Looking Ahead–Joint Worship Services and Events with St. Mark’s
THIS SUNDAY, May 24 - Pentecost - Service at St. Paul’s at 10:00 a.m.
Every time I feel the spirit moving I will sing…
Let’s celebrate the birth of the church, let’s make it special and grand, and spiritually alive and fulfilling.
Wear red if you like, and bring your spirit of celebration! COME and worship, Come and worship… It is Pentecost!
Tuesday, May 26 - Dayton Dragons Baseball Game 7:05 p.m. - Sign up in the Cloister
Saturday, May 30 - Luncheon at St. Paul’s beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Sunday, June 28 - Outdoor service - 10:00 a.m. Potluck Picnic to follow. Location will be Delco Park, Shelter #3.
Sunday, August 2 - Outreach Project and Worship Service at St. Paul’s - 10:00 a.m.
The Outreach Committees at both parishes will work together to organize details for a joint outreach project.
Sunday, October 4 - Outdoor Worship Service & Pet Blessing - 10:00 a.m. Location to be determined.
Every time I feel the spirit moving I will sing…
Let’s celebrate the birth of the church, let’s make it special and grand, and spiritually alive and fulfilling.
Wear red if you like, and bring your spirit of celebration! COME and worship, Come and worship… It is Pentecost!
Tuesday, May 26 - Dayton Dragons Baseball Game 7:05 p.m. - Sign up in the Cloister
Saturday, May 30 - Luncheon at St. Paul’s beginning at 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Sunday, June 28 - Outdoor service - 10:00 a.m. Potluck Picnic to follow. Location will be Delco Park, Shelter #3.
Sunday, August 2 - Outreach Project and Worship Service at St. Paul’s - 10:00 a.m.
The Outreach Committees at both parishes will work together to organize details for a joint outreach project.
Sunday, October 4 - Outdoor Worship Service & Pet Blessing - 10:00 a.m. Location to be determined.
Becoming Community through Transition
This is a reminder that we are counting on you to gather the information needed to help St. Paul’s define our mission within our community. Please reach out to people within Oakwood and the greater Dayton area, and ask these questions:
What do you know about St. Paul’s?
What is the first word that comes to mind?
What do you think is the greatest need of our community?
What advice would you give to the leaders of the church… How could we better be part of or support the community?
The questionnaire is crucial to our current process. The information collected will help us to shape our goals, as well as write our parish profile when the time comes to begin the search for a new rector. Please share what you learn with the church office.
Thank you! –Rev. Jean Vargo
What do you know about St. Paul’s?
What is the first word that comes to mind?
What do you think is the greatest need of our community?
What advice would you give to the leaders of the church… How could we better be part of or support the community?
The questionnaire is crucial to our current process. The information collected will help us to shape our goals, as well as write our parish profile when the time comes to begin the search for a new rector. Please share what you learn with the church office.
Thank you! –Rev. Jean Vargo
Parish Life Events
Beginner Clogging Class
Join the Gem City Cloggers for an introduction to clogging class held on Monday nights in the PaulPit! Clogging is a percussive American folk dance that originated in the Appalachian Mountains and is a fun way to add movement to your day. We will learn modern and traditional steps to all kinds of music. Students can wear clogging shoes, tap shoes or a hard-soled shoe if they have them. Alternatively, gym shoes can be worn. Come dance with us!
Time & Date: Mondays from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. beginning Monday, June 1, 2026.
Location: The PaulPit in the basement of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (enter through the door on the east alley).
Cost: $10 total for the full 8-week session
To register, please contact Kathleen Walters at kcwalters90@gmail.com.
Join the Gem City Cloggers for an introduction to clogging class held on Monday nights in the PaulPit! Clogging is a percussive American folk dance that originated in the Appalachian Mountains and is a fun way to add movement to your day. We will learn modern and traditional steps to all kinds of music. Students can wear clogging shoes, tap shoes or a hard-soled shoe if they have them. Alternatively, gym shoes can be worn. Come dance with us!
Time & Date: Mondays from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. beginning Monday, June 1, 2026.
Location: The PaulPit in the basement of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (enter through the door on the east alley).
Cost: $10 total for the full 8-week session
To register, please contact Kathleen Walters at kcwalters90@gmail.com.
Today is the Last Day to RSVP for Next Week’s Luncheon!
The congregations of St. Paul’s, St. Mark’s and Oakwood’s Lutheran Church of Our Savior are working together to bring a fun-filled afternoon of socializing, deliciously prepared food, music and more to the Parish Hall, Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15, payable by cash or check (make check out to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church). Funds raised will be donated to the Dayton Food Bank.
RSVP is requested TODAY.
