This past July, Episcopal Bishops, clergy, and lay leaders gathered in Austin, Texas for General Convention. Included in their agenda were over a dozen environmental resolutions indicating a strong commitment to caring for God’s creation. (more…)
Author Archive | Russell Lawson
Reclaim Your Mailbox
Recently, Penny Gugino told me a tip about junk mail. Yes, you can put it in your recycle bin as soon as you get it, but it is better to stop receiving it so that it doesn’t arrive in your mailbox in the first place. (more…)
Movie Night? Nature Videos: The Perfect Choice!
Growing up in the 1970s, I often watched Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. I have cozy memories of the host, white-haired Marlin Perkins, narrating long, extended takes of animals in their natural habitat, far removed from human civilization. (more…)
Facing the Challenges of our Time
“To fast” means to do without in order to draw closer to God. For 2018, our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry asks us to fast on the 21st of each month in solidarity with all who struggle with hunger. His concern is domestic and international. (more…)
You Can Help With Storm Repairs at Roslyn
Roslyn Conference Center suffered losses from three different storms this summer and fall. The dining hall and the Bishop’s Chapel sustained damage and many of Roslyn’s beautiful, mature trees were lost. Please consider a gift to the conference center this season to aid their recovery as they continue to serve guests. You can make an […]
Weather-related schedule changes
December 9: 5:30 p.m. Jazz Mass is cancelled. December 10: Parish offices will be closed. We hope everyone will stay safe and warm if we get a blast of winter weather. On Sunday, we might cancel an early or evening service, but we will always hold the 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. services for those […]
Alternative Gift Market for Spiritual Giving
This year, increase your giving options and reward your family and friends with items that follow your heart and the Holy Spirit at our Alternative Gift Market on December 9. Sunday, December 9, 2018, 10:15 a.m. Michaux House Parlors As we prepare for the coming of the Christ child, the gifts we prepare for others […]
Navajoland, Utah Mission 2019
A new mission trip to Navajoland, Utah is forming for spring, 2019. (more…)
Advent and Christmas Worship
You are invited to participate in the Advent season as we anticipate the arrival of God to dwell among us.
Christmas Giving Tree Ministry
The Christmas Giving Tree ministry offers us an opportunity to provide gifts to children and seniors
Adult Catechumenate
formerly “Pilgrims Path” Short Courses: Sundays, March 10 to April 7, 10:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (more…)
Advent Retreat – What Child Is This?
Saturday, December 1, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Valentine Hall (more…)
United Thank Offering Fall Ingathering November 11
Fall is here so that means it is time for the semiannual United Thank Offering Ingathering.
All Saints Day Solemn Holy Eucharist
Thursday, November 1, 7:00 p.m.: All Saints Day Solemn Holy Eucharist The combined choirs of St. Stephen’s, St. Paul’s and St. James’s Church will sing Requiem by John Rutter in this celebration of one of the six principal feasts of the church. The Feast of All Saints is a day of remembrance of all of […]
Responding to Hurricanes Florence and Michael
Episcopal Relief & Development is working with dioceses in the hurricanes’ paths.