The Fourth sunday after the Epiphany

Sunday, January 28, at 9:00 am

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The form for this service can also be found in The Book of Common Prayer, page 323. Spoken responses are in bold typeface.

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Prelude: “Praise the Almighty, My Soul, Adore Him” Jan Bender

The Word of God

Hymn 438: “Tell out my soul the greatness of the Lord” 

1. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord!
Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice;
tender to me the promise of his word;
in God my Savior shall my heart rejoice.

2. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his Name!
Make known his might, the deeds his arm has done;
his mercy sure, from age the same;
his holy Name—the Lord, the Mighty One.

3. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of his might!
Powers and dominions lay their glory by.
Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight,
the hungry fed, the humble lifted high.

4. Tell out, my soul, the glories of his word!
Firm is his promise, and his mercy sure.
Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord
to children’s children and for evermore!


Opening Acclamation

Celebrant    ✠ Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People     And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.

Celebrant

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.


Gloria:
“Glory to God in the highest”

The Collect of the Day

Celebrant   The Lord be with you. 
People     And with thy spirit.
Celebrant  Let us pray. 

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

First Lesson: Deuteronomy 18:15-20

Moses said: The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: “If I hear the voice of the Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.” Then the Lord replied to me: “They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that prophet shall die.”

Reader     The Word of the Lord.
People     Thanks be to God.


Psalm:
111

1 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.

2 Great are the deeds of the Lord! *
they are studied by all who delight in them.

3 His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures for ever.

4 He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.

5 He gives food to those who fear him; *
he is ever mindful of his covenant.

6 He has shown his people the power of his works *
in giving them the lands of the nations.

7 The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
all his commandments are sure.

8 They stand fast for ever and ever, *
because they are done in truth and equity.

9 He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever; *
holy and awesome is his Name.

10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
his praise endures for ever.

Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him.

Hence, as to the eating of food offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but one.” Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are many gods and many lords—yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we exist.

It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and their conscience, being weak, is defiled. “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge, eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.

Reader     The Word of the Lord.
People     Thanks be to God.


Hymn 449:
“O love, how deep, how broad, how high” 

1. O love, how deep, how broad, how high,
how passing thought and fantasy,
that God, the Son of God, should take
our mortal form for mortals’ sake.

2. For us baptized, for us he bore
his holy fast and hungered sore;
for us temptations sharp he knew;
for us the tempter overthrew.

3. For us he prayed; for us he taught;
for us his daily works he wrought:
by words, and signs and actions,
thus still seeking not himself, but us.

4. For us to wicked hands betrayed,
scourged, mocked, in purple robe arrayed,
he bore the shameful cross and death;
for us gave up his dying breath.

5. For us he rose from death again;
for us he went on high to reign;
for us he sent his Spirit here to guide,
to strengthen, and to cheer.

6. All glory to our Lord and God
for love so deep, so high, so broad;
the Trinity whom we adore
forever and forevermore.


The Gospel:
Mark 1:21-28

Celebrant          The Lord be with you.
People               And with thy spirit.
Celebrant          The ✠ Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People               Glory be to thee, O Lord.

Jesus and his disciples went to Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.

Celebrant    The Gospel of the Lord. 
People     Praise be to thee, O Christ


The Sermon & Annual Address


The Nicene Creed
Said in unison

I believe in one God,
    the Father, the Almighty,
    maker of heaven and earth,
    of all that things visible and invisible;

And in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
    the only begotten Son of God,
     begotten of his Father before all worlds,
    God of God, Light of Light,
    very God of very God,
    begotten, not made,
    being of one substance with the Father;
by whom all things were made;
    who for us men and for our salvation
         came down from heaven,
    and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the
         Virgin Mary, and was made man;
   and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
        he suffered and was buried;
        and the third day he rose again
             according to the Scriptures;
        and ascended into heaven,
           and sitteth on the right hand of the Father;
and He shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead,
        whose kingdom will have no end.

And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of life, 
    who proceedeth from the Father and the Son;
    who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified;
    who spake by the Prophets.
    And I believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church;
    I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins.
    and I look for the resurrection of the dead,
        ✠ and the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.

