On Sunday afternoon, St. Paul’s was privileged to host a Convocation Choral Evensong service. The Convocation Choir was comprised of singers and choirmasters from Episcopal Church of the Nativity (Fayetteville), St. George’s Episcopal Church (Griffen), St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church (Carrollton), and St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Newnan). Following the service, attendees were invited to a reception held in our Parish Hall.
Wednesday evening, Dec. 24th. Celebrating the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ during our Christmas Eve Pageant with Holy Eucharist. Thank you to Lily Mattera for contributing photos.
On Sunday afternoon, St. Paul’s had the privilege of hosting celebrated octet STELLARUM for a one-hour program of seasonal choral masterpieces with music by Victoria, Lauridsen, Whitacre, Sametz, and more.
Veterans Day Celebration. During our Sunday 10:30 AM service, Fr. Winston offered a special prayer on behalf of our veterans. Afterwards, the choir performed a musical tribute to the Armed Services.
Trunk or Treat & Chili Cook-Off 2025!
Thank you to all the families and folks who came out this past Sunday to celebrate our annual St. Paul’s tradition. Special thanks also to our dutiful volunteers and to Meg Jones for coordinating this event. And congrats to Jeff Lawhead for winning the “Best Tasting” chili award and Cathy Sandlin for winning “Most Popular” chili! See you next year!
A message (and pictures) from St. Paul’s member Sherry Cook:
“Religion in the Arts” Brings Spirit and Creativity to St. Paul’s – On Sunday afternoon, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church opened its doors — and hearts — to the wider Newnan community for a special event titled “Religion in the Arts.” With over 135 attendees, including many guests from surrounding churches, the afternoon was a beautiful testament to the power of art to uplift, inspire, and bring people together. After the event, Father Winston said “The event highlighted how art in all its forms can deepen spiritual reflection and build meaningful connections across generations. My heart is full by the many artists, performers, and attendees who helped make this a truly inspiring gathering.”
Unlike a typical concert or gallery showing, “Religion in the Arts” was crafted as an immersive spiritual experience, inviting guests not simply to observe, but to be moved by the divine through the creative arts. The program featured expressive dance, poetry, solo vocals, and arrangements for both piano and organ. The original artwork was projected onto a large screen, enveloping the audience in visual beauty as they listened and reflected.
A highlight of the program was the rousing duet of “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” by Kaeul Kim on piano and Kathye Schattner on organ. Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church’s dance troupe provided a special interpretive dance as Taj Stephens sang a beautiful rendition of Above All. Another memorable moment came as our own Maria Margiolakou sang a moving excerpt from Magnificat, accompanied by the talented David Kinrade on organ.
Following the program, guests were welcomed into the parish hall for a champagne reception, where original works of art were showcased. It was a celebration not just of the arts, but of community — both within St. Paul’s and beyond.
The event would not have been possible without the army of St. Paul’s volunteers, who worked behind the scenes and on the front lines to ensure every detail was just right. From setting up the space to welcoming guests and preparing refreshments, the St. Paul’s family truly came together to host something special.
Scenes from our annual Blessing of the Animals service. Thank you, Meg Jones for these photos!
Homecoming! After the 10:30 AM service, parishioners had the opportunity to visit our Ministry Fair held in the Parish Hall. We thank our guest preacher Rev. Bruce Cole for delivering his sermon “Walking Each Other Home”. And, as always, we are grateful for all of our volunteers who donated their time and resources to help make this day so special!
Nearly two dozen St. Paul’s members participated in the 2025 Men’s Retreat at the Camp Mikell Conference Center.
The Very Reverend Jeff Jackson, Dean of the Southwest Atlanta Convocation and rector of St. Margaret’s in Carrollton, presented a thought-provoking and moving lesson on the kinds of prayer, seasoned with his original songs and guitar music. Father Winston presided over Rite II, while other men led compline, morning prayer, and mealtime blessings.
