Activities
The Milk Bag Project
We are no longer collecting milk bags but you can continue to leave them at our local grocery store – King’s Valu Mart. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this project. We were able to make several mats from your donations!
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“Turn Up the Heat”
The second annual Chili Cook-off was quite a successful event on Sunday, Jan. 29! There were eight teams registered and although they all shared their delicious chili, only one team could come in first! We had eight teams participate and many people were there to test the chili and cast their votes! This years winners are SISTER ACT 5 (five Davis girls!) They were dressed up in “habits” very much resembling nuns but we don’t which Order they came from! They were pretty funny even entertaining us with a song “I Will Follow Him” as they (well three of them) danced around the crowded hall! Their chili won and their table decorations, outfits, etc. pulled the first place aware as well!
The proceeds from this event are going to support Camp Awesome which is a children’s camp we will once again be hosting this summer at St. Paul’s.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
A Prayer Shawl Ministry is active at St. Paul’s. Contact Sharon @ stpaulsunited@gmail.com for more information or to donate that yarn you bought and haven’t found a use for it.
Visitation at the Richmond Lodge and Richmond Care Home Services
St. Paul’s clergy and church volunteers visit the RICHMOND LODGE on the first Tuesday of each month beginning at 12:30pm and 1:15pm at the RICHMOND CARE HOME.
If you would like to volunteer for any of these dates, please contact Rev. Carla, Bonnie Warnock, Marg Walker or Sharon Eaton or just show up at the times listed above.
Pie Fundraiser
On Tuesdays at 9:00AM, a group of volunteers meet in the church hall to make pies which they have been doing since October 2001.
The pies are sold unbaked & frozen to anyone who would like to buy them. This has been a very successful fundraiser for St. Paul’s.
If you are interested in ordering any of the pies, download the order form and fill out your order. You may print the form and bring it to the church or fill it out and email it to Isabel Thompson at isagar.thompson@gmail.com. You may also call Isabel with your order at 613-838-2031. The form is in Microsoft Excel format.
Richmond Village Association
Richmond Village Association meets in St. Paul’s hall the 2nd Tuesday of each month @ 7:30PM For more information please contact Judy Wagdin @ 613-838-5483.
St. Paul’s Senior Choir
We welcome new members at anytime! Choir practice is held on Tuesday evenings @ 7:00.
St. Paul’s Choir is planning musical ways to raise funds for renovations/equipment needed for the kitchen. If there is a special musical piece you wish to hear, please fill out the form at the back of the church and put it in the collection plate. The music can be a favourite hymn, a special anthem and you may choose how it should be sung, by choir, the congregation or as a solo/duet. This will be continued throughout the year so think of a hymn you might like to sing or have sung for you!
Weight Watchers
Weight Watchers meet in church hall on Wednesday’s @ 5:30PM.
Contact Weight Watchers directly for more information 1-800-267-9939.
The Richmond & area Food Bank
The Richmond & area Food Bank has been located at St. Paul’s since 1985. If you are in need of assistance, please phone the church phone # 613-838-5397 and leave a message on the Food Bank line. Somebody will return your call shortly. A volunteer meets scheduled clients on Thursday one week and on the Saturday the next week.
We are fortunate to have several volunteers to help out on a regular basis. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Linda Moore @ 613-838-5335 or Debbie Markell @ 613-838-5998
Gift Cards
St. Paul’s has been involved in selling various gift cards since 1996. We sell Loblaws, (Superstore, YIG, Valumart). Sobey’s (Price Chopper), Sears, HBC, GAP, Roots, Old Navy, Kids R Us, Canadian Tire, Food Basics, Metro, Home Depot, Chapters, Home Hardware, Tim Hortons, Farm Boy, Shopper’s Drug Mart, Farm Boy plus about 30 other merchants. We receive a percentage from these merchants which can be as much as 15%! The average percentage we make is around 5%. Thanks to the loyal members of our congregation who have been supporting this major fundraiser over the years. Contact Isabel @ 613-838-2031 if you are interested in purchasing any gift cards. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Book Club
During the year, all women are welcome to attend any of these (2nd Wed.) monthly meetings. Please phone Marg Walker @ 613-838-5802 if you have any questions regarding the Book Club.
Miscellaneous Collections
We collect Campbell soup labels, used postage stamps and used eye glasses. We also have a large green box on the driveway side to be used for the collection of good used clothing. CHEO benefits from the proceeds.
UCW
President: Lynne Pearen stpaulsunited@gmail.com.
