stpaul51_wpRegular Wednesday Construction Update Meeting Site Logistics Plan review: Reviewed pathways and exits for upcoming work. Elevator lobby review of pathway and time frame. Will likely end by Sept 9th at the latest Sewer lines are in and back filled and electrical is getting trenched. Everything on is on time. Only possible slow down would be … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, In one of my letters last summer I mentioned that we use a Mutual Ministry Agreement (MMA) as one of the tools to provide myself and Chapter with goals each year. We are currently in the process of conducting a Mutual Ministry Review, looking at the goals set in the last … READ MORE…
Regular Wednesday Construction Update Meeting Site Logistics Plan review: At Tom’s request, Greystar added detail to the section on elevator replacement. Delivery of the elevator is expected on November 8, with installation to take 8 weeks, or until after the first week of January 2020. There was discussion about the possibility of alternate routes for … READ MORE…
This is a challenging Gospel, to say the least. Jesus speaks of fire, of division, of family conflict. It’s hard to find good news in his words. And the reading from the prophet Jeremiah doesn’t help either, with its talk of prophets who lie, of God’s Word being like a hammer. What are we to … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, One of the highest-energy moments in our Sunday service is often the exchange of the Peace, when friends greet one another with a handshake or kiss. The 1979 Book of Common Prayer restored the Peace to this midpoint of the service after it had been lost to our Anglican tradition for … READ MORE…
We heard in the Hebrew Scriptures and the Epistle today references to one of the foundational stories for three major world religions. Abram and Sarai began their journey in the land of Ur. They travel around a lot in the book of Genesis leading us through all sorts of stories, and eventually they arrive in … READ MORE…
Regular Wednesday Construction Update Meeting Site Logistics Plan review: Reviewed pathways and exits for upcoming work. Similar to last week, except for when work is happening in the first floor elevator lobby. Rocky brought in a new dumpster for trash which is white and in the clergy parking lot. General info: Permit progress: The permits … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, Where would the church be without the generous gifts of faithful people? We depend entirely on what you, in your generosity, choose to give as part of your spiritual practice. There is no revenue from “church central”; in fact, we give 10.5% of our unrestricted income to the diocese, and a … READ MORE…
Regular Wednesday Construction Update Meeting Site Logistics Plan review: Reviewed pathways and exits for upcoming work. NO changes this week General info: Permit progress: The permit could be in hand by tomorrow, it needs stamps and signatures. Once the permit is in hand: Sewer inspection Partial backfill in 6th Ave courtyard Increase the trenches to separate … READ MORE…
August 2, 2019 Dear St. Paul’s family, As usual, this quarter has been marked by lots of volunteers, lots of change, and many blessings coming from the hard work of innumerable individuals! Looking back, I deeply appreciate the contributions of our community to the consecration of our Bishop, Susan Brown Snook. It was a joyful … READ MORE…