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8/8/21: Clergy Message from Rev. Dan Kline
This past Sunday I preached on the intersection of ecology, First Nations, and the Christian story. St. Paul’s has a long history of engaging with those powerful topics. The Right Rev. William Hobart Hare, whose image can be seen in fresh relief on the right side of our newly restored reredos, was an early rector […]
8/2/2021: Renovations Update
Renovations and work are in full swing right now. Wood cleaning and re-lamping is complete in the sanctuary. Scaffolding will be set up on Friday to start the stone cleaning. This is a bit behind schedule since the cleaning machine is still in customs in New York. Hopefully it will be released soon and it […]
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” […]
