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Rector's Reflection: Here I am, Lord. Send me.
posted on Oct 15, 2021 Dear Friends,
In a couple weeks, you will hear from our stewardship committee asking you to discern the level of financial support you can offer our church in 2022, and I hope you will begin to think and pray on that now. St. Paul's run...
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Rector's Reflection: Four Songs
posted on Oct 8, 2021 Dear Friends,
I was thinking about you as I walked from the rectory to the church this morning.
It took me four songs to get to the center of town.
No judgement, OK? The songs were "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten, "One" by U2, "The Gift ...
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Celebrating Indigenous People's Day, October 11
posted on Oct 8, 2021 The Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and The Episcopal Church have several opportunities for online gatherings offered for Indigenous People's Day, Oct. 11
An online service for the diocesan community is being organized for Indigen...
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Blessing of the Animals
posted on Oct 8, 2021 On Sunday, October 3rd, St. Paul's households brought their beloved pets for a blessing to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi! Enjoy a few photos of one particular adorable pup and feel free to email any photos you might have taken to ...
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Rector's Reflections: All things new!
posted on Oct 1, 2021 Dear Friends,
On March 8th 2020, we gathered for the last time in the pews of a 100 year old sanctuary on E. Central Street.
Since then we have worshipped on FaceBook, YouTube, Zoom, and the website. We have worshipped on couches, in car...
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Weekly Bible Study Resumes
posted on Oct 1, 2021 Starting on Wednesday, October 20 we will resume our weekly online Bible Study.
All are welcome to join as we spend our lunch hour with one another reading and reflecting on the scripture passages for the upcoming Sunday.
Join us on Zoom!
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Rector's Reflections: A Creation Care Wake Up
posted on Sep 24, 2021 Dear Friends,
Last Sunday night I had a run-in with a Barred Owl.
I was sitting in my friend Rachel's outdoor pavilion which is nestled in the woods of northern RI. It was a beautiful, peaceful autumn night of hot tea, cozy outdoor furnit...
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Celebrating St. Francis
posted on Sep 24, 2021 The Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi falls on October 4th and as has been our tradition at St. Paul's we will incorporate a Blessing of the Animals into our gathering on the nearest Sunday.
Therefore, on Sunday, October 3rd , starting at...
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Rector's Reflections: Come, and be heard and known
posted on Sep 17, 2021 Dear Friends,
A year and a half into my time here, into my time with you, into Covid-tide, I find myself wanting to hear you more; your voice, your story, your thoughts about this wild era we are passing through together....I just want to he...
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Rector's Reflections: 9/11 & Making Space for Story
posted on Sep 10, 2021 Dear Friends,
This year's observance of 9/11 feels different; more tender than previous years perhaps, or more of a landmark anniversary. How has it been 20 years since that memorable and devastating morning?
When 9/11 came up in convers...
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