First of all, I’m pleased to announce that the debut of the Sunday afternoon experience this past weekend was a success. There were a dozen people at the 5pm Eucharist and it had a very sweet, mellow, sacred feel. We now have another option for worship in beauty of holiness. The Marin Episcopal Youth Group…

Hello – “As we experience change in our churches, we remember that God says, in word and sacrament, ‘do not fear.’” That sentence is one of seven sentences carefully crafted by the twelve priests-in-charge of the twelve Marin Episcopal Churches over the last two years. On Sunday afternoon at 6pm I have the honor of…

Hello – Our busy September begins tomorrow. During the 10am service, our children’s program resumes for the school year with Godly Play. Like last year, children are invited to leave after the Collect, as the rest of our community sits for the readings. They return in time for Communion. In the late afternoon, from 4pm…

Hello – Last week I wrote to you with an overview of what our weekly schedule looks like during the school year. I listed three things for families, four things for worship, five things for service and six things for learning. This week, I chart our course through the next three weekends. Each has at…

Hello – This week, in as few words as possible, I describe three things for families, four things for worship, five things for service and six things for learning. All are available to you at St. Paul’s in September. Three things for Families: • Childcare every Sunday from 9:30am to 11:30am. • Sunday School from…

Hello – I wanted to share with you news of three friends: Helenclare, Kirsten and Daniel. The news of Helenclare isn’t so much news as it is a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday, at 11am we gather at St. Paul’s for her funeral. Helenclare’s spirit was strong and kind and she was one of our matriarchs.…

Hello – The rhythm of the year at St. Paul’s is like the way school years used to be. We slow down for the summer just after Memorial Day and we ramp up again after Labor Day. September features a series of start-ups and events that launch us into a strong year together. This email…

Hello – On Sunday evening, as the sun was setting, our beloved sister in Christ, Helenclare, died peacefully at Marin General. She had had bronchitis for some weeks that had turned into pneumonia. She was with family and had received last rites from me, along with her family, earlier that day. All of us who…

Hello – There are two unique opportunities for you in the next week or so at St. Paul’s. First, this Sunday the Rev. Daniel London will be leading services at St. Paul’s. Daniel, as you may know, is the creative and passionate leader of the youth group we’ve created with other Marin Episcopal Churches, called…

Hello – Your Vestry, the governing board of St. Paul’s, had its monthly meeting on Tuesday. After nearly two hours of deeply engaged conversation and consideration, we decided to postpone the community conversation about the Hardin Courtyard by a month. It will now be on Sunday, September 25th, not August 21st as previously scheduled. The…