Feast of Ss. Mary and Martha

Choristers gathered to celebrate the Feast of St. Mary and St. Martha with a special service of Holy Communion. We gave thanks for these faithful sisters of Bethany—one known for her quiet devotion at the feet of Jesus, the other for her active service in His name.

Evensong Finale (1 August 2025)

Watch the beautiful conclusion to Choir Camp at St. Andrew’s, featuring our talented choristers from Saint Paul’s! A moving service of sung prayer, Scripture, and praise—offered by voices lifted to the glory of God.

We’re proud of their commitment to growing as musicians and worshippers, and grateful for the mentors and directors who invested in them. Be sure to listen for their renewed joy and confidence as they sing in the weeks ahead!

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Since 2019, Sarah has faithfully led the music of our weekly services with both skill and soul. Whether it’s the timeless strains of the Te Deum, the jubilant swell of a processional hymn, or the quiet chords beneath a psalm, Sarah brings depth, beauty, and consistency to our liturgy. Her musical leadership is marked not only by excellence, but also by sacrifice—she has led services while pregnant, with a newborn in arms, and sometimes even with a baby strapped across her chest at the piano bench.

But Sarah’s ministry doesn’t stop at the altar rail. As a mother of four and the lead Kindergarten teacher at Canterbury School, she lives out a vocation of formation in every sphere of life. In the classroom, she’s an expert in phonics instruction and early childhood reading, helping our youngest students grow not only in knowledge, but in virtue and wonder. Her classroom is a place where joyful discipline, clear instruction, and Christian love meet in every lesson.

Sarah is a living example of what it means to serve with both heart and hands—to lead worship, teach children, and love her family all in the same breath. She embodies what Saint Paul’s seeks to cultivate in all our ministries: faith rooted in tradition, lived out with love, and joyfully offered to God.

We thank God for Sarah and all the ways her gifts bless our church and school. Next time you hear the music rise at Saint Paul’s, know that behind it is a life of quiet faithfulness and radiant service.

Here are a few videos of her music:

In The Valley (Valley of Vision) Sung Puritan Prayer 

Cover of Hide Away in the Love of Jesus, Sovereign Grace Music, Come Weary Saints.

There Is a Redeemer – Keith Green

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Starting August 3rd, 2025, our adult catechesis class will explore the provocative and insightful book Against Christianity by Rev. Peter J. Leithart — a series of short essays that challenges conventional categories of theology, culture, and the Christian life.

In this five-week series, we’ll wrestle with the book’s bold claims and thoughtful provocations, guided by Fr. Steve Macias:

📘 Weekly Topics:

• Week 1 – Against Christianity
• Week 2 – Against Theology
• Week 3 – Against Sacraments
• Week 4 – Against Ethics
• Week 5 – For Constantine

Rather than tearing down the faith, Leithart invites us to rethink what it means to be the Church — not as a private spirituality, but as a public, embodied, and sacramental people. His “theological bricolage” pushes against the compartmentalized and secular assumptions of modern life, calling Christians to live fully and visibly as members of the City of God.

ABOUT PETER LEITHART

Dr. Peter Leithart is the President of the Theopolis Institute and serves as the organizing pastor of Immanuel Reformed Church. A theologian, pastor, and prolific writer, Dr. Leithart is known for his rich biblical insights and creative theological reflections.

He is the author of numerous books, including On Earth As In Heaven (2022), God of Hope (2022), Creator (2023), and The Glory of Man (2024). His acclaimed two-volume commentary on Revelation was published by T&T Clark in 2018. He also writes regularly for First Things and on his Substack. Dr. Leithart has pastored churches in Alabama, Idaho, and most recently in Birmingham, Alabama. He previously taught theology and literature at New St. Andrews College for over a decade.

He holds degrees from Hillsdale College, Westminster Theological Seminary, and earned his Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge. Peter and his wife Noel have been blessed with ten children and twenty grandchildren.

Whether you’re a long-time member or exploring Anglican theology for the first time, this discussion will be rich, accessible, and rooted in Scripture and tradition.

📍Where: Saint Paul’s Anglican Church – Parish Hall
🕰 When: Sundays at 9:30 AM (Starts August 3, 2025)
📖 Book: Against Christianity (available at CanonPress.com or Amazon – $15)
👥 Led by: Fr. Steve Macias

✨ All are welcome. Come with your questions, a pen, and an open mind.

