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- Justice Creation Tips
What do Christians need to address creation justice? Support your local farmers. When you buy homegrown, you not only get fresh food, you also minimize carbon emissions in the transport. The #1 source of carbon emissions, fossil-fueled transportation, “drives the climate crazy.” To God’s prophet Jeremiah, it seemed nobody was listening as he warned of impending doom from the Babylonians. In the face of climate change, we too may feel ineffective as we speak out for justice. Jeremiah continued: He was faithful to his call from God to speak up, and he bought land as a sign of hope, trusting God that the people would return (Jeremiah 32). Stay faithful to your call. COVID has exposed a climate justice connection. People with compromised lungs are more susceptible to the virus and more likely to die. Air pollution from manufacturing and power plants damages both the planet and the health of people, especially people of color and people in poverty, who often are relegated to living near the sources of pollution. Time to speak up for those whose cries are not being heard! Drilling for gas and oil on previously protected lands is disrupting the habitats and reproductive patterns of the native species. So, in addition to spending valuable resources to provide deadly greenhouse emissions, the policy is also killing wildlife. Speak up for funding wind and solar as alternative energy sources and for protecting creation. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), July 2019 was the hottest month ever recorded. Records date back to 1880. Climate change, brought on especially by fossil fuel emissions, deforestation, and other human activities, will change life as we know it. Time for action is now and every day. When you are shopping, look at more than just the product. Evaluate the packaging. Go for minimal or recyclable materials. Avoid plastic wrappings that will have to be trashed and stashed in a landfill. With COVID concerns, some groceries are not allowing the use of customers’ reusable bags but using plastic bags as “safer.” Instead of accepting the practice, ask the clerk to simply put the scanned items back into the grocery cart. Then you can place them in your own carriers you brought for taking them home. Kindly let the clerk know that avoiding single-use plastic is important to you. Deforestation is in the top five factors contributing to global warming. Several reputable organizations are working to reforest areas around the world. Consider donating trees in honor of someone you love as a birthday gift, for example. Look at Trees for the Future (trees.org) for possibilities. Don’t trash that partially used paper. Don’t even recycle it, yet. First, Reuse it. Keep a shallow box lid and a pair of scissors near your desk. When the main purpose of the paper is finished, salvage the empty portion for reusable scrap paper. Stack the pieces in the box lid to keep them neat and nearby for easy use. You’ve saved a tree! Less meat in our diets is proving to be healthier for the planet and for people. Especially given COVID restrictions and news about conditions for workers in meat processing facilities, now is the time to make more of your meals meatless. Recipes are readily available. Try them for the sake of the planet, your health, and justice. Note: Posted with permission by Special Family Edition, which gives ideas for ways toconnect children to nature.Sharing your love of God's creation with a new generation is one way to ensure that they will also become passionate about caring for God's earth and God's people. More of these images and tips are available on umcreationjustice.org/tips/.
- UMC Missions: Sheltering in Love
All of us are doing our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. At St. Paul's we are finding virtual ways to worship, grow, and engage. We have moved our Worship Services Online. So you can join in song, prayer and praise right where you are. On our website, we have created a page that provides you a convenient place to watch our live-streams that we are hosting on YouTube, tithe as you are lead, find a devotional to guide you through your days and weeks ahead, submit a prayer request or get in touch with us in a way that's convenient for you. We wanted to share to you UMC Missions COVID-19 Rapid Response nationally and globally. Together, as United Methodists, we are doing what we are able to combat this pandemic and prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) by sheltering in place, washing our hands, and remaining six-feet a part. Please visit their Sheltering in Love page to learn more and give today.
- YMCA Summer Program OPEN
St. Paul’s is working together with the YMCA to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children. We share a common goal: work with the children to help them grow, develop social skills and help them discover their unique talents. Activities have included chess, pottery, choir, science lab, baking, art, and jump roping. We share a common goal: work with the children to help them grow, develop social skills and help them discover their unique talents. During the summer, St. Paul’s site became the home to the YMCA ten-week summer camp. Over 45 children from around the city came together and built relationships. They also participated in swimming, field trips, and fun activities. Visit now for more information about YMCA Summer Program at St. Paul's! LEARN MORE
- OPERATION: Lighthouse
New situations call for new kinds of "being church". Listed below are the practices of being Christ's body that St. Paul's is seeking to develop in order to be a lighthouse in these days-and in the weeks and months ahead. We hope you are already joining in our daily devotionals and "triads of care" practices. We can make a difference by following these practices of spiritual development and gracious conversations. We need to engage in deeper conversation with Christ, with one another, and with our community. Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.”[a]Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. - Philippians 2:14-16 Follow the Directions below: NOTE: Some of theses are already in motion. If you'd like to learn more or get involved, please contact the church at 505-298-5596 or visit our Contact Page and ensure you mention the Lighthouse Practice you're interested in!