To purchase your ticket, please call the church office at (937) 293-1154.
The congregations of St. Paul’s, St. Mark’s and Oakwood’s Lutheran Church of Our Savior are working together to bring a fun-filled afternoon of socializing, deliciously prepared food, music and more to the Parish Hall, Saturday, May 30, 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Tickets are $15, payable by cash or check (make check out to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church). Funds raised will be donated to the Dayton Food Bank.
RSVP is requested TODAY.
To purchase your ticket, please call the church office at (937) 293-1154.
New! May 31 — “Free Play in the Park” Young Adult Gathering
Sunday, May 31 beginning at 12:30pm, Cooper Park on St. Clair St.
The next Dayton-area Episcopal Young Adults (20s & 30s) Group gathering will be hosted at Cooper Park (next to the Main Library Downtown). You’re invited to gather together and connect with your inner child by enjoying unstructured play time in the park — activities ranging from croquet to crochet, frisbee to coloring.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Sexton at stephaniesexton96@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 31 beginning at 12:30pm, Cooper Park on St. Clair St.
The next Dayton-area Episcopal Young Adults (20s & 30s) Group gathering will be hosted at Cooper Park (next to the Main Library Downtown). You’re invited to gather together and connect with your inner child by enjoying unstructured play time in the park — activities ranging from croquet to crochet, frisbee to coloring.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Sexton at stephaniesexton96@gmail.com.
Summer Drop-in Choir Opportunities
While our adult choir is on recess for the summer, that does not mean the singing has to stop! There are four selected dates in which congregation members are invited to sing as part of the “Drop-in Choir" during the offertory. Rehearsal will take place on each of those 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.
6/21/26 (also Father’s Day): The Gift of Love (sung to the tune, “The Water is Wide”)
7/5/26 (Patriotic music will be sung during worship): Let There be Peace on Earth
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! There are four selected dates in which congregation members are invited to sing as part of the “Drop-in Choir" during the offertory. Rehearsal will take place on each of those 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.
6/21/26 (also Father’s Day): The Gift of Love (sung to the tune, “The Water is Wide”)
7/5/26 (Patriotic music will be sung during worship): Let There be Peace on Earth
7/26/26: I’ve Got Peace Like a River
8/30/26: Morning Has Broken
Men’s Group – Kick Off Social Event
It’s BACK!! Yes, the Men’s Group is back, and the initial event will be 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The plan is to conduct a meeting of minds on the last Wednesday of each month. This is purely a social event, no programming, no pressure, no attendance roster. Show up, eat, drink, and be merry! The location will be published in the next newsletter and announced during the service. This group is open to all men of St. Paul’s and St. Mark’s. Feel free to invite your friends! Questions? Please contact St. Paul's Senior Warden, Chris Brandt at cbrandt0619@gmail.com.
It’s BACK!! Yes, the Men’s Group is back, and the initial event will be 6-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. The plan is to conduct a meeting of minds on the last Wednesday of each month. This is purely a social event, no programming, no pressure, no attendance roster. Show up, eat, drink, and be merry! The location will be published in the next newsletter and announced during the service. This group is open to all men of St. Paul’s and St. Mark’s. Feel free to invite your friends! Questions? Please contact St. Paul's Senior Warden, Chris Brandt at cbrandt0619@gmail.com.
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.
St. Paul’s Book Lovers
St. Paul’s Book Lovers is a casual book club that meets in St. Paul’s Library from 1-3:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
On June 9th we will discuss And Then We Hit a Rock: A Family of Five, a Dog, and a Cat Living on a Sailboat for a Year, by Greg Buenzli. It’s a true story and very funny!
Traditionally, we meet in June at a restaurant before we break for summer. In September, we will choose books for the next year. Please join us!
Need more information? Call or text Bee Tanner at (937) 626-3368.
St. Paul’s Book Lovers is a casual book club that meets in St. Paul’s Library from 1-3:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month.
On June 9th we will discuss And Then We Hit a Rock: A Family of Five, a Dog, and a Cat Living on a Sailboat for a Year, by Greg Buenzli. It’s a true story and very funny!
Traditionally, we meet in June at a restaurant before we break for summer. In September, we will choose books for the next year. Please join us!
Need more information? Call or text Bee Tanner at (937) 626-3368.
Play Ball!
Join us for the Dayton Dragons baseball game on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:05 pm. Tickets are FREE, but limited. Tickets include admission, a hat, t-shirt, and ballpark food! See the display in the Cloister and sign up before May 19th to attend this fun event!
Questions? Call Paul Sampson at (937) 609-7944.
