Dear Beloved St. Paul’s Community, I came to St. Paul’s not quite two years ago with a radiant theology developed over a lifetime as a spiritual refugee, a hard-won readiness to question, and a hope to push this small slice of the church to evolve, stretch, and create to meet the moment of not just … READ MORE…
Beloved Church, I want to talk to you about our children. We have a small bunch of kiddos I see in the pray-ground on Sunday mornings. They are bright, loving, and curious. One is very serious about church and loves to swing the thurible and pretend to pour wine into the chalice. Two of them … READ MORE…
Sat., Oct. 26, 4 pm, St. Paul’s Senior Services (328 Mapel Street, 92103) Join us for our annual Trunk or Treat in the St. Paul’s Senior Services parking lot! This year’s theme is MAD SCIENCE! What is Trunk or Treat? It is an alternative to Trick or Treating which, takes place in one location, where … READ MORE…
Greetings St. Paul’s, I’ve been reading a book entitled Offering the Gospel to Children in which author Gretchen Wolff Pritchard challenges the assumption that “three-year-olds don’t come to church to pray, to know God, or to share Jesus’ risen life.” She challenges congregations to consider the Christian formation of children a ministry richer and more … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s Family, Sunday marks the start of Advent, the beginning of the church year, and a time of preparation and expectation as we anticipate the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It provides a season for us to empty ourselves of past experiences and preconceived notions and embrace faith over certitude as … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s Family, As I sit down to write this letter, my heart is filled with both sadness and gratitude. After six incredible years, it is with a heavy heart that I must say goodbye (for now) to a community that has been my spiritual home for nearly nine years and my place of … READ MORE…
The family ministry has been a space where our kids have learned about the word of Christ and has also been a door for my husband and I to engage in the broader church life. I know that this is also true for other parents in the family ministry, as some of us are now serving … READ MORE…
Please bring a dish to share (vegan-friendly, if possible) and join us for simple, nourishing discussion over simple, nourishing meals.
What is Epiphany? On Epiphany, we recall the arrival of the wise men to visit the newborn baby Jesus. Epiphany spans from January 6 to the beginning of Lent. This Holy Season reminds us that Christmas is just the beginning of the story. All are invited to celebrate with us at our Epiphany Party! Read … READ MORE…
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