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Looking Inward, Looking Outward: A Program of Active Mission During Lent
This program will offer opportunities for you to engage in meaningful and respectful partnerships with our neighbors in God. Through a series of outreach events, we will live out God's mission inthe world, with God and with one another.
Wesley Community Center - Wednesday, March 12, 8:30–10:30 am. BINGO with seniors at the Wesley Community Center. 5-7 volunteers needed. To sign up, email Debbie Roff at debbieroff1@gmail.com.
Lasagna Love - Wednesday, March 26, 5–6 pm. Lasagna-making with the Rutabaga children. Adult volunteers needed to deliver lasagnas to families. Email Debbie Roff at debbieroff1@gmail.com
Emergency Aid Coalition - Sunday, March 30, 9:30 am–12:30 pm in Jones Plaza. Volunteers Needed to help assemble kits, set up, clean up, and deliver to the EAC. Sign up here.
Restoration Team - Saturday, April 12, 9 am–2 pm. Volunteer to repair homes impacted by natural disasters. Sign up here or email nataly@stpaulshouton.org
FAM - Saturday, April 5, 9 am–12 pm. Work with Shamba Ya Amani Farm or assist with STEM classes at St. Philip’s UMC. Sign up here through FAM or email nataly@stpaulshouton.org
The King of Kings | April 13 | 4–6 PM
Watch Cecil B. de Mille’s dramatic silent movie about the life of Christ, in St. Paul’s beautiful Sanctuary, with a moving symphonic accompaniment improvised at the organ by internationally renowned organist, David Briggs. An event not to be missed. Located in St. Paul’s Sanctuary: admission is free.
Walk Through Holy Week | April 13–19 | Jones Building
Experience events from Palm Sunday to Christ’s Resurrection, through a self-guided exhibit in the Jones Basement whenever you are here at church. Visitors step into the story through Scripture and dramatic scenery. Each scene tells a part of the story in a child-appropriate way, and accompanying literature helps families follow along.
maundy Thursday | April 17
“Love one another as I have loved you...” Jesus’ new commandment, or mandatum novum, gives Maundy Thursday its name. We recall this commandment to love one another through our attention to servant leadership and by celebrating the Lord’s Supper. Our worship comes to a close with the ancient practice of stripping the altar, which prepares us for the events of Christ’s suffering and death.
Service of Holy Communion at Noon - Chapel
Service of Holy Communion at 7 pm - Sanctuary
Lectionary readings illuminated by art for Maundy Thursday
Good Friday | April 18
We face the stark reality of the crucifixion on Good Friday. The betrayal, suffering, and death of Jesus causes us to acknowledge our own inevitable human faithlessness.
Children’s Tenebrae at 11 am in the Sanctuary - Our student-led Children’s Tenebrae Service (Service of Shadows) tells the story of Jesus’ death in an age-appropriate way. The children read scripture aloud, sing together, listen to instrumental music, and extinguish candles to symbolize the sadness of the day. We end on a note of hope for what comes next, reminding us that death is not the end and there is joy coming!
Service of Worship at Noon in the Sanctuary - At the noon service, through the reading of the Passion narrative from the Gospel of John, we open ourselves up to the divinely self-giving love that offers redemption.
Seven Last Words Service of Tenebrae at 7 pm in the Sanctuary - The evening service will be dual language (English-Spanish) and will focus on the 17th century tradition of meditating on the seven last words of Christ, connecting the sufferings of Christ with the sufferings of the marginalized in the present time.
Lectionary readings illuminated by art for Good Friday
Easter Egg Hunt | April 19 | 10–11:30 am
Located at the Jones Building playground
Families are invited to share in a morning celebration while hunting for Easter eggs with their young ones. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Kate Flint at kflint@stpaulshouston.org.
Holy Saturday | April 19
Repose of Christ at Noon in the Chapel - A contemplative service marking the day Jesus’ body lay in the tomb—a bridge between the story of Good Friday and the resurrection proclaimed at the Easter Vigil. There will be no communion at this service.
Lectionary readings illuinated by art for Holy Saturday
Easter Vigil at 7 pm in the Sanctuary - Starting outside on the Labyrinth and moving into the Sanctuary, experience the passage from death to life, from sin to salvation, from slavery to freedom in the scriptural stories of God’s redeeming power. As the light of Christ rises in glory, we will remember our baptism, come to the Lord’s table, and greet the Risen Christ with the ancient plainchant of the Exultet, prayers, and hymns.
Lectionary readings illuminated by art for Easter Vigil
Easter Sunday | April 20 | 8, 9:30, and 11 am
Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! The Lord has comforted the people; Christ is risen indeed. Celebrate the joyous resurrection of Christ amidst the music of Handel's "Hallelujah" chorus and fanfare trumpets.
Lectionary readings illuinated by art for Easter Sunday
Flowering of the Cross | Front Lawn
On Easter Sunday, don’t forget to help us decorate the Flower Cross as we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection!