What’s On
March at ACP
For updated information on activities and programs at
The American Church in Paris
Make it a habit to visit our website www.acparis.org
Winter Holidays: February 20th, 2010 through March 8th, 2010
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward by one hour on Sunday March 28th, 2010
(clocks change at 2am to 3am)
March 1st - 7th, Monday – Sunday
Young Adult Trip to Taize
For further information, contact Youth Pastor Ginger Strickland:
youthpastor@acparis.org Tel: 01 40 62 05 00
There will be NO Young Adult Bible Study this Tuesday, March 2nd
due to the Young Adult Retreat at Taize.
March 7th, Sunday
Filipino Fellowship
following the 11am worship service
The Filipino Fellowship meets weekly for lunch and Bible Study.
Contact Virginia Jacinto in 01 45 38 92 17.
March 7th, Sunday
African Fellowship
following the 11am worship service
The African Fellowship meets the first Sunday of the month.
Contact Claude Parjloh in 01 43 04 70 96.
March 7th, Sunday
Children’s Worship Resumes
At 11am Sunday Worship
On March 7th Children’s Worship during the 11am service resumes.
Special worship folders will be provided for children in the 9.00 and 1.30 services.
Our Lent series is “Holy Week” – following Jesus from Palm Sunday
to the cross for the four Sundays in Lent.
March 7th, Sunday
March 14th, Sunday
March 21st, Sunday
March 28th, Sunday
Sundays at ACP Youth
3-5pm – ACP catacombs
The Youth Group meets for fun, fellowship, and Bible Study.
Please wear/bring comfortable clothes and shoes.
We meet in the ACP catacombs (go down the stairs by reception
and take a left at the base of the staircase).
Friends are always welcome at ACP youth events!
For further information, contact Youth Pastor Ginger Strickland:
youthpastor@acparis.org Tel: 01 40 62 05 00
March 7th, Sunday
Atelier Concert Series
5pm - in the sanctuary
Haruka Miyazaki, piano
Music by BACH, CHOPIN, ALBENIZ, JANACEK, MESSIAEN, TAKAHA
Free admission / free-will offering.
March 8th, Sunday
Lay Liturgists Training Session
7-8.30pm - in the Catacombs
Are you interested in reading in worship? Then you are invited to attend a training meeting
on Monday evening, March 8th, as a way to learn how to read the scripture well
in corporate worship for any of our worship services at the American Church in Paris.
Please RSVP to Ilinca Mreana, the Church Secretary (secretary@acparis.org).
Our training session will hopefully be a time of training
and encouragement for our experienced and new readers,
as well as a time to coordinate a reading schedule for the coming months.
March 9th, Tuesday
March 23rd, Tuesday
Young Adult Pizza Night
6pm – Thurber Room
Join us at 6pm to cook and 7.30pm for food, discussion, and prayer.
(You don’t have to cook in order to eat – come when you can!)
Please bring a 2 euro contribution if you are able.
We meet in the Thurber Room, on the second floor of the church house.
For further information, contact Youth Pastor Ginger Strickland:
youthpastor@acparis.org Tel: 01 40 62 05 00
March 11th, Thursday
WOAC Brunch Coffee Group
11am - Deb Smidt's Home
Come and join us for our next Brunch Coffee Group!
Meet and gather with new and old friends over a delicious brunch.
We hope to see you then! Please follow the link for event details.
(cut and paste in your browser if this link doesn't work)
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=PCLKLBVNPTLODNJPOSPR&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6
March 11th, Thursday
WOAC Book Club
11.00am
Book: Half the sky: turning oppression into opportunity for women worldwide
by Nicholas Kristof.
Please email Sarah Bettencourt at woac_groupscoordinator@yahoo.com
for book listing and to be added to the distribution list.
March 11th, Thursday
WOAC Cooking Class
1.15pm – 1.45pm
(plan to arrive by 1.00pm to have time to hang coat, wash hands, etc.)
Cost: 15 euros which includes the class and lunch (you eat what you cook).
You can "add on" wine, coffee, tea, or dessert for an additional fee.
You pay at the school after you finish.