Almighty and everliving God, who in thy holy Word hast taught us to make prayers, and supplications, and to give thanks for all men: Receive these our prayers which we offer unto thy divine Majesty, beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth, unity, and concord; and grant that all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

Give grace, O heavenly Father, to all bishops and other ministers, especially Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury; Michael, our Presiding Bishop; Daniel, Bishop of this Diocese; and Daniel, Priest of this Parish, that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

And to all thy people give thy heavenly grace, and especially to this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due reverence, they may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the days of their life.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

We beseech thee also so to rule the hearts of those who bear the authority of government in this and every land; for Joseph, President of this nation, and for Joshua, Governor of this commonwealth, that they may be led to wise decisions and right actions for the welfare and peace of the world.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works, that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful stewards of thy bounty.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor all those who in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. We especially pray for Nina, Grace, Russ, Amy, Lisa, Bill, Renée, June, Sanjay, Andrew, Dash, Mae, Christin, Tommy, Victoria, Janet, Betty, Libby, Danielle, Bob, Frank, Joey, Jay, Kristen, Eve, Joyce, Bill, Chris, Maureen, Steve, Peyton, Marilyn, Therese, Jane, Margaret, George, Carol, Linda, Robert, Patricia, Jan, Richard, William, Marie, Nancy, Brie, Bou, Phanith, and for those we now name:   The congregation may add their own petitions at this time.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

We remember and pray for our sister church of St. Mary’s, Sololá, in our companion diocese of Guatemala.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

And we also bless ✠ thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear, especially all departed priests who have served St. Paul’s Church, beseeching thee to grant them continual growth in thy love and service; and to grant us grace so to follow the good examples of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, blessed Paul the Apostle, and of all thy saints, that with them we may be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom.

Lord, in thy mercy
Hear our prayer.

Celebrant

Grant these our prayers, O Father, for Jesus Christ's sake, our only Mediator and Advocate. Amen.

The Confession of Sin

Celebrant
Ye who do truly and earnestly repent you of your sins, and are in love and charity with your neighbors, and intend to lead a new life, following the commandments of God, and walking from henceforth in his holy ways: Draw near with faith, and make your humble confession to Almighty God, devoutly kneeling.    Silence is kept.

Celebrant and People

Almighty God,
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
maker of all things, judge of all men:
We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins
and wickedness,
which we from time to time most grievously have committed,
by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty,
provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us.
We do earnestly repent,
and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings;
the remembrance of them is grievous unto us,
the burden of them is intolerable.
Have mercy upon us,
have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may ever hereafter
serve and please thee in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of thy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Celebrant stands and says

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto him, have mercy upon you, ✠ pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The people stand.


The Peace

Celebrant   The peace of the Lord be always with you. 
People     And with thy spirit.

The ministers and the people greet one another with a sign of peace.

The Holy Communion

The Celebrant begins the Offertory with a sentence of Scripture.

During the Offertory an anthem is sung, and the Altar is prepared with the elements of Holy Communion.

The Offering is brought forward. The people stand and are censed by the acolyte.

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Anthem:
“For the beauty of the earth” Eric Nelson

For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies,
for the love which from our birth over and around us lies:
Lord of all, to thee we raise this hymn of grateful praise.

For the wonder of each hour of the day and of the night,
hill and vale and tree and flower,
sun and moon, and stars of light:
Lord of all, to thee we raise this hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent,
child, friends on earth and friends above,
for all gentle thoughts and mild.
Lord of all, to thee we raise this hymn of grateful praise.

Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands,
robed in the blooming garb of spring.
Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer,
who makes the woeful heart to sing.

For thyself, best gift divine to the world so freely given,
for that great, great love of thine,
peace on earth, joy in heaven.
Lord of all, to thee we raise this hymn of grateful praise


The Great Thanksgiving: 
Eucharistic Prayer II

Celebrant     Pray, brothers and sisters, that this my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.
People         May the Lord receive this sacrifice at thy hands, to the praise and glory of his Name, both to our benefit and that of all his holy Church.

The people stand and the Celebrant sings

The Celebrant continues

It is very meet, right, and our bounden duty, that we should at all times, and in all places, give thanks unto thee, O Lord, holy Father, almighty, everlasting God.

Because thou didst give Jesus Christ, thine only Son, to be born for us; who, by the mighty power of the Holy Ghost, was made very Man of the substance of the Virgin Mary his mother; that we might be delivered from the bondage of sin, and receive power to become thy children.

Therefore with Angels and Archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious Name; evermore praising thee, and singing,


Sanctus
: “Holy, holy, holy Lord”

The Celebrant continues 

All glory be to thee, O Lord our God, for that thou didst create heaven and earth, and didst make us in thine own image; and, of thy tender mercy, didst give thine only Son Jesus Christ to take our nature upon him, and to suffer death upon the cross for our redemption. He made there a full and perfect sacrifice for the whole world; and did institute, and in his holy Gospel command us to continue, a perpetual memory of that his precious death and sacrifice, until his coming again.

For in the night in which he was betrayed, he took bread; and when he had given thanks to thee, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take, eat, this is my Body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” Likewise, after supper, he took the cup; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink this, all of you; for this is my Blood of the New Covenant, which is shed for you, and for many, for the remission of sins. Do this, as oft as ye shall drink it, in remembrance of me.”

