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+

November 1, 2026

Dear St. Paul’s;

TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR SATURDAY NIGHT

First and foremost, if you have not yet done so, please remember to VOTE on Tuesday! This is our opportunity to have our voices heard as to how we want our government to operate. This year is particularly critical as we will be electing a new governor. Please offer up a few extra prayers on Tuesday that our polls will be places of peace and quiet; for all those working the elections that they may be safe, and for accurate tallying of all votes. My sense is we may not know the results of many of the races by the time we wake up on Wednesday morning. So, we will need to pray for patience!

Second, we have had a bit of a leak in our parish office building. The plumbing is old and starting to show its wear. In one of the lower classrooms, the plumbers, after much scoping and work, have found the place where water from the apartment’s toilet has been leaking. To fix this, we need to have the floor excavated on both sides of a load bearing wall so that the plumbers can access the collapsed pipe and install a new one. This is not an easy fix, nor an inexpensive one. This sort of surprise is why a portion of the funds of the Capital Campaign are going to the Building Restricted Fund to have these unexpected expenses covered. In the meantime, the lower level of the parish house is off limits. Primarily because there is dust everywhere and the repairs are not yet complete. We will need to have all the spaces cleaned before we can use it again. Sunday School will be held upstairs in the Hill Room.

Third, today is All Saints Sunday and our intergenerational service. Our children will be lectors, chalice bearers, greeters, ushers, etc. It takes a great deal of courage for our young ones to read in front of a room full of adults. There are many adults who experience great anxiety when speaking in front of a group of folks, imagine what it is like for our children. We want them to know that they are valued and equal members of our community. They are also responsible for our coffee hour. Before Sunday, you might want to study your saints as our young ones will be asking us to guess what saint they are. In addition, we are lucky to have Dick Hamlin (The Rev. Dr. Canon W. Richard Hamlin) as our guest preacher. It is always good to have a different voice in the pulpit.

There is much going on – both at St. Paul’s and in our world. This is a good time to remember to take care of yourselves and your prayer life. Prayer lives are much like gardens – they need to be tended to – fertilized and watered. How is your prayer life? Remember there is no right way to pray, the goal is to pray! To be in relationship with God. Many people, places and issues need our prayers – so get busy!

Blessings and prayers for you,

Karen+