News
August 20, 2008
Bookshop News - The Bookshop has just received a small supply of notecards and limited edition prints by artist parisioner, Robyn Mixon. Many of you are familiar with Robyn's work from her donations to the Bazaar. The two scenes of St. Paul's being offered in the Bookshop are St. Paul's Facade and St. Paul's Summer Light in pen and ink and watercolor. Both cards and the prints are signed by the artist and are part of a limited edition. We invite you to come by the Bookshop and add these items to your collection! Is your Small Group or Circle planning a book study this fall? If so, the Bookshopo would be happy to order your books for you! Summer Bookshop hours: Sundays before and after the 10:00 service, Wednesdays 10 - 12:30 and Thursdays 1 - 4.
August 20, 2008
Change in the EYC - Eden Lewis has resigned her position as Interim Youth Minister. Her last Sunday will be August 24, and her last day in the office will be Thursday, August 28. After being hired as the Youth Ministry Assistant, Eden willingly stepped in to serve as Interim Youth Minister. We're thankful for the good things she has brought to our youth ministry and bid her Godspeed as she pursues other interests. We'll celebrate her ministry among us and say farewell at the already scheduled Summer Potluck on August 24.
August 13, 2008
The Rev. Chantal B. McKinney Accepts Position as New Full-Time Associate Rector - We are pleased to announce that the Rev. Chantal B. McKinney has accepted a call to serve as full-time Associate Rector of St. Paul's. She comes to us from St. Mary's in High Point where she has served for the last four years as Associate Rector. Prior to that, she was Associate Rector of St. Francis in Greensboro.
In addition to her wide range of responsibilities Chantal has had at St. Mary's, she is presently serving as Chair of the Diocese of North Carolina Committee on Hispanic Ministry. She is also a doctoral candidate from the Association of Chicago Theological Schools and is a graduate of Virginia Theological Seminary.
We are fortunate that the position being filled is already budgeted and came open through clergy resignations and redeployment.
Chantal will begin her duties here at St. Paul's on September 15th. She and her husband, Bryson, already have a home here in Winston-Salem, and we look forward to bringing them into the St. Paul's community.
August 13, 2008
Father Shields Celebrates 70th Birthday - The staff of St. Paul's surprised their interim rector with a birthday party today complete with all the fixings. When Rev. Ginny Inman escorted John into the youth room John's face turned bright red with surprise and he exclaimed that "He was speechless!" A luncheon followed with chicken, hamburgers and hotdogs all cooked on the "barbie" by Jerry and Don. Lunch was capped off with home-made ice cream and two kinds of cake. The staff were happy to honor the man who has been inspirational in their lives for the last ten years! For a small slide show, click here.
August 10, 2008
Rector Search Update - Since launching the national search for a new rector on June 18, the Rector Search Committee has been receiving many resumes and responding to inquiries from interested candidates. Recommendations of potential rector candidates submitted by parishioners have also been followed up with requests to submit resumes. All candidates and potential candidates have been sent the attractive Parish Profile brochure produced in early June following the transition process. Letters of interest and resumes will be received through the deadline of August 20. The committee is actively involved in the review and screening process to determine those candidates who will move forward with further consideration. Parishioners may view the St. Paul's Parish Profile (PDF) as well as other search-related information on the church website. The committee encourages parishioners to continue referring promising candidates by using e-mail or by contacting a member of the search committee.
August 10, 2008
Eden Lewis Leaving St. Pauls - Eden Lewis has resigned her position as Interim Youth Minister. We greatly appreciate Eden's work with our young people and for her dedication to our parish. Please join us at the luncheon on August 24 to honor Eden's ministry.
August 6, 2008
Bookshop News - Looking for the perfect gift of encouragement for a special woman in your life? Prayers for a Woman's Soul combines uplifting prayers from many bestselling women authors with devotional thoughts, stories and NIV Scripture. This gift book is accompanied by a pewter heart inscribed with "I said a prayer for you today" (front) and "I have you in my heart" (back). Summer Bookshop hours: Sundays before and after the 10:00 service, Wednesdays 10-12:30 and Thursdays 1-4.
August 6, 2008
No A/C for Week of August 11 - During the week of August 11, St. Paul's will be installing a new chiller system. This means, although the office will be open, it will be very warm for those who work and will be using the church during that time. If you have a meeting scheduled during this week (August 11-15), you may want to reschedule your meeting for another time or place. We hope to have this project completed in three to four days and the entire church facilities will be affected with no air conditioning. Thank you for your patience during this time.
July 23, 2008
New in the Bookshop - CDs to keep your 3-7 year olds happy at home or riding in the car! Kids never tire of singling along with childhood classics and we have five collections, each with an hour of favorites like "London Bridge," " B-I-N-G-O," "Zacchaeus," "Kookaburram," "This Old Man" and much more. Each for only $5. Plus a 3 CD set of 110 Bible songs for kids including familiar songs like "This Little Light of Mine," "He's Got the Whole World in HIs Hands" and "Who Built the Ark?" Summer Bookshop hours: Sundays before and after the 10:00 service, Wednesdays 10-12:30 and Thursdays 1-4.
July 23, 2008
I offer my deepest gratitude to John Shields and all the clergy, Jack Mitchener, Carol Covington, the congregation and, especially, to our Adult Choir, for the keen support that you have given me throughout the past year as I have served as St. Paul's Interim Director of Music. That support, along with your prayers, has richly sustained Paula and me. With God's hand as guide, it has been an honor to serve St. Paul's worship through its program of music.
~ Dan Locklair
