St. Paul's 2021

1. Day 1 – 10 INWARD Where is God in your life? Sun., Nov. 28 Think about the last 24 hours. What has given you joy? Name it, and give thanks. Mon., Nov. 29 Reflect on your experience of going to church. Where in the church or during   worship do you feel God’s presence? Tue., Nov. 30 Who introduced you to Jesus? How did they introduce you to Jesus? Wed., Dec. 1 Think of your life. When did you feel close to God? When did you feel far away?   What brought you home? Thu., Dec. 2 What is your favorite piece of scripture? Why do you love it? Fri., Dec. 3 Write a thank you post, note or email to someone who’s been influential in your faith life. Sat., Dec. 4 Read 1 Corinthians 12. What are your spiritual gifts? What part of the Body are you? Sun., Dec. 5 Is there someone in your life that shares your faith? Ask them a question today about their faith. Mon., Dec. 6 Is there a piece of music, art or film where you see or experience Go...

When we get to the end of November and the beginning of this December we enter a particularly sacred time for me personally. The church calendar presents with the series of holy days that over the years have had a particularly profound effect on my life. Queen Lili'uokalani -- King Kamehameha & Queen Emma: Nov. 11, Nov. 28. The first of these holy days have to do with Hawaiian royalty, and I didn't have any idea of a personal connection until 2001 when I responded to a call to do ministry there. I have 3 daughters and each of their names is associated with Hawaiian queens or princesses. The last queen died on Nov. 11 and a petition is being circulated to get her placed on the calendar of Lesser Feasts and Fasts . King Kamehameha and Queen Emma have been on the calendar for many decades. They brought the Anglican Church to the islands. Dorothy Day: Nov. 29 Dorothy Day died on Nov. 29. Her case is being pursued for sainthood in the Catholic Church. Ever since learning...