| Alpha course - The Alpha course has come to St. Paul's. See the Links page to learn more about Alpha . | |
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What is Alpha? What is the point of life? What happens when we die? What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today? How do we deal with guilt? |
| St. Paul's is excited about presenting Alpha, a practical introduction of the Christian faith designed primarily for non-church goers, skeptics, and those who have only recently come to the Christian faith and are thirsting for more. The Alpha Course was established in London over twenty years ago, and has been well received in many parts of the world. Churches and Christian organizations of every background and denomination are discovering it to be a clear and non-threatening way to present the Gospel of Jesus Christ to people of all walks of life. | |
| If you would like to explore any of these questions, then Alpha is for you. | |
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Angel Tree - Angel Tree is a ministry to children whose parents are incarc  erated.
All too often, the forgotten victims of crime are the children of inmates,
who are left without a father or mother at home. St. Paul's parishioners
provide gifts and a party for at-risk children each Christmas, taking the
opportunity to break the cycle of crime and share the Good News of
salvation. |
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Crisis Pregnancy Center - The Crisis Pregnancy Center is an extension of the local church as an outreach committed to ministering to women in crisis pregnancies. Volunteers are trained to express Christ's love and offer of forgiveness to their clients. |
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Kairos - Kairos is an interdenominational Christian prison ministry conducted in cooperation with the chaplains of correctional institutions by teams of laity and clergy. Kairos volunteers have experience in renewal movements within their churches which focus on small group dynamics,  share and prayer groups, personal witness and vulnerability in
Christian community. A growing number of St. Paul's parishioners are participating in Kairos
at Angola, Wade, Winn, and St. Gabriel Women's Prison. |
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Kairos Outside - Kairos Outside is designed to support women whose family members are incarcerated. This is done by providing the opportunity to interact with women in similar situations in a safe environment. We believe that the women of the incarcerated are “doing time” 
right along with their loved ones. We want to let them know that there is a
Christian community
who cares about them and
understands
their needs.
Kairos Outside weekends are held twice a year at Camp Hardtner. |
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March for Jesus - The March for Jesus calls Christians of all denominations to unite and take the joy of knowing Jesus beyond the church walls and into the streets with prayer and praise. St. Paul's has participated in this annual event since 1995. |
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Provi  dence
House - A community project, Providence House is a residential
development center for homeless families with children, providing
comprehensive support services for improving the family structure and
moving the family into independent living to break the homeless cycle.
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al quiet time -- this "sacred place" has provided a haven for Episcopalians throughout the diocese. St. Paul's supports Camp Hardtner and its expanded
vision of ministry for the future. As many who have been blessed to experience it will
tell the willing listener, "God lives there."