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St. Paul's Episcopal Church
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​All are Welcome

BECOME A MINISTRY PARTNER OF ST. PAUL'S!

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Read The Good News, July issue! (St. Paul's newsletter)
Sign up HERE to get on our email list! For a paper copy of the newsletter, send an email to [email protected]
Weekly Services: Sundays 8 & 10am, Wednesdays 12:10pm
EVENSONG Second Sundays 4pm (Sept thru June) and COMPLINE Fourth Sundays 8pm

Check our online calendar HERE

LIVE STREAMING IS BACK! Watch all of our services on our YouTube Channel HERE
Please watch live, comment, follow us, and share!

Children and all Families are Welcome!
We welcome all families to St. Paul's, and invite your children to participate in our Children's Programs, or remain with you during the service. The Bride's Room (at the back of the church), is available for children and families, and is professionally staffed.  Families with young children are invited to join an informal, drop-in group in the central courtyard. Take-home activity bags with a small coloring book and crayons are located  the back of the church.

More details about programs for children are HERE. 

2025 Back to School Supply Drive

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DEADLINE: JULY 27

Please join us in supporting our fourth annual back to school supply drive!

Believe it or not, school starts less than a month!

This is the fourth year that St. Paul’s has supported K-5 students in two local elementary schools and two junior high schools by providing much needed school supplies. Inflation. tariffs and so many cuts in education have made the cost of everything go up, and school supplies are no exception. Providing needed school supplies is a wonderful way we can
 help set the stage for a successful academic year for these students.

The five schools that we support are:

 St. Paul’s Episcopal School.      Madison Academy, Oakland.      The students in the afterschool program at La Primera Iglesias, a Spanish Language congregation in East Oakland.       Two junior high schools in Oakland

This year we would like to support 150 students. The deadline for collecting supplies is July 27th.

There are several ways that you can help.

1. Purchase supplies on the list below: For younger children, select thicker pencils, markers etc. and blunt tipped scissors. The approximate cost per student is about $30 for all the supplies on the list.
2. Make a donation. You may drop a check in the offering plate, mail your check to the office, or donate online now:
Click on the button HERE  Choose “Give to Social Justice ” in the drop-down menu.

3. Help us assemble bags for each student on Sunday, July 27, after church at 11:30.
4. Help write brief notes of encouragement to the students. We will provide the materials on July 27.
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​SUPPLIES NEEDED (for each student)
 #2 pencils (wide for K-2 students, regular for grades 3-5)
 Pink wedge erasers
 Colored pencils
 Markers
 Glue sticks
 Single subject wide ruled spiral notebook
 Wide ruled paper
 3 ring binder, 1”
 Scissors (blunt for K-2)
 2 pocket folders for grades 3-5


Upcoming Services


Tuesday, July 8

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​11:00 a.m. Weekly Prayer Call via Jitsy
We'll Walk Hand In Hand 
We Are Not Afraid
God Is On Our Side

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Join us once a week (remotely) to share prayers, information, and hope. 

We meet via Jitsy every Tuesday at 11am Pacific Time, and everyone is welcome. If you have favorite prayers, please bring them to share.

To get the link to join us, please email Diana Pray [email protected]

We are stronger together. Please join us when you can!


Wednesday, July 9

12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist  Program
In the Chapel, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

SERVICE DAY: Santiago St. James
SATURDAY, July 12
​10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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​Our beautiful 1860 parish hall needs a little love! Help us tend to our historic buildings with a summer refresh.
  • All abilities welcome.
  • Lunch and childcare provided. 
  • Community service hours available.

Call Deacon Laura with questions 
(603) 545-5039
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St. James Santiago Episcopal Church
1540 12th Ave, Oakland, CA


Sunday, July 13
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST Program
In the Church, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, BCP.

10:00 a.m. EUCHARIST with Music
Organ Program
In the Church, or
watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, BCP.

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector. 
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.
Soloist: Amyellyn Anderson Kessler.


Children's Programs, Summer Schedule
- Mustard Seeds for our youngest children: 
Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).

- Summertime Faith Quest/Sunday School Drop In:
During the summer, families with young children are invited to join an informal, drop-in group in the courtyard.

Tuesday, July 15

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​11:00 a.m. Weekly Prayer Call via Jitsy
We'll Walk Hand In Hand 
We Are Not Afraid
God Is On Our Side

​
Join us once a week (remotely) to share prayers, information, and hope. 

We meet via Jitsy every Tuesday at 11am Pacific Time, and everyone is welcome. If you have favorite prayers, please bring them to share.

To get the link to join us, please email Diana Pray [email protected]

We are stronger together. Please join us when you can!


