Advent Fair
Join us for a joyous celebration of the beginning of Advent, including crafts, holiday snacks, and festive music. Consider bringing greens (pine, fir, boxwood, Japanese holly, regular holly, or anything that has relatively small leaves on straight branches) from your own homes to share with one another and use to make an Advent wreath. The […]
Advent Lessons and Carols
The Service of Lessons and Carols for Advent was originally celebrated at King’s College, Cambridge. The order of service includes old liturgical forms that vividly express the Church’s preparation for the coming of the Lord Jesus both in the festival of Christmas and in the consummation of the ages. The service alternates lessons from the […]
Wednesday Worship
Join the St. Paul’s community during the Winter/Advent season for worship, conversation, and a simple soup supper. These services are intended to be quiet and reflective in nature, providing space to slow down during a busy season. Following each service, we will gather for a warm meal and warm conversation.
Second Sunday Wear Orange for Gun Safety and Awareness
On Second Sundays we wear orange to raise awareness of gun violence in our community, and lift up Virginia’s victims in our liturgy.
Winter Wander
St. Paul’s Church is offering refreshments on the porch and tours inside our historic church building as part of the tour of sites in the “Court End” of downtown Richmond
Second Sunday Family Worship Service
Join St. Paul’s families and clergy for a late afternoon worship service geared towards our children and families. Drawing from the Book of Common Prayer, this will be a casual and engaging intergenerational service with communion. Children of all ages and families are participants in all aspects of the service. Everyone is welcome. Following the […]
Second Sunday Supper
The church provides a main entree, and parishioners sign up to bring a side, salad, or dessert. Show off your favorite recipe or bring something simple to share at this informal intergenerational supper. Whether you come to the worship service or not, it’s a great way to see old friends and make new ones.
Wednesday Worship
Join the St. Paul’s community during the Winter/Advent season for worship, conversation, and a simple soup supper. These services are intended to be quiet and reflective in nature, providing space to slow down during a busy season. Following each service, we will gather for a warm meal and warm conversation.
Youngish Adult Christmas Party
Join us for a festive evening at Matthew and our Rector Charlie’s home in the Fan. We’ll have heavy hors d’oeuvres, some holiday themed games, and sing Christmas carols! Contact Rev. Keli if you plan to attend and she will send you the address.
Faith and Action Series: Reducing Gun Violence
Faith and Action Forum: Reducing Gun Violence @ 11:45 AM -12:30 PM, Scott Hall | In 2023, the City of Hopewell adopted the Group Violence Intervention program, a community-based approach to reducing gun violence by establishing partnerships between law enforcement and local organizations, including REAL LIFE. This innovative model identifies and intervenes with individuals to […]
Liturgy of the Longest Night
Our final Contemplative Service is especially designed to acknowledge the losses that make holiday celebrations challenging.