Dear Friends, In light of the Coronavirus crisis we will be entering into a Sabbath time at St. Paul’s, at least for the remainder of the month of March. Sabbath time, in the biblical tradition, is a time of rest, of careful attention to purity codes and of deepening relationship with those few with whom…
Hello – I know that not all of you get the Diocesan emails. Here’s the latest from our Bishop about appropriate responses to the Coronavirus: March 7, 2020 Dear friends in Christ, With Sunday morning services less than twenty-four hours away, I know many of you are now weighing the difficult decision of whether to…
Hello – If you’re like me, you’re getting a ton of advice about what you should and shouldn’t do in response to the Coronavirus. What about going to church? Well, if you seem to have genuine symptoms, please stay home. If you don’t, please come to church. Why face a crisis alone when you can…
Hello – The heart of our work together for the 16 years I have been your Rector is Christian Practices. Are we practicing the practices Jesus teaches? The essence of that work in Christian practices is our Discipleship Groups. There are certainly other ways we are invited into the good practices of prayer, service, bible…
March 2020 Epistle
Hello – Over the last few days I’ve been reflecting on the message to send to all of you, as have all on my Episcopal Clergy colleagues. The Rev. Richard Helmer shared his message to Our Savior, Mill Valley yesterday, and I found it so thorough and thoughtful, I share now it directly with you.…
Hello – Lent begins tomorrow at St. Paul’s. Here are 5 ways you can observe Lent this year: 1. Read the Gospel of John either by yourself or in the 10am Wednesday or 6:20pm Thursday Bible Studies. 2. Weekly Midweek Eucharist on Wednesdays at 8am, starting tomorrow, Ash Wednesday. 3. Weekly Morning Prayer in the…
Hello – Have a strong start to Lent at St. Paul’s. Below, please read the last word from the RenewalWorks team and then review a few brief reminders. This is the last pre-Lent word from the RenewalWorks Group. In the past few weeks we have shared out thoughts and encouragement with you on engaging with…
Hello – The great season of Lent begins a week from this Wednesday, on February 26th. Here’s what you need to know: • Chloe and I are hosting a Mardis Gras party at our home in San Anselmo on Sunday, February 23rd from 4pm to 6pm. If you don’t already have our address, contact me…
February Epistle, 2020