Category Rector’s Blog

A Parish Family

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…

Psalm 23

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…

Joy In Our Hearts

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…

Anna Julia Haywood Cooper

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…

Tears

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…

Looking Toward Lent

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…

Our Sibling, Paul

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…