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The first
time I walked into St. Alban’s I felt at home.
As if I had returned to a place I had always known. When John and I
attended our first service I was so pleased because my
two favorite
prayers are included in each service -- The Prayer of St. Francis
and Aaron's ancient prayer. Then I saw the dogs, my very favorite animal,
and they were allowed in church! We have two big boxers who live with us
in a very small seminary apartment.
If you want to refresh your memory about just how special St. Alban’
really is read the message from your rector on this web site; it is
message filled with love and acceptance
of all creatures great and small.
I have been
many things in my long life, but all of them weave together and somehow
fit into my rather late calling to the priesthood. I have been a high
school art teacher, a graduate level art therapy teacher, presenter
at many national art therapy conferences, and for a while I traveled the
country giving workshops on art therapy. I wanted to be a "famous art
therapist."
But God had other plans and I found myself learning about Native American
Spirituality. Giving up any ideas of success, fame or fortune I began to
lead workshops based in Native American beliefs. I learned to walk a
little more quietly on the earth and to view all life as sentient. I
believe all creatures great and small are part of God's magnificent plan.
I look forward to serving at St. Alban’ and learning from each of you.
Many
Blessings,
Paula Engelhorn
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