ACP This Week - 15 April 2026
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ACP This Week
Hello ACP Family,
 
Please view this video message from Pastor Rebecca. She introduces our new sermon series -- All About Jesus -- and asks that we read Acts chapter 2 ahead of her sermon, What Shall We Do?, this Sunday.

She also reminds us that:
  • James Kevin Gray, our new Director for Music Ministries, and his wife, Alison, will be joining us soon. James Kevin will be leading worship beginning on 26 April!
  • Everyone is invited to join our Thursday Morning Bible Study, tomorrow at 7h30-8h15 at the American Church in Paris (in-person only).
  • A Week of Hope is happening soon, so come enjoy two special concerts supporting our mission partner Hope for Women and Girls Tanzania (HGWT).
Tomorrow, 16 April
  • Thursday Morning Bible Study - open to all: 7h30-8h15 at the American Church in Paris (in-person only). While organized by Men's Fellowship, this study is open to everyone, and we welcome all who want to explore Scripture together in community.
     
  • Young Professionals: 19h30-21h in the 2nd floor ACP Library. YoPros is a warm and welcoming fellowship for young professionals. Together, we navigate the intersection of faith, career, and life. Open to all regardless of marital or job status. We meet two Thursdays/month. Pastor Rebecca and Christine Dutreuil, Christian Education Chair will join YoPros for their next meeting to discuss the hopes, dreams and plans for the Group. Pizza will be served. We meet two Thursdays/month, 19h30-21h, 2nd floor ACP Library. Sign up at acparis.org/groups.
This Sunday
  • Scripture Readings
    • Matthew 28:16-20, NIV
    • Acts 2:36b-42
       
  • Artist’s Collective, Reflection Sunday, 19 April 12h15-13h45 in the 2nd floor Library! 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 for conversation (this Fall inspired by the book "The Artist's Way”). Sign up at acparis.org/groups.
     
  • Sunday Adult Bible Study: 15h30-17h in the 2nd Floor Library or on Zoom, following the 14h worship service. All are welcome, we are currently studying the book of Judges. Drop by or sign up at acparis.org/groups.
Welcome James Keven and Alison Gray
James Kevin Gray will be joining us as our Director of Music Ministries and he will be present leading worship beginning on 26 April! James Kevin is an accomplished conductor, composer, and lifelong musician. See his short video introduction. A graduate of Winthrop University, he has taught music from middle school through college, and brings a deep pedagogical and pastoral sensibility to his work. Since 2003, James Kevin has devoted himself full-time to music ministry, serving diverse and thriving congregations and earning recognition for his leadership, artistry, and service. Whether in the sanctuary or the wider community, he believes music is a powerful force for connection, healing, and shared purpose. He will be joined in Paris by his spouse, Alison Gray. Help us welcome them well! 
Save the Dates
Full list of weekly announcements here.

A Week for Hope: Two charity concerts for girls escaping gender-based violence in Africa. Archange Gospel Paris on Thursday, 30 April at 19h; Inside Voices Paris a cappella choir on Sunday, 3 May at 17h. Tickets 15€ for each concert, available at hopeforgirlsandwomenfrance.com/charity-concert. These events are co-sponsored by the ACP Missions Engagement Committee and its mission partner Hope for Women and Girls Tanzania (HGWT) through their France-based sister association hopeforgirlsandwomenfrance.com.

Au Pair Bible Study: Thursday, 16 April Gathering every third Thursday, 12h30-14h at ACP. Lunch is 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 to get connected to our Whatsapp group! 

Eternal Youth Group: Tuesday, 21 April 11h-12h30 in the Associate Pastor’s Office, to further their discussion on the “Book of Joy.” The Eternal Youth Group is 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. Sign up at acparis.org/groups.

Centering Prayer Retreat: 24-26 April, Centre Spirituel Carmes d’Avon. As our friends head off to the contemplative Retreat at the Spiritual Center of Carmes D’Avon, led by Niamh Brennan, Retreat Facilitator and Spiritual Director of Contemplative Outreach Ireland and Jörg Kaldewey, Leader of Silent Prayer Group, let us pray for them to feel refreshed and restored through this time of prayer, stillness and deepening.

Atelier Nouveau: 17 May 17h30 in the Sanctuary. Italian-born and internationally acclaimed pianist Ida Pelliccioli brings virtuosity, intellect, and artistry to stages across the world. Join us for her concert “Introspections”. Free entry with free-will offering.
 
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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 - Easter, 5 April 2026 - Corruption, Fear, Doubt, Joy & Community. 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
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