We welcome all into our facilities (whether you have been here before or are seeking a worship home) for in-person worship, meetings and gatherings.

As Episcopalians, we are members of the world-wide Anglican Communion. At times we are referred to as’ that church started by Henry VIII so he could get a divorce’. Come visit and you’ll find out there is much more to us than a cranky old ancestor. Theologically some suggest we are progressive – instead we think of ourselves as keen on social justice issues, fairness, justice and equality for all folks. Worship-wise, or liturgically as we refer to it, we have a well-defined service that includes scripture readings, hymn singing, praying, preaching and sharing holy communion.

The only way to know if we are a good fit for you, is to try us out. We welcome all and pressure none. The most important thing is your relationship with God and we encourage you to find the place where it will grow most fruitfully. For more information about St. Paul’s, its ministries or anything else, feel free to email the rector, Karen Lewis at rector@stpaulslansing.org or contact our parish office at 517-482-9454.

Blessings to you and yours,
Karen+

June 28, 2026

Dear All,

This is my last Congregational Note to you until August 9th. I will be heading north for my annual Torch Lake respite and will return on Sunday, August 2nd. My dog, Lucy, and I will be stocking up on sunshine, sunsets, breezes off the lake and relaxation with my books and my sister. Although we will be a bit house-bound due to Lucy’s continued recovery from ACL surgery, it will still be a much-needed respite.

Last week I offered you a list of books I hope to read while away. After re-reading my list, I noticed (a lot of typos) my reading list was a bit heavy on the religious end. I guarantee I’ll probably throw in some quick reads, usually in the romance or mystery genre. Whatever seems to strike me at the moment.

While I am away, my hope is you will have one or two guest congregational notes from Bob Merriman. He is doing some great and interesting work. But I’ll let him tell you all about it.

We have been planning for the fall and have many interesting fun and/or formational activities planned. Of course, we will continue our Faith & Film series on the last Friday of each month. As you have heard, we are adding on the second Friday of each month, Tabletop Saints – a time to gather and play board games, cards, and other such fund games. Make sure you read about this in the Sunday bulletin.

I have been working with our children during our monthly Children’s Chapel on expectations when we are in God’s sacred space. How to walk, sit, talk, etc. We’ve also been learning about the Eucharist. You would be amazed at the knowledge our little ones already have about what is going on at the altar. And this made me wonder how many of us know what is happening when we engage the sacraments. Thus, I will be teaching a 3-week class on the sacraments in September on the 16th, 23rd and 30th. As much as I know you love Zoom classes, it seems to me this class needs to be in-person – we need to experience the sacraments. So, dinner at 6:15 and class will start at 6:45pm.

We have the good fortune to have the musically talented Steven Kandow in our midst who will be offering a class on Gustave Mahler’s music in October. I know that one of the pieces we will learn about is Mahler’s Symphony 2 ‘Resurrection’. Soon Steven will provide a more detailed sense of this 4-week class.

We will be entering our second year of participating in the Diocesan pilot Children’s Ministry Development Program. I am looking forward to the first Sunday of October, November and December as we will engage in an intergenerational worship those Sundays as we celebrate these three saints’ days. Do you know which saint we will be celebrating each month?

So … much to look forward to in the Fall. But for now, as you enjoy your summer, remember your prayers – for each other, the world, those who must make decisions for our country; those who are homeless or live in fear of deportation, and for yourselves.

Blessings to you and yours,
Karen+