For any questions about this class and to sign up for the monthly mailing list,
please email Melissa Linard at mebnme@hotmail.com.
March 12th, Friday
Friday Mission Lunch
10.30am – 2pm - at the American Cathedral
Every Friday a hot, nutritious meal is prepared for the homeless and needy at the
American Cathedral located at 23 Ave. George V. Volunteers are needed each week
for cooking, serving, and cleaning up.
The American Church is responsible for providing the meal
on the second Friday of each month, and is always
grateful and happy for any helping hands.
If you are interested and available please
contact Kristie Worrel at kristieworrel@hotmail.com
March 13th, Saturday
39th annual BLOOM
9 – 5.30pm – ACP
New to Paris? The BLOOM Program helps English-speaking newcomers
settle in and make new friends.
Come to BLOOM to CONNECT, LEARN, DISCOVER.
All are welcome!
(Lunch will be provided)
Pre-Registration Participation Fee:
20€ per Adult
10€ per Child
Information and Registration: http://www.woac.net or phone: 01 40 62 05 00
The full-day program will include interesting speakers covering topics essential to newcomers, such as:
• understanding French/Parisian culture
• how to access the French healthcare system
• a cross-cultural panel who will answer your questions
• tips on starting a business in France, sports, antiques and hidden secrets in Paris
• a French cooking demonstration, cheese and wine tasting and much more!
Children will enjoy separate forums hosted by other children who have lived in Paris
and experienced settling in to a new school environment.
Childcare can be arranged for very young children.
March 13th, Saturday
Children’s Worship Team Training
9.30am – 11.30am - Thurber Room
We are hoping to expand Children’s Worship into our 1.30 Contemporary Service as well.
Can you join us to share God’s love with our kids?
Volunteers are welcome to begin as greeters and helpers
on a team with more experienced leaders, which provides an opportunity
to learn the ropes.
Please contact childrenworship@acparis.org for more information.
March 14th, Sunday
Prospective Member Orientation
10am - G2, Garden Level
* Reservations Required
We warmly invite all who are considering church membership to attend
the next Prospective Member Orientation.
We will discuss who we are at the American Church in Paris, what we believe,
and how we live out our faith.
The session will also be a privileged time for you to meet with the pastors
and other church members.
Childcare is available.
Reservations and Information: please come to the Welcome Table
during the coffee hour
or contact MaryClaire King at maryclaire.king@orange.fr or 06.09.75.42.52
March 14th, Sunday
Congregational Meeting
following the 11am service of worship
A congregational meeting is to approve the 2010 annual budget
and receive the annual reports.
The entire body of the ACP members is highly encouraged to attend.
Should a member not be able to do so, kindly fill a proxy ballot
and turn it in to the reception desk
for the Council secretary by Sunday morning, March 14th, prior to the meeting.
Proxy forms may be picked up at the reception desk.
Following the Nominating Committee recommendations,
the ACP Council is to happy to announce
its unanimous approval of the nomination of Mary Crass Fenu
as the Council Moderator and
Mark Primmer as the Vice-Moderator, as of February 2010.
Please keep Mary and Mark in your prayers as they walk in faith with the Lord
while serving at ACP.
March 14th, Sunday
March 21st, Sunday
March 28th, Sunday
Docent Tours of ACP
after 11am service
Learn about the painting in the chapel, the stained glass in the sanctuary
and how we clean the chandeliers.
We’ll do a quick 20-minute tour of the church after the 11h service.
Meet near the altar, all are welcome.
If you're interested in becoming a docent,
email Alison at awbenney@wanadoo.fr
March 14th, Sunday
Atelier Concert Series
5pm - in the sanctuary
Nancy Almquist, soprano
with
Jeffery Watson, piano
Phil Frystak, alto saxophone et guitare
Anne Kivikko, flûte
Quatre Chansons de Jeunesse - Claude Debussy
Cantata - John Carter (1932-1981)
Ivory - Ray Lynch
Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael (1899-1981)
Over the Rainbow de Arlen/Cassidy (1905-1986)
La vie en rose - Piaf/Louigy (1915-1963)
Summertime - Gershwin (1898-1937)
Free admission / free-will offering.
