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+

September 27, 2026

Dear St. Paul’s,

Last Sunday we kicked off our Capital Campaign – SP26LIFT – Honoring our Sacred Space. This is only a few weeks long with your 3-year donation commitment card due October 11th. St. Paul’s is blessed with generous folks who have always stepped up to provide for the needs of our facilities. We saw it in 2017 when the north wall of the sanctuary decided to pull lose from the roof resulting in 2.4 million dollars’ worth of repairs. Insurance covered $1.4 million and you all came up with the rest.

I suspect that although our goal is $350,000 this time, it might take a bit more to raise it. Our economy is obviously not doing great. I’m stunned at the cost of food, gasoline, electricity and all the other goods we need in our lives. I often wonder how others are handling these expenses and give thanks I’m able to do so. And then when the monthly church bills cross my desk for payment approval, I realize how much these increases have impacted the church.

I trust that you love and care for this congregation and its building and you will give what you can to ensure its operation for generations to come. I know former members also feel strongly about this place. I received a $500 check for the campaign from the sister of Barb Powers. She visited us last week and shared with me about growing up at St. Paul’s, being married here and singing in the choir.

Please remember to turn in your capital campaign commitment cards by October 11th. The Parks family wins the prize for being the first family unit to turn theirs in. Well, there really isn’t a prize, but know you would receive it if we had one. For the next two Sundays we will be inserting in the bulletin a worksheet related to the SP26LIFT Capital Campaign. I encourage you to take it home and spend some time with it – reflect on the questions and how it has impacted your life.

Now, I’m excited about the new folks who have joined our worshipping community recently. We welcome Bella Rose and Mike Arneson who will be married next May. Bella’s sister has joined us for the last two weeks and perhaps she will find a worship home with us also. They have jumped right in volunteering to usher and help wherever needed. Last week I saw two new members, Patrick Prebo and Dani Hilliard also being trained as new ushers. Yeah!

I ask you to add the SP26LIFT campaign prayer to your own daily prayer life. If you do not have a daily prayer life, why don’t you try a short one for a week. Perhaps stick a sticky note on your bathroom mirror or your steering wheel of your car that simply says, “Pray for _____.” and you fill in the blank. The next week try two sticky notes. Lord knows the world is in need of our prayers right now.

Please remember me in your prayers as I remember you. Pray for yourself and those whom you love. Also, try praying for your enemies – those whom you don’t want as your next-door neighbor. You might be surprised at what happens.

Blessings to you and yours,

Karen+