Join us this fall for a monthly book club.

In September, November and December, we will gather on the specified Monday at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the book for that month. October will include a discussion on separate dates (see below). There will be some guided questions as well as space for you to share what you liked or didn’t like about the book. We will meet for approximately an hour and a half. All are welcome.

RSVP HERE – (not required but helpful).

September: Richmond’s Unhealed History by The Reverend Dr. Ben Campbell
Discussion facilitated by Rev. Gwynn Crichton on Monday, September 21st @ 7:00 p.m.

October: Blind Spots: Race and Identity in a Southern Church by Christopher Alan Graham
This Book Discussion is part of a special series hosted by St. Paul’s History and Reconciliation Initiative. For more information and to RSVP visit the HRI: Book Study webpage HERE.

November: Love is the Way by Bishop Michael Curry and Sara Grace
Discussion facilitated by TBA on Monday, November 16th @ 7:00 p.m.

December: The Irrational Season by Madeline L’Engle
Discussion facilitated by TBA on Monday, December 14th @ 7:00 p.m.

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94931187553?pwd=U01DekVVYTlCcGVCc0lHOWdUQ1AvZz09

Meeting ID: 949 3118 7553
Passcode: 962181

St. Paul’s is co-hosting with Second Presbyterian Church a Faith on Tap Series every 2nd Thursday at 5:00 p.m. through Zoom (online). Faith on Tap is an opportunity for people to gather with their beverage of choice and discuss topics with one another through a faith-based lens.

When: 2nd Thursdays of the Month @ 5:00 p.m. (Note the change to MONTHLY).

September 10th, October 8th, November 12th, and December 10th

September Discussion: Dr. Frances Taylor Gench, Professor of Biblical Interpretation at Union Presbyterian Seminary, will be facilitating a conversation on Philemon. Faith on Tap will engage the Apostle Paul’s shortest letter, but one with an outsized impact on American history, as it figured prominently in nineteenth-century debates and laws about slavery.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93294631190?pwd=dXQ0WGcxRUNZV2IwTTdiRzYrdm12QT09

Meeting ID: 932 9463 1190
Passcode: 164092

Please contact Keli Shipley Cooper by e-mail with any questions.

July 27th – 30th @ 11:00 a.m.

St. Paul’s is providing a virtual Vacation Bible School (VBS) experience developed by Christ Church Cathedral, St. John the Divine, and St. Martin’s from the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. We are going to FOCUS and look closer at God, God’s truth, and the people God calls us to love. We’d love for you to join us – no matter where you are! July 27-30 – it’s ABSOLUTELY FREE – and we are going to have a ton of FUN!

Each morning at 11 a.m. there will be a 30-minute live stream with high energy singing, Bible stories, and prayer. But if you can’t make it for the live event, it will be available for viewing later.

There are crafts to make related to the theme of each day. Watch THIS VIDEO and check out our FAQs for more information and REGISTER HERE.

Every Other Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.

Join St. Paul’s and All Saints RVA this Thursday, July 16th for a discussion of church music on Zoom. Scott Hayes (All Saints) and Christopher Reynolds (St. Paul’s) will facilitate a range of interviews on Church Music every other Thursday through August.

July 16: Rev. Charles Dupree discusses his life as a priest, composer, and artist.

July 30: Scott Hayes and Christopher Reynolds share their approach to orchestrating hymns, choral anthems, and organ repertoire at the organ.

August 13: Michael Boney from St. John’s Cathedral in Denver, will share his experience as an African American in the world of Anglican church music. Michael has served a variety of parishes throughout the Episcopal church.

August 27: Rev. Bill Roberts and David Hoover, who will present on the anxieties brought on to musicians during this pandemic. Bill recently retired from Virginia Theological Seminary, while David continues as a psychotherapist and spiritual director.

ZOOM Login: us02web.zoom.us/j/84811435851?pwd=NHBlQ1EwSUJaNTZWT0VKeS9aTXArZz09

This program is hosted on Zoom by All Saints and St. Paul’s Episcopal Churches.

