by Anne O'Dell | Sep 30, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, Angels and Animals We have entered into a portion of the liturgical year that focuses on God’s created order. Yesterday we celebrated St. Michael and All Angels with Holy Eucharist and the most gorgeous Choral Evensong I have ever experienced. ...
by Anne O'Dell | Sep 23, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, We have had quite the deluge over the past 3 days. The Gentlefolk of Noble Poverty (our awesome group of volunteer handy people) are happy to report that the gym is bone dry. The French drain that was installed after the flooding of Hurricane...
by Office | Sep 16, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Dear St. Paul’s Family, It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of April Cook as Parish Administrator at St. Paul’s. April has more than 17 years of experience in customer service, sales, and service administration and management. It was clear in conversations...
by Office | Sep 9, 2021 | Clergy Corner
An Excerpt From a “Hymn for 9/11”by JMA Wright The years have passed and now we markThe depths of that dark day,As we draw closer to the OneWho promises the wayTo move beyond our brokenness,Of days like nine elev’nTo build twin towers of peace and loveAnd make earth...
by Office | Aug 26, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Beloved, I am still “settling in” to St. Paul’s. I continue to listen as I encounter each of you. In meeting with you I am hearing about all of the ministries and experiences of St. Paul’s as well as who you are as beloved children of God. Amid the listening, I...
by Office | Aug 19, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Beloved, Here we go again. As we all are probably aware, New Hanover County has issued a mask mandate for all indoor places open to the public effective Friday, August 20 at 5pm. Therefore, it is necessary for us all to wear masks when we gather for worship and other...
by Office | Aug 12, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Beloved, You have heard of Christmas in July, but have you heard of Christmas in August? All of this talk in our Gospel lessons over the last couple of weeks about Jesus as the Bread of Life, and that his “flesh is food indeed” has inspired me to reflect on the...
by Anne O'Dell | Aug 5, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Beloved, Thank you I am still beaming from last Sunday. Special thanks to all who made our first Sunday together so glorious. My family and I are really enjoying the book of pictures and notes introducing us to each of you. ListeningI have spent this past week...
by Anne O'Dell | Jul 29, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Beloved, Who ever thought that August 1st was a major feast? Well, this year, it most certainly is as we will keep the feast of the day that St. Paul’s and the Lee’s officially begin their journey together! It will be a special time for rejoicing that will extend...
by Anne O'Dell | Jul 22, 2021 | Clergy Corner
Let the countdown begin! We have only ten days until Fr. Caleb will begin serving as our rector! The anticipation and excitement are mounting! Some of us have easily found ways to occupy our time with Movie Nights, painting projects, organizing Sunday school rooms,...
