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…
Hello St. Paul’s Families, We had a great time on Sunday at the potluck. Thanks to everyone for contributing and for celebrating our church family. We will do this again on the 5th Sundays in January and April. It was especially meaningful as Christopher and I announced our Advent (and pre-Advent plan) to bring us…
A St. Paul’s Voter’s Guide Hello – On Sunday I began my sermon by observing how disturbed this election season was making me. I am particularly alert to how easily it crowds into my prayer space. These days, I need to be extra alert to keep praying. I am also among those who struggles against…
November 2016 Epistle
Leading up to St. Paul’s 150th anniversary, let’s take a look at some of the former church members. Looking around the church, there are many plaques that name former members of the congregation memorialized by their gifts to the glory of God and in remembrance of loved ones. A stained glass window donated in memory…
Hello – A week from Sunday, on November 6th, we will read aloud the Necrology, as we do each year at the feat of All Saints. The Necrology is the list of all of our loved ones who have died in the last year. We have begun a list based on all the names from…
Dear Families, I am really excited about this Sunday and our potluck! Christopher and I can’t wait to share with you our Advent plans as well. It’s going to be a party and a great way to prepare for the holidays together. Spiritually and Collectively, let’s make this holiday season one to remember. This Sunday…
In less than two weeks the election will finally be behind us. I am hopeful that we, as a culture, will be able to let go of much of this anxiety and anger that seems to be in the air and focus again on things closer to home and to our hearts. The Sunday after…
My apologies for being out of touch this week, but it was a bit of a vacation week for me. I’m back and ready to go! Tomorrow I’ll be doing Godly Play October 30th – Family Potluck (here’s the sign-up genius for your contribution!) November 6th – Family Sunday (would you and your children like…