Hello – This morning’s gospel was the perfect set up to talk about the work we’re doing together on Wednesday evenings. Jesus’ hard teachings about loving God above all, following Jesus by picking up our cross makes us ask, how? Reading one of Kierkegaard’s essay, Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing, out loud with other…
Hello – I just sent packets and the Zoom link to Joanne, Jay, Carol and Joe for tomorrow night’s class introducing Kierkegaard. It’s at 7pm both on Zoom and in person. If you intend to join via Zoom, or would simply like the packets ahead of time, please email me at cmartin@stpaulssanrafael.org. After a first session…
Learn to Love with Soren Hello – This Wednesday, learn to love by beginning the process of reading aloud 16 pages of Soren Kierkegaard starting this Wednesday, August 31st, at 7pm either in person in Duncan Hall or on Zoom. If you’re joining on Zoom, email me at cmartin@stpaulssanrafael.org to get both the Zoom link and a PDF of…
7pm Wednesdays starting August 31, join the community at St. Paul’s and The Rev. Christopher Martin for the final sessions of Learning to Love. This session: Learning to Love Self. More info : https://stpaulssanrafael.org/events/learn-to-love-yourself-this-fall/
Hello – This Sunday is our fun BBQ featuring Jazz in the courtyard from a youth quintet and stations in Duncan Hall where people of all ages can write message of love and support to the people of Ukraine. One of the jazz musicians comes from a Ukrainian family. Thank you to each of you…
Hello – On Friday, I tested positive for COVID. Since then I’ve been home isolating with mild symptoms. Chloe is testing negative and we’re taking all due precautions to make sure she stays that way. If you and I were together on Wednesday or Thursday, please be sure and take a COVID test yourself. I intend to…
Photo Directory V. 1 Hello – We are well on our way to creating a wonderful tool to help build our community- a directory of faces, birthdays and small group participation. Right now, and through labor day, there are two matching three ring binders, one one each of the round tables in Duncan Hall, with all…
Hello – Here are a few things to know about August at St. Paul’s: • The Wednesday Bible Study returns tomorrow at 10am. All are welcome to join us as we read Paul’s letters in the New Testament. • Our new photo directory is almost ready and will be available to view in Duncan Hall either this week or…
Hello – Two weeks from tomorrow, on Sunday August 14th, is the first of what we hope will be our annual Back to School BBQ. This year, we will feature the music of a great youth jazz ensemble, good food and an opportunity to write messages of love and support to families and others in Odessa, Ukraine.…
Hello – Chloe and I leave tomorrow for a three week vacation. While I’m gone, I have one request. Please invite the families in your life to the Back to School BBQ on Sunday, August 14th. When I return, we will acknowledge the completion of the first year of being on our five year Runway…