4.12.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
4.12.26 Dear All, We are now into the 50 days of Easter. The Paschal Candle we light each Sunday reminds us of Christ’s presence throughout this period. When does the 50-day period end? Pentecost! The only other times we light the Christ candle are for funerals and baptisms. I do want to reflect on the […]
4.5.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! The Lord is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! Happy Easter! Perhaps the Easter Bunny found his way to your house this morning. The theme for Easter often seems to involve eating. Eating the candy we find in our Easter Basket. Eating the incredible breakfast our caterer, Teresa Barcy, fixes for us Easter Day […]
3.29.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
Dear All, So, today it begins. Holy Week and the journey we join with Jesus. From the highs of dinner with his closest friends – washing their feet – sharing the bread and the wine – to the lows of a betrayal by one he loved — the slow march through the city of Jerusalem […]
3.22.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
Dear All, Today is our last regular Sunday of Lent. Next Sunday we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday. Our Palm Sunday service is radically changed and I’ll share about that with you in next week’s note. Today I wish to talk about a few things including children in the church. Last week we had […]
3.15.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
Dear All, Today is Children’s Chapel – an opportunity for our young ones to learn what is expected of them in a sacred space. To learn how to be still in God’s presence which is a bit difficult for our wiggly young ones. Even as adults, it can be challenging to sit for an hour […]
3.8.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
Dear All, March is turning out to be a busy month with much to do and ponder. I attended a very interesting webinar, “Not too Little to Lead”, which discussed the ways to have children & youth participate in worship on a regular basis. It also offered suggestions on how youth can be leaders in […]
2.22.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
Dear All, We are now in the season of Lent. We hear of the 40 days of Lent –which if you count the days accurately – do not include Sundays. Which means if you are having a party, it really should be on a Sunday. Lent is a special season and calls for austerity to […]
Lent Madness 2026 to Launch With New Format, Daily Saint Bios
Administrator
By St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Lent Madness, the popular online Lenten devotion that pits saints against one another in a bracket-style tournament, will return in 2026 with a fresh approach designed to keep participants engaged throughout the season. This year, there will be no Saintly Scorecard published in advance. Instead, biographies written by celebrity bloggers […]
1.25.26 Congressional Note
Administrator
Dear All, It is crazy town around the office as we prepare all the materials for our annual meeting. On top of that, we are introducing our St. Paul’s Legacy Giving Society at the same time. Plus, we have the Lansing Symphony Orchestra’s fabulous Winterlude concert next Sunday. The concert is literally sold out. If […]
12.24.25 Congressional Note
Administrator
Dear All, First, I hope you have a wonderful holiday! Perhaps you are traveling to someplace warm. Or, heading to a family gathering to celebrate Christmas. Or, staying home and reading a good book. Whatever it is, I hope it brings you peace and joy. I also hope you all return safe and sound in […]
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