St. Paul's United Church of Christ at Shawnee

Capture the power of on-going gratitude

Ron Lord — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:08:18 +0000

There is something about this time of year that asks us to take a quiet moment once in a while to think of the beauty of our seasons. Summer is a special time of activity and freedom in the warmth of longer days. Autumn, however, is of freshness and harvest and the slowing down as the days grow shorter and the blanket of darkness calls us to a new kind of warmth. The first snowfall is so silent and beautiful; reminding us of our quest for peace.

Capture the power of on-going gratitude and reflective wonder and praise with us each Sunday. We would love to have you join us in our searching for the brighter light of wisdom and faith. We need your personal gifts and would love to have you play a part in our mutual journey into God’s good future.

Feel free to stop on Sunday morning at 10:30 to check us out. We also have a very peaceful garden in the back of our property that is always available for people to stop for a moment of prayer or reflection.

Outdoor worship begins June 26

Kathe Jones — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:39:37 +0000

There is a lot to be said for the intimacy of a small church and we invite you to discover the beauty and joy of Worship as we do each week.

Along with the power of Worship we do serve the needs of our community through involvement in the Inter-church food pantry in North Tonawanda and Habitat for Humanity in Lockport. Our Women reach out to migrant workers, children in need and those who are unable to leave their homes. Discover with us the energy of goodness.

OUTDOOR SERVICES IN OUR MEMORIAL GARDEN will be held on June 26; July 10 & 24 and Aug. 14 & 28. Join us in the beauty of nature and the power of God’s Presence. Join us as we together search for meaning in our life and strength through faith and hope.

Beginnings

Kathe Jones — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:23:15 +0000

The gospel of John tells us the deep meaning of Christmas: the word spoken by the creator becomes flesh, that is to say, speaks to the heart of each of us. What a great thing it is to walk each day with this in mind.You and I and the Lord are a part of the entire drama of life together – never alone. Well, each year opens us to great possibilities and to believe in the presence of God’s word speaking daily to us is so awesome. Come, join us – all are welcomed – so as to hear over and over again the goodness of life in God’s unique plan for you and I. Beginnings happen more often that just on January first at midnight.

Outdoor worship begins June 27th

Kathe Jones — Tue, 25 May 2010 20:12:40 +0000

There are places where we seem to come in contact with peace, serenity, the divine presence. Our outdoor Memorial Garden is such a place. In the midst of your hectic schedules this might be just what you need. It is open to the public at all times.

You might also enjoy our outdoor Worship which we have all summer long, every other Sunday at 10:00 am, beginning June 27th. Please bring your own chair when coming.

The psalmist wrote: “All creation proclaims the glory of God”. Hopefully each of us can see the beauty, not only of the natural world now alive with life and growth, but also in our own life and the lives of others as we help each other come alive with life and growth. This is a time of recreation, hopefully it can be a time of re-creation in your spiritual life of faith.

Sunday worship is a great way to tell God of your gratitude for all that summer reveals of freedom, life, and growth. It can be that quiet moment when God is able to get through to us. So this summer let’s: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow”.

Can you feel it in the air?

Ron Lord — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:27:03 +0000

Can you feel it in the air? Renewal, refreshment, reform your lives – it is that time of year and Lent is the harbinger of possibility. So, we invite you to be a bit refreshed and renewed during the Lent & Easter time of year and discover some possibilities in your life.

Each Sunday at 10:30 we offer moments of peace and discovery as God comes to each of us with just the word we need. Then, during Holy Week we invite you to remember all that Jesus did to bring us to re-energized life (as he named it: “life to the fullest”).

April 1st. (Maundy Thursday) we will gather at 6:30 pm for a special meal to remember his Last Supper;
April 2 (Good Friday)is so very significant and powerful;
Easter Sunday with all it’s glory has us celebrating at 7:30am and 10:30am with our Easter Breakfast in between the Services.

Please come and see what God wants you to discover.

Visit St. Paul’s this Advent-Christmas time or anytime

Ron Lord — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:49:22 +0000

If you find a smaller church to be helpful for your intimacy with God then you might want to stop in on Sunday mornings at 10:30. All seasons are a gift but this Advent-Christmas time is especially beautiful here at St. Paul’s.

Please come and feel the Presence and the serenity of the Messiah. An hour to recharge and refocus is our gift to you.

Christmas Eve is special as candlelight invites you into the mystery of “God with us” (Emmanuel). Our Christmas Eve Services are at 7:00 pm and 11:00 pm. Whatever your journey of faith and hope, do spend a little quiet time with the One who reminds us: “I am with you all days until the end”.

The Intimacy of a Smaller Congregation

Ron Lord — Thu, 24 May 2007 19:41:53 +0000

Some folks like to belong to a larger congregation in which they find nourishment in the many activities and love the anonimity of size. However, others find spiritual nourishment in the intimacy of a smaller congregation. That’s us! Our intimate setting and very personal Worship may be just what you need for your growing closer to God and finding the meaning of life for you. Our outdoor services during the summer are unique (see the activities list) and we invite you to experience the God of nature and the God of your personal nature.