Church
A reflection from Betsy Barrett:
I grew up attending the First Christian Church in a small town in Mississippi. We were very active in the church, but I just didn’t feel the love. After leaving home, I did not attend church regularly for more than 20 years. When Fr. Rob married Pat and me in 1993, he asked us to come to church. We did, felt very welcome at St. Paul’s and became members. I had a lot to learn about being an Episcopalian and the Episcopal doctrine, but I immediately felt this is where I belonged. My faith in God became more complete. I learned to love all aspects of the church and felt spiritually at home - much more than I ever did growing up. I love that we include a gospel lesson at every service, that we focus on Jesus Christ in our liturgy, and that we are welcoming to everyone.
Because of my love for St. Paul’s, I wanted to give back. I became involved in many church activities and realized that as I gave of myself, I became closer to God and Jesus Christ, a more committed Christian and better person.