St. Paul’s in transformation
St. Paul’s transformation story really starts with the arrival of Rev. Pat Gallagher as half time vicar back in th fall of 2004. From what I’ve heard, the time before her start was characterized by...
View ArticleLife after the sale
The wardens comments from the fall 2009 “Chronicles of St. Paul’s Willimantic:” Changes in how we function (other than getting some underused space cleaned out) have been minimal. the big change is...
View ArticleJackie’s corner
Jackie’s corner from the fall 2009 “Chronicles of St. Paul’s Willimantic:” Dear Family and Friends of St Paul’s: With sincere joy in the Lord I send you greetings. Almost a full year ago I started...
View ArticleTransition continues
The transition for us – from being the landlord to being a tenant — continues. The Soup Kitchen – our landlord – has been very accommodating to our needs and before too much longer we’ll be moving into...
View ArticleWhy it matters
Retired Episcopal Bishop John Shelby Spong probably is the best known, most widely published voice urging the development of a “new Christianity.” In 1998 his book Why Christianity Must Change or Die...
View ArticleThoughts on Hospitality and Simplicity
In pondering simplicity and hospitality I am reminded of the simple acts of hospitality and friendship that we are often given the opportunity to share with our neighbors. This relates also to our...
View Article‘His Children Gathered’
A Reflection on Diversity of Worship ~ Spending time in England recently presented an opportunity to worship together with diverse members of our larger faith community in a variety of ways. I am...
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