St. Pauls Episcopal Church Groups

Church Groups

Saint Francis Guild: Our women's organization has been a prime fund raiser for the parish, providing decorations, equipment, and outreach to Saint Paul's for several decades.

Women's Aglow: Formally known as Arlington Women's Aglow, the mission of this organization is to spread the Word of Jesus Christ by means of joyful worship and active participation in good works. Women's Aglow meets at 9 A.M. on the third Saturday of each month in Fleming Hall.

Carl and Martha Close,
Members of the Altar Guild

Altar Guild: A group of men and women who care for the sacred vessels and linens, and prepare for the worship services of the parish.

Acolytes: Acolytes (altar boys and girls) are Episcopalian youth, ten years of age and up, who participate in the liturgy of the church and wait upon the Lord's Table.

Lay Readers: Our lay readers provide the Word of the Lord and Prayers of the People to the congregation during Sunday worship.

Ushers: These men and women provide assistance or guidance to congregants during the worship services of the parish.

Choirs

Jane Taylor, Harpist: Saint Paul's has been blessed with multiple musical organizations, and in the leadership of our talented Music Director, Anna Ko. Our chancel choir is comprised of adults who provide the main choral support for the ten o'clock Sunday worship. The St. Paul's youth choir, Joyful Voices, sings on significant religious days, such as Easter and Christmas. Our handbell choir performs during the ten o'clock service on Sundays, and rings on special occasions throughout the year.

We cordially invite you to contact our church office, if you feel led to share your musical gifts with St. Paul's.

Vestry: The vestry of an Episcopal Church is the elected body (in our case, nine persons over 16 years of age) which is responsible for the financial and spiritual welfare of the parish.

Ekklesia: A Pentecostal Latino adult singles group that meets at Saint Paul's on Saturday and Sunday evenings, and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. The Ekklesia Youth Group usually meets on Fridays. Please see our calendarCurrent and previous months' calendars to confirm current dates and meeting times.

Liberian Connection: This is a loosely knit organization of a number of our congregants of Liberian heritage, some of whom have been directly impacted by the Liberian civil warWikipedia - Liberian Civil War.

Multicultural Essence: The body of St. Paul's is wholly blessed to be represented by diverse ancestry and heritage. From Asia and Africa to the Americas and Europe, we honor the distinctiveness of the cultures of nations from which we or our ancestors have hailed.
Our primary focus, however, is not on these earthly ties, nor is it on this transitory realm. Our hearts and minds are firmly affixed on God our Father; on his son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ; and on the unity of the Holy Spirit. We are, therefore, drawn to worship as one family; united by our common Christian heritage, and sustained by that abiding love which cannot be found through corporeal means.

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