News and Events
Blue Zone
Nine factors in a community contribute to increased well-being and a longer life. They are called the Power 9 Principles and are easy, small steps that everyone can do to make their community a Blue Zone. Help Waverly's efforts by signing up in suppo...
Sunday, January 22: Third Sunday after Epiphany
Mark's gospel barrels along full speed ahead. The first disciples are called with no preparation, and they leave everything to follow Jesus. But then isn't this why we identify with this story? God in...
SPARK Discussion
You are invited to the SPARK feasibility study discussion at 12:15 Sunday in the Parish Hall. John Clark from the James Company will summarize the study. The topic for input and discussion is where do...
What's Happening at St. Paul's?
What is happening at Church Council and with Boards? Minutes of church council meetings are posted on the church website. Are you also aware that each board develops goals and objectives for the year ...
Thankoffering
Women of the church spend the entire year putting aside coins or cash each time they find themselves thankful for some gift of God. In November, the year's gratitude becomes their "Thankoffering" whic...
Prayer for Christian Unity
January 21-28 is the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Missionary Gloria Strickert invites us to join in the church in the Holy Land for special prayer during that week. She writes from Jerusalem: "...
Saints Alive
Saints Alive needs a few more Saints. Particularly those who enjoy crafts and games or greeting children. We need assistance supervising children from 1:45-2:45 each Wednesday as they play games, watc...
New Men's Book Study
A new men's book study is starting this Sunday at 7pm. The group will be reading "Quiet Strength" by Tony Dungy, about the principles, practices, and priorities of a winning life. The group meets two ...
Youth Gathering Meeting: January 29 at 1pm
Parents and youth will be meeting to prepare for the 2012 Youth Gathering Trip to New Orleans this summer. We will be talking about the theme "Citizens With the Saints" and preparing for the Dinner Th...
Family Fellowship Group: January 29 at 5pm
Join other families from St. Paul's for a potluck, games for the kids, fellowship and discussion for the adults. Family Fellowship Group meets once per month at church or in members' homes. Childcare ...
Dinner Theater: February 19 at 6pm
St. Paul's high school youth cordially invite you to a candle-lit Italian dinner in the Parish Hall complete with live music and presentation of the play "The Mysterious Disappearance of Harriet J. Mc...
Jazz Dinner
The Waverly Shell Rock High School Jazz Choir invites you to the first ever Jazz Dinner on January 29 at 6pm in St. Paul's Parish Hall which will feature an evening of great food and entertainment. St...
Fair Trade
Fair Trade products will be available in the parish hall on Sunday, January 22. Try the new Ethiopian ground coffee.
11:15 Worship Notes
The "11:15am Contemporary Service" has received a face-lift. This service will now be known as Rejoice: Worship Renewed. Renewal is of paramount importance in our worship lives. We renew baptisms, cov...
Saints Alive Worship
Saints Alive Worship continues in 2012 at 5:30pm on Wednesdays in the church sanctuary. This informal worship uses Bible readings from the church year with proclamation, communion and prayer. It is of...
Worship Notes: 7:45 & 9:00am
The order of worship for 7:45am and 9:00am communion services during Epiphany is new, yet also familiar to many. It was used frequently at St. Paul’s before the new Evangelical Lutheran Worship was in...