A team of hardy men volunteered to prepare the meals under a pavilion open to the elements on an unseasonably cool and rainy weekend. However, the fellowship was warm, and the laughter was as plentiful as the handcrafted food.
Winner of the annual Gordon Ramsey Sartorial Splendor Sock Contest was Ernie Williams, in absentia, and Bill Harrison was first runner-up (always a bridesmaid and never a bride, eh, Bill?).
Attendance has continued to grow each year. This year featured seven first-timers, including our new rector and our new choir director, Don Papenbrock. The retreat is open to every man in the congregation for a nominal fee, which can be waived if necessary.
On Sunday morning, we presented $20,000 worth of community grants to four local nonprofits that are working hard to alleviate hunger in our community: Backpack Buddies, Bridging the Gap, Coweta Community Food Pantry at One Roof, and Meals on Wheels.
Each recipient received a check for $5,000 during our 10:30 AM service announcements. $10,000 came from our pledges, $5,000 from the outreach fund created in memory of Doris Galloway, and $5,000 was from the Alleviate Local Hunger donation from an anonymous church member. We are grateful for everyone’s financial support so that we can continue to make a difference during a time when many nonprofits are struggling.
Busy day at St. Paul’s today! We were blessed to hear Lannie Mae Henderson, one of our faithful youth, deliver this morning’s sermon. During the Liturgy of Belonging, we welcomed new members to our congregation. And, afterwards at Coffee Hour, we celebrated Mark and Rita’s 50 years of marriage.
Thank you to our volunteers who provided refreshments and thank you to the Flower Guild for the beautiful flower arrangements that adorned the sanctuary!
Pentecost Sunday! Today, St. Paul’s celebrated the day when the holy spirit came and allowed the apostles to speak in multiple, diverse languages, allowing people from various regions and ethnic groups to understand the message in their own native tongues (Acts 2:1-4).
Thank you to our ministry volunteers who enlivened the decor of our already beautiful sanctuary with such colorful tapestries. Thank you also to the folks who prepared Parish Hall to host our Pentecost Luncheon. And we are grateful to our parishioners who brought delicious food dishes for us to enjoy – recipes from around the world!
St. Paul’s was privileged to host the Ayres and Graces performance of “Echoes of Italy” on Sunday afternoon. Photos by Mitchell Davidson.
Today, St. Paul’s celebrated the ministry of Seminarian Nicole Walters with an appreciation reception. Over the last couple of years, we have been blessed by Nicole’s leadership and faithful service to our community. Her last day with us will be on Sunday, May 25th.
This morning. Baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen!
On Easter Sunday, St. Paul’s celebrated the conclusion of Holy Week with Holy Eucharist Rite I and II, Easter Brunch, Flowering of the Sanctuary Cross, and the EYC Spring Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt.
“Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!”
St. Paul’s Good Friday service gave us the Book of John’s account of the Passion Gospel. Veneration (or adoration) of the cross was observed. The altar was unadorned, and communion was distributed in silence from the reserved sacrament.
“We will glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ:
In whom is our salvation, our life, and resurrection.”
A message from the Outreach Committee:
“I felt God’s love from each one that we served.” “Love doing this! Makes me happy. Everyone is kind and most appreciative.” These comments from two of our volunteers (Carol and Marie) sum up the experience we had of cooking, packing, and delivering early Easter meals to 60 seniors who were recommended by the Housing Authority of Newnan. This sharing of love through food and presence was financed by the Alleviate Local Hunger donation from a generous church member. Thank you chefs, packing and delivery volunteers, and our donor!
A message from the Outreach Committee:
We did it! Way to go St. Paul’s! Sanding, staining, branding, bagging, and drilling, you helped our local Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter prepare 31 beds. Thank you. 10 of the beds we created will be delivered to children without a bed on Monday. Thank you also to Frankey Henderson’s Newnan High girl’s soccer team and community members for helping us. Together we are making a difference!
Thanks also to Mark Huskison for helping take photos!
