Looking Ahead–Joint Worship Services and Events with St. Mark’s
(All joint services are held at 10:00 a.m.)
Sunday, August 2 - Outreach Project and Worship Service at St. Mark’s - 10:00 a.m. Join us for the Blessing of the Scissors! PLEASE NOTE: There will be no service at St. Paul’s on August 2nd.
Sunday, October 4 - Outdoor Worship Service & Pet Blessing - 10:00 a.m. Location to be determined.
Sunday, October 4 - Outdoor Worship Service & Pet Blessing - 10:00 a.m. Location to be determined.
Summer Time!
It’s summertime – but please don’t let your pledge go on vacation! While we may be enjoying the warm weather and taking trips, the ministries, outreach, and everyday expenses of the church continue to roll in. Please keep your pledge giving up to date… or even send your giving in advance! Thank you!
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”― Kathy Calvin
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”― Kathy Calvin
Volunteers Needed for St. Paul's Properties Committee
On July 1, St. Paul's staff member Sue Starner cut back her hours, becoming part-time. In reducing her hours, Sue will no longer be responsible for issues related to church properties, including monitoring routine oversight, working with contractors, budgeting, and assessing future needs.
Considering this change in staffing, there is a renewed need to bring together others in the congregation to function as a Properties Committee. This group of volunteers will work together to maintain the church, grounds, and rental units; work with contractors (HVAC, landscaping, roofing, etc.); and assess future needs, both short and long-term.
If you have experience in facility maintenance; if you're comfortable navigating a budget; if you're handy with tools; if you like watching "This Old House" on PBS; or if you're just curious about how things work in our beautiful old building and you want to get involved, please consider yourself "qualified."
As the current Properties chair, I will be collecting names of anyone interested in this work. Please reach out to me by the end of July (rsam.davis@sbcglobal.net or 937-287-9091) if you would like to be a part of the properties committee or if you have questions. In early August I will establish a kick-off meeting to get us moving forward.
Gratefully,
Sam Davis
Considering this change in staffing, there is a renewed need to bring together others in the congregation to function as a Properties Committee. This group of volunteers will work together to maintain the church, grounds, and rental units; work with contractors (HVAC, landscaping, roofing, etc.); and assess future needs, both short and long-term.
If you have experience in facility maintenance; if you're comfortable navigating a budget; if you're handy with tools; if you like watching "This Old House" on PBS; or if you're just curious about how things work in our beautiful old building and you want to get involved, please consider yourself "qualified."
As the current Properties chair, I will be collecting names of anyone interested in this work. Please reach out to me by the end of July (rsam.davis@sbcglobal.net or 937-287-9091) if you would like to be a part of the properties committee or if you have questions. In early August I will establish a kick-off meeting to get us moving forward.
Gratefully,
Sam Davis
Parish Life Events
Join Us for Movie Night - Tuesday July 28th
"Meet The Parents" (2000) stars Robert DeNiro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson with music by Randy Newman. In-laws will be In-laws. Sometimes a grateful blessing, sometimes, not so much. Come meet the cast of quirky, lovable characters who are about to find out.
Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Movie at 6:30 and popcorn throughout.
"Meet The Parents" (2000) stars Robert DeNiro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, and Owen Wilson with music by Randy Newman. In-laws will be In-laws. Sometimes a grateful blessing, sometimes, not so much. Come meet the cast of quirky, lovable characters who are about to find out.
Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Movie at 6:30 and popcorn throughout.
Ministry Opportunity! Your help is needed!
Do you like books? Is organizing your thing?
St. Paul’s is in need of someone (or a few someones) to care for our Library. A good deal of organizational framework is in place but more book donations and book returns have arrived and are eagerly awaiting a place on a shelf! We have coffee! We have air conditioning! And there are comfy couches to settle into when you want to take a break and do some reading yourself! Please contact Sue (937) 293-1154 or sue@stpauls-dayton.org if this is the ministry for you!
Do you like books? Is organizing your thing?
St. Paul’s is in need of someone (or a few someones) to care for our Library. A good deal of organizational framework is in place but more book donations and book returns have arrived and are eagerly awaiting a place on a shelf! We have coffee! We have air conditioning! And there are comfy couches to settle into when you want to take a break and do some reading yourself! Please contact Sue (937) 293-1154 or sue@stpauls-dayton.org if this is the ministry for you!
Summer Drop-in Choir Opportunities
While our adult choir is on recess for the summer, that does not mean the singing has to stop! Congregation members are invited to sing as part of the “Drop-in Choir" during the offertory. Rehearsal will take place on each of these mornings, at 9:00 a.m. in the choir room. Mark your calendar and plan to sing with us. No musical training or prior experience is necessary.
