25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, Frank Griswold, to deliver lecture at St. Paul's

ALEXANDRIA, VA -- The Right Reverend Frank T. Griswold, 25th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, will visit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Old Town Alexandria (228 S. Pitt St.) to deliver the church’s annual Martha J. Horne Lecture on Sunday, February 12 at 10 a.m. in Norton Hall. Bishop Griswold will also serve as celebrant at the 11 a.m. service at St. Paul’s on the 12th.

At this year’s Martha Horne Lecture, Bishop Griswold will speak about the liturgical theology of the Church. As Scripture says, the Spirit “speaks” in many ways using enticement and surprise, as well as stealth and the seemingly mundane. How do the patterns and practices of word and sacrament help us claim and live more fully the scripture of our own lives in a frantic and fractured world?

Bishop Griswold served a nine-year term as Presiding Bishop from 1998-2006. Before becoming Presiding Bishop, he was Bishop of Chicago (1987-1997) and Bishop Coadjutor (1985-1987). Bishop Griswold presents at and leads conferences and retreats nationally and internationally, covering a variety of topics including ecumenism, evangelism, spirituality and theology.

St. Paul’s Annual Martha J. Horne Lecture was established to recognize and celebrate the significant contributions that Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) Dean Martha J. Horne has made to the education and formation of many women and men for service in the Church. Her efforts to prepare students have been significant and far-reaching. These lectures strive to honor the commitment she made to VTS during her 13 years as Dean and President, and to St. Paul's through her long-standing ministry as a Parish Associate. The lecture typically takes place in late winter.

About St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is a parish of over 3,000 people, blessed with a beautiful house of worship and a powerful sense of our calling to "shine as a light in the world to the glory of God." For over 200 years, St. Paul's has served the Alexandria community through our services, education, outreach, and Christian fellowship. From our historic roots in Old Town Alexandria to our commitment to moving beyond the familiar and embracing new missions, we worship in the midst of history—but are not its captive. We rejoice in all those who come to St. Paul's for prayer, spiritual growth, and service, whether as visitors, friends, or members.

For more information on St. Paul’s Church, please visit stpaulsalexandria.com.