Next gathering Thursday, July 2nd – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

St. Paul’s is co-hosting with Second Presbyterian Church a Faith on Tap Series every other Thursday through Zoom (online). Faith on Tap is an opportunity for people to gather with their beverage of choice and discuss topics with one another through a faith-based lens. We invite you to join us for this ecumenical gathering to share in collective conversation with our neighbors down the street from our own homes.

The recent murder of George Floyd at the hands of police reveals again the deep racial wounds of our society. This a significant time for us to reflect faithfully, sincerely, and honestly on our connection to the racial wounds and God’s desire for justice for all. As an expression of renewed and heightened commitment to this cause, Second Presbyterian has challenged each member to participate in a 21-day exploration into faith and racial justice. The 21-day Challenge is a first step in our re-commitment to actively participate in dismantling systemic racism. Faith on Tap will introduce and explore this opportunity and discuss what it can mean for our life and faith.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98234455983?pwd=Y2IrRmpBUWl5N3ZaT3YvbFQ2MERVZz09

Call in by phone: 19292056099, 123456#
Meeting ID: 982 3445 5983
Password: 123456

Please contact Keli Shipley Cooper by e-mail with any questions.

Every other Thursday @ 5:00 p.m.

St. Paul’s is co-hosting with Second Presbyterian Church a Faith on Tap Series every other Thursday through Zoom (online). Faith on Tap is an opportunity for people to gather with their beverage of choice and discuss topics with one another through a faith-based lens. We invite you to join us for this ecumenical gathering to share in collective conversation with our neighbors down the street from our own homes.

Next gathering Thursday, July 16th – 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Upcoming Topic: As we continue to cope with COVID-19, St. Paul’s parishioner Anne Hayes will facilitate a discussion about her recent article on the Richmond faith community’s response to the 1918 flu pandemic and the Jack Williams memorial window at St. Paul’s. Share your thoughts on how our experience today compares and ways we can support one another during this challenging time.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98234455983?pwd=Y2IrRmpBUWl5N3ZaT3YvbFQ2MERVZz09

Call in by phone: 19292056099, 123456#
Meeting ID: 982 3445 5983
Password: 123456

Please contact Keli Shipley Cooper by e-mail with any questions.

Wednesdays Mornings @ 10:00 a.m. on ZOOM

Facilitated by staff and parishioners, we begin our time in silence followed by an opening reading, 20-minutes of silent meditation, and an optional time to share with one another. We end by 10:45 a.m.

Meditation and specifically contemplative prayer is an ancient spiritual practice where we let go— we quiet our mind to rest in God’s presence. No registration nor experience meditating is required. All are welcome.

Zoom Login: zoom.us/j/99208936039?pwd=aEtOS09qc3BXQUc5QldtaGh5RzFhQT09

Meeting ID: 992 0893 6039 // Password: 177762

If you have any questions or are interested in facilitating, e-mail the Director of Adult Faith Formation, Keli Shipley Cooper HERE.

Discussion on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m.

Join us this summer for a monthly book club.

In June, July, and August, we will gather on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the book. There will be some guided questions as well as space for you to share what you liked or didn’t like about the book. We will meet for approximately an hour and a half. All are welcome.

RSVP HERE – (not required but helpful).

June: Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler
Discussion facilitated by Keli Shipley Cooper on Tuesday, June 23rd @ 7:00 p.m.

July: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Discussion facilitated by Sarah Nolan on Tuesday, July 28th @ 7:00 p.m.

August: The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd
Discussion facilitated by Keli Shipley Cooper on Tuesday, August 25th @ 7:00 p.m.

ZOOM Link: https://zoom.us/j/91647805285?pwd=TlRuY0dySjcrV2VxVnhJaUN6NWNpdz09
Meeting ID: 916 4780 5285 // Password: 056894