<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[St. Paul's Episcopal Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Paul's Episcopal Church]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 18:53:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.spechurch.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Contract with Chambliss &#38; Rabil Signed!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vestry has unanimously approved the final contract with Chambliss &#38; Rabil, allowing St. Paul’s renovation to move forward. Work has begun in the narthex and south basement, with safe access to the children’s wing maintained. Watch for details about a Special Congregational Meeting to learn what comes next.]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/contract-with-chambliss-rabil-signed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abba9a8fb101ff39f935cd2</guid><category><![CDATA[Renovation Updates]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:09:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b7ef2_e343ed28480249fab1da19c16ac82b77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_512,h_265,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lend a Hand at Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join St. Paul’s volunteers at Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard to help pack and stock food for neighbors in need. We meet at 8:30 a.m. on the second Monday and third Friday of each month. No experience needed!]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/lend-a-hand-at-mother-hubbard-s-cupboard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6abb3b90417aa27ab70dd85a</guid><category><![CDATA[Outreach]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 04:20:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_171c6d66faab4bff8c30422189697e20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer 2026 Renovation Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer marked an important milestone in St. Paul’s renovation project as plans moved from preparation into active construction. In June, the Vestry approved a contract with Chambliss &#38; Rabil for a new narthex bathroom. Before construction could begin, asbestos abatement was required in the narthex, with remediation work starting on June 29. By early July, portions of the narthex had been sealed off and some church entrances were temporarily unavailable while the work was underway. The...]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/summer-2026-renovation-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9f43dfdf4adcfdc6dc01ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Renovation Updates]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 23:08:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seminarian Appointed to St. Paul's]]></title><description><![CDATA[St. Paul’s will welcome third-year seminarian Mike Roberts for field education beginning September 13. Mike recently completed the ACTS program at Sewanee and will spend time learning and growing in parish ministry as he prepares for the possibility of ordination next spring.]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/seminarian-appointed-to-st-paul-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9f39bbb373966c3b5ec6b9</guid><category><![CDATA[Rector's Announcements]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:37:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b7ef2_1da0ad723c394fd08c2a20ac2bd97806~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Small Act of Welcome]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent stretch of extreme heat, Judith stopped by St. Paul’s Blessing Box to add bottles of water for anyone who might need them.]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/a-small-act-of-welcome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9044fabb9b5df795163191</guid><category><![CDATA[Outreach]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:17:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b7ef2_659041a3f2a845d3a7390cc2dbb66bb5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_833,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Help St. Paul’s Grow: Join the St. Fiacre Garden Guild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stone statue of St. Fiacre holding flowers in a garden, surrounded by green foliage and orange lilies.]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/help-st-paul-s-grow-join-the-st-fiacre-garden-guild</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9031c0fe441f1c38dfd628</guid><category><![CDATA[Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parish Life]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:50:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b7ef2_5a79e5bfb2324eca88408bb708cfea5d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Called to Serve: St. Paul’s at Glory Ridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Glory Ridge, St. Paul’s youth and leaders put faith into action through service, worship, and community, discovering what it means to be truly Called to Serve.]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/called-to-serve-st-paul-s-at-glory-ridge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9029a6d2a5268a5fb872eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Youth and Family]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:15:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b7ef2_506e95c02a8f42469ad65c6757220860~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join the Hospitality Crew!]]></title><description><![CDATA[At St. Paul’s, we believe every person who walks through our doors is a beloved child of God. Our Hospitality Crew helps put that belief into practice through radical hospitality: welcoming all people with warmth, kindness, inclusion, and Christ’s love, especially newcomers and those seeking connection. Whether you enjoy greeting people, helping with coffee hour and receptions, or simply creating a welcoming atmosphere, there is a place for you. It’s a simple and meaningful way to help...]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/join-the-hospitality-crew</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a903323edd704eaa28e808a</guid><category><![CDATA[Outreach]]></category><category><![CDATA[Parish Life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:06:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b7ef2_5cc4f70fe6104ff0b9292dd77962a02b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring 2026 Renovation Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spring 2026 marked an important transition in St. Paul’s renovation project as years of planning began to translate into visible changes around the campus. One of the first signs came in February, when St. Paul’s announced that the 2026 Summer Arts Camp would be held at St. Andrew’s On-the-Sound Episcopal Church because of the upcoming renovation. By late May, parish staff offices had also officially relocated to the Ormond Center, while volunteers continued helping visitors and answering...]]></description><link>https://www.spechurch.com/post/spring-2026-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9f4496b373966c3b5ed8d4</guid><category><![CDATA[Renovation Updates]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 23:11:36 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>SPEC Webmaster</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>