On Thursday evening, our church celebrated as the Reverend Richard Winston Arthur was installed as the 11th Rector of St. Paul’s!
On Ash Wednesday, the Community Lenten Series Service with the Imposition of Ashes was presided over (in photo from left to right) by The Rev. Elizabeth Pollard of Newnan Chapel United Methodist Church, The Rev. Andrew Chappell of First United Methodist Church, The Rev. Matt Sapp of Central Baptist Church, The Rev. Richard Winston Arthur of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, The Rev. Deandre Bruton of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Seminarian Nicole Walters of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, The Rev. David Jones of Newnan Presbyterian Church, and Fr. Stephen Lyness of St. George Catholic Church. Rev. Matt Sapp gave the homily.
Following the service, lunch was served. We’re grateful to St. Paul’s Parish Life Ministry volunteers who provided accommodations and a delicious meal of veggie lasagna, salad, and garlic bread.
A message from Rev. Deandre:
Last week, St. Paul’s Youth participated in our first annual winter ski retreat, FindRest. The focus of the retreat was the importance of unplugging from the distractions and expectations of life to better connect with God, self, church, and community.
Each day began with spiritual formation through prayer, devotion, and intentional relational opportunities. Volunteers led small groups, building meaningful connections with students. With 18 adults and 33 students, we were able to contribute to the seven healthy relationships that students need in order to feel more connected to the church.
Throughout the retreat, we explored, skied, and visited an alpaca farm—reminding us as Christians that we are deeply connected to the life that surrounds us. We also participated in a murder mystery dinner as a joyful reminder that life is about more than just seriousness; laughter, music, and food are also spiritual disciplines meant to be shared.
By the end of the retreat, students were laughing with friends they hadn’t connected with before, and chaperones discovered their own strengths while forming new friendships. All of this took place over failed funnel cakes, delicious deep-fried Oreos, jalapeño poppers, and plenty of sugar.
It was a fantastic weekend, and we look forward to many more FindRest retreats in the future!
A message from the Daughters of the King:
On Sunday, after the 10:30 AM worship service, the St. Brigid chapter of the Daughters of the King held the service of admission, welcoming April Roberts as our new daughter of the chapter. The Daughters of the King is an international order that welcomes communicants of the Episcopal Church, churches in communion with it, or churches in the historic episcopate but not in communion with it. Members undertake a Rule of Life, incorporating the Rule of Prayer and the Rule of Service. Our chapter at St. Paul’s currently has 18 members. For more information, please contact: parishadmin@stpaulsnewnan.org.
This morning, during the 10:30 AM worship service, St. Paul’s commissioned our 2025 Vestry. Gratitude was also expressed to Marianne Lawhead for her outstanding service as the Vestry’s outgoing Senior Warden.
We now keep in prayer Mary Frances, Roy, J.R., Sarah, Anne, Marge, Elizabeth, Katie, and Jeff as they and Father Winston help chart a course for St. Paul’s.
Shrove Tuesday! Thank you to Rev. Deandre, Parish Life, and St. Paul’s EYC for giving us such a special night. And special thanks to James Edwards for providing the musical entertainment.
Sunday morning. During our Annual Parish Meeting we voted in three new Vestry members. Congratulations, J.R. Roberts, Jeff Lawhead, and Katie McBride! And we offer thanks to Senior Warden Marianne Lawhead, Junior Warden Tony King, and Formation liaison Polly Hopkins as they complete their terms on the Vestry.
Sunday afternoon. St. Paul’s was privileged to host a performance of Vivaldi Magnificat. Thank you to Rhett Barnwell, harp and conductor, and our staff singers Maria Margiolaku, soprano, Tom Foust, tenor, Kaitlyn Costello-Fain, alto, and Cole Hankins, harpsichord. Look for more outstanding concerts to be held at St. Paul’s in 2025!
