WORSHIP WITH US!
Worship at St. Paul’s is central to who we are. When we worship, we gather together in community to give thanks and to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ. We come to the Eucharistic Table for strength and renewal. Just as Jesus welcomed everyone, so do we. Come as you are and join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Starting June 2nd, Service will start at 10 a.m.
New RECTOR
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in St. Joseph and St. Augustine of Canterbury in Benton Harbor are sister parishes located less than three miles apart along Lake Michigan in Southwest Michigan. As distinct but spiritually connected congregations, we are sharing a full-time priest to serve both of our churches. We plan to grow beyond traditional paradigms and assumptions of what it means to be The Church and become part of the Beloved Community.
Christmas Services
The season of Advent is one of anticipation and preparation. In church and in so many other dimensions of life, we look forward and get ready for what is about to come. We remember the birth of Christ and give thanks for the many ways God continues to come into the world and into our lives each day. It is a time when we look forward to each other’s company and cheerful fellowship. I want to highlight some of the activities ahead of us.
December 19
On Thursday, December 19 at 6pm, there will be a Taizé evensong at St. Augustine, a candlelit service characterized by repetitive, meditative chant. Our hope is this service may offer a brief respite in an otherwise busy time.
On Tuesday, December 24, there will be two opportunities to celebrate Christmas Eve. There will be an early service at 5pm at St. Augustine of Canterbury in Benton Harbor, with a musical prelude beginning at 4:40pm. At 9pm, there will be a candlelit service at St. Paul’s church with music beginning at 8:30pm.
On Wednesday, December 25 at 10am, there will be a spoken Eucharist in the chapel of St. Paul. This will be a simple service to mark the day. Come as you are; PJs welcome.
On Sunday, December 29 at 10am, we will have a festival of Lessons and Carols for the First Sunday of Christmas. This will be a joyous celebration, and an occasion to sing all our favorite Christmas hymns.