Water into wine. One of the most well-known and familiar of stories in the Gospels. But why? Why do we remember this strange and...

Years ago, when I was rector of the American Church in Florence, Italy, one of the joys for our family in the weeks after Christmas was...

“ A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of year For a journey, and such a long journey: The ways deep and the weather sharp,...

Tonight we remember again the holy story. The story of the birth of Jesus, the son of God, born into our lives, our flesh and our world....

“My soul magnifies the Lord.” Mary’s song. We read together this morning on this last Sunday Advent. Mary’s soul magnifies God, makes...

Advent is a penitential season, but not like Lent. Advent is a season of joy rather than introspective repentance. Blue vestments,...

“There will be signs in the sun, the moon, and the stars, and on the earth distress among nations confused by the roaring of the sea and...

Dear Parishioners and Friends of St. Paul’s, Thanksgiving is not just a holiday at the end of November. It is a way of life for...

The so-called holiday season is upon us, sooner than we would like perhaps, but here it is. The Thanksgiving feast – turkey and...

There once was a man who came to Jesus, a “seeker” we might call him today. He was not poor, he led a good life, he followed the...

“I use the grotesque the way I do because people are deaf and dumb and need help to see and hear.” The great Southern, Roman Catholic...

Dear Family and Friends of St. Paul’s, Some of you have heard me say that I was last in line to receive a vestry assignment and am...

You probably have seen the picture - Aylan Kurdi, the 3-year-old Syrian refugee child, drowned, lying face-down on a Turkish beach. It...

Today I’d like to look at today’s Gospel lesson, the aftermath of the feeding of the multitude with bread and fish … I want to look at...

​ Dear Members of St. Paul’s Kent Parish — Welcome to summer! We wanted to update you on our progress in the search for a new rector for...

Readings: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Psalm 48 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 I...

From the Interim Rector Dear friends at St. Paul’s, I am very pleased to be able to continue in ministry with you for the next year as...