Saturday night. St. Paul’s Youth was a part of this year’s Annual City of Newnan Christmas Parade. Thank you to our young people, Rev. Deandre, and the adult volunteers for their hard work in helping St. Paul’s celebrate the holidays with our local community!
A message from Vestry member Anne Graner:
“We did it! 37 volunteers packed and delivered meals to 70 seniors in our community. Thank you to the chefs- Tony King and the Men’s Club, Deandre Bruton, and Patty King. And thanks to the kitchen and set-up/ clean-up crew: Cathy Sandlin, Patty King, Wendy Llosha, Tammy Martin and Lou Graner. And to our 12 delivery teams and drivers- so appreciate you!
The Housing Authority of Newnan and their employee/ and our church member, June Francis, have already shared their appreciation of this partnership. They mentioned what they saw for their ‘young at heart’ residents’ response to having a meal delivered to their home.
Way to go St. Paul’s! May we find ways to deepen this initial contact and possible future connection.”
Our Trunk or Treat was a huge success this past weekend with over twenty-two cars decorated for our trunk or treaters. For our Chili Cook-Off competition, Frankey Henderson took home the bragging rights, winning the contest. Thank you to Frankey and our six other contestants, Marge Bass, Cathy Sandlin, Jane Huskinson, Elizabeth Pape, Mary Francis Honea, and Jeff Lawhead for their participation in this delicious event! Gratitude also goes out to Rev. Deandre and our volunteers, adult and youth, who put in the time and hard work to create this special experience for St. Paul’s.
For this quarter’s blood drive we gathered 44 donations of life-saving blood! Thank you to all our donors! And a special thanks to the Red Cross and all our volunteers who made sure this season’s blood drive was a success!
A message from Rev. Deandre:
“Huge thanks to St. Paul’s! We collected 66 cases of water. On Monday, Julianne Reynolds, Frank West, Mark LeVan, Jayden, Zach, PJ, and I were able to take your donations and prayers along with a $1000 donation to assist St. Paul’s of Augusta in serving their community. This was indeed the Lord’s doing and it is indeed ‘marvelous in our eyes’. Psalm 118:23.”
Sunday afternoon. In partnership with Newnan Presbyterian Church, we celebrated Octoberfest and the Blessing of the Animals at The Reserve – Line Creek Brewery. We were privileged to have Canon John and Rev. David Jones II preside over the blessings of our furry (and feathered!) friends. Thank you to all who volunteered to make this such a special event! And a special thanks to the Newnan-Coweta Humane Society for all the good work they do in our community! For more information about this group: https://www.nchsrescue.org.
Sunday at The Cathedral of St. Philip. Congratulations to India and Rev. Deandre on being confirmed to the Episcopal Church! And thank you to Katie McBride Newman for these photos.
A Message from Junior Warden Tony King:
“Often, great ideas spawn from fellowship and good conversation. At a Men’s Club dinner in August, discussion centered around Scott’s Garden, a garden area on the east side of the church that was generously underwritten by Mary Ben Christiansen in memory of her late son, Scott McDorman. Mary Ben has been a long-time member of the church and has blessed us with her grace, friendship, and generosity for decades.
We decided that the area needed some TLC. While our youth had done some work to improve the garden, a pallet of mulch and some additional effort were needed to complete the job. On Saturday, Sept. 14th (Mary Ben’s 93rd birthday!), eight parishioners gathered to pull weeds, spread mulch, and rake and sweep to spruce up the garden. The following Sunday morning, after the 10:30 service, the garden was dedicated.
When inspired by God’s love and great ideas, we can accomplish great things.”
Sunday morning. St. Paul’s Homecoming & Ministry Fair. Along with enjoying a delicious lunch in the Parish Hall, parishioners were also blessed with the opportunity to talk with our Ministry Leaders regarding the numerous ministries that St. Paul’s has to offer. The congregation also got a chance to wish Canon John a very Happy Birthday! THANK YOU to all our volunteers who made this such a special day for our parish!!
