Hello, Dear Friends, and happy February! “The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within.” ~ William C. Bryant Celebration of New Ministry Join us THIS EVENING – Thursday, February 1 @ 6:30 p.m. – as The Rt. Rev. Bishop Poulson C. Reed inducts The Rev. Nancy Gill as… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – February 1, 2024
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St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 25
Greetings, Dear Siblings and Friends! Even Greater Things Last week (1/21), we read and learned about how Jesus’s disciple, Nathanael, and the Old Testament character, Jonah, seem to have shared the same attitude (that of skepticism). Yet, God’s call to them persisted – just as it does to us today – to proclaim the greatness… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 25
St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 18
Good morning, Dear Friends; and I hope this letter finds you staying safe and warm! Glorify the Lord, O chill and cold,drops of dew and flakes of snow.Frost and cold, ice an sleet, glorify the Lord,praise him and highly exalt him forever. ~ A Song of Creation, BCP 88 Even Greater Things Last week (1/14),… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 18
St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 11
Greetings and salutations, Dear Ones! Thus says the Lord, “I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” ~ Isaiah 43:19 Even Greater Things This week (1/14), our Gospel lesson tells the story of… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 11
St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 4, 2024
Happy 2024! May God bless all of you with joy and good health this year! Fr. Bill’s Retirement Celebration Of course, our top story for this week is the forthcoming celebration for Fr. Bill and Carole. You are invited to join us and The Rev. Canon Betsy Randall this Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. We… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – January 4, 2024
St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 28
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year, Everyone! Advent IV / Christmas Eve Service Last Sunday, December 24, we had a beautiful candlelight service of Lessons & Carols to mark the transition from Advent to Christmas. It was so good to see everyone there!This Sunday, December 31, we will return to our regular 9:30 a.m. service… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 28
St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 21
Advent and Christmas greetings to all! The Season of Love Last Sunday (12/17), was the third Sunday of Advent, and we lit the candle of Joy. Sometimes also called the “Shepherd’s Candle,” we are reminded of the joyful anticipation of the shepherds who journeyed to see Jesus in Bethlehem. Because of the joyous occasion, the… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 21
St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 14
Sending you blessings as we enter the third week of Advent! The Season of Joy Last Sunday (12/10), was the first Sunday of Advent, and we lit the second candle in our Advent wreath – that which symbolizes peace. Often called the “Bethlehem Candle,” it reminds us of Mary and Joseph’s journey from Nazareth to… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 14
St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 6
Greetings and salutations as we approach the second week of Advent! The Season of Peace Last Sunday (12/03), was the first Sunday of Advent, and we lit the first candle in the Advent wreath – the candle of hope. Sometimes also called the Prophecy candle, it reminds us of the foretelling of the birth of… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – December 6
St. Paul’s Newsletter – November 30
Advent greetings, Dear Ones! The Season of Hope Last Sunday (11/26), our sermon reminded us that every person is a reflection of Christ – what a fabulous affirmation! This Sunday (12/03), marks the beginning of Advent. The first candle in our Advent wreath will be lit – that which symbolizes hope. Sometimes called the Prophecy… Continue reading St. Paul’s Newsletter – November 30