Penelope Bridges In the name of the holy Trinity, one God. If you happened to view my weekly video on Thursday, you will have some idea of where we are in the story of Jonah when we pick it up in today’s reading. But in case you haven’t yet seen the video, allow me to … 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…
Hello! What a blessing it is to be here with you. Thank you for welcoming me and Laurel so graciously back into the St. Paul’s family. We thank God for you, we thank God for this stunningly beautiful space, we thank God for our incomparable choir. Speaking of which, one of the moments I most … READ MORE…
Whoa Hosea! That’s quite a way to begin a prophecy, not to mention a book of the Bible! “Take for yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom”?! So he does, and then he names his children crazy things like Not-My-People and I-Will-Not-Pity. (It’s tough to be a prophet’s kid.) As you’ve noticed, … READ MORE…
Welcome to the Rev. Colin Mathewson, who preached at the Misa this week! Here’s his sermon, in both English and Spanish. Sunday July 14 1pm Does everyone know what a plumb line is? Gravity enables the plumb line to draw a vertical line from the point at which it is held, making it an … READ MORE…