Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

New in 2024:  The Women’s Group is now forming and will plan to meet on the same evenings as the Men’s Group.  If you are interested, we will gather on Monday, January 29th, at 6pm, at Eudora brewing company.  No need to sign up or RSVP…just show up!  We hope to see many of you there!

Join the men of St. Paul's for our semi-monthly gathering of food, fellowship, and frivolity! We'll be at Submarine House on Dorothy Lane in Kettering. Bring money for food and drink. And invite a friend or neighbor! Let us know you're coming by clicking below.

"Green Card" 1991 with Andie MacDowell and Gerard Depardieu. The story of two people who got married, met and then fell in love. Join us for dinner at 6:00 PM, movie at 6:30 and popcorn throughout.

St. Paul's was featured in the December issue of The Living Church. Click below to read the article.

Sign up before Monday (1/15) to sing in the choir for the Consecration of Bishop-elect Kristin Uffelman White. Sign up here and read more about the event here.

As we approach our annual meeting in February, all ministry leaders are welcome and encouraged to have one-on-one meetings with Fr. Dan to review the state of their ministry and plans or the future. These meetings will focus on what went well, what was learned, what Fr. Dan can to support each ministry, and what goals each leader would like to set for 2024. Click the button below to schedule your meeting today.

We need you to come on Sunday 2/4 at 10am to show support and hospitality to Pack 101! And if you were a scout, we invite you to join the pack during the Passing of the Peace!

Got Questions? Doubts? Hard questions about the Council of Nicaea in 325? Come to the Coffee Hour between morning masses at 9:15 for a time of conversation and fun with fellow parishioners and Fr. Dan. And consider submitting your questions in advance using the form below.

St. Paul’s Seniors are a diverse, stimulating community of folks who are growing with grace. Let’s join up with one another and greet new faces and renew friendships. Everyone around 55 years or older is welcome. Our Renewed Senior Ministry will remain focused on physical and social community health. We will gather in person on the fourth Thursday of every month through May 2024. We will start with Morning Prayer & Eucharist w/ Healing Prayer, followed by a small brunch and fellowship. Please reach out to Verger & Worship Leader, Ron Brown-Gray at vergers@stpauls-dayton.org if you have questions and/or if you are in need of community support.

Did you know that you can subscribe to different groups here at St. Paul's, like the Men's Group, through the new app?  Become part of ongoing conversations with your fellow parishioners! Signing up is easy. Log in to the app (make sure you've created a profile! — let Fr. Dan know if you're having a hard time with that), and click the discussion button in the top right hand corner (see the photos on the left). From there, click Discover and then scroll down until you find groups you're interested in. Click on the picture and click "Join". This process will work for any group that has open enrollment. Click here for a longer tutorial of this process.

According to the traditions of the Church, Confirmation is the sacrament in which we express a mature commitment to Christ and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a Bishop. If you were baptized as a child, your parents and godparents made these promises on your behalf. As a young person or adult, you may be ready to affirm these promises for yourself and commit your life to following Jesus Christ.

Confirmation requires baptism and catechesis. Catechesis is not the simple memorization of facts. Rather, it is the beginning of a lifetime of immersion in the ways that Christians live, and move, and have their being.

Click the button below to let Fr. Dan know you're interested in Confirmation. Or if you were confirmed in another denomination, but would like to be received as an Episcopalian, click the button below and select the box for "Reception."

Happy Birthday to our January birthdays!
Jacob Cairo - 01/02
Rick Ordeman - 01/04  
Chip Comer III - 01/04  
Bob Neben - 01/07  
Pat Harbert - 01/10
David Kelsey - 01/10  
Matt Diggs Jr - 01/11  
Charles Benedict - 01/11  
Shannon Walker - 01/13  
David Gonsior - 01/14  
William (Bill) Campbell - 01/18  
Kathleen Davis - 01/22  
Chris Saunders - 01/23  
Steve Ireland - 01/25  
Andy Lewis - 01/25        
Doug Campbell - 01/27
Emma Leighner - 01/30

Thank you to everyone who has sent in their pledge for financial support and their commitment to volunteer for 2024.