ACP This Week - 29 October 2026
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ACP This Week
Hello ACP Family,

Please view this video message from Pastor Rebecca continuing the discussion of our Faith and Wellbeing sermon series. Her sermon this week, entitled "A Mind Renewed and a Body Re-membered," explores how our individual faith and wellbeing impacts the overall wellbeing of our faith community. Please read this week's scripture Romans 12:1-2, 9-21 ahead of time.

Pastor Rebecca also highlights:
This Sunday – All Saints Sunday
  • Communion Sunday
     
  • Scripture Reading
    • Romans 12:1-2, 9-21



       
  • First Sunday Food Drive: As we experience the abundant feast of Christ’s last supper, you are invited to bring non-perishable food items for our blessing box in Reception and Serve the City. Collection boxes are in the sanctuary and narthex. Requested items: ready-to-eat, long shelf life foods of different varieties.
     
  • Coffee Hour Nametag Initiative: Join us in the Theater for coffee hour. Grab a name tag at the designated tables and meet someone new!
     
  • Youth Group: No meeting 1 November due to special retreats and vacation.
     
  • Congregational Care: Want to help foster connection and care at ACP? Meet Pastor Rebecca in the Theater after the 11h or 14h service to register for an information session and discover how you can help others feel seen, supported, and connected.
     
  • 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 Esther. Drop by or sign up at acparis.org/groups.
     
  • ACP’s 2027 Generosity Campaign begins Sunday! Why do you give to ACP? What questions do you have about how your gifts are used? Share your questions and reflect on how giving is part of your spiritual journey. Each week, a Council member will respond to your questions and share personal stories of generosity as we encourage one another to make a financial commitment to support ACP’s growing mission and ministries in 2027. Join the conversation and prayerfully consider your gift! Submit your questions and comments at acparis.org/generosity2027-questions.    
Get Involved, Save these Dates!
  • Thanksgiving Dinner at ACP: 28 November at 19h00. Adults (12+) €45  |  Children (5–11) €15  | University students €30 | Children under 5 Free. Tickets on sale during Coffee Hour through 22 November and at acparis.org/thanksgiving.
     
  • Love in a Box: Through 6 December, join us in supporting Love in a Box (L’Amour en boîte), a nonprofit that provides holiday gifts to children in shelters, children’s homes, and community centers across Île-de-France. Find instructions at acparis.org/liab or at the Welcome Table during coffee hour.
     
  • BYOB Bring Your Own Bible: Thursdays 5 Nov - 10 Dec excluding 26 Nov for Thanksgiving. 19h15-20h30 in person or on Zoom.Gather in-person at 19h for casual conversation; the hybrid study begins at 19h30. Pastor Paul will lead this class on Christian basics and Biblical literacy. This class is open to all, but particularly for those new to the Christian faith and those who’ve always wanted to read and study the Bible - but haven't. Register at acparis.org/byob.
     
  • Exploring Membership Meeting: Wednesday, 18 November 19h15 to 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.
     
  • Thanksgiving Day Service: Thursday, 26 November 18h at the American Cathedral - 23 Avenue George V, 75008 Paris. Save the date!
     
  • ACP Prayer Team: What’s on your heart? The ACP Prayer Team offers confidential prayer for your concerns and joys. by phone or email. Share your prayer requests at acparis.org/prayers.

 

Council Corner

Your ACP Council: Working for you!

ACP Council members gathered on 19 September for a wonderful time of getting to know each other and learning how we can best serve God as servant leaders of ACP.

The title of our morning training session by Betsy Parayil says it all: “The Blessing is in the Challenge.” During part of our session, we looked at ACP as a village, an orchestra, a kitchen; highlighting how each member has a role to play and together, we are better!

We will be putting these ideas into practice throughout the year. This time spent together singing, praying, learning, sharing food and enjoying each other’s company was a great way to kickstart the Council year! We are looking forward to seeing what God has in store for our church community in 2026-2027!

Your ACP Council is here for you! For any questions or concerns about ACP, please reach out to councilmoderators@acparis.org.  
 
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 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: 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: Rehearsals are once a month 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 - 25 October 2026 - Harmful Anxiety & Healthy Concern. 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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