Spotlight: Music of the Night, July 25th 4-7pm
Buy tickets here!

An Evening of Magic & Whimsy
An enchanted evening awaits those who attend this St. Paul’s fundraiser. The event, on Lake Lillinonah in Southbury, will feature a breathtaking collection of extraordinary, one-of-a-kind, mechanical musical instruments. The museum quality pieces will astound you with their variety, ingenuity and joyful sound.

The event will take place at a lovely lakeside home in Southbury, CT. Suggested cost is $50 per ticket and includes refreshments and both adult and non-alcoholic beverages. Tickets are available here! Questions? Contact Karen Nash at 203-736-3596. 

Please note: admission is limited to 60 guests - get your tickets today!

Music of the Night: Live Auction Items

We will host both a Silent Auction and a Live Auction at the event. Our Silent Auction items are looking great (especially the coveted Gift Card Gift Basket!)

Welcome Baby Ivy!

This Sunday morning, we will welcome baby Ivy Mae Balch into the household of God. The Episcopal church teaches that, “Baptism is full initiation by water and the Holy Spirit into Christ’s Body, the church. God establishes an indissoluble bond with each person in baptism. God adopts us, making us members of the church and inheritors of the Kingdom of God (BCP, pp. 298, 858). In baptism we are made sharers in the new life of the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. Baptism is the foundation for all future church participation and ministry. Each candidate for baptism in the Episcopal Church is to be sponsored by one or more baptized persons.

To read more about baptism, click here.

This Sunday at a Glance

9a- Rector's Forum

10a- Morning Holy Eucharist, Coffee Hour

5p- Evening Celtic Holy Eucharist at St. Paul’s

8p- Zoom Compline

This Week at a Glance

Thursday- Vestry Meeting 6:30p; Zoom Compline, 8p.
Friday- Zoom Compline, 8p.
Saturday-
Sunday- See Above
Monday- Alcoholics Anonymous, 8p; Zoom Compline, 8p.
Tuesday- Dance for Joy meet up group, 9a; Song Circle, 7p; Zoom Compline, 8p.
Wednesday- Al-Anon, 10a; Lunch at Woodbury Country Eatery, 11:30a; Meditation with Rev. Tuesday, 6:30p; Zoom Compline, 8p.
Thursday- Zoom Compline, 8p.

Each week we will be sharing information about the progress made in our Parish House Renovation here in the newsletter. For more information about the project, click here.

These weekly updates are part of our A Place to Belong campaign renovations. The campaign includes: Total renovation of our Lower Hall, including: flooring, ceilings and LED lighting, window repair, mini-splits, food preparation and creative use space renovation, adding accessibility ramps, bathroom renovations (including ADA restroom), appliances, and furnishings; Upstairs renovations including: Bathrooms near the Pearson Room (including ADA restroom), new flooring from the entryway, throughout the Pearson Room and extending to the Seabury Room; new ceiling and LED lighting, painting throughout including both stairways, and new furnishings.

A Place to Belong Campaign:  *drumroll, please* 
As of July 15th, we have EXCEEDED our campaign goal of $400,000. With participation from a whopping 75% of the congregation, we have raised over $450,000! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has pledged to date.
Did you know that:

• Every gift of any size matters more than you know. A large percentage of congregational participation not only gives us more room to finish our project well, but gives us an advantage when it comes to applying for grants for future projects. 

• You can increase the size of your gift later on. Even giving a smaller, token gift now adds your name to the list of campaign supporters. You are always welcome to increase the size of your gift even after the campaign officially closes.

• We never share information about pledge amounts. Every gift matters, no matter the size. When we list the names of our donors for recognition, they are never listed by pledge size or category. Every gift matters. 

• Our campaign closes on August 1st. We will be closing the campaign as of August 1st so that we can honor our donors for the Grand Opening Celebration in September. We will continue to receive financial contributions after August 1st - including monies pledged over time. 

It’s not too late! Add your name today!

Thank you to each and every person who has pledged. Together, we are truly creating a place where everyone can belong in the heart of our community. 

With sincere gratitude from the members of the A Place to Belong Committee, 

Julie Calkins, Bart Geissinger, Beth Pile, David Tuttle, Nancy Twinem, and the Rev. Tuesday Rupp.

Parish House Renovations: Our contractors from Woodcreek Builders are on vacation this week. We hope they are having a wonderful time away. Meanwhile, our project continues to be on schedule for completion by the fall. 

By the end of last week, the tiling for the two upstairs bathrooms was installed, with most of the grouting completed. 

Exterior Renovation Update: Work continues on our entry pad and lamp post this week. This is part of an exterior renovation that will include new landscaping using native perennial plants. The exterior renovation and landscaping have been provided by a generous gift from one of our parish families. Thank you!

While the entry pad is being installed, please continue to use the side entry door (near the Seabury Room) to enter and exit the parish hall. Additional ushers will be available on Sunday mornings to assist those with mobility issues in entering and exiting the building. 

Thanks so much to Lydia Strauss-Edwards for overseeing this project with Earth Tones Nursery; to our property committee members: Marianne Daly, Russ Depace, and Jeff Leavenworth; and to our sexton, Ron Crowcroft, who continues to assist with making the parish as safe and accessible as possible during construction. 

• Camp Washington: Tag Sale! Vendors Wanted!

  We are currently looking for vendors to participate in our upcoming Tag Sale Fundraiser by renting a table.
  Event Details:

  • Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

  • Time: 9-3, Rain or Shine!

  • Location: Camp Washington

  • Vendor/Table Fee: $25.00

  Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.

  This is a great opportunity to sell your items, connect with community members, and enjoy a fun day of shopping and fellowship. Vendor spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis and you must reserve your spot!
  Thank you and see you at the Tag Sale!

  CLICK HERE to Send us an Email with any questions, or to RESERVE YOUR SPACE FOR A TABLE

• TAG SALE – BAKE SALE To Benefit Camp Washington

  Donate your GOOD items for Camp to sell- no baby toys, electronics, or junk please. Only vintage or clothing in excellent shape will be accepted- We are looking for good, vintage, antique, saleable and high-end items to sell.

  Donation drop-off dates: July 24-25 10am-2pm only (No pick-up service available)
  Also- Calling ALL Bakers! We are looking for bakers to bake for us! Drop off goodies Friday, July 31st 12:00 pm-5:00 pm

• Parish Administrator Away- From May 1st through August 25th our Parish Administrator, Hannah Berg, will be away, and will not be accessing email. During that time please direct questions to Rev. Tuesday Rupp, rector@stpaulswoodbury.org. Thanks!
  

• An Urgent Message about our Little Free Pantry- Our Little Free Pantry is being used heavily right now — about 75–90% of the food is gone every two days. The large donation that recently filled our shelves has now mostly been distributed to neighbors in need, and supplies are running low again. Click here to learn more!

Professional Nursery Care is on hiatus for the summer. Our beloved childcare worker, Nicole, will be back with us on Sunday, September 13th. Parents and caregivers are welcome to make use of the nursery during services and parish events.

Youth Group continues to meet throughout the summer! Come for dinner, meaningful conversation, and fun the first and third Wednesdays of the month, 6-8 pm. Questions? Reach out to our Youth Minister, Deb Tickell, youth@stpaulswoodbury.org. For last-minute questions, text at (623) 340-7474.