Social Media @ St. Paul's

If you want to know what is happening here at St. Paul's UMC, the place to go for news, information, and just plain fun is our social media platforms! Be sure to visit our blog, Facebook page, @boulderstpauls, Flickr photo album,    website (which includes our up-to-date calendar), and our  YouTube channel.

Lunch Bunch in action

A great time was had this afternoon at the Ladies Lunch Bunch at the Roadhouse Depot in Boulder.

Remember to pray

John Wesley's prayer room at his home in London

"Pray, whether you can or not. When you are cheerful, and when you are heavy, still pray; pray with many or with a few words, or with none at all: you will surely find an answer of peace, and why not now?"

~ John Wesley (letter to John Valton, January 31, 1764)

UMC portion of Boy Scouts' bankruptcy ruling approved

United Methodist Communications Office of Public Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2022

A 281-page ruling last Friday in the Boy Scouts of America's (BSA) bankruptcy proceedings indicates that most of the reorganization plan meets the criteria of bankruptcy law and is constitutional. The ruling approves the United Methodist portion of the settlement, but there are several more matters the BSA must address for the plan to be confirmed.

"The United Methodist settlement sought to put the survivors first and the continuation of safe Scouting for present Scouts as high priorities," said Bishop John Schol, who chairs the United Methodist leadership team created to support United Methodist chartering associations in the matter.  

The United Methodist settlement includes a $30 million contribution to the $2.6 billion survivor settlement; a commitment to hear the experiences of survivors who participated in United Methodist-sponsored troops; a review of all Safe Sanctuaries policies in United Methodist congregations and annual conferences; and the publication of three articles in denominational communication resources about sexual abuse and how to keep young people safe. 

The United Methodist settlement is the result of countless hours by the United Methodist legal team, the ad hoc committee, the leadership team, the staff of the General Commission of United Methodist Men and more than 200 annual conference leaders. 

"It was a team effort, and everyone led faithfully and with a commitment to our Wesleyan values and principles," said Schol. "I am also grateful for our leaders of Scout troops across United Methodism. In very challenging times, they are committed to lead safe Scouting and guide young people to grow in witness and citizenship.”

“I am confident that everyone working together with the BSA will be able to address the remaining issues so that survivors will be fairly compensated and one million young people will continue to participate in Scouting.”

Free RTD Public Transit for All in August

Everyone in Boulder County is invited to take part in Zero Fare for Better Air – a collaborative, statewide initiative designed to reduce ground-level ozone by increasing use of public transit. From August 1 through August 31, all RTD services – including the airport buses – are free for everyone. 

Individuals of all ages and abilities, who may have never used transit services, residents whose travel habits have changed during the pandemic, and residents who continue to rely on RTD to deliver them to the important destinations in their lives are all welcome to enjoy the free public transit options in Boulder County and throughout Colorado. 

This state-wide opportunity for free transit was made possible by Colorado Senate Bill 22-180, which Boulder County supported during the last legislative session. 

“August is Colorado’s high ozone season, which means it’s the perfect time to leave the car at home and take public transit,” said Commissioner Matt Jones. “We all have a part to play in reducing ozone and its devastating contribution to negative public health impacts and the climate crisis. There are hundreds of thousands of people in Boulder County taking thousands of car trips each month. Everyone taking just one trip on public transit this month would have a huge impact on reducing our ozone levels. And did I mention? It’s free!"

“Vehicles on the road create more than 25% of all air pollution nationwide and that pollution has a negative impact on our air quality and health,” said Board of County Commissioners Vice-Chair Claire Levy. “Taking part in the Zero Fare for Better Air program in August is a way for all of us to help protect our friends, family, and neighbors, as well as those who are most affected by air pollution, including children, the elderly, those with respiratory conditions, and everyone who works outside.” 

Read more at this link.

This week @ St. Paul's UMC

Monday:

9:00 AM, Office hours

Tuesday:

9:00 AM, Office hours

4:00 PM, Table for All webinar

Wednesday:

9:00 AM, Office hours

9:30 AM, Wednesday Weeders

10:00 AM, Weekly Zoom fellowship

7:00 PM, Virtual Mission u

Thursday:

9:00 AM, Office hours

11:45 AM, Ladies Lunch Bunch @ Boulder Depot

3:00 PM, Women's Summer Book Group

Saturday:

8:30 AM, Workday @ Wesley Foundation (1290 Folsom St)

Sunday:

8:45 AM, Adult class

10:15 AM, Worship

12:30 PM, BBKC

Scripture lessons for August 7

We begin a new month at St. Paul's next Sunday with lessons from Luke 24:13-16, 28-31, 32-35 and Revelation 22:1-5.