Category Archives: Publications
On the purpose of this column:
For the past three months I have been reading other diocesan newspapers with new interest and from a slightly different perspective. The new interest is framed by a question: “What do these various diocesan periodicals communicate and how do they … Continue reading
On Fall House Cleaning
A couple of weeks ago, on a crisp autumn Saturday afternoon, we had a family fall housecleaning day. The children raked leaves, Liz washed storm windows while I put them up and cleaned out gutters. While we worked we laughed, … Continue reading
Morning Prayer & Fall Convocation
9 September 2000 Homily by The Right Reverend Dr. Craig B. Anderson, Rector In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This is my sermon prop this morning — my Convocation helper, if you will [holding up statue of … Continue reading
Mission Statement
“Let us learn on earth those things the knowledge of which continues in Heaven.” -St. Jerome, Epistle 53 St. Paul’s School motto Believing that education is lifelong and continues beyond the classroom, St. Paul’s School invites a diverse group … Continue reading
Parents Weekend, Morning Prayer 22 October 2000
Address of the Rector, Bishop Craig B. Anderson As I considered my address this morning, a number of themes presented themselves as possibilities for reflection. First, in anticipation of thanksgiving, thanksgiving for this place called Millville; thanksgiving for the faculty … Continue reading
Morning Prayer and Winter Convocation 30 November 2004
The Right Reverend Dr. Craig B. Anderson, Rector HONESTY: Psalm 119:153-160; Leviticus 19:33-37; Luke 8:4-15 Welcome to the new Winter Term and, this being the beginning of the Advent season, welcome to a new year. I have one of my … Continue reading
Spring Convocation Monday, 25 March 2002
The Right Reverend Dr. Craig B. Anderson, Rector Good morning, and welcome back. The snow that we have been praying for throughout the winter term finally arrived last night—a bit late. I was struck this morning as I walked to … Continue reading
Morning Prayer and Fall Convocation Thursday, 11 September 2003
The Right Reverend Dr. Craig B. Anderson Two years ago to the day and almost to the hour, we gathered in this Chapel. The occasion was not Convocation, nor the beginning of the academic year. We gathered here as a … Continue reading
The Rector’s Letter – Alumni Horae 1998
Dear Alumnae & Alumni, The pages of this issue of Alumni Horae are filled with fond memories of the 142nd Anniversary and Graduation. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting many of you during the receptions, lunches, dinners, Form meetings, and other … Continue reading
On Visions and Strategic Plans
For Alumni Horae and SPS Today “Without a vision, the people will perish.” To which I would add, without a plan, the vision will fade. Compelling visions excite us and invite us to action. The biblical injunction quoted above concerning … Continue reading