This latest update on our St. Paul’s collaboration with RefugeeNet to assist with resettlement of new refugees contains both good and bad news. First, a big thank you to the crew of St. Paul’s folks and friends who worked tirelessly on Saturday morning to pick up donated furniture that couldn’t wait. Also on the good … READ MORE…
Since the incoming administration has threatened actions towards our migrant neighbors which are antithetical to our call to follow Christ, The Episcopal Church Migration Caucus has asked concerned Episcopalians to endorse “ Dignity, Not Mass Deportation,” imploring us to take action now to prepare and protect immigrant families and communities. To sign on, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHFyswCWqzx0SnJzqMlqO97SZd-e4ERMEji5Twu-WaDkZkzQ/viewform We’ll share more about Migration With … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Elsewhere in this weekly bulletin you will find a notice about our upcoming Annual Meeting on January 26. I want to encourage you to attend the luncheon and meeting as we celebrate “Cathedral Day”, the Sunday closest to the feast day of our patron, St. Paul, on the 25th, enjoy fellowship over … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, As you know, we conducted a Congregational Assessment Tool or CAT survey a few months ago, as a first step in our strategic planning process. My letter a couple of weeks from now will give the highlights of the survey results, but I want to bring your attention to one of the … READ MORE…
In hearing from the Episcopal delegates to COP29, there is one insight of many that stands out: although much of the outcome was disappointing – especially as it impacts the countries and people who will be most impacted by climate change – we members of the church, followers of Jesus have “an opportunity for the … READ MORE…
Christmas is among my favorite times of the year. I love the friendliness people share, when looking at Christmas light displays, attending concerts or even while shopping. I love the mound of gifts under the tree — and I love slipping a new package into the pile (and having my children discover it, shake it, … READ MORE…
Congress has important work to do in the weeks to come. Whether you’ve written about these issues before, please join us in sending the following messages to Congress urging them to take action on priorities now! Tell Congress to Help Welcome our Afghan Allies: https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/action-alerts/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f99981%2fRespond%3fvvcgUT%3dQlJBHBJyITUXBxDfQZ9A2A%26vvcgRD%3dB9Bc3NbUz2Mzzc8%26vvsbr%3dZT-4vfOOBe0Tnvw67rhUyQ This bill supports the passage of the bipartisan “Afghan Adjustment Act” … READ MORE…
On November 17 we held our annual ingathering and dedication of 2025 pledges. It was a moving experience to see the entire congregation come to the altar with our offerings and pledges. We are well on our way to our goal of $1.1 million! But our financial picture is more complex than that. St. Paul’s … READ MORE…
While sharing our Thanksgiving gratitude for and with loved ones, let’s remember that many of our neighbors have a different outlook on the storybook vision of the first Thanksgiving. Additionally so many of our immigrant neighbors may feel far more fear than gratitude. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/national-museum-american-indian/2022/11/23/thanksgiving-from-an-indigenous-perspective/ From the article, “The United American Indians of New England meet each … READ MORE…
The Tribal Lands Conservation Fund of the First Nations Development Institute “directly confronts the inequitable distribution of resources to tribes and Native communities and invests in Native-led climate justice and conservation efforts.” Standing up to extractive industries and schemes to take Native lands, calling on Indigenous ecological knowledge and practices and wisdom, and funding distinct … READ MORE…