Wear Red for Pentecost Sunday!

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 talking to and praying...

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 to our speaker talk about the spiritual value of flourishing. God wants...

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 for it, so I have included it...

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 that you hear this...

Earth Day During Easter Season

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 the largest...

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 after this celebrated...