ACP This Week - 29 April 2026

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Hello ACP Family,

Please view this video message from Pastor Paul reminding us of:

Tomorrow and Sunday's "A Week for Hope" concerts in support of ACP's mission partner Hope for Women and Girls Tanzania (HGWT) and its fight against gender-based violence in Africa.
This Sunday's guest preacher, Rev. Jean-Raymond Stauffacher. Rev. Stauffacher is a pastor in the Evangelical Reformed Church of France, a presbyterian denomination, and has served for over 20 years, primarily in the south of France. Since July 2022, he has been serving as General Secretary of the French Protestant Federation.
A special screening of THE PRESIDENT AND THE DRAGON: Thursday 21 May 18h-21h.
Combined Worship Service and Congregational Meeting: Sunday, 31 May, combined service at 12h followed by the congregational meeting and a light lunch.

Tomorrow, Thursday

A Day for Hope, Archange Gospel Paris concert: 19h. First charity concert for girls escaping gender-based violence in Africa. Tickets 15€, available at hopeforgirlsandwomenfrance.com/charity-concert. This event is 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.

This Sunday

Scripture Reading
- Romans 1:1–17
Communion Sunday
First Sunday Food Drive: On the first Sunday of every month, we host a food drive to restock the pantry that serves our neighbors who need food. Please bring non-perishable food items to place in the box (located in reception). The box is open to anyone in need of food; additional supplies go to Serve the City-Paris.
Coffee Hour Nametag Initiative: Join us in the Theater for coffee hour. Grab a name tag at the designated tables and meet someone new!
Please note that there will be NO Children's Worship during the 14h service - children will remain with their parents in the pews. Activity bags and coloring sheets will be available.
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.
A Day for Hope, Inside Voices Paris a cappella choir concert: 17h. Second charity concert for girls escaping gender-based violence in Africa. Tickets 15€ for the concert, available at hopeforgirlsandwomenfrance.com/charity-concert. This event is 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.
Family Day Out: Registrations have closed. For those who have registered, please return your completed GDPR Compliant Photo/Video Consent forms via email to christianeducation@acparis.org or hand them to reception on Sunday.

Save the Dates

Full list of weekly announcements here.

Women’s Fellowship: Sunday 10 May 12h15-13h45 in the 2nd-floor Thurber Room. Meets the second Sunday of each month. All women are invited to join us for our participative discussion. Our gatherings are a safe space for women to share, to grow, and to seek new and deeper connections with God and with each other. All women are welcome, especially newcomers to Paris and/or to ACP. Please bring snacks to share if you can. For information and to sign up: acparis.org/groups.

ACP Library Table: Sunday 17 May in the Theater after worship services. Visit the Library Table during coffee hour to check out the new book additions, and sign up for your membership!

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.

Join The Carter Center for a special screening of THE PRESIDENT AND THE DRAGON: Thursday 21 May 18h-21h. This searing and compelling documentary follows an unlikely team of public health experts, local volunteers, former child soldiers - and President Jimmy Carter himself - as they travel across Sudan and South Sudan in pursuit of a bold goal: the eradication of Guinea worm disease. Registration required: thecartercenter.formstack.com/forms/tcc521screening

Combined Worship Service and Congregational Meeting: Sunday 31 May, combined service at 12h followed by the congregational meeting and a shared meal. Put it on your calendar!

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. Register here: acparis.org/vbs. We need lots of adult volunteers! To join the team, please write to Pastor Allison at childrensworship@acparis.org.

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 - 26 April 2026 - True Strength Kneels. 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.