Hello – Today I’d like to invite you to follow me in filling out two pieces of paper and returning them to the church. 1. You likely received or will soon receive an letter with an RSVP card for brunch on October 8th, Consecration Sunday. Please fill it out and return it whether or not…

Hello – One of the great gifts of being Episcopalian is the depth and dignity of the words and rituals that mark the great transitions in life. In the next month and a half we have the privilege of welcoming two people into the family of the church through the sacrament of baptism, and of…

Hello – Lex, Chris, Demani and Kristen all play Varsity soccer for Dominican University. The field where they play is less than a mile from the St. Paul’s campus. I went to a bunch of the games last year and they were super fun. Here’s the schedule. M means men’s team and W means women’s…

Hello – This past Sunday my only announcement was a reminder that our mission is “following Jesus together in prayer, worship and service.” As a community we are each invited to not just talk the talk but walk the walk. At least one person has already come up to me expressing an interest in taking…

Hello – This afternoon Lorrie and I set up 35 small bags in Duncan Hall with colorful tissue paper and a few goodies to get these gifts for our students going. Notes, pencils, stickers, copies of favorite prayers or images, any little thing you can think of for our students will be appreciated. 30 of…

Hello – Next week is our annual Back to School Bar-b-que, right after our 10am service. A crew of dads will be cooking great food on a grill, Mike Struck will be playing great Jazz and Kati and her crew will have Duncan Hall and the courtyard covered with all sorts of celebratory things. It…

Hello – Here are farthings to know about August at St. Paul’s: 1. The Back to School Barbecue is a week from Sunday, on August 20th, immediately following worship. Not only will there be great food and music, and we’ll also be offering a super easy way for you to express support to each of our students…

Hello – Three things (Surprise!) • Celebration: Tomorrow Erin and I present John, Kristen, Margaret, Aidan and Harper to receive the sacrament of Confirmation at Grace Cathedral. Be sure to offer your congratulations to them on this great step in their life of faith. • Invitation #1: Sunday I begin Basic Discipleship right after church in…

Hello – We are now in the Christian season of Ordinary Time. We’ve celebrated the birth of the church at Pentecost and so now enter a time of few major feasts. Here are some things to know about the summer at St. Paul’s: • My major focus for the next month will be starting and…

Hello – Chloe and I leave tomorrow for Harper’s graduation from college and I continue on to pilgrimage to the holy island of Linidfarne, in England. The Rev. Lynn Oldham-Robinett and the Rev. Carol Luther will be covering the two services while I’m gone. You’re in the good hands of two people who know and…