Today is the Feast Day of Paul Jones. The Paul Jones who is being celebrated is a Saint in the American Episcopal Church. Jones was an outspoken pacifist who as missionary Bishop to Utah from 1914 – 1918 opposed the US entry into the First World War. Jones continued to be a peace advocate until his death on September 4, 1941.
The Prayers and Lessons for the Feast of Paul Jones and some memories from his family and friends.
Jones was one of the founders of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship. The EPF offers a history pamphlet for 20 cents about Jones and his work.
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