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Thank you for clean up!
Thank you to everyone who identified items that need to be kept for various functions and ministries of the parish. This week all the detritus was taken away. The next step is to organize everything that remains in the crypt storage rooms. We are well on our way to ship shape.
Albert: Farewell and Godspeed
At the end of July 25th’s 11 a.m. service The Rev. Canon Albert J. Ogle removed his chasuble that was then placed on the altar. This was the symbolic ending of Albert’s 25 months as St. Paul’s interim rector. It also marked his retirement after 44 years of active ministry. At all three of Sunday’s […]
These magical garments
Episcopalians are steeped in traditions and symbolism. We have our seasonal colors and sacred objects and vestments that are brought out and displayed. Pascal candle, advent wreath, crosses, stoles, and chasubles -all highly symbolic and possess a kind of spiritual energy, simply because they are used in sacred ritual. We imbue them with something “other” […]
Last call for any items to keep!
We have made tremendous progress in cleaning out the nooks and crannies of the church over the past weeks. Thanks to everyone who has stopped by the church to claim items and / or tag them for various ministries. This is the last week to identify anything that needs to be kept. The removal team will […]
In praise of our neighbors
One of the great joys of serving St. Paul’s during this time of transition was getting to know our neighbors and especially in the faith community. Rachel Falcove is Executive Director for the Interfaith Hospitality Network and shared two important stories with me. One was about the challenging days of “white flight” from neighborhoods across […]
