Hello – We are already in the season when a lot of organizations ask for our generosity. As you consider the various ways you want to reach out and make a difference, please consider our five Outreach Ministries: 1. Our Homeless Neighbors. In Duncan Hall there are two barrels that are steadily collecting the items…

Hello – I write with some news that I know will come as a shock to most of you. Our beloved parishioner Diana Gore died yesterday of complications from breast cancer. She lived with cancer for many years, something she and her husband, Pierce, were private about. Ordinarily, I wait to send an email with…

Hello – On Saturday night I made a last minute decision to host conversations about the election after both the 8am and the 10am service. I invited people to gather in the conversation area of St. Paul’s to talk about their thoughts and feelings. This was no small thing as we are not in the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Hello – There are a series of conversations going on right now at St. Paul’s each of which represent the slow, good, deep progress of St. Paul’s to greater health, strength and clarity. • The Hardin Courtyard. Thanks particularly to hard work by Larry and Pat, we are just weeks away from taking plans to…

Hello – This weekend is the annual St. Paul’s Book Sale. Led by the St. Anne’s guild, on Saturday and Sunday we will be selling great books to benefit the ministry of St. Paul’s. The hours are Saturday from 10am to 3pm and Sunday from 9am to noon. Help is needed Thursday morning to set…