This June, clergy, postulants, and lay representatives from across the Reformed Episcopal Church will gather for the 58th General Council in Richmond, Virginia (June 10–12, 2026). As your Rector, I am planning to attend—and I would love for members of Saint Paul’s to consider joining us. According to the official invitation, General Council will convene…

Recovering the –Gesima: The Pre-Lenten Season in the 1928 Book of Common Prayer Many Christians today experience Lent as something that descends upon them rather suddenly. One Sunday follows another in the ordinary course of winter, and then, almost without warning, we find ourselves marked with ashes and summoned to fasting, penitence, and self-examination. Such…

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is with Christian hope in the resurrection that we share the news of the passing of our brother in Christ, Lester Burdick. We commend Les into the mercy and keeping of Almighty God, and we ask your prayers for his family and all who mourn. The Funeral Service for Les will be held…

“Sacraments ordained of Christ be not only badges or tokens of Christian men’s profession, but rather they be certain sure witnesses, and effectual signs of grace, and God’s good will towards us…”— Articles of Religion, XXV What Are the Sacraments? The word sacrament comes from the Latin sacramentum, meaning a mystery. In the life of…

Several of our Saint Paul’s choristers had the joy of attending Choir Camp at St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Chester at Lake Almanor. Throughout the week, they deepened their love for sacred music, honed their vocal skills, and joined voices with other young singers from across the country in daily worship and rehearsal. Chanting the…

📥 Download the Full Bulletin (PDF) 📄 Click here to download the bulletin for Trinity VI (July 27, 2025) Holy Communion for the Sixth Sunday after Trinity SundayDownload The Collect (Trinity VI) O GOD, who hast prepared for those who love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding; Pour into our hearts such love…