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Sunday Readings and Servers
CLICK TO VIEW SUNDAY READINGS Track 2 MINISTERS AND SERVERS Presider – The Rev. Elsa Pressentin E Minister – Rod Hayhurst 2nd Chalice – Judy Fleener Reader – Bill Jacobks Ushers – Lee Lupo, Bob Burns Acolyte – Nicole McKean Altar Guild – Judy Fleener, Nancy Walling, Sandra Pitts Pastoral Care – Sally Carmean (231-773-3375) Coffee Hour – Lori Vickers, Nancy Solon Counters – Jim Reynolds, Dawn Dumeney Vestry Host – Roberta Hafenbrack Organist – Jennifer Florip
Read moreQuiet Day and Labyrinth Walk
We may think another day of quiet is the last thing we need. But time set apart, space set apart, where we consent to draw close to God and open to Spirit, is a different kind of quiet that can fill us with the warmth of love and peace. Or perhaps our daily life is so noisy and overbooked we feel there is no room for even an hour of quiet. A bit of contemplative time, intentionally spent, can…
Read moreSupper House
Members of St. Paul’s serve meals every second Tuesday of the month. Supper House is under the broad umbrella of Mission for Area People, operating independently under a board comprised of representatives of many area churches, with financial contributions and volunteers from those same churches. A supper meal is offered Monday through Friday nights, often serving well over 100 adults and children each evening.
Read moreFeeding the Soul of the City – Pablo Mahave-Veglia, cello, with pianist Sookyung-Cho
Internationally-acclaimed cellist Pablo Mahave-Veglia will begin this year’s series with a program of classical music in keeping with September being the “Month of Peace.” He has performed for Feeding the Soul of the City a number of times and has become an audience favorite. Pianist Sookyung-Cho will accompany him.
Read moreFeeding the Soul of the City – The Hildegard Singers
The Hildegard Singers—now a trio comprised of Diane Penning, Lisa Walhout, and Barbara McCargar—will perform the deeply spiritual music of abbess and mystic Hildegard of Bingen as well as other chants from medieval times.
Read moreFeeding the Soul of the City – The Lafayette Woodwind Quintet
Made up of members of our local West Michigan Concert Winds, the Lafayette Woodwind Quintet will present a variety of classical pieces. This is their first performance for Feeding the Soul of the City.
Read moreFeeding the Soul of the City – The Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys
The traditional “Festival of Lessons and Carols” will return to St. Paul’s to highlight the holiday season with carols and readings of the Christmas story from both Old and New Testaments.
Read moreFeeding the Soul of the City – “Christmas at the Organ” with Caron Farmer
Caron Farmer is our featured performer for this year’s traditional program of solo organ music devoted to the Christmas season.
Read moreFeeding the Soul of the City – Clifford Jazz Quartet
Under the direction of Ed Clifford (sax, flute), the Clifford Jazz Quartet will liven up the winter with jazz improvisations performed by his highly-talented quartet.
Read moreFeeding the Soul of the City – Campbell’s Clarinet Collage
The Collage is made up of clarinet students who have studied extensively under Dr. Arthur Campbell at Grand Valley State University. Musical selections will range from classical to modern.
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