September 20, 2026

Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost
 

The flowers on the Altar are given in thanksgiving for the birth of my grandson, Cormac, and the happiness of his parents and older brother.

ALL ARE WELCOME! Come to Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall following the 10 a.m. service! If you are visiting, please sign the guest register and fill out one of our WELCOME cards found on the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate. We treasure your presence with us!

Service Schedule
8:00 am Eucharist, less formal
10:00 am Rite 2 service (broadcast LIVE, click here to watch)

TODAY, Sunday, September 20, 5:00 pm, St. Paul’s Church
 Organ Concert
The music series resumes with a concert performed by one of our own parishioners, David Hatt. His program features Josef Rheinberger (1839-1901): Organ Sonata No.13, selections from Meditations, Op. 167, and maybe some of David’s own compositions!

Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Kenwood
 Sacramental Welcome: A Rainbow Spiritual Retreat
Join Episcopalians who are part of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community, their friends and allies for an in-person spiritual retreat focused on Scripture, prayer and fellowship. Cost: $20. Register by email here.

Sunday, September 27, 11:15–11:45 am
 Newcomers' Reception
Join us during Coffee Hour for a special Newcomers Reception! Meet members of our church family and learn more about our various ministries, clubs, and opportunities that help St. Paul's thrive.

Monday, Oct. 5 @ 5:30 to 8:00 pm & Saturday, October 17 @3:00 to 6:30 pm
 Nonviolent De-Escalation Training, Downtown Santa Rosa
 (Exact location will be sent upon registration)
The 2-day workshop is hosted by Interfaith Council of Sonoma County. Participants will learn how to regulate their nervous systems, assess situations clearly, and respond with strategies that reduce harm and prevent escalation. Through discussion, embodied exercises and realistic scenarios, participants will practice ways to deescalate conflict, intervene when necessary, and support the well-being of those most impacted. The course will be facilitated by Alanna Sullivan and Lou Zweier. Suggested donation: $20-$100 (paid at the October 5 training; no one turned away for lack of funds). Registration required online here  

Saturday, Nov. 7, 12-4 pm, Parish Hall
 St. Paul’s Upcycle Kids Exchange
We are excited to announce the first annual St. Paul’s Upcycle Kids Exchange! We will be accepting gently used kids clothes, shoes, toys, books and equipment (no car seats please) in the Parish Hall from Sept. 1 through Oct. 25. Donations can be dropped into the two large black bins labeled “kids donation” on the counter top inside the Parish Hall. Please reach out to Karna Murphy (707-332-6845) or Heather Hannan-Kramer (650-450-1035) with any questions, potential donations, or volunteer availability. Thank you in advance for helping make this inaugural event a huge success in our greater Healdsburg community!

Stocking the Tiny Food Pantry
In front of the Parish Hall main entrance is St. Paul's Tiny Food Pantry. Similar to the tiny book libraries scattered across town, the pantry is stocked with donated food and is available for anyone to help themselves. The food is quickly taken, practically needing daily refilling. If every Sunday each parishioner brought a SINGLE ITEM (non-perishable), that would make a huge difference keeping the pantry stocked. Just as you enter the church, there is a basket for food donations. During the service, the basket will be brought up for a blessing.

ECW (Episcopal Church Women) News:
Holiday Boutique
Yes, it is only July, but we are currently taking jewelry donations. Also, as you clean out cabinets, please save collectibles and seasonal items for the Boutique which can be dropped off along with preserves/jams at the church office starting Oct. 20.

Community Ministry Update

Needed Items:  Ponchos, umbrellas, handwarmers, flashlights, headlamps

Year to Date: 880 showers and 2,203 lunches

Weekly Sunday Dinner: 50 – 60 meals per week

Hosted by Healdsburg Shared Ministry at St. Paul's

Thank you for your ongoing donations of food on Sunday morning to stock St. Paul's Tiny Food Pantry!

Small Church, Big Heart, Big Impact

Ask us how you can get more involved! (707) 433-2107

What: The Shower Ministry offers hospitality and care to members of our community by providing access to showers, toiletries, towels, clean clothing resources, and a welcoming place to be seen and known. More than meeting a physical need, this ministry creates opportunities for connection, compassion, and restoring a sense of dignity.

How You Can Serve: Volunteers work in teams to welcome guests, help with check-in, prepare towel bundles, refresh showers between guests, offer supplies and resources, and assist with opening or closing tasks.

Time Commitment: Serve as often as works for your schedule. Volunteer shifts are typically 2-4 hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays. Sign up to serve regularly; or as a sub when regularly scheduled volunteers are unable due to illness, vacations, or other unexpected events. (We always need subs!)

Who: Anyone with a welcoming spirit and a heart for hospitality. This ministry isn't about staying busy every minute—it's about being present. There is little to no heavy-lifting, and plenty of downtime during each shift, making it accessible for volunteers with physical limitations or anyone looking to connect with both our church family and the wider community. Volunteer presence ensures this vital
ministry remains available to those who rely on it.

It is also important to note that while volunteers occasionally need to hold a firm boundary with a guest, you are never expected to handle difficult situations alone. Church leadership is always in the building to provide support, and local law enforcement is highly responsive if assistance is ever needed.

Contact: For more information or to volunteer, contact Kera Quintanilla, St Paul’s Volunteer Coordinator by email here or text 707-849-6597.

Choir Rehearsal 
Tuesday,  6:30 – 8:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Church

Bible Study 
Wednesday, 12:00 p.m., Parish Hall
We study the lectionary texts for the upcoming Sunday. Can't join in-person? Call the office at (707) 433-2107 and we will make arrangements for you to join us remotely by FaceTime.

Service of Healing & Mass in the Moss Room, An altar in the world
Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. 
Paul Mahder Gallery, 222 Healdsburg Ave.
Second Wednesday of each month we have a Lectio Divina followed by a potluck dinner.

Giving to St. Paul's
Your financial donations in support of our ongoing ministries at St. Paul's are gratefully received year-round. You may make them securely online here, drop them off at the church, or mail them to us at 209 Matheson St, Healdsburg, CA 95448. Please contact us with any questions.