Hello – Four Things: 1. Last call for the Necrology. This Sunday, I read aloud the names of all the loved ones from our greater St. Paul’s family who have died in the last year. Email me the name of a loved one at c.h.mrtn@gmail.com if you would like their name read aloud. 2. The Angel…

Nov. 12, 2021 Hello Church A fun thing happened today, I opened my last box. Where I will put it is another matter, but nevertheless, all is opened and somewhat accounted for-oh joy, oh rapture. I have also gone through many a varied email, and found the pictures Bruce Burtch took of  my last day.…

Hello – I am aiming my thoughts, intentions and prayers towards three things in the next few months. I invite you to consider doing the same. These three things are…. 1. Sunday, December 5th, which is the day Bishop Marc visits St. Paul’s. In preparation for his visit, I’m asking the Vestry, and now I’m…

Hello – Whether or not you are participating in any other part of the Mary weekend, you are welcome tomorrow on the St. Paul’s campus for the Open House. Here are the particulars: Open House at church, 1-4 p.m. – come to Church for an Open House that includes learning how to make and pray…

Hello – Tomorrow at 7pm the Mary Weekend begins with 45 minutes on Zoom. I have a new personal discovery about Mary to share, Jacob and Judy will orient us to the weekend, Libby will sing some songs and Tanner will close us out with Compline. Here’s the info: Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83116007138?pwd=QWxkY3NJdkRZZE1KRVIwbG9uaVliUT09 There are still…

Hello – Three things to carry us through the next ten days: 1. This Sunday we celebrate birthdays and anniversaries from the month of October. Please email me at c.h.mrtn@gmail.com if you or someone you love has had either in October. 2. Tomorrow your RenewalWorks crew gathers to assembly the boxes for the Mary weekend. Please sign…

Hello – Following our fun and successful Road to Emmaus weekend in Lent we are now offering a weekend experience inviting us all to explore the Mary of Scriptures. Follow this link to sing up for this free weekend. As in the spring, we will be putting together a box that has all you need…

Hello – This Sunday is Consecration Sunday, the Sunday that proved to be the most joyful of the year last year. Here are a few things to know: • Worship begins at 10am as usual. Communion will be blessed and distributed at the 10am service, but not consumed. Instead, the service concludes with some minutes…

Hello – It’s a rich little season coming up at St. Paul’s. We have Consecration Sunday, a Good-bye to our beloved Katie and a weekend to explore Mary, the mother of Jesus, as we meet her in scripture. 1. Consecration Sunday is October 24th. Consecration Sunday was the most joyful Sunday of the year last…

Hello – Starting August 1st we entered a three to five year runway for growth. Our top priority is welcoming new people into our community. I am working with a clergy coach, Teresa, who has successfully supported mainline churches such as ours in growth. Further, she once lived in Marin so knows the culture in…