St. Paul's Cary

On Ash Wednesday, the Rev. George Adamik reflects on Lent as an invitation to step out of the rhythm of our lives.

The Rev. George Adamik reflects on Thomas Merton's transformative experience on a street corner in Louisville, the transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:1-9), and other stories of transfiguration in our lives.

The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista discusses Deuteronomy 30:15-20.

The Rev. George Adamik reflects on Jesus's challenge and invitation to be "the salt of the earth" (Matthew 5:13-20).

The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista considers the pilgrim's journey into the presence of God (Psalm 84, Luke 2:22-40): "Pilgrimage for the Psalmist is an intimate experience of the highways and byways to the Lord's house, and this painstaking endeavor is something that the pilgrim longs for -- a longing that's just as much about the journey as it is about the destination."

The Rev. Candy Snively reflects on Jesus's call to his disciples (Matthew 4:12-23).

The Rev. George Adamik discusses the theologian and mystic Howard Thurman, who deeply influenced the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his enduring concept of non-violence. The following excerpt, which Fr. George shares in his homily, is from one of King’s sermons: To our most bitter opponents we say: “We shall match your capacity […]

The Rev. Javier Almendárez-Bautista reflects on the baptism of Jesus (Matthew 3:13-17) and God's steadfast love.

As the Christmas season comes to a close, the Rev. George Adamik reflects on the feast of the Epiphany (Matthew 2:1-12) and the expanding community of the early church.

The Rev. Carr Holland returns to visit with us on Christmas: "Christmas is all about care, hopefully waiting for another chance to be born. Care that comes from beyond power and waits for us in the inner chamber of our hearts and minds."