” and the premier of Lembit Beecher’s Full Suite. A free-will offering will be taken.
P.E.A.C.E Garden
May 13, 2012
St. Paul’s Center for Caring is pleased to host the P.E.A.C.E Garden, located behind the Lutheran Home for Children (the former parsonage) at 440 Hoboken Avenue. The P.E.A.C.E. Garden is a new organic community garden where community members can plant vegetables, flowers, or whatever they would like to grow in 4 x 4 foot plots. The project seeks members of the community to participate, volunteer, donate, and grow. For information, go to Big Sky Project or call 609 635 1551.