- Tithe Online. Give back, today.
We want to make sure that giving back at St. Paul's is convenient, easy, and available anytime, any day, any way you chose. At church or on the go. Below, we share the WHY and the HOW we give back. At St. Paul's United Methodist Church, we recognize that all things belong to God. WHY WE GIVE At St. Paul's United Methodist Church, we recognize that all things belong to God. We believe when you give of your time, talents and financial resources to connecting people and transforming lives, you are investing in Eternity. Therefore, whether it be through prayer, time or our financial resources, we give back to God. (Matthew 25:14-30) HOW WE GIVE We invite you to learn more and explore ways to give today. #giving #tithing #giveback #mobile
- September's Epistle
We hope you've been enjoying these summer months! In the month of September, we have a lot happening at St. Paul's! Check below for something exciting and we hope to see you there! Don't forget to download this month's Epistle below. Some highlights include: 100 Days Pursuing God: A journey we are asking everyone in our congregation to step out and into fresh faith. Learn more in our Epistle! We have updated information about Christmas in October, our Arts and Craft Fair! A new beginning? A breakthrough at St. Paul's? Curious? Read Pastor Doug's Special Message in the Epistle! CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP! Learn more about each event above at our Event Page! #TacoTuesday #Epistle
- October's Epistle
Hey St. Paul's! Are you ready for Fall? It's here! This month, we have a lot happening at St. Paul's! Check below for something exciting and we hope to see you there! Don't forget to download this month's Epistle below. Some highlights include: 100 Days Pursuing God: A journey we are asking everyone in our congregation to step out and into fresh faith. Learn more in our Epistle! We are looking for volunteers for this year's Christmas in October, our Arts and Craft Fair! It's almost that time! Time for our Warm and Fuzzy Tree! CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP! Learn more about each event above at our Event Page! #WarmandFuzzyTree #Epistle
- November's Epistle
Hey St. Paul's family! St. Paul's is embarking upon a breakthrough journey toward an awakening, where anyone is invited to experience and show the love and joy of Jesus. Check below for something exciting and we hope to see you there! Don't forget to download this month's Epistle below. Some highlights include: THE VISION: St. Paul's is embarking upon a breakthrough journey toward an awakening, where anyone is invited to experience and show the love and joy of Jesus! Read a special message from Pastor Doug! FAMILY DINER is honoring our Servicemen and Woman! We invite you to be apart of it! EXPLORE ST. PAUL'S "ENGAGE” VISION with Godfrey Hubert! CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP! Learn more about each event above at our Event Page! #Engage #Vision #Epistle
- December's Epistle
Hey St. Paul's family! We are coming into the Reason for the Season, as they say! Celebrating the birth of our Lord and King, Jesus Christ! Check below for something exciting and we hope to see you there! Don't forget to download this month's Epistle below. Some highlights include: CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AND CELEBRATION: Family Connect is hosting our Children's Christmas Pageant and Celebration; a joyful and fun time celebrating the birth of our Lord! We hope you can join us! CHRISTMAS EVE'S SERVICE is on the 24th and at 5 PM. We hope you can join us as St. Paul's family come together to worship our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! EXPLORE ST. PAUL'S FAMILY'S VISION: A brief summary of becoming a family and it's breakthrough journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and one another. CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP! #Christmas #Worship #Epistle
- Warm & Fuzzy Tree
In the first 2 weeks of December, St. Paul's will be filling their Warm and Fuzzy Tree with things to keep people warm this winter. We distribute these items in Mid December to at least 6 charities. We have had our tree each year for over 25 years. The items donated last year represented over 500 skeins of yarn. St. Paul's starts knitting in January and keeps knitting throughout the year. The Charities are: H.E.L.P. Shelter Hope Works Cuidando Los Ninos (CLN Kids) All Faiths Receiving Home Pres. Neo-Natal Hospital and 3 local Elementary School PTAs