From the Men’s Club. Thank you to Mark Huskison for this report and the photos.
“This past weekend, the men of St. Paul’s made their annual journey to Camp Mikell for the church’s men’s
retreat. The journey began with many of the men meeting at the church and carpooling to Shirley’s Sole Food
Cafe in Toccoa, GA. The purveyor of the establishment, Ms. Shirley Combs, runs two homeless shelters in
Toccoa and feeds the homeless at her restaurant (in addition to driving a bus for the local school system).
Having lunch at her establishment has become an annual tradition of the retreat.
After taking in some of the sights around Toccoa, the men arrived at Camp Mikell. They were treated to fresh
cooked meals during the entire retreat weekend courtesy of Tony King, Jeff Lawhead, Nick Eversoll, and Danny
Brown. In addition to providing wonderful food for the men of the retreat, it also helped to lower the cost
significantly for all attending.
After dinner the men began a weekend of worship, spiritual (and spirited!) discussion, and fellowship – as
well as bonding and relaxation. The theme of the weekend was ‘A closer Walk With God: Listening to God in
Silence.’ We were honored to have the Rt. Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop of the diocese of Atlanta, lead our
morning session Saturday and join us for lunch. He told us the story of his own journey with God and
listened to our stories. Canon John then led the rest of the weekend discussions and worship.
After a final meal and Eucharist, the men headed down from the mountaintop to rejoin their families and
community in Newnan, rested and revitalized. The men wish to offer their deepest thanks to Frank West, who
has been planning these retreats since their inception, and to Canon John and Bishop Wright for leading this
year’s retreat.
Look for more information on next year’s retreat in the coming months. We had a larger group of newcomers to
the retreat this year than we’ve ever had before, and we’d love for it to be even larger next year!”
Sunday evening. During the Men’s Club meeting, Canon John blessed the renovated pavilion which was dedicated in memory of Heather Heaberlin’s parents, Chief Petty Officer Donald E. Spidahl and Cheryl M. Spidahl. Canon John also blessed the fire pit which was dedicated in memory of Billy Newman. Our new flagpole also received a blessing from Canon John and was dedicated in honor of all St. Paul’s members who have served in the Armed Forces or are currently serving.
From music and arts & crafts to story time, this year’s Vacation Bible School was amazing. St. Paul’s is blessed to have folks who support the children and youth of our parish and our community. Thank you to all the volunteers, families, and youth volunteers who made this year’s VBS a success.
Sunday afternoon. The Cathedral of St. Philip. Congratulations to Liam Bulford, Jayden Reynolds, Mary Scott Fabrizi, and Mary Huskison for their confirmation into the Episcopal Church!
Sunday morning. The Day of Pentecost! During the 10:30 AM service, bags of food for Backpack Buddies were blessed by Canon John. After the service, we enjoyed a Pentecost Lunch. We are grateful to all our parishioners who contributed to Backpack Buddies and/or provided a dish for today’s celebration!
Senior Sunday! We congratulate our high school seniors Adele Bulford, Rhett Eversoll, Caroline Hawes, Lanie Mae Henderson, and Sofia Young on their graduation. And a special thank you to Lannie Mae and Adele for speaking at both the 8:30 and 10:30 AM services.
Wednesday morning. St. Paul’s donates 85 blessed food bags to the Coweta Community Food Pantry for its elderly clients. In addition to the food, a Community Grant check for $10,000 was presented to the Food Pantry. The Outreach Committee would like to thank everybody who supplied food bags and also express their gratitude to all our parishioners who fulfill their yearly pledges so St. Paul’s can financially support local nonprofits.
Easter Day. Thank you to Cathy Sandlin, Elizabeth Pape, Polly Hopkins, Beth Gourley and the Java Crew, Louise Howard and the Flower Guild, and all the volunteers who helped make our Easter Morning Brunch and our Worship Services wonderful experiences for St. Paul’s this year!
