Sunday’s Sermon, May 10, 2026: Hope Among Us

Rev. Cn. Richard R. Hogue Jr. May the words of my lips and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, m Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. Please be seated. “Keep my commandments…” We’re at this odd point in Easter and the lectionary where we are in the book of John … READ MORE…

Sunday’s Sermon, May 3, 2026: He is the Way

Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year APenelope Bridges Alleluia. Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Stephen, one of the first batch of Christian deacons, takes  center stage at the start of our Scripture readings today. False witnesses have accused him of blasphemy after he has attracted crowds with his speaking and wondrous acts. … READ MORE…

Dean’s Letter: The Deans’ Conference

Hello St. Paul’s, As you are probably aware, we hosted the annual conference of the North American Cathedral Deans last weekend. We welcomed some 43 deans and a dozen spouses for the weekend, coming from all over the US and Canada, plus the Bahamas and even the Dean of the Anglican Cathedral in Brasilia, Brazil … READ MORE…

Sunday’s Sermon, April 19, 2026: Be Known to Us, Lord Jesus

Penelope Bridges Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia! Today’s Gospel takes us back to Easter Day. Let’s imagine the scene: A beautiful spring evening, a gentle twilight, life springing up all around. Birds twittering as they settle in the trees and bushes, lambs gamboling across the hillside, wood smoke and cooking … READ MORE…

Dean’s Letter: Three Holy Days

Hello St. Paul’s, By now we are well into Holy Week, the center of our year and our faith. We have celebrated the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and we have meditated deeply on the mystery of his Passion, as recounted by St. Matthew. Now we turn to the Triduum, the three holiest days. … READ MORE…

Welcome Earth Month!

Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry How can we maintain resolve to care for God’s good Creation in the midst of setbacks in environmental laws and a general disregard for the natural world around us? One way is to come together in prayer and celebrate Earth! Join Simpler Living members for our annual Spring retreat at … READ MORE…

Sunday’s Sermon, March 22, 2026: From Dry Bones to New Life

Fifth Sunday in Lent, Penelope Bridges Our Scripture gives us some high drama today. Bones rattling, skeletons coming to life, conspiracy theories, Jesus weeping, decomposed corpses emerging from the tomb … If anyone ever tells you the Bible is boring, just direct them to one of these stories. John’s Gospel is designed in two parts, … READ MORE…