Rector’s Blog

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Jesus, what do you mean? You’re leaving? Yes, for the last several weeks, we’ve been hearing from Jesus in something called the “Farewell Discourse” from John’s gospel. It’s a very long prayer in which Jesus is…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree For those who were able to go to the parish retreat at Shrine Mont, we had a great time. And for those who couldn’t join, we missed you. We spent a lot of time listening…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Last week, I preached on Psalm 23. In the sermon, I mentioned an alternative version offered by author and scholar Eugene Peterson in a translation of the Bible called “The Message.” Many of you have asked…

So many beautiful and holy things happen at St. Paul’s. While we make every effort to communicate these things with you through digital, print, and social media, some of St. Paul’s incredible ministries go unrecognized. I wanted to make sure…

by the Rev. Gwynn Crichton We are blessed in the Northern Hemisphere that the Great Fifty Days of Easter coincide with springtime and Earth Day! This year, Earth Day is celebrated on Monday, April 22nd.  Earth Day, inaugurated in 1970, is…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Today, the church celebrates the life and witness of Anna Julia Haywood Cooper. Does that name sound familiar? The Anna Julia Cooper School is located at 2100 north 29th street, right here in Richmond. It’s named…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree I was always taught that there are a few ways that you might experience the presence of God . . . through laughter, through deep feelings of joy, through a sense of peace, and, even…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Ash Wednesday | Join us this Ash Wednesday for the imposition of ashes as we begin our Lenten journey towards Holy Week. We will be offering contemplative services at Noon and 7 PM. At 7 PM,…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Well, another season is coming to a close. The season of Epiphany began on January 6. This year, the season of Epiphany was very short because Ash Wednesday comes so early . . . . February 14th. This…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree Paul’s story is peculiar. He was a persecutor of Christians. One day, he set off to a place called Damascus to stir up more trouble, I’m sure. On the way, a very bright light overtook him and…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree In her book, The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, Priya Parker says its always important to tell people why you’re gathering. Is it to celebrate? Is it to offer updates? Do you gather to…

by the Rev. Charlie Dupree This past Sunday, we heard from Psalm 139. This psalm is known as an “individual psalm of thanksgiving.” If psalms run the emotional gamut ranging from joy, to anger, to regret and lament, this psalm is…