Wherefore, O Lord and heavenly Father, we thy people do celebrate and make, with these thy holy gifts which we now offer unto thee, the memorial thy Son hath commanded us to make; having in remembrance his blessed passion and precious death, his mighty resurrection and glorious ascension; and looking for his coming again with power and great glory. And we most humbly beseech thee, O merciful Father, to hear us, and, with thy Word and Holy Spirit, to bless and sanctify these gifts of bread and wine, that they may be unto us the Body and Blood of thy dearly-beloved Son Jesus Christ.

And we earnestly desire thy fatherly goodness to accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving, whereby we offer and present unto thee, O Lord, our selves, our souls and bodies. Grant, we beseech thee, that all who partake of this Holy Communion may worthily receive the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son Jesus Christ, and be X filled with thy grace and heavenly benediction; and also that we and all thy whole Church may be made one body with him, that he may dwell in us, and we in him; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; By whom, and with whom, and in whom, in the unity of the Holy Ghost all honor and glory be unto thee, O Father Almighty, world without end. Amen.

And now, as our Savior Christ hath taught us, we are bold to say,

The Fraction

The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread. A period of silence is kept.

Celebrant    Alleluia. Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us;
People     Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia.

The Prayer of Humble Access

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art the same Lord whose property is always to have mercy. Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that we may evermore dwell in him, and he in us. Amen.

The Invitation to Holy Communion

Celebrant           Behold the Lamb of God; behold him that taketh away the sins of the world:
People         Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldst come under my roof; but speak the word only, and my soul shall be healed.

Spiritual Communion: Act of Reception

During Communion, you are invited to say the following prayer form for receiving Spiritual Communion. Know that the grace of God is made present in your heart, even though the Sacrament is not received with the mouth.

In union, blessed Jesus, with the faithful gathered at every altar of your Church where your blessed Body and Blood are offered this day, I long to offer you praise and thanksgiving, for creation and all the blessings of this life, for the redemption won for us by your life, death, and resurrection, for the means of grace and the hope of glory.

I believe that you are truly present in the Holy Sacrament, and, since I cannot at this time receive communion, I pray you to come into my heart. I unite myself with you and embrace you with all my heart, my soul, and my mind. Let nothing separate me from you; let me serve you in this life until, by your grace, I come to your glorious kingdom and unending peace. Amen.

Come Lord Jesus, and dwell in my heart in the fullness of your strength; be my wisdom and guide me in right pathways; conform my life and actions to the image of your holiness; and, in the power of your gracious might, rule over every hostile power that threatens or disturbs the growth of your kingdom, who with the Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.



Anthem: “Blessed are Those” Benjamin Harlan

Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn;
for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth;
and blessed are those who thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,
for they will have mercy;
and blessed are the pure,
for they will see God.

Blessed the makers of peace,
for they are the children of God;
and blessed those who suffer
for righteousness, for theirs
is the kingdom of heaven.
Rejoice and be glad those who sow
in tears, for they will see God.

Hymn 493: “O for a thousand tongues to sing”


After Communion, the Celebrant says

Let us pray.


Celebrant and People

Almighty and everliving God,
we most heartily thank thee for that thou dost feed us,
in these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food
of the most precious Body and Blood
of thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ;
and dost assure us thereby of thy favor and goodness towards us;
and that we are very members incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son,
the blessed company of all faithful people;
and are also heirs, through hope, of thy everlasting kingdom.
And we humbly beseech thee, O heavenly Father,
so to assist us with thy grace,
that we may continue in that holy fellowship,
and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
to whom with thee and the Holy Ghost,
be all honor and glory, world without end. Amen.


Welcome & Announcements


Blessing & Dismissal

The Celebrant blesses the people and dismisses them.

The people respond Thanks be to God.


Postlude:
“Be thou my vision” Edward Broughton

Service Participants

  • Celebrant & Preacher: The Rev. Daniel T. Moore

  • Eucharistic Ministers: John Black, Kyle Evans

  • Thurifer: J.T. Massey

  • Crucifer: Weston Massey

  • Lectors: Leigh DeTato, Chuck Gill

  • Ushers: Andy Hutchison, John Caughie, Jim Happ, Diane Happ

  • Altar Guild: Sara Frister, Susan Nejako

  • Flowers: Kim Jacobsen

  • A/V: Josh Pankoe

  • Organist: W. Edward McCall


    Choir:
    George Achilles, Trudie Benton, Wendy Brumbaugh, Alexander Famous, Carol Fox, Laura Pankoe, Shelley Reed, Mike Roberts, Sue Roberts, Amber Robinson, Annie Rogers, Anne Shute, Jim Shute, Caitlin Stein, Marian Wentworth


    Online giving
    is available through Realm E-Giving and PayPal. We thank you for your generous giving to St. Paul’s.