7/26/26: I’ve Got Peace Like a River
8/30/26: Morning Has Broken
While our adult choir is on recess for the summer, that does not mean the singing has to stop! Congregation members are invited to sing as part of the “Drop-in Choir" during the offertory. Rehearsal will take place on each of these mornings, at 9:00 a.m. in the choir room. Mark your calendar and plan to sing with us. No musical training or prior experience is necessary.
7/26/26: I’ve Got Peace Like a River
8/30/26: Morning Has Broken
Join us for Bible Listening
Sundays at 10:50 a.m. in the Parish Library
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
(https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84552326439?pwd=05TCyW32UkAdnVdVr1B5LREnmguTr3.1 )
Bible Listening focuses on listening to the voice of God. It is a time to share, and to move from hearing the word of God to acting on it. The scripture from the Sunday lectionary will be utilized.
If you’d like to learn more, please contact Jeff Baldrige or Rev. Jean.
Sundays at 10:50 a.m. in the Parish Library
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
(https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84552326439?pwd=05TCyW32UkAdnVdVr1B5LREnmguTr3.1 )
Bible Listening focuses on listening to the voice of God. It is a time to share, and to move from hearing the word of God to acting on it. The scripture from the Sunday lectionary will be utilized.
If you’d like to learn more, please contact Jeff Baldrige or Rev. Jean.
We’re Invited!
St. Paul’s parishioners are invited to join the Lutheran Church of Our Savior for their upcoming Summer Connections events.
St. Paul’s parishioners are invited to join the Lutheran Church of Our Savior for their upcoming Summer Connections events.
“Creating Community” Summer Craft Gathering — July 11
July 11, August 8, September 12 | 10am-12pm in the Parish Hall at Christ Church, Dayton
Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for a series of casual Saturday mornings of making, together! You’re encouraged to bring whatever project you’re currently working on, or participate in a simple craft provided by the Craft Host. July’s craft will be making novelty felt prize ribbons, led by Craft Host Emily Joyce!
For more information, email Emily at christdaytonjoyce@gmail.com.
July 11, August 8, September 12 | 10am-12pm in the Parish Hall at Christ Church, Dayton
Do you enjoy crafting? Join us for a series of casual Saturday mornings of making, together! You’re encouraged to bring whatever project you’re currently working on, or participate in a simple craft provided by the Craft Host. July’s craft will be making novelty felt prize ribbons, led by Craft Host Emily Joyce!
For more information, email Emily at christdaytonjoyce@gmail.com.
Ongoing Outreach Opportunities
Who Needs Scissors?
The kindergarten through fourth-grade students at Seville Elementary School on Burkhardt Road do. In partnership with St. Mark’s, we are supplying 400 pairs of scissors to the school. The scissors will be blessed at our joint worship service at St. Mark’s, 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 2nd.
The scissors have been purchased. Our share of the cost for the scissors is $183. To help us meet this goal by July 26th, please place your contributions in the offering plate on Sundays. You may use the envelopes found in the pew racks or one from home; please ensure the envelope is marked "Scissors for Seville School." For checks, please include "Scissors for School" on the memo line.
Money collected beyond what's needed for the scissors will be sent to Seville School for additional school supplies.
Thank you for your generosity.
Cathy Fain
Vestry Liaison for Outreach
The kindergarten through fourth-grade students at Seville Elementary School on Burkhardt Road do. In partnership with St. Mark’s, we are supplying 400 pairs of scissors to the school. The scissors will be blessed at our joint worship service at St. Mark’s, 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 2nd.
The scissors have been purchased. Our share of the cost for the scissors is $183. To help us meet this goal by July 26th, please place your contributions in the offering plate on Sundays. You may use the envelopes found in the pew racks or one from home; please ensure the envelope is marked "Scissors for Seville School." For checks, please include "Scissors for School" on the memo line.
Money collected beyond what's needed for the scissors will be sent to Seville School for additional school supplies.
Thank you for your generosity.
Cathy Fain
Vestry Liaison for Outreach
Socks for Everyone
St. Vincent de Paul’s homeless shelter needs socks of all sizes for their clients. Please add your donations to the box in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact Cathy Fain. Thank you!
St. Vincent de Paul’s homeless shelter needs socks of all sizes for their clients. Please add your donations to the box in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact Cathy Fain. Thank you!
LIONS Recycle For Sight…and St. Paul’s Helps!
Do you have old or extra eyeglasses you no longer use? Please bring them to St. Paul's and deposit them in the Lions Club box in the Narthex. This will be an ongoing opportunity to help others! Thank you!
