This Sunday we welcome President Julia Ayala Harris to St Pauls!
At the 80th General Convention in 2022, Julia Ayala Harris was elected president of the House of Deputies, the presiding officer who works alongside the presiding bishop.
President Ayala Harris is the first Latina and woman of color to hold the position. She is passionate about a multitude of issues, such as immigration, race and ethnicity, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and truth-telling, as well as justice initiatives.
As a lay leader, President Ayala Harris served the church in multiple roles, including leadership roles on the Executive Council; the Presiding Officers’ Working Group on Truth-Telling, Reckoning, and Healing; and the Task Force for Women, Truth, and Reconciliation, among various other legislative committees and interim bodies.
In The Episcopal Church, President Ayala Harris has continually found healing, blessing, and wholeness in God’s unconditional love. Throughout her lay ministry, she has worked to bring about a church that can share that blessing with all of God’s people.
Message from Maestro Stefano
You may have noticed last Sunday that the organ has remained silent during the Eucharist… This was not an artistic choice (although I like to play the piano from time to time). The organ is indeed in need of extraordinary maintenance, and for a few weeks, likely until the end of July, it will undergo a thorough work in order to repair its bellows.
Our instrument was built in 1963: it is precious and highly appreciated by our community as well as by the many organists who give regular concerts on it. After some 60 years it is no surprise that it asks for being looked after- Please, be patient only for a little while, more (very good) news about it soon!
Happy Pride Month!
Make sure you pick up our St. Paul’s Pride bookmarks at the entrance of the church!
Missed last Sunday? Watch the sermon here! June 11th: Pilgrims of Mercy Sermon by The Rev. Austin K. Rios
Live & Give
What is it about St. Paul’s that feeds and nourishes you?
Is it our beautiful building, or the wonderful choir and organ music that accompanies the Sunday Eucharist? Is it the joy of sharing in prayer and quiet contemplation with people from all over the world, or how we embrace cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity? Is it the warmth of our invitations to shared meals, the rich nightly concert programs, or our daily offerings of safety and resources for refugees and migrants?
Whatever your response, we invite you to share with us in keeping alive those things you value at St. Paul’s.
During this season of Epiphany, we want to make sure you have the opportunity to participate no matter how large or small your gift is. There is still time to fill out your giving estimate! Cards are in the church and can be filled in and placed in the offering plate, or you can use the online form!
