St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Newburyport, MA   St. Paul's Church, Newburyport, MA
Rev. Martha Hubbard, Rector
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Selected Sermons (of Rev. Martha Hubbard, unless noted otherwise)

June 15, 2008Proper 6, Year A
June 22, 2008(Brent Was)
June 29, 2008Proper 8, Year A
July 8, 2008(Viki Pretti)
August 3, 2008(Viki Pretti)
August 10, 2008Proper 14, Year A
August 17, 2008Proper 15, Year A
August 24, 2008Proper 16, Year A
August 31, 2008Proper 17, Year A
September 7, 2008(Brent Was)
September,14 2008Proper 19, Year A
October 5, 2008(Brent Was)


 

Worship & Bible Study

St. Paul's is part of the worldwide Anglican Communion. We are both catholic (true to the historic Christian faith) and protestant (truly reformed and evangelical.) Our services reflect both traditional and contemporary forms, music and rituals, using both The Book of Common Prayer (1979), The Hymnals of the Episcopal Church, services from the Book of Occasional Services and other worship resources that enrich our worship experience.

Our central act of worship is the Holy Eucharist which enables us to participate most deeply in the story of God's love for us as experienced in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.

All are welcome to receive Holy Communion. Children of any age are also welcome to receive Holy Communion with parental support.

Various forms of Bible study are offered throughout the year.

   

Childcare

St. Paul's offers childcare for infants and toddlers from 9:00 - 11:00 on Sunday mornings, for Church school and the 10:15 service. The Nursery is staffed by a qualified child care worker.

Many persons of all ages offer their time and talents in a variety of worship ministries

Altar Guild
Prepares church for all services and delivers altar flowers to the homebound, the sick and the hospitalized.
Lectors
Read Scripture lessons and lead Prayers of the People at the Sunday services.
Lay Eucharistic Visitors
Distribute the Holy Communion to home bound parishioners.
Lay Eucharistic Ministers
At services, lead psalm, creed, confession and assist at the altar.
Greeters and Ushers
Greet people at the door to the church before services and assist them.
Acolytes
The word acolyte means a companion: or one who helps. They carry out liturgical functions such as crucifer, server, torchbearer, and banner bearer. Children in grade 4 and up are invited to join the acolyte team and usually serve about every six weeks.