March 16th, Tuesday
Young Adults Bible Studies
7.30pm – Church Catacombs
Come at 7.30pm to the church catacombs (go down the stairs by reception
and take a left at the base of the staircase).
Studies are designed so that you can join us at any point in the year, whether or not
you know the Bible well.
For further information, contact Youth Pastor Ginger Strickland:
youthpastor@acparis.org Tel: 01 40 62 05 00
March 16th, 17th, 18th, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Lenten Lecture Series “Reflections on the Cross”
"The Passion of Christ – Compassion of God"
Tuesday, March 16th
"The Passion of Christ – God’s Solidarity with Victims"
Wednesday, March 17th
"What does Christ’s passion mean for God?"
Thursday, March 18th
8.00pm - ACP
Lenten Lecture Series“Reflections on the Cross”Prof. Jürgen Moltmann,
Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology at the University of Tübingen in Germany.
Professor Jürgen Moltmann is one of the most widely read theologians of the second half of the twentieth century.
www.giffordlectures.org/Author.asp?AuthorID=217
March 18th, Thursday
The Movie Discussion Group
7.30pm – in the Basement (ask at reception for room number)
The movie group's March choices are Tom Ford's "A Single Man," Tony
Gatlif's "Liberté," Lone Scherfig's "An Education" and Scott Cooper's
"Crazy Heart". See any or all at your convenience,
then join the group for discussion!
March 20th, Saturday
SOS Help Annual Spring Book Sale
Noon-4pm - Orrick Law Offices
We are excited to announce that the event will be held in a new location which will
accommodate more books and more buyers than ever!
This Book Sale is a primary fund-raiser for SOS Help,
an English language confidential, non-judgemental telephone listening line serving
the Anglophone community in Paris and beyond 365 days a year.
We welcome donated English language books for all ages and interests,
so clean out your shelves now.
Then come to the sale and buy more!
The sale location is Orrick Law Offices, 31, avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, 75016 Paris.
Please visit our website (www.soshelpline.org) or
contact Elizabeth Rand (ehrand@gmail.com or 06.07.33.91.22) for more details.
SOS Help is grateful to be a mission of the ACP.
March 20th, Saturday
Training Program for new Listeners and Supporters for SOS Help
SOS Help is recruiting volunteers to be trained as Listeners and/or
to help the organization as Supporters.
Listeners need no prior related experience, but must be available to participate
in our training program to develop effective listening skills.
Informational recruitment meetings and initial interviews have been held on
Wednesday February 3, Thursday Feb. 11, and Tuesday Feb. 16.
If you choose to continue with the training,
there will be a mandatory all-day training program Saturday March 20.
For further information, you can access the SOS Help website at www.soshelpline.org
In addition, please feel free to contact
Elizabeth Rand at mailto:ehrand@gmail.com or by phoning or 06.07.33.91.22
We would love to hear from you.
March 21, Sunday
Reception of New Members
During the 11am and 1.30pm worship services, we will be receiving New Members.
Please seek out our New Members after the service and give them a warm, ACP welcome!
March 21st, Sunday
ACP Youth: STAND UP!
12.15 -1.15pm – ACP catacombs
Youth, are you ready for a challenge? Are you ready to explore the BIG questions about God?
Are you ready to talk about what being a Christian really means?
You are invited to join us for STAND UP,
a chance to spend some intense time with a small group and to explore your faith in a new way.
This experience is designed for youth group members who have not yet made
a public profession of faith.
This might be youth who have not yet been baptized, youth who have been baptized
but want to declare their faith and join the church,
or youth who have been baptized and would like to be confirmed.
STAND UP includes:
· Introductory meeting for youth and families on March 21st from 12.15 -1.15pm
in the ACP Catacombs.
· Weekend retreat on April 23rd-25th
· Meetings with faith mentors (dates TBD) and a family dinner on May 22nd from 6-8pm.
For further information, contact Youth Pastor Ginger Strickland:
youthpastor@acparis.org Tel: 01 40 62 05 00
March 21st, Sunday
Atelier Concert Series
5pm - in the sanctuary
Antti Manninen, piano
Free admission / free-will offering.
