Hello – Growing in the love of God involves an inward journey and an outward journey. In the last few weeks I’ve featured some of the ways St. Paul’s helps your inner journey- morning prayer, time to sit in silence in the church, bible studies and Basic Discipleship. Today, I want to run through what…

The Hardin Courtyard is finished except for the plaque and dedication ceremony. It truly sparkles with Generosity, Community and Stewardship. We all generously contributed to SPRIF III. We participated in community meetings to share our ideas. We all demonstrated that we cared deeply about St. Paul’s and wanted it to serve our community for years…

Hello Everyone – Five things: • The new parking lot is complete but, in order to let it harden, will not be usable until Monday. The work on the downstairs bathrooms will take another week, and our various other design upgrades are almost, but not quite complete. Thanks for your patience! • I already have…

Hello – We are what we consume. You probably know the phrase “you are what you eat.” It’s also true that our imaginations are shaped by the media we feed it. At St. Paul’s this fall there are five invitations for you to feed your imagination with things that are good, true and beautiful. •…

Campus Improvements Continue Hello – Don’t worry! This season of many campus improvements will soon come to an end! Remember, we are pursuing a great flurry of activity now so that we can enjoy and share our revived campus next year, the year of our 150th. In the meantime…. • The Hardin Courtyard is nearly…

Hello – It was such a joy to return from vacation yesterday and walk into the new Hardin Courtyard. When I left, we were still working on the soil and irrigation. Now there are plants, trees, benches and a beautiful rock, all chosen and set with great beauty and practical design. The last big missing…

Hello – I leave on vacation after services this Sunday. The Rev. Jim Ward will be ably covering worship services and pastoral care for the rest of the month. The Vestry and a strong team of volunteers will be keeping many things going in my absence. Here are just a few of the areas where…

Hello – Last week I wrote to you with a recommendation for your summer reading to feed your soul. The book is called A Long Obedience in the Same Direction, and despite the awkward title, it is both accessible and powerful. It’s a series of fifteen reflections on fifteen short psalms and how each can…

Hello – From time to time I learn of a book that strikes me as perfect for us at St. Paul’s. I read one such book this Lent. It’s a simple book with a complicated title. It’s called “A Long Obedience in the Same Direction” and it’s by Eugene Peterson. He takes 15 short psalms,…

Hello – This week I offer one look forward and two very brief looks back. First, this Saturday, from 9am to 11am in Duncan Hall, we will be having what I am sure will be a rich conversation about how we have found Jesus in the face of those we serve. Jesus teaches that as…