Estimates are that 80% of first-time church attendees go because someone invited them. Have you invited someone to church lately? Here’s a humorous video to get you started…. (H/T The Episcopal Cafe’s news page, The Lead)
As the People’s Warden of St. Paul’s Cathedral, I am on the Cathedral’s Chapter (Board of Directors, if you will) which primarily oversees the finances as well as the buildings and grounds of the Cathedral. I serve on the Endowment and Finance Committees as well as the Board of Directors of Saint Paul’s Senior Homes … READ MORE…
September 13, 2013 Dear Ones, This Saturday, September 14 we celebrated our second family service at 5 PM. I told another story from Godly Play, The Circle of the Church Year. It begins: Time, time, time. There are all kinds of time. This we know well. We also know that as time passes, things change … READ MORE…
At the Sunday Forum, there was a discussion about the creed–what it is, why we say it, is it important? Robert Heylmun was inspired to reflect further. At first it wasn’t at all troublesome, and I wondered why my fundamentalist church had always been so dead set against it. “No creed but the Bible” was … READ MORE…
The gay rights activist Dan Savage has coined a new term: NALT, which stands for “Not All Like That”. It comes from his experience in having Christians approach him to say, “We’re not all like that,” when he reports on anti-gay rhetoric or actions that conservatives justify on the grounds of their faith. As described … READ MORE…
Our Congregation at St. Paul’s often comes together. We share in the wondrous services, we join in celebrating each other, and we join in the easing of sorrow. We always are giving of our Spiritual Gifts. In the month of September we have been given the opportunity to share our gifts with some of the … READ MORE…
Fall’s almost here; and whenever we’re out and about, this enjoyable TED Talk offers a tip to help us reduce some of the 13 million pounds of paper towels we all use annually. It’s simple and will save trees, fossil fuel and money also! After hand washing, just shake your wet hands twelve times; then … READ MORE…
Bishop Mathes visited on us on Sunday to lead the forum, and preside and preach. We also had the pleasure of hearing music from the bell ringers… …and a small group of choir gentleman sang…. …and we helped Bob and Melinda Oslie celebrate their 40th anniversary with a lovely cake after the 10.30 service! … READ MORE…
Here’s a great post that originally appeared on the Diocesan Blog (reposted with permission). Now THIS is how to evangelize! It’s been a busy year for campus ministry, and we’ve undergone significant transformation. This fall, after watching several students graduate the previous two years, we knew our regular Wednesday night group would be smaller than … READ MORE…
The Rev. Colin Mathewson introduces a new series for the blog, sharing reflections about the upcoming Sunday readings. This week, it’s Jeremiah 1:4-10. In this Sunday’s Old Testament reading we overhear a young Jeremiah’s terrified response to God’s call to become a prophet: “Ah, Lord GOD! Truly I do not know how to speak, for I … READ MORE…