Do you have old or extra eyeglasses you no longer use? Please bring them to St. Paul's and deposit them in the Lions Club box in the Narthex. This will be an ongoing opportunity to help others! Thank you!
Egg Cartons for the Procter Center
Please place your clean dozen-egg cartons on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall.
Please place your clean dozen-egg cartons on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall.
Food Bank Donations - Your Efforts Make a Difference!
Please place filled yellow donation bags in the wagon in the Narthex.
Questions? Please contact Diane Labrie.
Please place filled yellow donation bags in the wagon in the Narthex.
Questions? Please contact Diane Labrie.
Around the Diocese of Southern Ohio
August 2nd Commissioning
The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, and the people of The Diocese of Southern Ohio cordially invite all Southern Ohioans to join us for a special evensong seating and commissioning of a diocesan canon, The Rev. Canon Aaron Rogers, Canon for Ministry on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, Celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration.
Gospel Evensong Service at 3:00 p.m. led by Robert Stockton and the St. Margaret's Dayton Gospel Choir with Robert Lomax, tenor.
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
2301 Free Pike
Trotwood, OH 45426
stmargaretsdayton.org
The service will be livestreamed and shared to the diocesan Facebook Page for those unable to join in person.
Join us afterward! A festive reception will follow the service.
Ongoing: Nominations Open for Convention Elections. More information at https://diosohio.org/offices-for-election/
Ongoing: On the first Thursday of each month from June through November, The Episcopal Church's Public Policy and Witness team will host a series of “Vote Faithfully” ZOOM calls to support voter engagement in ways consistent with Episcopal values. More information at https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/06/02/episcopalians-called-to-vote-faithfully-as-church-renews-expands-election-engagement-efforts/
July 16: Immigration 101 Workshop, 6pm on ZOOM. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BTuBtt71T5egqJRiHswIRA#/registration
Week of July 20: Faith and (In)Justice Exhibit at St. Margaret’s in Dayton. More information at
stmargaretsdayton.org.
September 3-5: Women’s Camp at Procter. Register at https://www.proctercenter.org/womenscamp2026/ .
The Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, and the people of The Diocese of Southern Ohio cordially invite all Southern Ohioans to join us for a special evensong seating and commissioning of a diocesan canon, The Rev. Canon Aaron Rogers, Canon for Ministry on Sunday, August 2nd, 2026, Celebrating the Feast of the Transfiguration.
Gospel Evensong Service at 3:00 p.m. led by Robert Stockton and the St. Margaret's Dayton Gospel Choir with Robert Lomax, tenor.
St. Margaret's Episcopal Church
2301 Free Pike
Trotwood, OH 45426
stmargaretsdayton.org
The service will be livestreamed and shared to the diocesan Facebook Page for those unable to join in person.
Join us afterward! A festive reception will follow the service.
Ongoing: Nominations Open for Convention Elections. More information at https://diosohio.org/offices-for-election/
Ongoing: On the first Thursday of each month from June through November, The Episcopal Church's Public Policy and Witness team will host a series of “Vote Faithfully” ZOOM calls to support voter engagement in ways consistent with Episcopal values. More information at https://episcopalnewsservice.org/2026/06/02/episcopalians-called-to-vote-faithfully-as-church-renews-expands-election-engagement-efforts/
July 16: Immigration 101 Workshop, 6pm on ZOOM. Register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BTuBtt71T5egqJRiHswIRA#/registration
Week of July 20: Faith and (In)Justice Exhibit at St. Margaret’s in Dayton. More information at
stmargaretsdayton.org.
September 3-5: Women’s Camp at Procter. Register at https://www.proctercenter.org/womenscamp2026/ .
These are a sample of the events offered by our Diocese. Registration for these events and more is available on the diocesan website, https://diosohio.org/news/
vestry meeting Minutes
The Vestry is eager to establish better communication with the Parish, and will be making the minutes to Vestry meetings more accessible. Prior meeting minutes are posted on the St. Paul's website, click HERE to view. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Wardens and Vestry members with any questions.
Financial Report
The Financial Executive Summary for May 2026 from Finance Chair Randy Young is below.
Diocese of Southern Ohio eConnections Newsletter
Keep up with what is happening in the Diocese of Southern Ohio by subscribing to their eConnections Newsletter! It is published every other Tuesday and is filled with news, events, and opportunities around the Diocese and beyond.
June Birthdays
Celebrate our July birthdays!
Jill Davis 07/05
Hazel Barrett 07/07
Nanci Koepke 07/17
Samuel Miller 07/18
Jill Davis 07/05
Hazel Barrett 07/07
Nanci Koepke 07/17
Samuel Miller 07/18