St. Paul’s UCW holds regular meetings on the third Monday of every month @ 7:30PM. All women are invited to attend. The UCW always usher during the month of April.
Our next meeting (February 20) is going to be a bit different from most! We are planning to go out for dinner and then attend a movie afterwards. We will be meeting at Kelsey’s in Barhaven @ 5:00pm for dinner then we will cross the street to the Odeon Cineplex to watch the movie The Vow for 7:10pm. Phone Judy 613-838-5483 or Isabel 613-838-2031 for further information.
Christian Development
We are still looking for an official photographer for special events. We have a user friendly digital camera!
Weddings Arrangements at St. Paul’s
We are pleased that you wish to hold your forthcoming wedding at St. Paul’s. We will do all that we can in order to make this day a memorable one in your lives.
Couples being married at St. Paul’s must take pre-martial counseling either through Ottawa Presbytery’s Marriage Preparation Course or another form of counseling which has been approved by the minister. Weddings are booked only on a tentative basis until this requirement is met.
St. Paul’s sanctuary seats approximately 175 people.
You will be given a selection of materials to help you plan your wedding service and you may choose some of your own. However, services must be consistent with practices and principles of the United Church of Canada.
A rehearsal is usually held and may be planned with the Minister. Only one hour is necessary. Please ensure members of your wedding party are on time.
The minimum honorariums required for the church staff who will be assisting with your wedding are:
Minister: $200.00
Organist: $100.00 plus $25.00 for wedding rehearsal & $40.00 for each additional
Custodian: $100.00
Members of St. Paul’s who support the church financially on a regular basis will not be charged for the use of the church. All others will pay a fee of $200.00. This fee recognizes the fact that the church building continues in good condition due to the ongoing financial support of its members. All of the above fees must be received by the church two weeks prior to the wedding.
Each wedding request at St. Paul’s United Church is to be brought to St. Paul’s Session for approval.
Other Information Pertaining to Weddings:
Pictures: Pictures can be taken by the official photographer as the bride comes up the aisle, during the signing of the register and as the couple leaves. Videos may be recorded throughout the ceremony if the camera is on a tripod. Guests may take pictures after the ceremony is concluded, i.e. during the signing of the register and as the couple leaves.
Decorations: You may provide floral decorations which you may take with you after the service or leave for the use of the Church on Sunday. Pew markers may be used but must not be stuck to the pews. There are 2 sets of candelabrum, one holding 5 candles, the other 7, are also available for your use.
No confetti, please.
Music: Since your wedding is a special service of worship it is important that the music chosen contribute both to reverent worship and the spirit of joy which the occasion embodies. The music should, therefore, be sacred in nature. Secular songs can be used as solos if the complete lyrics are shown to the minister and approved three weeks before the wedding.
The Director of Music will be pleased to suggest suitable music for your wedding. There are four places in the service where music would be appropriate. They are: the Prelude, the Processional, the signing of the Register and the Recessional.
Music Equipment: If you are renting our church for your wedding you may use our Sound System provided it is treated with respect. However, none of the components can be moved elsewhere in the church. Users are not to adjust any of the knobs without obtaining permission from Judy Wagdin, Isabel Thompson or David George. These knobs are set for sound required for our Sunday services. Please do not move the Music Director’s equipment unless you have his permission. David’s equipment consist of a keyboard and stand, floor speakers, sound board and amplifier. If you are renting and providing your own musician for your wedding, a damage deposit of $150.00 is required to be given to St. Paul’s. It will be returned after conditions are accessed.
Each wedding request at St. Paul’s United Church is to be brought to St. Paul’s Session for approval.
The marriage policy of St. Paul’s (Richmond) is applied equally to any couple requesting a marriage in our church, regardless of sexual orientation.
If further information is required, please contact 613-838-5397 (church office).
We hope you have a joyous wedding day!
Board of Management Minutes
Our Board of Management meets on the first Wednesday of each month @ 7:30pm in the Church basement. They are usually over by 9:00pm.
- Wed. April 6th
- Wed. May 4th
- Wed, June 1st
St. Paul’s Cemetery Service
The annual cemetery service is held on the fourth Sunday of June every year at 2:00pm. Further information can be obtained from Lorna McCurdy @ 613-838-2849.
St. Paul’s Book Study
The Book Study has been completed for this season. Please check the website for further information on a future one. You can also speak to Rev. Carla about it.
Exercise with Susie!
Wednesdays!
