Announcements

Are you interested in Spiritual Direction? If you are interested in learning more or seeking Spiritual Direction with Fr. Ben, please reach out at bshelton@stpaulshanover.org or give us a call at the office to set up a time to meet at: 804-537-5516. Typically, Spiritual Direction sessions are one hour long and occur on a monthly basis. The cost for parishioners? Free.
St. Paul’s Apparel: Our Inksoft Store is now open online for you to order an array of St. Paul’s apparel! Please visit: https://stores.inksoft.com/st_pauls_episcopal/shop/home
Wednesday Healing Services: Please plan to join us at Noon every Wednesday for a Healing Service with Holy Communion.
Book and Media Sale: On October 7th, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm we will have a book and media sale in the Parish Hall. Please donate any used (or new!) books, paperback or hardback, vinyl records, cds, dvds, etc. Items for donation may be dropped off in the Parish Hall during office hours. Please have all donations to the church by Sunday October 1! Set up and pricing for the sale will be on Friday, October 6 at 4:30 pm. Please let Corine know if you can help with set up and/or the sale.
The Blessing of the Animals: Please join us for our annual blessing of the animals on October 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the parking lot.
Bones Service: Plan to join your St. Paul’s family on Halloween at 6:00 p.m. for our annual Bones Service with Trunk or Treat; dinner will be provided!
Backpack Ministry: The Backpack ministry will begin serving seven area schools in mid-September. If you would like to make a monetary donation put BP ministry in the memo of your check. If you would like to make a donation of food we are collecting the items below. Please leave in the Backpack ministry tub in the parish hall. Canned: Corn, Potatoes, Green Beans, Peas, Peas and Carrots, & Pork and Beans, Small cereal boxes, Peanut butter, Mac-n-cheese cups, & Juice boxes. God Bless and many thanks to all who make this ministry possible.
Calling all St. Paul's Artists!! St. Paul's Art Exhibit: On Saturday, November 4th, St. Paul's will have an art exhibit with a wine and cheese reception from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. Come enjoy viewing works of art from our own parishioners. Works displayed will include paintings, drawings, mixed media, sculptures, collages, woodworking, photography. Please submit your masterpieces for this fun evening. Drop off times for your artwork are Thursday (November 2nd) 9:00 am - 3:00 pm or 5:00 pm-6:30 pm and Friday (November 3rd) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Contact Corine with questions or if you would like to help.
Shrine Mont 2023: The Shrine Mont Retreat will be October 20-22, 2023.