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Jamie Dwinell

Jamie Dwinell joins the vestry, having been a member of St. Paul’s for more than twenty years. Jamie, his wife Lolly and their three children, Jeanie 28, Sam 25, and Eliza 22 moved to Dedham in 2003 and have all enjoyed involvement in the church since. Not too long ago he served as a member of the Finance Committee, while Lolly has been involved over the years with coffee hour, the flower guild and the St. Paul’s Christmas sale. In their younger years the kids aptly joined the Christmas pageant in various roles as well as Sunday school, and confirmation classes.

Colby Hewitt

Colby Hewitt is a Senior Vice President at Gallagher Reinsurance. He previously served as CMO of a regional insurance carrier. He has served on and led the boards of various industry organizations. Colby graduated cum laude in English Literature from Middlebury College, where he captained the rugby team. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Crossroads, a youth enrichment organization, and on the Board of Directors of Dedham Square Circle.

Contact: colby_hewitt@gallagherre.com

"True Freedom"

Proper 8.C.25
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Melanie L. McCarley

When I was a child, the beginning of summer heralded a glorious expanse of freedom. No assignments, no papers, no tests, no homework! No having to get up at the crack of dawn—just freedom. In my mind, it was the opportunity to do exactly what I wanted. I could spend the afternoon lying in the grass, reading a book, swimming at the local pool…or doing nothing at all.

"Done, But Not Finished"

Proper 7.C.25
1 Kings 19:1-15a
Melanie L. McCarley

As we greet the prophet Elijah in today’s Old Testament lesson from First Kings, we discover that his world, at this particular point in time, is a mess…a disaster. So bad has it become that discouraged and afraid, Elijah has fled to the desert, in fear for his life. To understand how he got to this place, we need a bit of background.

"Freedom in Christ"

7 Easter.C.25
Acts 16:16-34; John 17:20-26
Melanie L. McCarley

The reading from the sixteenth chapter of Acts speaks to us of what it means to be held captive. A cursory glance at the lesson suggests that this is a story about how Paul and his companion Silas found themselves imprisoned by the Romans for disturbing the peace. However, a longer look at the text urges us to seek a deeper meaning as to what it means to be held prisoner. By the end of the thirty-fourth verse, we are led to consider just who it is who is being held captive…and by whom.

Finding Peace

6 Easter.C.25
Rev. 21:10-22-2:5; John 14:23-29
Melanie L. McCarley

Catherine Marshall tells the story of a king who sought the perfect painting of peace. A prize was offered to the artist who could best capture the true nature of the subject. Many artists submitted their paintings, and the king, in turn, looked at all their pictures with care. After careful observation he narrowed the submissions down to two pictures that he thought were closest and decided to select one of them.

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