Join us for the Dayton Dragons baseball game on Tuesday, May 26 at 7:05 pm. Tickets are FREE, but limited. Tickets include admission, a hat, t-shirt, and ballpark food! See the display in the Cloister and sign up before May 19th to attend this fun event!
Questions? Call Paul Sampson at (937) 609-7944.
Let Us Know What You Think!
Submit brief articles, committee updates, thank-yous, or photos for us to use in our newsletter or on social media. Please send items to Lois at lois@stpauls-dayton.org. The deadline is every Wednesday at 12:00 noon for Friday publication.
Visit our website at https://stpauls-dayton.org/ and let us know what information you would like to see.
Follow St. Paul’s on Facebook and Instagram. Click on and share our posts.
If you have questions or suggestions, please let me know. Thank you.
– Jill Davis, Vestry Liaison to Communications
mom4hwb@gmail.com
Submit brief articles, committee updates, thank-yous, or photos for us to use in our newsletter or on social media. Please send items to Lois at lois@stpauls-dayton.org. The deadline is every Wednesday at 12:00 noon for Friday publication.
Visit our website at https://stpauls-dayton.org/ and let us know what information you would like to see.
Follow St. Paul’s on Facebook and Instagram. Click on and share our posts.
If you have questions or suggestions, please let me know. Thank you.
– Jill Davis, Vestry Liaison to Communications
mom4hwb@gmail.com
Upcoming Diocesan Events
May 24: Area-wide Confirmation Service at Christ Church Cathedral, 10:00 a.m.
May 31: End of Year Celebration for DSO Youth at Kings Island.
June 4-7: Silver & Gold Adult Camp at Procter.
Summer 2026: Camp for all ages at Procter Center.
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/
May 31: End of Year Celebration for DSO Youth at Kings Island.
June 4-7: Silver & Gold Adult Camp at Procter.
Summer 2026: Camp for all ages at Procter Center.
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/
Ongoing Outreach Opportunities
Socks for Tots
Socks for Tots benefits homeless preschool children at St. Vincent de Paul’s homeless shelter. They are ages 2 - 6 years old. Add your donations to the box in the Narthex. Questions? Please contact Cathy Fain. Thank you!
Socks for Tots benefits homeless preschool children at St. Vincent de Paul’s homeless shelter. They are ages 2 - 6 years old. 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!
Request From the Procter Center
The Procter Center Farm is requesting donations of empty dozen-egg cartons to support their work. They can reuse your clean, old egg cartons for selling free range chicken eggs at markets. The farm is a production and educational, six-acre, diversified vegetable and livestock farm in central Ohio and is part of the ministry of the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
If you’d like to donate your clean dozen-egg cartons, please drop them on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall. Senior Warden Chris Brandt will take them to the Procter Center and is available to answer any questions!
The Procter Center Farm is requesting donations of empty dozen-egg cartons to support their work. They can reuse your clean, old egg cartons for selling free range chicken eggs at markets. The farm is a production and educational, six-acre, diversified vegetable and livestock farm in central Ohio and is part of the ministry of the Diocese of Southern Ohio.
If you’d like to donate your clean dozen-egg cartons, please drop them on the table next to the library off the Parish Hall. Senior Warden Chris Brandt will take them to the Procter Center and is available to answer any questions!
Food Bank Donations - Your Efforts Make a Difference!
The bees, butterflies, moths, and Hummingbirds have started their pollination dance at the Canterbury Court Butterfly Garden for the 2026 summer season. They need your help to provide the food and nesting habitat
The bees, butterflies, moths, and Hummingbirds have started their pollination dance at the Canterbury Court Butterfly Garden for the 2026 summer season. They need your help to provide the food and nesting habitat
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 March 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.
May Birthdays
Celebrate our May birthdays!
Charles (Charlie) Campbell 05/01
Reid Ammer 05/07
Emily Cobb 05/11
Janet (Jan) Campbell 05/12
Linda Miller 05/14
Nicholas (Nick) Subashi 05/15
Sara Woodhull 05/17
Judy Cook 05/20
Riley Brandt 05/21
Matthew (Matt) Beck 05/23
James (Jay) Woodhull II 05/26
Steven (Steve) Gilbert 05/27
Nedra Smolka 05/30
Charles (Charlie) Campbell 05/01
Reid Ammer 05/07
Emily Cobb 05/11
Janet (Jan) Campbell 05/12
Linda Miller 05/14
Nicholas (Nick) Subashi 05/15
Sara Woodhull 05/17
Judy Cook 05/20
Riley Brandt 05/21
Matthew (Matt) Beck 05/23
James (Jay) Woodhull II 05/26
Steven (Steve) Gilbert 05/27
Nedra Smolka 05/30