by Office | Apr 30, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
St. Paul’s “Little Brick Church” (1914-1939), 16th and Market streets, Wilmington, N.C. Enforced closures, open doors, and divine service The St. Paul’s Vestry records, dated October 1918, didn’t mention the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918. It seemed to be just...
by Office | Apr 30, 2020 | Clergy Corner
What is God’s plan for your life? I envy folks who are so confident that they believe that whatever happens to them, happens to be part of God’s plan. It must be remarkable to have such faith. I have to confess that such confidence is a theological challenge for me. I...
by Office | Apr 30, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
According to pandemic medical history review articles, among the things we know today about the Spanish Influenza pandemic is that there were clearly challenges. In 1918, recognition of the spread of the disease was not consistently understood by the public or...
by Office | Apr 28, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
Bassinet image: The Wilmington Morning Star, January 10, 1918 “Will you help?” A picture showing tender nursery items was printed in a Wilmington paper in January, 1918, enticing moms to select the best for their babies. Only months later, in early October, The...
by Office | Apr 23, 2020 | Clergy Corner
Live Stream Morning Prayer Rite II Beginning this Sunday, April 26th at 10:30 AM St. Paul’s will begin live streaming Morning Prayer. We are grateful for the generosity of an anonymous donor who made the gift of a camera with live streaming capabilities possible....
by Office | Apr 22, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
The world has seen pandemics and health crises before and each time the Church has been impacted. No surprise really as the Church has maintained a role in people’s lives throughout the centuries. What follows below is a piece written by Cleve Callison...
by Office | Apr 20, 2020 | Clergy Corner
It seems to me that the word aspirational is becoming a new catch phrase. We hear it used most often these days in the context of setting a goal or reaching an objective. We aspire to have sufficient COVID-19 tests and PPP gear available for every one who needs them,...
by Office | Apr 15, 2020 | Sacred Spaces
Kathryn and my sacred space at home. Have had it for a long time. Used Sacred Spaces Project and Holy Week to completely take it down and update/refresh it. — Royster Hedgepeth
by Office | Apr 15, 2020 | As Grain Once Scattered
Does it ever feel like we’ve been here before? Probably anyone reading this (Hi Mom!) would immediately say, “No.” This time we’re living in is strange, full of uncertainty and even fear. But this time is not without precedent. I’m sure you’ve read by now or heard...
by Office | Apr 10, 2020 | Sacred Spaces
Sacred space in our one bedroom apartment … — Livy...