Sunday afternoon. March 10. Cole Hankins conducts Maria Margiolakou, soprano; Jenna Rodriguez, mezzo-soprano; and Rhett Barnwell, harp & cello in Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. The artists would like to thank the staff, Vestry, and parish choir of St. Paul’s.
Saturday morning. March 11. Quiet Day. We gathered together to still ourselves as we prepared our hearts for Easter. During the concluding session, Canon John led us in a short liturgy where we released our written requests to God, visualizing the smoke rising as incense to God…
This year the Community Lenten Series Service with the Imposition of Ashes was presided over (from left to right in photo) by Rev. Andrew Chappell of Newnan First United Methodist Church, Fr. Frank Lyness of St. George Catholic Church, Canon John of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rev. David Jones of Newnan Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Matt Sapp of Central Baptist Church who also gave the homily.
Thank you to our Vestry, Parish Life Committee, and EYC for putting on another wonderful Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Dinner this year.
A night filled with food, fun, and music was brought to a reflective conclusion with the tradition of
“burying the Alleluia”, a symbolic gesture marking the beginning of Lent.
Sunday morning. Our Annual Business Meeting. Today we welcomed Sarah Huxford, Elizabeth Pape, and Anne Graner as the newest members of St. Paul’s Vestry. And we thank our outgoing Vestry members Virginia Williams, Frankey Henderson, and Mark LeVan for their dedication and service to our church.
Sunday. All Saints’ Day. From the Collect for All Saint’ Day: “Almighty God, you have knit together your elect in one communion and fellowship in the mystical body of your Son Christ our Lord: Give us grace so to follow your blessed saints in all virtuous and godly living, that we may come to those ineffable joys that you have prepared for those who truly love you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.” – Collect for All Saints’ Day.
Saturday afternoon. St. Paul’s annual Flower Festival & Traditional English Tea. We are thankful for Louise Howard and all the volunteers, young people and adults, for their beautiful creativity and hard work!
This year’s All Hallows Festival and Supper! We are grateful to all our volunteers – adult and EYC – who contributed to our Trunk & Treat, Chili Cook-off, and other fun activities.
This year we held our annual Blessing of the Animals Service at Line Creek Brewery – The Reserve. We thank Canon John and all our volunteers who helped us gather in communion and friendship as we brought forward our pets, entrusted to our care, to receive a blessing. If you want to help animals in need, here in our community, please contact Newnan-Coweta Humane Society at 770-683-3156 or go to nchsrescue.org.
Homecoming! Students and educators were prayed over by Canon John. Blessings were given to backpacks. After the 10:30 AM service, all were welcome to attend lunch in the Parish Hall. At that time, St. Paul’s said goodbye to Cynthia Meisinger, our Youth Director of Children and Youth Ministries. We wish Cynthia all the best as she moves into the next chapter of her life! And thank you to all the volunteers who worked so hard today to make this year’s Homecoming a success!
Last weekend, the men of St. Paul’s headed north to Camp Mikell, the camp and conference center of the
Diocese of Atlanta. The beautiful and natural setting of Mikell set the tone for the men attending to
connect, make new friendships, and nurture old ones. The retreat was facilitated by the Rev. Mark Johnson,
St. Paul’s former Deacon and now Priest in Charge at Advent/Madison. With Fr. Mark at the helm, and no cell
phones, lawn mowing, or week-end chores as a distraction, the weekend was a huge success, filled with
fellowship, fun and, most importantly, St. Paul’s men growing together as brothers in Christ.
Under the leadership of Frank West, retreat chairman, the number of men attending this year set a record.
Mahalo Nui loa! Bill Harrison was the winner of the first annual Gordon Ramsey Memorial “Sartorial Splendor
Sox” award. Want to know more about the significance of this esteemed award coveted by all Episcopal Men?
Attend the retreat next year. We are already in the planning stages.