Today: Annual Meeting at 10:30

The 178th Annual Meeting of St. Paul’s will take place at 10:30 AM in the Parish Hall.

At this meeting, we will elect a new class of Vestry members and delegates to Diocesan convention and Deanery convocation. The Nominating Committee presents the following nominees for election to the Vestry:

·        Wendy Brumbaugh

·         Joe Farina

·         Diane Happ

·         Gene Kennedy

·         Rachel Morse

For election to the St. Paul’s deputation to the Diocese and Deanery, the Nominating Committee presents the following:

·         John Black

·         Paul Henderson

·         Marianne Spiotta

·         Libby Wheeler (alternate)

Please join us for this important meeting in the annual life of our church.


2024 Offering Envelopes

2024 offering envelopes are available on the bench in the narthex for those who requested them. To request envelopes, please see the Treasurer, Doug Esser, or call the parish office.


Weekday Worship

Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, will take place this week on Friday, February 2, at noon in the Church.


Spiritual Practices -

An Invitation to Dance with the Divine:  Come and explore some ancient and some not-so ancient ways of opening and deepening your prayer life.  You will be among friends in an informal environment.  Meet once a month – as you wish and can – for about an hour.  The first meeting is planned for Saturday, February 10 at 10:00 in Paxson Hall.  Questions?  Contact Leigh DeTato.


Support for the Pitts Family

A GoFundMe campaign has now been organized for Richard and William. Funds raised through this campaign will be used to provide assistance with medical expenses, funeral costs, education, and any other needs Richard and William may have moving forward. You can access this campaign via the QR code on the right, or by going here.

This campaign has been organized by Beth Guffey. If you have any questions, feel free to reach Beth at bethguffey17@gmail.com. You are encouraged to distribute the details of this campaign to those in our area who are connected to the Pitts family but who may not be parishioners of St. Paul’s.


Dear Ladies of St. Paul’s: 

Would this year of our Lord, 2024, be the year to begin a chapter of the Daughters of the King?  Members of The Order of the Daughters of the King are women and girls between the ages of 7-107 who desire a closer walk with the Lord.  We are Christian women, both lay and ordained, who are strengthened through the discipline of a Rule of Life and supported through the companionship of our sisters.  We are all at different stages of our Christian journey – some have just begun, and some have been on this path for a long time.  But no matter where we are on our sacred journeys, our primary goal is the same – to know Jesus Christ and to make Him known to others. Would you be interested in knowing more?  If so, take a look around the national website beginning here: The Order of the Daughters of the King, Inc. (doknational.org) and talk with Jen Prater, Leigh DeTato, and Kyle Evans.


Forward Day by Day Devotionals for February-April

Forward Movement is a ministry of The Episcopal Church dedicated to forming adult Episcopalians in the faith. Forward Day by Day is one of its publications: a devotional booklet with brief meditations on a passage of Scripture appointed for each day. Paper copies for the three-month period of February-April are now available in the entranceway to the Parish Hall.


Spiritual Direction/Guidance: 

Might there be a stirring from deep within you, inviting you to ponder your spiritual journey?  Jesus knew the comfort and wisdom of wondering about the divine in community.  He encouraged questions from those closest to Him, and the first time he sent the 12 disciples out, he sent them in pairs.  Spiritual Direction/Guidance is a centuries-old practice of entering into deep conversation with another while becoming more aware of your personal walk with God.  Leigh DeTato has completed the Shalem Spiritual Guidance Program and is now receiving new directees. Contact Leigh for more information.


From the Social Justice Committee:

The Diocese of Pennsylvania offers Anti-Racism training through their Anti-Racism Commission. It is part of the work of the Diocese, in living up to the Loving Presence Publication and the Gospel, to help as many Episcopalians understand anti-racism and become trained anti-racists.

 

2024 Anti-Racism Training Schedule

All anti-racism trainings are from 9 am to 12 pm on Zoom.

Jan. 27. Introduction to Systemic Racism. This training explores the multi-layered manifestations of prejudice, privilege, race, and systemic racism.

Mar. 23. Racism and History. This training explores the ways in which systemic racism was created over time through laws, policies and practices. We will consider selected laws, policies and practices, while examining the ways in which our society has been continuously shaped by them. Completion of Introduction to Systemic Racism is a prerequisite.

Apr. 27. Introduction to Systemic Racism.

Jun. 22. Racism and Institutions. This training explores the ways in which racism manifests in America’s educational, employment, entertainment, finance, healthcare, housing, justice, mass media, and religious institutions. Completion of Introduction to Systemic Racism is a prerequisite. Please contact Wendy Brumbaugh with any questions.


altar Flowers

Today’s flowers are given to the glory of God, and in thanksgiving for all departed priests who have served St. Paul’s Church, Doylestown.