June 23, 2026

Here are some Updates from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Hamilton, MT:

Hike on Sunday? Are you interested in joining Rev. Gretchen for a hike after church on this Sunday June 28th? Exact location and time TBA based on interest. Let’s get out and savor God’s creation together. Reach out here if you are interested or gather at coffee hour to make plans.

Vacation Bible School: Runs July 6 – 10 and this year it will be hosted at Faith Lutheran Church, 171 Lewis Lane. From 9 am to noon each day it offers music, games, crafts and Bible stories for preschoolers (ages 4 and 5) and children entering grades 1 through 5. This is our fifth year collaborating with area churches to co-host this event. The week includes Wednesday Water Day, a communal service project and a Friday lunch for all families. Melissa Armitage will be in charge of the craft station and she could use some volunteer support. Woody Jones will be helping in the kitchen. Thank you Jamie Gronlund for the cookies you have already put in the freezer for these kids! If you are able to help with crafts please let us know, here.

Pocket Altar Workshop Rescheduled: Join us on Sunday July 12th after church from noon to 3 pm (a simple lunch will be provided) to create your own pocket altar. All supplies will be provided though you may want to bring photos or other small mementos from home to embellish your altar. Participants will view examples and craft their own mini-altar to serve as a personal touchstone. A pocket altar is often made out of fabric, felt, leather or even paper. Its foldable nature makes it easy to take along. You can tuck it into your pocket, bag, or purse for moments when you need grounding, support, or connection. Take time to make a meaningful tool to center yourself and listen for the Holy all the while. Want to see some samples? Google pocket altar. Please let Rev. Gretchen know here you’ll be attending so we can plan to have enough supplies.Worship Time Change: On Sunday September 13th we will begin a three month trial period with a later start time for Sunday worship, at 10 am.

Volunteer Wish List: We would love to have a volunteer who is willing to keep our reader board up to date. If you hare interested please contact Rev. Gretchen here.

Adopt-a-month Cleaning Crew. Are you game to help clean the church during one month of the year? It takes about 4 hours and the specific tasks have been lined out for you. Contact Tom Schmit, call him at 406-381-6300 or email him here to sign up for your month to vacuum, clean and mop. Your volunteer hours help save the church money. Thank you for considering this opportunity to serve.

Ultreya: For those of you who have been to Cursillo check out the attached flier about Ultreya a follow-up event happening this weekend in Helena.

Upcoming Worship Schedule:

Holy Eucharist Sunday June 28

Morning Prayer Sunday July 5

Holy Eucharist Sunday July 12

Breakfast Church Sunday July 19

Morning Prayer Sunday July 26

Holy Eucharist Sunday August 2

Rev. Gretchen’s Schedule: She is at St. Paul’s every other Sunday and EVERY Monday. She works remotely on Tuesdays and some Wednesdays.

She will be at St. Paul’s for worship on Sunday June 28, and July 12. She will be on vacation July 19 and 26th. She’ll be in the office on Mondays: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 27.