Hello – For the second year in a row, a substantial number of people from St. Paul’s are involved in Cursillo, which means ‘short course’ in Spanish. Cursillo has an interesting history. It was started in Spain by people who had been keepers of inns, or ‘albergues’ along the Christian pilgrimage route, the Camino. They…
Hello – After a brief break for Holy Week and Easter Week, our full range of classes start tomorrow. 1. The Spiritual Forum resumes its slow and deep exploration of life as a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. (Sundays 9:00am to 9:40am) 2. Confirmation Class for youth continues with an introduction to prayer. (Sundays 11:30am to 12:30pm)…
Hello – It was such a joy to see so many of you through the course of Holy Week. It was a time filled with great emotions. Many made the week special and excellent but I want to particularly thank Mike for his music, Judy for her hard work and good taste, Alex for the…
Click to view, download or print. St. Paul’s Epistle April 2016
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 ones. Dr. Alfred W. Taliaferro is…
I hope you are having a peaceful Holy Week remembering all that God has done for us and preparing for Sunday’s celebration (and candy overload!) At the Maundy Thursday supper and service with Grace Marin, Christopher will extend a formal invitation to their families to join the kids choir. The next practice will be Friday,…
Hello – The most important things to know if you’re a Christian are the whole, rich story we remember in the next three days. Nothing can deepen your faith more than walking in the way of these three days by going to the three most important church services of the year. I know that’s a…
Holy Week is just around the corner. Sunday is Palm Sunday! This Sunday, while you are in church reading the Passion, the children will learn about Jesus’s journey as well. But, as promised last month, we will switch gears to learn about St. Francis, the patron saint of animals and all that is outdoors. Have…
Five Quick Hits Hello – Five things to bear in mind, even as we head into Holy Week. • Our three Bible Studies and the Sunday Spiritual Forum are on hiatus until the first week in April. (Tuesday 12:30 will be Song of Songs; Wednesday 10am, Exodus; Thursday 6:15, Job.) • In April I start…
Hello – This Sunday is Palm Sunday, and the most important week of the year begins. Here’s the quick run down. • Palm Sunday. March 20. Services at 8am and 10am. It includes blessing of the palms, the reading of the passion narrative and leaving the church is silence. We remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into…