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.

Here is Rev. Paula's sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 22 2020:  "Facing Fear"

Click on "Palm Sunday 2020" to read Rev. Paula's sermon.

Click on "The Little Joys" to read Rev. Paula's sermon from April 19, the Second Sunday of Easter.

​Rev. Paula's sermon for March 29 "We Are the People of the Light" relates to Jesus' raising of Lazarus.

Click on "The Breaking of the Bread at Emmaus" to read Rev. Paula's sermon from April 26.

Click on Sermon 7th Sunday of Easter 2020 to read Rev. Paula's sermon for May 24th.  In the latter part of the sermon, she refers to the Mexican Tree of Life pictured below which Edie and MIke Selders donated to our church.

Click on "Easter 2020" to read Rev. Paula's sermon from April 12, 2020.

Click on Sermon 5th Sunday of Easter 2020 to read the sermon from May 20th based on John 14-1-14.

,"The Gift of the Advocate" concerns God's gift to us of the Holy Spirit.  Rev. Paula's sermon describes gifts such as our altar and book stand, which have been miraculously given to our church.