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ACP This Week - 16 July 2026

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ACP This Week

Hello ACP Family,

Please view this video message from Pastor Elizabeth introducing our summer sermon series -- Big Questions and welcoming Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime as our guest preacher this Sunday.

Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime, a Presbyterian minister, leads the Alliance for Christian Media, and hosts "Day1", formerly "The Protestant Hour," which has broadcast on 50+ radio stations (and now also podcast and YouTube) every Sunday morning since 1 April 1945, more at www.day1.org. Katie, her husband Haddon, and their daughter Abby live in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Pastor Elizabeth also highlights that:

ACP is entering its summer schedule:
- Sunday worship will continue as usual at 11h and 14h, and will be livestreamed.
- Summer Office Closure: The reception and church office will be closed to the public Mondays-Saturdays from 1-29 August. Your ACP team will continue to work behind the scenes during those weeks and welcome you to worship each Sunday.
- This eblast newsletter will take a short break, and resume in mid-August.
- Many ACP Ministries are also on break for the summer and will resume in September.
Vacation Bible School - Discovery On Adventure Island: Saturday 29 August - Sunday 30 August. All children rising maternelle through rising college welcome. Children will explore ways God shines great light in the world, and learn how they can also shine God’s light by reflecting what they’ve learned through games, Old and New Testament stories, art projects, science experiments, and more. Help us plan, please register now at: acparis.org/vbs. We need lots of adult volunteers! To join the team, please write to Pastor Allison at childrensworship@acparis.org.
It is ‘Christmas in July’ here — and 100NOW needs your help! It's the warmest time of year, so naturally we're thinking about winter. After 8 years and hundreds of guests, our shelter linens have served us well, but now it's time for a refresh. As we prepare for the new year of our refugee shelter, we're outfitting all 20 beds with brand-new, matching linens, so every guest who walks through our doors this winter finds the same warm welcome. You can help prepare a bed! Every gift helps make sure each person arriving cold and tired is met with a clean, comfortable bed that says you belong here. Donate now through July 31: acparis.org/100NOWdonate. Questions? Reach out to the 100NOW team: 100NOW@acparis.org.
Save the Date! All-Church Retreat - Faith and Well-Being: 16-18 October. You are invited to a weekend of spiritual renewal, fellowship, and fun with specialized programs for all ages. More information and registration are coming soon.
Save the Date! Adult Retreat: 11-13 September. Would you like to spend a quiet weekend of prayer and reflection? The Adult Retreat will once again take place at the Abbaye de Fleury. Registration will open 9 August.

We’re Hiring: Social Media & Graphics Coordinator

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for design and digital engagement? The American Church in Paris is looking for a Social Media and Graphics Coordinator. In this role, you’ll manage our social media presence and create engaging graphics that reflect the spirit and diversity of our church. You’ll work closely with our team to share stories, promote events, and strengthen our connection with the community. We’re seeking an Auto-Entrepreneur who is available from now until the end of 2026. The role requires availability on Tuesday mornings for staff meetings (in person or via Zoom), as well as occasional presence during Sunday worship services.

You might be a great fit if you:

Are interested in collaborating with the communication team to enhance the church’s presence internally and externally.
Are comfortable using tools like Google Workspace, Canva, Facebook, and Instagram
Have a strong eye for design and clear, engaging communication
Are organized, responsive, and enjoy collaborating with others
This is a part-time role (15 hours per week), ideal for a freelancer or creative professional looking to make a meaningful impact.

Interested?
Send a CV, sample of your work and a brief note of interest to Rev. Elizabeth Murray at youthpastor@acparis.org.

Summer Break

ACP Ministries on Break for the Summer and will resume in September:

Youth Group
Young Adults
Women’s Fellowship
Eternal Youth Group
Young Professionals
Artists Collective
Adult, Youth and Bell Choirs
African Fellowship
Filipino Fellowship
Sunday Afternoon Bible Study
Thurber Conversations
Au Pair Bible Study
Men’s Fellowship
Sandwich Ministry (after 30 July)

The Silent Prayer Group will pause for a couple of weeks and resume on Thursday 30 July.

This Sunday

Guest preacher: Rev. Dr. Katie Givens Kime
Scripture Reading
- John 14:1-10

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 - 12-07-2026 - Don't Be Scared! 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.