ACP This Week - 8 October 2026
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ACP This Week
Hello ACP Family,

Please view this video message from Pastor Paul reminding us as part of our sermon series – What's My Purpose? – that God has a specific calling for each of our lives, a unique purpose that is a combination of our skills and our experience. And that we have agency in finding this purpose. We have to know ourselves, who we are, and take some steps, move. And sometimes we move in the wrong direction, but we trust that our God of love and our community, will help us find our way and find our purpose as we walk the journey together. By walking, we make the path.

Pastor Paul also highlights:
This Sunday
  • Scripture Readings
    • Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 & 22
    • I Corinthians 13:8-13


       
  • Docent Tour: following 11h worship service, meet at the chancel. Guided tour of the history and architecture of the Sanctuary. Tours are also offered Thursday mornings 9h30-10h30.The docent team is looking for volunteers who would like to be a part of their team. If interested, please contact docents@acparis.org.
     
  • Women’s Fellowship: 12h15-13h45 in the 2nd-floor Thurber Room, for a participative discussion.  All women are invited to join us for our participative discussions on a monthly-changing theme relating to everyday life and spirituality. Intended to foster new and deeper connections, these sessions explore what it means to be a woman today. Please bring snacks to share if you can. For information and to sign up: acparis.org/groups. 
     
  • Family Halloween Party: 12h30 in the Thurber Room. A family friendly American-style Halloween party for all ages. Together, we’ll enjoy dressing up, eating snacks, making crafts, playing party games, and trick or treating in the church house.  If you are available to pass out candy for trick or treating, or to help set up and decorate for the party, please let Pastor Allison know childrensworship@acparis.org.
     
  • Join the ACP Usher Team: Curious About Getting More Involved? Make a difference by serving just one service, one Sunday a month. From welcoming congregants with a smile to assisting with the offering, your commitment can have a big impact on the welcome for our church services. Join us for an orientation event with snacks between services on Sunday, 25 October, or come meet us at the Welcome Table after this Sunday's service. Questions? Contact us at welcoming@acparis.org. 
     
  • Sunday Afternoon Bible Study: Sundays, following the 14h worship service, 15h30-17h in the 2nd floor Library and on Zoom. This study group welcomes all, wherever you are in your faith journey.This series is on the book of Ruth. Drop by or sign up at acparis.org/groups.
Get Involved, Save these Dates!
  • Young Professionals: Meets two Thursdays a month 19h30-21h in the 2nd floor ACP Library. Next gathering: Thursday, 15 October. Yopros is a warm and welcoming fellowship for young professionals centered on the warm welcome we find in Jesus. Together, we navigate the intersection of faith, career, and life. Open to all regardless of marital or job status. Sign up at acparis.org/groups.

  • Au Pair Bible Study:  Gathers on selected Thursdays 12h30-14h at ACP. Next meeting: Thursday, 15 October. Lunch provided. Bible study and warm space for young women (and guys!) to share, grow in faith, and create a faith-based community. Email Elizabeth at youthpastor@acparis.org for more information.
     
  • Bell Choir: First rehearsal on Thursday, 15 October. Rehearsals are once a month 18h45-20h15 in the Theater. Join the Bell Choir! Director: Mathilde Duriez; Contact jameskevingray@acparis.org for more information.
     
  • Youth Group: No meetings on 18, 25, and 1 November due to special retreats and vacation.
     
 
  • Thanksgiving Dinner at ACP: Saturday, 28 November at 19h00. More information and registration coming soon!
Get Plugged In


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 is free for ACP members and 5€ for non-members.
 


Children

Children’s Worship: Children's Worship is held during the 11h and 14h services. Please register your child's attendance in advance each Sunday at acparis.org/signups. Contact childrensworship@acparis.org for more information.

Nursery and Toddler Room: Each Sunday during the 11h and 14h services. Please register your child's attendance in advance each Sunday at acparis.org/signups.
 
Children and Youth Choirs: Rehearsals are Sundays in the Thurber room, except during school holidays. Children's choir (ages 4-12): 9h45-10h45; Youth instrumental ensemble (open to fairly experienced players) and Youth and parent chimes ensemble: 10h45-11h30; Youth ensemble (teens): 11h30-12h00/30. Contact Youth Music Director, Sara Barton at ymusic@acparis.org.
 
 

Youth

Youth Ministry (collège, lycée, 11-18): Sundays 12h30-13h45 in the ACP Catacombs (-1 level) during the school year. Light lunch is provided each week. Youth Group is for collège or lycée or middle and high school students. Please email Elizabeth at youthpastor@acparis.org to get on the weekly email list.

Youth Ensembles: Rehearsals are on Sundays, except during school holidays. See notice for Children and Youth Choirs above.
 


Adults


ACP After Church: Sundays, following the 14h worship service. Fellowship. Drinks. God Time with Friends. Find someone with an “ACP After Church” badge for information.


