Dean Letter: What the survey says

Hello St. Paul’s, Our regathering survey closed on Saturday, with 334 responses, 12 of them in Spanish. 254 respondents completed the survey. Thank you! The information you shared is extremely helpful as the Regathering Task Force, consisting of the executive staff and cathedral officers, discerns how best we can offer ministry as this pandemic continues. … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Regathering questions to answer

Dear St. Paul’s family,  Thank you for filling out the regathering survey. The list of restrictions is pretty daunting, and I know it was quite shocking for some of us to see them all in one place: all those “Thou Shalt Nots”. What about the “Thou Cansts”?  What CAN we do?  There is a lot we can do as … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Updates

For those who have not yet taken the Regathering Survey CLICK HERE. To participate in the “Zoom Audience” of the Play Reading on Saturday, June 13, 1 PM CLICK HERE to email Bill. Text:  Text: Hello St. Paul’s, Thank you to everyone who has completed our regathering survey: there has been a terrific response! The … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Already and Not Yet

Dear St. Paul’s family,  We are hearing a lot about plans to restart the economy and relax stay-home orders, while public health experts warn us that the pandemic still has a long way to run. The mixture of messages is confusing; I find myself longing for a single message: just tell us what to do! … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Office Canticles

Dear St. Paul’s family, The current crisis has had the effect of taking us back to the Anglican tradition of Morning Prayer, not only on weekdays but also on Sunday mornings while we are unable to offer Communion. Those who have joined the Episcopal Church in the last 40 years may find the Morning Prayer … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Zoom Security

Dear St. Paul’s family, In Easter season we rejoice to know that we are a people forgiven and deeply loved. For that reason, the general confession that we routinely say in our daily prayers at in Sunday services is optional. But it’s painfully evident that sin still abounds in our world, and one way that … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Catching up

Dear St. Paul’s family,  Alleluia! Christ is risen! I hope your Easter was joyful, even under the current circumstances. I am very grateful to our Bishop and her staff for the splendid diocesan Easter service that we enjoyed, and that drew us together as a wider community.   I want to update you on a few matters … READ MORE…