Hello – Since at least 2012, when they built the first tunnel along the Presidio Parkway, we’ve all experienced the gradual work of transforming our entrance from Marin into San Francisco. We’ve been patiently watching the landscape and the roads as they gradually change. In a way, a similar process has been happening at St.…
Hello – Four things start next week at St. Paul’s: • Marin Morning Prayer starts on both Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:30am. This half hour service, led by lay people, is a beautiful, dignified and simplified version of Morning Prayer from the BCP. People hang out for coffee in Duncan Hall afterwards. • All Bible…
Did you you know that the St. Paul’s Directory & Pledging System is now online in a new members’ only, cloud-based system? Realm gives you the ability to update and maintain your own contact information, pledge online, review your contributions history, and print your own year-end statements. Realm also allows groups of people, such as St. Anne’s Guild, Bible…
On Sunday 8/24 at 1pm we are going to have a parish outing to the San Rafael Pacifics. If you haven’t been it’s a great way to enjoy a baseball game, right in our own backyard. Tickets will range from $9-$11 depending on how many of us attend. If you would like to go, please…
Dear Friends- This morning I promised to send a written version of a powerful, long and dense quote I used in my sermon from the 20th Century English mystic, Austin Farrer. It is an expression of a spiritual path called the Via Negativa. As I shared in the sermon, I have been regularly pondering this…
Below are some screenshots of our new website to familiarize you with what’s here. Mouse over them for a description or click on any one of them to see an enlarged version. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please email me at schampine@stpaulssanrafael.org. ~Shelley Champine, Communications Manager
Hello – It’s summer and things are slower at St. Paul’s. You can expect fewer emails from me in the next couple of months. With that in mind I want to share with you two events and give a brief reminder of the things that are on hiatus. Finally, I’m going to give you a quick tour of…
Hello – Next Saturday, June 28th, I’ll be doing another reading of my book, The Restoration Project. It will be at 1pm at Book Passage in Corte Madera. Throughout the process of writing, publishing and now sharing my book my heart has been filled with gratitude for you and for St. Paul’s. As those of you who…
Hello – This Sunday, after the 10am service, we celebrate the end of the school year with ice cream! Come join us for this great new St. Paul’s tradition. It’s a scrumptious way to be with your St. Paul’s community. It’s been such a good year in so many ways that on this feast of…
Hello – When I was growing up in Delaware some of my classmates, in their senior year of High School, had ‘Coming-Out Parties.’ These were a celebratory ritual that marked the beginning of a new stage of maturity, a greater level of poise and confidence. Next Memorial Day weekend, we are hosting an event that…