September 4 @ St. Paul's UMC: Announcements

+Mental Health Virtual Fair presented by Mountain Sky Conference Abundant Health. Three sessions, Sept. 13, 20, 27 @ 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Contact Jana Jones, MSC Abundant Health Coordinator for more information: jl.jones@outlook.com.

+Fellowship Time will resume after the Sunday service September 11.  In an effort to keep the work to a minimum but encourage communication and fellowship, we will keep the food service simple. Volunteers will provide food items which will be stocked in the church pantry and freezer. (Note: A large "celebration cake" will be provided for distribution each first Sunday, starting October 2.)    Volunteers are needed to donate baked/purchased food items. Volunteers are needed to sign up for fellowship setup, serving, and cleanup starting October 2 and each Sunday afterwards. Questions may be directed to Pat Cleaveland.

+As United Methodists we affirm that "The strength of a political system depends upon the full and willing participation of its citizens." (United Methodist Social Principles, ¶164.B). Join Church and Society for a webinar on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 11 AM in conversation with voting rights advocates on how to prepare, educate, and engage people of faith for the polls. Register today at this link.

+Breakfast Fellowship (formerly Men’s Breakfast) will next meet on Saturday, September 10, at 8:00 AM at Doug’s Diner (2574 Baseline Road, Basemar Shopping Center). No reservations necessary!

+Sew What Returns! The September meeting will be at the home of Donna Wasson on Friday, September 16, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Please RSVP to Joan Cooper by September 12. Folks are encouraged to bring their own lunches. Some drinks will be provided.

+Mountain Sky Conference's NextGen & Inclusiveness Ministries invites you to participate in a book study on Queering Wesley, Queering the Church by Keegan Osinski. The book study will take place over the course of five weeks beginning September 13th-October 11th @ 6:30-8:00 PM on Zoom. Register at this link.

+Join United Women in Faith for a Women’s Saturday Retreat hosted by First United Methodist Church (Boulder) on September 17, from 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. Lunch will be provided; afterwards, participants will be invited to walk the First UMC labyrinth. The location is 1421 Spruce Street; the theme is “Practicing Sabbath – Even in/Especially in Challenging Times of Life” presented by Belinda Alkula. R.S.V.P. by September 10 to Belinda.

+UMARC webinar: A team of leading United Methodist pastoral counselors will conduct a Zoom webinar addressing “Fracturing Family and Friendships: Inevitable Consequences of UM Splintering?” on Thursday, September 20, at 6:00 PM. Sponsored by the United Methodist Association of Retired Clergy and Friends (UMARC), free registration is at www.umarc.org.

+This fall, Rebecca Glancy will lead a group to read and discuss Austen Hartke’s book Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians. We will deepen our understanding of the range of LGBTQ+ identities and ways to be a truly welcoming church. As the parent of two nonbinary teenagers, Rebecca has been learning a lot about this subject. The group will meet on    Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 PM via Zoom for six weeks (September 22 to October 27). We will host special guests who will speak about their experiences as well. Contact Rebecca if you are interested in participating.