ACP This Week - 25 March 2026

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ACP This Week

Hello ACP Family,

Please view this video message from Pastor Paul commenting on Forgiveness and the idea of Unforgiveable Sin.

He also reminds that

Today's (Wednesday) Exploring Membership Meeting will take place 19h15-20h45 in the Senior Pastor’s office and on zoom.
This Sunday is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week.
- The 14h worship service begins with a prelude at 13h30.
- Summer time (daylight saving time) begins Saturday/Sunday. Set your analog clocks ahead 1 hour to avoid being late to services.
- Atelier Nouveau, featuring soprano Caroline Drury and pianist James Rightmyer: 17h30 in the Sanctuary.
- 2026 Easter Bouquet Order (last day to order).
Holy Week
- Palm Sunday - 11h Traditional, 14h Contemporary (special music begins at 13h30)
- Maundy Thursday Service - 20h
  - Maundy Thursday Love Feast: We will feast! Come and join us for a special Maundy Thursday service where we will worship and share in a Holy meal together during worship. Bring a food item (such as meat, baguette, fruits, vegetables, etc.) to share at the table with others.
- Good Friday Service - 20h
- Holy Saturday Hourly Prayers - Hourly 8h-12h in the Sanctuary
- Easter Services - 7h Sunrise, 9h & 11h Traditional, 14h Contemporary.
  - We encourage ACP members to attend the 7h Sunrise, 9h Traditional, or 14h Contemporary services, as the 11h service is extremely crowded. Help us to welcome as many visitors as possible.

Details below.

This Evening (Wednesday)

Exploring Membership Meeting: 19h15-20h45 in the Senior Pastor’s office and on zoom. Interested in learning more about ACP: who we are and what we believe? We would love for you to join our membership inquiry class! Sign up at acparis.org/exploring-membership.

This Sunday - Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday
- 11h Traditional
- 14h Contemporary (special music begins at 13h30)
Scripture readings:
- Luke 19:28-36
- Luke 19:37-42, Matthew 23:37-39

Sunday Adult Bible Study: 15h30-17h in the 2nd Floor Library or on Zoom. All are welcome, wherever you are on your faith journey. Drop by or sign up at acparis.org/groups.
Atelier Nouveau: 17h30 in the Sanctuary. Come enjoy a recital by soprano Caroline Drury and pianist James Rightmyer that will feature works by Poulenc, Mussorgsky, Tosti and Edith Piaf favorites. Free entry with free-will offering.
2026 Easter Bouquet Order (last day to order): We invite you to participate in our Easter celebrations by providing an Easter Bouquet to decorate the sanctuary chancel for Easter Sunday, and make a special dedication in honor or memory of a loved one in our Easter worship bulletins. The suggested donation is 27€ per bouquet. Order today at acparis.org/bouquets.

Save the Dates

Full list of weekly announcements here.

Lenten Morning Prayer: Wednesdays through 1 April, 7h-7h10 on Zoom. Start your Lenten mornings with 10 minutes of prayer and reflection. Join ACP staff member Jörg Kaldewey for a brief service of spoken prayer, attentive silence, and reflection, with an optional time afterward to share and listen in the spirit of holy stillness. Register here: acparis.org/lenten-prayer.

Exploring Membership Meeting: Wednesday, 25 March 19h15-20h45 in the Senior Pastor’s office and on zoom. Interested in learning more about ACP: who we are and what we believe? We would love for you to join our membership inquiry class! Sign up at acparis.org/exploring-membership.

Teachers and Facilitators Class: Thursdays, 9-30 April 19h-20h30 on Zoom. Do you feel called to teach a class or facilitate a study/fellowship group at ACP? Join the Teachers and Facilitators Class which will be taught by our pastoral team. This class is open to new and existing teachers and facilitators. Signup at acparis.org/teachers.

Entering Silence: Centering Prayer Retreat: 24-26 April, Centre Spirituel Carmes d’Avon. Join Jörg Kaldewey and Niamh Brennan, Retreat Facilitator and Spiritual Director of Contemplative Outreach Ireland for a contemplative weekend retreat offering an introduction to the method of Centering Prayer, while also providing space to deepen and renew the practice for those with prior experience. The retreat includes 2 nights’ accommodation and full board. Cost: 160€ per person. Limited to 15 attendees. Register at acparis.org/centering. For more information contact Jörg at admin@acparis.org.

Are you being called?

Are you being called, or do you know people who could serve on Council at ACP? The ACP Council comprises leaders from our church family who work and pray together, in conjunction with the Pastors, to share information and make decisions on the direction and activities of the church. The ACP Nominating Committee would love to hear your suggestions concerning someone from our congregation who could be a great fit for the Council. Please send your suggestions to nominating@acparis.org or complete the forms found in your bulletins.

Please Support the ACP

Your ACP Council is here for you! For any questions or concerns about ACP, please feel free to reach out to councilmoderators@acparis.org, the Council would love to hear from you.

Previous Weeks' Sermons

In case you missed it, Sermon - 22 March 2026 - The Weaponization of Forgiveness. Sermons are available at acparis.org/sermons. Other previous worship livestreams are available on YouTube.

ACP's services are available with subtitles in English and other languages, beginning on Tuesdays, on ACP’s YouTube channel youtube.com/c/TheAmericanChurchinParis. Click the CC button on the video to enable closed-captioning and translations.

Announcements & Opportunities to Serve

Full list of weekly announcements here.

In need of prayer? If you are in need of prayer, a lay caregiver is available in the chapel on Sundays to pray with you. If you would like members of the lay care ministry team, members of the prayer chain, and the pastoral team to uphold you in prayer, you may contact us at acparis.org/prayers.

Sandwich Ministry: Thursdays promptly at 17h. Our ACP sandwich ministry meets weekly to make sandwiches to help feed over 100 unhoused persons a week. All materials are provided. Join our listserv at acparis.org/sandwich.

Food Box: To serve our neighbors who seek help from our church, you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the box (located in reception). The food box is open to anyone in need of food and additional supplies go to Serve the City-Paris.

The ACP Library Team welcomes you to drop by the Library (in the basement) on Sundays, between the two worship services to browse through the many wonderful resources ranging from children’s books to theology, Church history and as well as non-fiction. Annual membership at 5€ per person.

Christian Education volunteers: Do you enjoy coming to the various learning opportunities such as Bible studies and Thurber Conversations? Interested in helping with set-up, attendance, technical assistance, etc.? Please contact christianeducation@acparis.org.

Nursery volunteers: We need many new volunteers to welcome children (ages 0-2) in our nursery at both the 11h and 14h services! Without volunteers, we don’t have a nursery. If you would like to serve, contact Grace Archer at nursery@acparis.org.

Ushers and Greeters needed: It takes a team of volunteers to welcome our Sunday attendees with love, and help them feel connected and ready to worship together. Contact: welcoming@acparis.org.

Docent Team volunteers: Would you like to learn about the rich heritage of ACP and share it with our members, neighbors, and the wider Paris community? Docents give tours after the 11h service on the second Sunday of every month and make open-door visits of the sanctuary possible on most Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact docents@acparis.org.

Audio Visual Ministry volunteers: If you’d like to be a part of our worship tech and A/V team for both Sunday services, we welcome your help. Contact: avm@acparis.org.