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James D. And Sarah Jane Walker Leading up to St. Paul’s 150th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church we see many plaques that name former members of the congregation who are memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved…
Hello – On this feast day of St. Nicholas, I have a small series of notes and announcements to keep you oriented through this busy season. • Tomorrow, Wednesday, at 5:30pm, is the ‘come and see’ for our ministry to Our Death Row Nine. You are welcome even if you only plan to send Christmas…
Hello – We are already in the season when a lot of organizations ask for our generosity. As you consider the various ways you want to reach out and make a difference, please consider our five Outreach Ministries: 1. Our Homeless Neighbors. In Duncan Hall there are two barrels that are steadily collecting the items…
Hello – I write with some news that I know will come as a shock to most of you. Our beloved parishioner Diana Gore died yesterday of complications from breast cancer. She lived with cancer for many years, something she and her husband, Pierce, were private about. Ordinarily, I wait to send an email with…
Dear Families, I hope your Thanksgiving was full of love and gratitude. Ours sure was and I’m excited to bring more of that to church tomorrow. We will continue our Christmas music journey and this Sunday with Silent Night. We’ll also review Joy to the World and O Little Town of Bethlehem. And most exciting…
Dear Families, It was especially meaningful two weeks ago as Christopher and I announced our Advent (and pre-Advent plan) to bring us back to the basics. Beginning last Sunday the children began learning the basic Christmas songs with Joy to the World. After church we gathered with the congregation in Duncan Hall and sang our…
Hello – On Saturday night I made a last minute decision to host conversations about the election after both the 8am and the 10am service. I invited people to gather in the conversation area of St. Paul’s to talk about their thoughts and feelings. This was no small thing as we are not in the…
Hello – Where do you go to find peace now? I believe this long, ugly election process has been hard for everyone. I’ve already spoken with many of you and have received reports of all kinds of strong emotional responses to the events of the past several days. We are a sacred space for your…
Pat Steuer and I will be hosting another Death Cafe at St. Paul’s on November 13th. We hope you’ll join us for cookies and conversation about death and dying, life and living. There’s no agenda–we just spend the time talking about what’s on the minds and hearts of the people gathered. It’s always interesting, sometimes…