Sunday Afternoon Bible Study: Sundays, following the 14h worship service, 15h30-17h in the 2nd floor Library and on Zoom. We welcome all, wherever you are in your faith journey! We will be studying the books of Ruth and Esther. Drop by or sign up at acparis.org/groups.

Silent Prayer Thursdays: 18h-19h on Zoom. Join us as we practice 25 minutes of praying together in stillness according to the method of Centering Prayer. This period is followed by the reading of a short sacred text according to the method of Lectio Divina. The prayer is led by ACP staff member, Jörg Kaldewey. Sign up at acparis.org/groups.

Young Adults: Meets on Tuesdays 19h30-21h30 in the ACP Catacombs (-1 level). Light food is provided. We are a diverse community of young adults ages 18-30 from many nationalities, countries, cultures, and religious traditions, united in our common faith in Jesus Christ and desire to live out the fullness of God's Kingdom together. Email Elizabeth at youthpastor@acparis.org for more information. Follow our YA Group on Instagram for the latest updates: @acp_ya. 

Artist’s Collective: As a child of the great Creator, you are invited to explore your own creativity, whether that is in writing, sewing, painting, photography or some other medium. All creative types, novice to professional, are invited to join us one Sunday/month 12h15-13h45 in the 2nd floor Library for conversation and one Saturday/month 11h-12h30 in the Senior Pastor’s Office, for a Creative Date (bring your art supplies) to work on your own art…in community! Sign up at acparis.org/groups.

Eternal Youth Group: Next Meeting Tuesday, 20 October. Meets every other Tuesday at 11h-12h30 in the Associate Pastor’s office. For those desiring meaningful conversation and community at the crossroads of life, whether moving into retirement, a career or relationship transition, or simply a desire to be in deeper community. We will be studying Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen. Sign up for Fall 2026 meetings at acparis.org/groups.

Women’s Fellowship: Meets the second Sunday of each month 12h15-13h45 in the 2nd-floor Thurber Room, for a participative discussion.  All women are invited to join us for our participative discussions on a monthly-changing theme relating to everyday life and spirituality. Intended to foster new and deeper connections, these sessions explore what it means to be a woman today. Please bring snacks to share if you can. For information and to sign up: acparis.org/groups. 

Men's Fellowship: Bible Study meets at 7h30-8h30 the 1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday mornings on Zoom, and in-person at ACP on the 3rd Thursday. Special Activities: Men's Empowerment Breakfast, Monthly Fellowship Lunch, a Pint with the Pastor, and our Annual Retreat. All men are warmly invited to participate in these enriching gatherings. Sign up at acparis.org/groups.

African Fellowship: Meets the first Sunday of the month 12h45-14h in the Thurber Room. 12h30-13h30. Sign up at acparis.org/groups.


Filipino Fellowship: Meets the 3rd and 4th Sunday of each month at 12h15.​ With a light meal, conversation, singing, and Bible study, providing a place of welcome and nurture for Filipinos in Paris. Contact communitylife@acparis.org for more information.

Lay Care Ministry: This team supports ACP’s pastors by being the hands and feet of Christ in our congregation. We are trained to engage in the ministry of care and support by coming alongside those in need. We offer prayer after worship services; prayer; hospital and home visits; and seasonal cards to our house-bound members. If you feel called to become part of the Lay Care Ministry team, please contact laycare@acparis.org.
 


Music

Adult Choir: Join the Adult Choir! All voices are welcome as we lead music every Sunday 11h with traditional anthems, spirituals, gospel, world music, and more! Regular rehearsals are on Wednesdays 19h30-21h in the Theater and singing Sundays at 11h with a 9h45 call time. Contact jameskevingray@acparis.org for more information.

Bell Choir: First rehearsal on Thursday, 15 October. Rehearsals are once a month 18h45-20h15 in the Theater. Join the Bell Choir! Director: Mathilde Duriez; Contact jameskevingray@acparis.org for more information.

Atelier Nouveau: Selected Sundays 17h30. Join us for concerts featuring world class artists, many from our ACP community. Schedule coming soon. Free entry and a free-will donation.
Previous Weeks' Sermons

In case you missed it, Sermon - 4 October 2026 - The Gift of Mortality. 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.

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.

Please Support the ACP
Opportunities to Serve

Sandwich Ministry: Thursdays promptly at 17h. Our ACP sandwich ministry meets weekly to make sandwiches to help feed over 250 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.


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.

Join the Community Life Team: Do you have a willingness to serve? Community Life is seeking volunteers for our Congregational Care ministry and Hospitality Collective! If you have a heart for caring, connecting, praying for others, and creating a welcoming space, we invite you to serve with us. To learn more or sign up, contact Sharon Loreta Olich, communitylife@acparis.org. Come make a difference, Community Life starts with you!

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. 
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