Parish Life

Acolytes

We start as early as seven years old. Training is provided for all acolytes. All are given a chance to participate in the Sunday Service. We have 3 levels of acolytes; entering (Book), advanced (Crucifer), and senior (Server).

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Altar Guild

St. Paul's Altar Guild is a rewarding ministry of the church.  If you are interested in serving the Altar Guild training will be provided.

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Daughters of the King (DOK)

St. Lydia Chapter, Daughters of the King, was instituted at St. Paul's in November 1998. A Daughter of the King devotes her life to prayer, service, and evangelism. St. Lydia Daughters serve the Lord through service to the church. St. Lydia's Daughters pray daily and provide Newcomer Welcome Bags. St. Lydia Daughters devote a portion of the meeting time to Bible study.

The Order of the Daughters of the King

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Episcopal Church Women (ECW)

All women at St. Paul's are welcome. As well as sharing in Christian fellowship.  We support UTO and the Wounded Warrior Project. Starting in 2011, the ECW will opening the "Cottage by the Creek Thrift Shop".  We will be accepting donated items for resale to help support our ministry.  

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Fellowship & Hospitality

St. Paul's members love to eat and greet. We have many events throughout the year that allow our church family to fellowship together. Every Sunday we have Coffee Hour after our service. We have a Rib Stickin' breakfast on the first Sunday of the month.  We also have a covered dish supper every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Parish fellowship and Hospitality hosts dinners, lunches and other events throughout the year.

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Outreach

Jesus says, "Come you whom my Father has blessed, take as your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you made me welcome, lacking clothes and you clothed me, sick and you visited me, in prison and you came to see me." (Matt 25: 31-46) The congregation of St. Paul's directs its resources to accomplishing our Lord's direction in many ways.

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Parish Nurse and Annual Blood Drive

We support the community of Jacksonville with our annual Blood Drive. In addition, blood pressure screenings, flu shots, and health education programs are offered by our parish nurse on the first and third Sunday of the month. 

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Youth

St. Paul's Youth Group meet on Sunday. They participate in Christian concerts, trips, and diocesan events which add to the formation experience.  Our Youth Group are also active in being Acolytes.  We offer Godly Play® for our younger youth. 

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