Wednesday, July 16

12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist  Program
In the Chapel, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

SATURDAY, July 19
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee
CEASEFIRE TEACH IN
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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St. Paul’s  is honored to partner with the Office of Mayor Barbara Lee to host a community Ceasefire Teach-In on Saturday, July 19, in the church.
This neighborhood event is part of the Ceasefire Teach-In Series, an initiative by Mayor Lee and the Mayor’s Public Safety Working Group to engage local communities in meaningful dialogue about ending gun violence in Oakland.
Speakers will include Mayor Barbara Lee, Police Chief Floyd Mitchell, and Violence Prevention Chief Dr. Holly Joshi, along with other public safety leaders. Together, they will unpack the data, strategies, and evolution of Oakland’s Ceasefire program—an evidence-based approach that has been central to the city’s efforts to reduce gun violence.
“We are deeply committed to peace and justice in our community,” said the Rev. Dr. Mauricio  Wilson, rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. “We are grateful for the opportunity to host this vital conversation and invite all of our neighbors to join us.”
The event is free and open to the public. 
RSVP is encouraged at:  https://bit.ly/OaklandMayorCeasefireTeachIn
Or email: [email protected]


About Oakland Ceasefire: https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/oaklands-ceasefire-strategy


Sunday, July 20
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST Program
In the Church, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, BCP.

10:00 a.m. EUCHARIST with Music
Organ Program
In the Church, or
watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, BCP.

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector. 
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.
Soloist: Benjamin Brown.


Children's Programs, Summer Schedule
- Mustard Seeds for our youngest children: 
Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).

- Summertime Faith Quest/Sunday School Drop In:
During the summer, families with young children are invited to join an informal, drop-in group in the courtyard.

Tuesday, July 22

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​11:00 a.m. Weekly Prayer Call via Jitsy
We'll Walk Hand In Hand 
We Are Not Afraid
God Is On Our Side

​
Join us once a week (remotely) to share prayers, information, and hope. 

We meet via Jitsy every Tuesday at 11am Pacific Time, and everyone is welcome. If you have favorite prayers, please bring them to share.

To get the link to join us, please email Diana Pray [email protected]

We are stronger together. Please join us when you can!


Wednesday, July 23

12:10 p.m. Holy Eucharist  Program
In the Chapel, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, Book of Common Prayer.

Sunday, July 27
Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

8:00 a.m. HOLY EUCHARIST Program
In the Church, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, BCP.

10:00 a.m. EUCHARIST with Music
Organ Program
In the Church, or
watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE
Rite II, BCP.

The Rev. Dr. Mauricio J. Wilson, Rector. 
Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.
Soloist: Amyellyn Anderson Kessler.


Children's Programs, Summer Schedule
- Mustard Seeds for our youngest children: 
Professionally staffed nursery in the back of the church (Bride's Room).

- Summertime Faith Quest/Sunday School Drop In:
During the summer, families with young children are invited to join an informal, drop-in group in the courtyard.

11:30 a.m. Back to School Supply Drive

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Please join us in supporting our fourth annual back to school supply drive!

PLEASE CONTRIBUTE OR BRING SUPPLIES TO THE CHURCH BY SUNDAY, JULY 27.

How you can help:
1. Purchase supplies on the list below: For younger children, select thicker pencils, markers etc. and blunt tipped scissors. The approximate cost per student is about $30 for all the supplies on the list.

2. Make a donation. You may drop a check in the offering plate, mail your check to the office, or donate online now:
Click on the button HERE  Choose “Give to Social Justice ” in the drop-down menu.


3. Help us assemble bags for each student on Sunday, July 27, after church at 11:30.

4. Help write brief notes of encouragement to the students. We will provide the materials on July 27.
​

​SUPPLIES NEEDED (for each student)
 #2 pencils (wide for K-2 students, regular for grades 3-5)
 Pink wedge erasers
 Colored pencils
 Markers
 Glue sticks
 Single subject wide ruled spiral notebook
 Wide ruled paper
 3 ring binder, 1”
 Scissors (blunt for K-2)
 2 pocket folders for grades 3-5


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8:00 p.m. COMPLINE Program
Prayers for the end of the day.
​With Choir.

In the Church, or watch the live stream on our YouTube channel HERE

​Join us at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church as the Compline Choir sings a monthly service of Gregorian chant and polyphony. Since the fourth century, monks have said or sung Compline as the last service at the end of their workday.

The transcendent quality of Gregorian chant and polyphony, the period of silence, and the beauty of St. Paul’s Church bathed in candlelight make this service an oasis of peace and serenity.

​There is no sermon.

​Benjamin Bachmann, MMus, FAGO, Director of Music and organist.