March 23rd, Tuesday
WOAC Brunch Coffee Group
11am - Kristina Soleymanlou’s Home
Come and join us for our next Brunch Coffee Group! Meet and gather with new and old friends
over a delicious brunch.
We hope to see you then! Please follow the link for event details.
(cut and paste in your browser if this link doesn't work)
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=HPKWWKSFTPTTOODPKFQD&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6
March 26th, Friday
The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace
8.30pm – ACP
by Karl Jenkins
Soloists:
The American Church Choir
The Choir Lux Perpetua
The 70-piece orchestra l'Association Symphonique de Paris
Tickets are 12€ and 7€ if purchased in advance and may be reserved
by calling 06.31.58.62.85 or by using this email address: the.armed.man@gmail.com.
Reserved tickets will be kept for 7 days awaiting a check.
If the check is received before March 22nd they will be mailed to you.
After March 22nd they will be kept at the door.
Tickets will be on sale at the door for 15€ and 10€.
March 27th, Saturday
Youth Outing to Versailles
Let’s hang out and gouter near the Chateau.
For further information, contact Youth Pastor Ginger Strickland:
youthpastor@acparis.org Tel: 01 40 62 05 00
March 28th, Sunday
Palm Sunday
Regular worship times (9am, 11am, 1.30pm)
Remember clocks go forward one hour!
March 28th, Sunday
Family Potluck
12.15 – 1.15 pm – Library on the 2nd floor
Join other families for an informal potluck between the 2nd and 3rd service.
If you are interested in contributing toward pizza rather than bringing your own food
Please contact childrensworship@acparis.org.
March 28th, Sunday
Atelier Concert Series
5pm - in the sanctuary
Junghwa Lee, piano
Free admission / free-will offering.
March 29th, Monday
Holy Monday
7-7.25pm - Sanctuary
Worship
March 30th, Tuesday
Holy Tuesday
7-7.25pm - Sanctuary
Worship
March 30th, Tuesday
Fundraiser Concert
“Habitat for Humanity”
8pm - in the sanctuary
Entrance : 25€
Come and join us for an evening of music and inspiration
and help us raise funds for « Habitat for Humanity ».
- Vocals with "La Manufacture Vocale" chamber choir created
and conducted by Aurore Tillac, conductor of “Chœur de l’Armée Française”.
- Instrumentals with a string quartet played by musicians members of the
“Ensemble Orchestral de Paris “
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- The two ensembles will intertwine and take us on a musical journey
from classical to jazz (Haydn to Duke Ellington)
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For more information and tickets for sale : www.concert30mars2010.com or
www.fnac.com (0892 68 3622) (0.34euro/min)
March 31st, Wednesday
Holy Wednesday
7-7.25pm - Sanctuary
Worship
April 1st, Thursday
Maundy Thursday
8-9pm - Sanctuary
Worship with communion
April 2nd, Friday
Good Friday
8-9pm - Sanctuary
Worship
April 4th, Sunday
Easter Sunday
7.15am
Sunrise service on the quai (7.25am is the exact time of sunrise)
8.15am – Thurber Room
Easter Fellowship Breakfast
9am – Sanctuary
Traditional Celebration of the Resurrection (Communion)
11am – Sanctuary
Traditional Celebration of the Resurrection (Communion)
Both 9/11:00 Easter services are identical with choirs,
soloists, handbells and brass.
1.30pm – Sanctuary
Contemporary Celebration of the Resurrection (Communion)
April 5th, Monday
Easter Monday
Church closed
* * * looking ahead * * *
April 9th, Friday
Friday Mission Lunch
10.30am – 2pm - at the American Cathedral
Every Friday a hot, nutritious meal is prepared for the homeless and needy at the
American Cathedral located at 23 Ave. George V. Volunteers are needed each week
for cooking, serving, and cleaning up.
The American Church is responsible for providing the meal
on the second Friday of each month, and is always
grateful and happy for any helping hands.
If you are interested and available please
contact Kristie Worrel at kristieworrel@hotmail.com
For further information
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