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“When he was at table with them, he took the bread and blessed and broke it and gave it to them. And their eyes were opened, and they recognized him. And he vanished from their sight.”
— Luke 24:30–31 (ESV)

It was in the breaking of bread—a simple, shared act—that Jesus revealed Himself. Not in a sermon, not in a miracle, but at a meal. This moment, echoing the Last Supper and anticipating every Eucharist since, also sets the pattern for something else the early Church cherished: the agape feast, or love feast.

At Saint Paul’s Anglican Church, we continue that same rhythm of fellowship each week. Every Sunday after the liturgy, we gather in the Parish Hall for a shared meal—potluck-style and full of warmth, laughter, and conversation. Most weeks, we spend more time around the lunch table than we did in the pews.

For some, it’s a chance to debut a new dessert—especially if special Sunday calls for something sweet. We have bakers known for their sourdough and cooks who go all out with organic, gourmet entrées. There’s usually a fresh pot of coffee, a bottle of wine or sparkling cider passed around, and plenty of stories and updates from the week.

Around those tables, we do more than eat. We encourage each other, swap parenting tips, get advice on work and marriage, share prayer requests and struggles, and make plans to show up in each other’s lives. It’s where the Church continues to be the Church—one bite and one conversation at a time. It is an essential part of our community. Especially in the fast-paced disconnect of Silicon Valley culture.

Why We Do This

Our weekly meal is an intentional Christian practice, rooted in Scripture and history.

The Book of Acts describes the first Christians as:

“And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts.”
— Acts 2:46 (ESV)

These were more than meals. They were extensions of the communion shared in Christ. In fact, St. Paul refers to the agape in 1 Corinthians 11, correcting the Corinthian church for turning the meal into a selfish, disordered event. He exhorts them to eat in a manner worthy of the Lord and to recognize the body of Christ among them.

“For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.”
— 1 Corinthians 11:29 (ESV)

A Practice of the Early Church

The Didache, an early Christian text dated to the late first or early second century, offers prayers and guidance for communal meals, showing that the Church gathered not only for worship but also for shared fellowship around the table.

Tertullian, writing around A.D. 200, described the Christian agape as:

“Our feast explains itself by its name. The Greeks call it agapè, i.e., affection. Whatever it costs, our outlay in the name of piety is gain, since with the good things of the feast we benefit the needy.”
— Apology, Chapter XXXIX

Though formal agape feasts eventually diminished, the impulse remains. Whenever believers share a meal in the love of Christ, they continue the fellowship and unity modeled by the Apostles and nurtured in the early Church.

What It Looks Like Today

At St. Paul’s, our post-service meal is simple, but it’s always enough. Children laugh. New visitors find a seat. Burdens are shared. Prayers are whispered between bites.

It’s not a liturgy, but it’s liturgical. It’s not a sacrament, but it is sacramental. It’s a small but powerful way we live out the hospitality and communion that Christ first revealed—not just in the breaking of the bread at the altar, but also at the table of fellowship.

So if you’re reading this, consider this your invitation. Come join us this Sunday—not just for the Word and Sacrament, but for a plate of food and a place at the table. We would love to see you there.

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Among the many talented artisans was our very own Sherri Rawson, longtime member of our parish family. Sherri is the creative force behind Pence Pets, a family-run business that has been handcrafting original animal sculptures for over 50 years. Joining her at the booth was her husband, Mr. Michael Milbank, who serves faithfully as Senior Warden at St. Paul’s. His father Rev. Norman Milbank founded our parish in 1967 after years serving at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Palo Alto, California.

Each Pence Pet sculpture begins with raw clay and is lovingly shaped by hand—no molds, no shortcuts. After being air-dried and kiln-fired to stoneware, each piece is glazed to highlight its unique expression. The result? One-of-a-kind animal sculptures that have captured the hearts of collectors around the world. To see more of Sherri’s work, visit here website here: https://www.pencepets.com/

Their booth drew plenty of attention at the festival, showcasing both the charm of her work and to see Mr. Milbank’s festival shirt. It’s always encouraging to see our parishioners sharing their God-given talents in the wider community—and what better way than through beauty, craftsmanship, and neighborly joy?

We’re proud to support our members in their creative and professional endeavors—and we love seeing Saint Paul’s represented in our city’s public life!

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