OUR VISION 
St. Paul’s dares to be an open embracing community; discovering, celebrating, and sharing the Love of Christ. 
OUR MISSION 
St. Paul’s invites you to a spiritual journey: to love God and your neighbors near and far; to worship, pray and serve joyfully in our community; to strive to become more Christ-like in living out the promises of our baptism that all may know Christ's healing love. 
OUR VALUES 
St. Paul’s is Joyfully Christ-Centered. We value growth on our spiritual journey as members of the Body of Christ We value our Anglican heritage as an authentic, evolving tradition. We value loving, compassionate service. We value gratitude and generosity as stewards of all God ‘s gifts. We value everyone and welcome all to find a place to belong in the worship, fellowship and ministry of this parish. 

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​St. Paul’s T-Shirt TODAY!

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Spread the love of Christ and St. Paul’s!

​Following the example of Christ, our Social Justice Committee is always working to stand up and be active in the fight for the rights of everyone. 
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We now have t-shirts available to raise awareness of our mission, raise funds to help immigrants who are now being detained and deported, and to further other Social Justice efforts.

$30 suggested donation

Sizes available: S, M, L, XL, XXL

Pay with check, cash, or click the GIVE button below (select “Give to Social Justice”)
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St. Paul's In The News!
An article about the Sanctuary Movement featured St. Paul’s and Paula Hawthorn, and written by Cara MacDonald Meredith, in The Living Church.


Check out this important resource:
​When ICE Comes to Church 


Take Action!

Faith in Action East Bay
​Newsletter is HERE
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Stay informed and SIGN UP for EPPN’s Action Alerts HERE https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/eppn-sign-up/

The Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) is a grassroots network of Episcopalians across the country dedicated to carrying out the Baptismal Covenant call to “strive for justice and peace” through the active ministry of public policy advocacy. 

Facilitated by the Office of Government Relations, this network helps influence the development of legislation and policy of the U.S. federal government on critical issues.


Gatherings

Looking for info or events? 

Indivisible East Bay
Updates are  HERE
Calendar of events, including other groups, is HERE

Indivisible SF
Updates are HERE
Calendar of events, including other groups is HERE

WEEKLY UPDATES

Immigration Updates with the Office of Government Relations and Episcopal Migration Ministries via Zoom

Tuesdays, 10-10:30am PST

Join us every Tuesday for a 30-minute call on the changing landscape of U.S. immigration, refugee, and migration policy. Episcopal Migration Ministries will share updates and resources and will be joined by the Office of Government Relations and the Chief Legal Officer. Spanish interpretation will be available.

REGISTER HERE 


Office of Governmental Relations Weekly Network Call via Zoom

​Thursdays, 10-10:30am PST

Join the Office of Government Relations (OGR) for 30-minute, weekly conversations about the policies and legislation we are advocating with Congress and the Administration. Every Thursday, OGR staff will provide an overview of the political environment and legislative outlook, tips for advocacy, and time for questions from you.
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REGISTER HERE

BECOME A MINISTRY PARTNER OF ST. PAUL'S!

GIVE TODAY
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EVERY DOLLAR supports our ministries, and the ability to opens our doors every week. THANK YOU!

Ways to Give and more information is HERE.

Loaves & Fishes

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Help feed those in need during illness or other adversity

If you have experienced illness, adversity, or the birth of a child, you probably have experienced a need or desire to have someone take care of you! Our Loaves and Fishes ministry is a group of volunteers who step up to provide meals for folks in the parish who are temporarily experiencing a time when it is difficult to get meals on the table. Meals can be homemade, or a gift card can be provided. We use an online sign-up application to coordinate with the recipient and each other.
 
To offer the gift of a meal is as much a gift to the giver as it is to the recipient.  Let us know if you are in need!
 
To volunteer, or if you need some meals, contact Katie Lauter at [email protected]​


THE PANTRY OF HOPE 

Please consider volunteering this season! Contact Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton for more information.

The Pantry of Hope gives 80-100 bags of food twice a month through out the year (that is 2,000 bags of food). On Easter, Christmas, and Thanksgiving, we deliver more than 500 dinners to seniors who are alone on the holiday. Special thanks to St. Paul's Parishioners, St. Paul's School families, the Soroptimists, and many others, who donated time, talent and treasure to help our neighbors!
 
The Pantry of Hope welcomes your financial donations (click HERE). To volunteer, reach out to Archdeacon Carolyn Bolton.

Bags of food are given to our neighbors on the second and fourth Sundays of every month.
Consider how you can help the Pantry with:
1. Assistance in transporting food from the Food Bank on Fridays .
2. Packing bags on 2nd or 4th Saturdays.
3. Distributing bags on 2nd or 4th Sundays, after the 10am service.

Video streams for ALL services are now on our YouTube Channel HERE

Read St. Paul's current Newsletter HERE!
Back issues are on the Newsletter page.

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Weekly church services: Sundays 8 & 10am, Wednesdays 12:10pm. Second Sundays 4pm Evensong (Sept thru June). Fourth Sundays 8pm Compline.
Click on an event below for more details.

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