What’s Happening Around the Parish

September 27, 2026.

Annual Oktoberfest, Oct. 2, 5:00-8:00 p.m. $35/person for a catered meal (there will be a vegetarian option available, please let us know if you’d prefer that) and evening festivities. Children are free. Tickets on sale following both services.

 Newcomers Brunch, Sunday, September 27, 11:40 in Room 10.

 Youth Group is for all youth in grade 6-12. This year, we are looking for God’s call to service. We’re re-painting the parish hall doors and pizza on Sept 27, 11:30. For more information, email Jessica at stalbansfamilies@gmail.com. New youth and their friends are welcome.

Friday, Nov 27, 10:00 a.m., join us for Youth Group Family Reunion! Flyers in Narthex.

 The Learning Community for Loss, Grief and Transition will be presenting their Grief 101: An introductory course on loss and grief, at St. Alban’s on Saturday, October 10, 9:45a.m.–12:15 p.m. This interactive class is designed for people from all walks of life who occasionally find themselves in the company of someone in grief, and want to provide comfort and care. Contemporary information about grief support, skills and best practices will be shared. The workshop will be led by The Rev. Dr. Frank Williams, Cydne Bolton and Marianna Cacciatore.  Please share this event with friends who may need this support. The workshop is donation based. Questions? Contact Lynn Brinckerhoff…she’ll find the answers.

 Usher, Greeter and Safety information meeting October 18 between 8:00 a.m. and 10 a.m. service and after 10 a.m. service. What does being an usher or greeter mean for you and St. Alban’s? Come and learn how you can help be our eyes and ears and be the first friendly face people see at St. Alban’s! Our ushers and greeters are key to a warm welcome. Please join this enjoyable and meaningful ministry today! Contact Jamie at communicate.stalbans@gmail.com if you have questions.

 Save the Date!! November 1, 12:00-2:00 Labyrinth Memorial Pathway Open House! More exciting information to come!

 Women’s Bible Study Mondays at 10:00 a.m. in the Library/Room 10. We’re studying Isaiah using the Life Changes study guide. Books are available for $8.50. For more info speak with Barbara Toohey or email communicate.stalbans@gmail.com.

 Creation Care Corner September is Creation Care Month! "We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty," from "Look at the World" sung by our amazing choir last Sunday.  Think of a moment that God's Natural World made you hold your breath in awe. Now think of one small action You can do as God's stewards to this fragile, beautiful Earth. 

 Music Concert Series 2026-2027 First up in our series is an organ recital with Dr. Woosug Kang, October 18, 3:00 p.m. More details to follow but mark it on your calendars now!

 Youth on their Own (YOTO) Help YOTO youth walk into the school year confident, prepared, and empowered. Please see the flyer in the narthex or look at YOTO link:www.yoto.orgfor more details.

Prayer for the Mission of the Church

Everliving God, whose will it is to restore all people with God and one another through your Son Jesus Christ: Inspire our witness to him, that all may know the power of his forgiveness and the hope of his resurrection; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.