Brave Conversations
A desire for and a movement toward racial healing and justice is at the heart of who we are as St. Paul’s. Two of our guiding values relate our call to “celebrate God’s rich diversity,” and be “open to brave conversations.”…
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St. Paul’s Annual Giving Campaign
Today, we hear from Brian Carr. As the Junior Warden, he is a leader among leaders of our governing board, called the vestry. In partnership with Marti Truman, our Sr. Warden, this dynamic duo offers their superpowers to help make…
Celebrating Who We Are And Who We Are Becoming
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree In what ways do you experience God at St. Paul’s? Is it through . . . Acknowledging the legacies of our powerful history? Exploring the mysteries of God’s unfolding creation? Opening yourself to brave conversations? Welcoming the rich diversity…
Make Us Instruments of Your Peace
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Next week, on October 4, the church celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis is considered to be the patron saint of animals. He is also considered to be the saint most associated…
A Place for Prayer, Candle-Lighting, and Contemplation
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Acts of devotion are the ways in which Christians stay attentive to their relationship with Jesus. Acts of devotions may include the spoken, “traditional” types of prayers. Do you remember, though, what prayer is? According…
Litany for the Mission of the Church
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree St. Mark’s Episcopal Church recently called their new rector, the Rev. Benjamin Badgett. When a new rector is called, the church and rector ritually participate in a service known as the Celebration of New Ministry. Similar to…
Being Together
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Lots of things are getting cranked up this Sunday at St. Paul’s. It’s the second Sunday of the month, which means that a few special things happen. I’m taking some time here just to remind…
Collect for Purity
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly…
Beginnings
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree It’s happening, again! I’m seeing pictures on social media of kids returning to school . . . . first day of first grade! . . . high school! . . . . can you believe…
A Prayer in the Morning
by the Rev. Charlie Dupree I woke up early this morning. The sky is beautiful, the birds are chirping, there’s an unusual coolness in the air. Here’s a prayer from Celtic Benediction by J. Philip Newell: As the light of dawn awakens earth’s…