Archive for 2021
“Stewardship of Creation” by Mary Verel and Audrey Cozzarin
A quote by Pope Francis, “Faith in God leads us to recognize Him in His creation, which is the fruit of His love for us, and which requires us to care for and protect nature,” sums up how St. Paul’s parishioners Mary Verel and Audrey Cozzarin feel their faith supports their work as board members […]
Continue Reading“My life at St. Paul’s” by Joe Shafranek
My life with St. Paul’s started June 21, 2009. My spouse Tom Hickey and I were looking to deepen our spiritual life together. We had gone to the PRIDE event the day before and got information about St. Paul’s and their services. When we came to services, we were greeted by Gwen and Walter Briggs […]
Continue ReadingA Transition for Brad McKinney
Dear St. Paul’s parish community, I am writing today with the sad-for-us news that Brad McKinney, our St. Paul’s Treasurer, will be relocating to Tennessee by the end of January. Brad and his husband, Ted, have found a wonderful home with land in the Memphis area, and will be putting down deeper roots in a […]
Continue ReadingFloor nominations at the Annual Meeting
The nominations committee has, in accordance with parish bylaws, put before the parish nominees for co wardens, vestry members, co treasurers, clerk and delegates to the annual convention of the diocese. The bylaws and church canons provide for nominations from the floor except for the office of warden. Any person so nominated must agree to placing […]
Continue ReadingEpiphanies — from the Parish Wardens
Most of the conversations we’ve had in late December and the 1st of January have included some version of “I’m sure glad to see the end of 2020!” Indeed! And, yet, we might also pause to reflect on the Epiphanies many of us have had – both small and large. What were yours? An awakening […]
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