Hello – Two weeks from the time I am writing these words, our hearts and minds will likely be consumed with the unfolding of the election. At St. Paul’s, we offer hope and prayer to help us all stay clear and centered through the coming months. Here are three invitations: 1. Hope. This Saturday at 8:45am in…
Hello – I’d like to share with you a daily practice for living in hope. A week from Saturday, on October 26th at 9am in Duncan Hall, I’ll be offering a stand-alone teaching for a practice first thing in the morning to orient your day toward living in hope. The teaching is based classic understandings of…
Hello – Some hard news appeared this morning in many of our email in boxes. Our new Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Austin Rios, shared with us that our previous Bishop, the Rt. Rev. Marc Andrus, has been issued a restriction on ministry by the national church due to a credible allegation that he had an…
Hello – Next Sunday, October 13th, we are going to be serving one of the best foods in Marin County: the breakfast burritos from Picante. Next Sunday is our Consecration Sunday, the celebration of generosity that serves as our Stewardship Sunday. If you haven’t already sent in a card indicating you will be coming, will…
Hello – At St. Paul’s this weekend the Transcending Contempt Practice Group begins, we celebrate the life of Betty Hardin and Godly Play returns on Sunday morning. At 8:45am on Saturday morning I begin to lead the Transcending Contempt Practice Group. I offer this series as a way for us to stay grounded and behave as Christian…
Hello – This coming Saturday, at 8:45am in Duncan Hall, the Transcending Contempt Practice Group begins. The goal of this fall’s Practice Group is to train each of us to inhabit hope. Hope heals despair, which is the dark font of contempt in each of us. By the end of the Practice Group on Saturday, November…
Hello – This Sunday is our annual Back to School BBQ in the Hardin Courtyard right after the 10am service. Join us for some grilled food prepared by St. Paul’s dads and some tasty sides and fun music. In addition, at 11:30am and Noon, in Duncan Hall, Erin will be sharing a compelling multi-media presentation…
Hello – As we begin the month of August there are three things to know. 1. Betty Hardin died of a heart attack yesterday. She was 93 years old and, as many of you know, has been part of the St. Paul’s family since the 1960s when her husband, Hugh, began serving St. Paul’s as a…
IJ Article About Erin! (Plus) Hello – On the cover of the Lifestyles section of the Marin IJ this morning is a wonderful article and interview about Erin. It’s title is Profound Experience: San Rafael woman gets ordained as Episcopal Priest. It’s a must read! Here’s the link: https://www.marinij.com/2024/07/24/san-rafael-woman-gets-ordained-as-episcopal-priest/ Congratulations, Erin and thank you, Judy, for…
Erin Ordained Priest Tomorrow 4pm Grace Cathedral Hello – Tomorrow will be my first day back in the office from my vacation. I look forward to re-connecting with all of you in the days to come. Today, I just wanted to remind you that Erin will be ordained Priest tomorrow at 4pm at Grace Cathedral.…