Rector’s Blog

John

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree During the season of Advent, we hear a lot from John, the relative of Jesus. They met before they were born, linked by God and a visit between Mary and Elizabeth. It seems that right out…

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Your Lamps

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree In her sermon on Sunday, Gwynn mentioned keeping our lamps filled with oil – a metaphor for being prepared, taking care of ourselves spiritually, and being aware of and open to the presence of God.…

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A Way Forward

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree These days, it’s pretty easy to get anywhere you want with little effort. Just plug an address into your mapping system, and the car might even drive you to your destination. Our phones even have built-in…

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A Generous Welcome

There’s nothing worse than feeling like an outsider. Getting to know a new place, a new group, a new environment, or a new crowd can be very awkward and uncomfortable. This is why it’s important for all of us at St.…

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