It Is the Holy Spirit That Sings | The Rev. Paul Barthelemy | July 6, 2025

Guest preacher Father Paul Barthelemy weaves the beauty of the natural world with the language of Pentecost in this poetic and profound sermon. Drawing on Mary Oliver’s evocative poetry, his personal encounters with the Swainson’s thrush, and the deep power of scripture, Father Paul invites us to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit not just in sacred spaces, but in the song of the forest, in wind and fire, in stars and rivers. Is it just birdsong, or is it the Spirit speaking? This sermon offers a sacred invitation to listen more closely, and to live more gently.