Before entering seminary, Paula Engelhorn had a career as an art teacher and art therapy teacher/presenter.  After retiring, she entered the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, graduating in May of 2011.  Paula and John moved to Macomb, where she served as our deacon for six months before being ordained at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (formerly our cathedral) in December of 2011.  The Engelhorns have two sons and four grandchildren, plus their dog Joon.

Sermons

The Rev. Engelhorn is known for her thoughtful and provocative sermons.  Here are recent ones to read or re-experience.
Click on "Sermon for Fifth Sunday in Easter" to read the sermon from May 2.
Click on "What Does the World Mean?" to read the sermon from May 16.
Click on "The Dark Night of the Soul" to read Rev. Paula's sermon from June 20.
Click on "Sermon Based on Beheading of John the Baptist" to read Rev. Paula's sermon updating the message.
Click on "Sermon for Sixth Sunday After Easter" to read the sermon from May 9.
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Click on  "Crazy Christians", a concept proposed by our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, to read June 6th's sermon.
Click on "Jesus Healing" to read the June 27th sermon based on the Gospel of Mark.
Click on "Sermon Good Shepherds" to read the July 18th sermon on discerning good and bad shepherds.
Click on "Good Shepherd Sunday 2021" to read the appropriate sermon.  Pictured below is our new symbol, mascot etc. 
Click on "Souls and Mustard Seeds" to read Rev. Paula's sermon from June 13.
Click on "Jesus Preaches at Nazareth" to read the sermon for July 4.