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Community Meal & Closet
On the 2nd Friday of each month, from 4:30-6pm, St. Paul’s Community Meal and Closet provides a free meal and clothing for all.
Upcoming dates:
September 11, 2026
October 9, 2026
November 13, 2026
December 4th, 2026
Summer Read & Conversation Opportunity
Thursday Mornings at 10 am
Over the past several months, many people have asked an important question: What is a faithful Christian response to the times in which we live? Others have wondered how we can speak with family members, friends, neighbors, and fellow Christians who may see the world very differently than we do.
We continue to read the book The Separation of Church and Hate together in August.
The book explores the intersection of faith, politics, culture, and Christian witness in today’s world. It raises challenging questions about how followers of Jesus are called to live with both conviction and compassion.
This conversation will not be for everyone, and that is perfectly okay. The goal is not political agreement, nor is it to debate winners and losers. Rather, the hope is to create space for thoughtful reflection, respectful conversation, and faithful listening.
As Christians, we are called to “speak the truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15). That means we can hold differing opinions while still treating one another with dignity, grace, and respect. Our congregation will continue to be a place where questions may be asked honestly and where people are valued as brothers and sisters in Christ, even when perspectives differ.
The need is constant.
The gratification is instant.
Give Blood.
Our next blood drive is Monday, August 24th, 2026 from Noon to 6 pm.
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay.
Unlike other medical treatments, blood cannot be stockpiled. It must be constantly replenished because it is only viable for transfusion for a few weeks and in some cases, as with platelets, only a few days. Without it, lifesaving treatments and critical access to care are not possible. Emergency rooms can’t function; maternity wards can’t operate; cancer patients must wait.
The blood collected at St. Paul’s drive has already been allocated to assist a patient in need. Please consider donating and encourage others to do the same.
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Staver Stable Outing
All women of the church are invited to travel to the Staver Stables on Tuesday, August 25th for a 10:30 “meet and greet” of the four horses who reside here. This visit will include a horsemanship demonstration, a brief discussion of the importance of good nutrition in equine care, and a chance to touch them and give them treats, which will make them your friends forever! These two mares and two geldings (Yes, we will discuss gender-related topics.) are from some of the top bloodlines of their various breed types and have all been trained to do something successfully.
Following our time outside we will travel to the Dalton Dariette for lunch – but without the horses!
Bring lawn chairs if you need to sit for a longer period of time. (I have some and also a glider near the barn.) This will be a fun event for those who always wanted to own a horse but never got the opportunity in younger years.
The address is: 12690 Sinclair Street SW, Massillon, in Tuscarawas Township south of the Elms Golf Course.
The horses and I are looking forward to seeing all of you!
Mission Endowment Collection
During the month of August we will be collecting paper products for the local CommQuest Family Living Center located on Lincoln Way E.
Their needs include:
Paper plates
Paper cups – both solo and Styrofoam
Bowls
Napkins
Plasticware
It was mentioned that Styrofoam anything cannot be heated in a microwave so please choose actual paper products except for coffee cups. Anything you are able to donate will be much appreciated!
We hope to deliver these items by Labor Day weekend. Boxes will be placed in various locations for this project. Many thanks for your generosity!
Contact Phyllis Staver with any questions.
September 21st @ 1:00 pm
The Welfare and Social Action Committee will be hosting a speaker from the Alzheimer’s Association. This event is open to everyone. Please encourage any friends that you think may benefit from this lecture.
Pepperoni Rolls for Sale Sept. 27th after Worship
God’s kitchen angels are cranking up the heat in the kitchen again. They will be selling pepperoni rolls after the service on September 27th. There will be no preorders, so get them while they last.
The cost is 6 rolls for $10.
Historic Road Trip
October 1st @ 12:45
Robert Toland Wright designed many of the beautiful windows at St Paul’s. He also designed beautiful windows for Grace Lutheran Church in Wadsworth. Peg Gibbs has contacted them, and they have invited us to come tour their church and learn about the windows.
On October 1st, we will start the tour 12:45 at St. Paul’s learning about the windows Wright designed for our church and then carpool to Grace Lutheran in Wadsworth to learn the history of their windows.
On the way home we will stop at Dragonfly Winery in Canal Fulton for a drink of wine, beer or soft drinks. You can also order appetizers, flat breads or sandwiches.
Let us know you are coming by calling or texting Sue Reid at 330-323-6688
An Evening in Amish Country for Dinner &
Sail On- Beach Boys Tribute Concert at the Amish Country Theatre
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Join us as we meet at church at 4:00 pm and carpool to Farmstead Restaurant in Berlin for an Amish buffet dinner with pie for dessert. Following dinner, we will see the 7:00 pm Beach Boys Tribute Concert. This show has come highly recommended!
The cost for Dinner and the show is $70 per person. The deadline for reservations is October 1. Please call Sue Reid at 330-323-6688 for reservations. Payment can be delivered to the church office or given to Sue.
If you would like to enhance your evening with a wine tasting, you can meet at the church at 2:00 pm to carpool to Han’s Place to sample Swiss Heritage wines and met up with our party at 5:00 pm at Farmstead Restaurant.
Feel free to invite a friend to enjoy this evening with us!!
A big thanks to Loren Veigel for planning this event!
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Click here for the Cathedral Concert Series page