Over the weekend, I heard someone talking about back-to-school shopping, and I thought, How can that be here already?
It always seems that once Rodeo Weekend is over, it automatically starts to feel like fall— even though it is still August. The air feels a little crisper, the crops are beginning to turn that beautiful golden colour, and even the odd leaf is starting to change. Then there is the countdown to going back to school—and, of course, those dreaded school lunches!
Even here at St. Paul’s, it feels like fall is upon us. We return to worship, council and committee meetings begin again, and the calendar starts filling up with groups, activities and events.
But with all that being said, it is always good to be back together. There is something comforting about finding our way back into the routines and rhythms that we all seem to appreciate after a summer break.
Whatever your fall is beginning to look like, I hope it brings you comfort and joy as you slowly work your way back into the busyness that comes with the season.
May these next few weeks be filled with good things, familiar faces, and plenty of moments to pause and appreciate the blessings around us.
St. Paul’s Weekly Update
Sunday Worship – We are excited to be returning to worship this Sunday, August 23rd with Tanis. It has been awhile since we have been all together, it will be great to see everyone!
Meals on Wheels – St. Paul’s is responsible for delivering Meals on Wheels for the month of September. We deliver on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays. Meals are picked up at 4:45pm at the Westman Kitchen. Sign Up is posted at the church – call or email the church office. Please add you phone number. You can sign up as a single or bring a friend either way works!
The Finance Committee will meet on August 20th at 11:00am.
The Worship Committee will meet on August 20th at 1:30pm.
Church Council will meet on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:00pm.
Change for Change Campaign – The Outreach Committee is inviting everyone to collect their loose change over the summer and donate it to the Mission & Service Fund. Lovely decorated collection bags are available at the church, or you may use a bag of your own. Please return your collected change by the end of September. If you would like your donation included on your year-end tax receipt, please be sure to clearly label your bag with your name.
If you are not into collecting coins, our campaign is online also… help us turn change into change! Click here to help https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/119197150RR0001-st-pauls-united-church/p2p/change-for-change