This summer, while we wait for The Rev. Canon John Thompson-Quartey to begin his tenure at St. Paul’s as our Interim Rector on Aug. 6, we continue to be blessed with an assortment of supply priests and leaders in the diocese who preside over our Sunday morning worship services. On this Sunday morning we had the privilege of having one of our own parishioners officiate and preach. We thank Nicole Walters for this act of service.
Congratulations to the Rev. Mark S. Johnson who was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests this past weekend at the Cathedral of St. Philip, Atlanta. Today, he served as celebrant for the first time at St. Paul’s at both the 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM services. Afterwards, a luncheon was served to celebrate his ordination.
This past weekend we celebrated our rector Rev. Hazel Smith Glover’s thirty years of ministry as she and our church prepare for her upcoming retirement. Family, friends, parishioners, and colleagues came out to honor Hazel on Saturday night for a festive evening in the Parish Hall. On Sunday morning, the Rev. Canon Hannah Anderson ,a longtime friend of Hazel’s, delivered a sermon that reflected on Hazel’s spiritual journey and her career as a priest in the Episcopal Church. Following the sermon, Hazel performed her last baptism at St. Paul’s, ensuring one more child is now baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Many donors and volunteers turned out to this spring’s Red Cross blood drive, contributing to the collection of forty-six viable units.
One of our Wednesday night supper crews: Beth Gourley, JJ Thomasson, JoAnna Thomasson, Heather Heaberlin, and Anne Kelleher. We are so grateful to all our volunteers who serve in this capacity!
Sunday evening. Our EYC and St. Margaret’s EYC joined forces at St. Paul’s for pizza, snacks, and games!
Saturday morning sidewalk sale at One Roof Ecumenical Alliance Outreach in Newnan with The Daughters of the King.
Shrove Tuesday pancake supper! This year’s celebration was hosted by St. Paul’s youth group.
Our friends from the Rutledge Center joined us in the Parish Hall for dancing, laughter, and connecting through joy!
St. Paul’s vestry’s annual retreat to Camp Mikell. This year we welcome Marge Bass, Mary Frances Honea, and Roy Reynolds as new members of the Vestry! We also welcome Marianne Lawhead as the new Senior Warden!
This year’s annual Winter Preaching Series hosted by St. Paul’s. Joining us in this collaborative event were Central Baptist and Newnan Presbyterian. Dr. Mark Douglas, Professor of Christian Ethics at Columbia University, delivered the morning’s sermon, titled “Partners in Mission”.
Congratulations to our seminarian Mark Stewart Johnson on his ordination to the diaconate today. The service was held at The Cathedral of St. Philip and presided over by The Right Reverend Robert Christopher Wright.
John Will baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Sunday evening. The Men’s Club had the privilege of hosting local author Save Quesinberry. Steve spoke about his new book “Better Men”, a story ten years in the making that traces the (until now) untold history of Coweta County’s Vietnam veterans.
Sunday morning worship service. Remembering and honoring our veterans in observance of Veteran’s Day.
At the 116th Annual Council, some members of our youth group took part in “Overnight @ Annual Council”. Mary Scott, Mary, and India stayed overnight from Friday evening into Saturday afternoon playing games and enjoying other activities. In partnership with other youth from the diocese, these young ladies also helped with packing 10,000 lunches for food-insecure families. We are proud of these youth, their service to those in need, and how well they represented St. Paul’s this past weekend.
This year the 116th Annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta was held at Holy Innocent’s Episcopal Church and School. Along with the Rev. Hazel Smith Glover, diocesan council delegates Renee Powell, Cynthia Meisinger, Geoff Mattera, and Mark Huskison were in attendance representing St. Paul’s. Prayerful discussion and debate were had concerning a wide variety of important issues facing the diocese. Votes were taken and calls to action issued.
At the home of Daryl and Amy Jones. A Usher, EM, and Verger party with a focus on celebrating our rector, The Rev. Hazel Smith Glover.
After Wednesday night dinner. Making crosses for All Saints Day in honor of loved ones who have passed away during the last year.
