About Me

My name is Father Steve Macias and I am a Priest in California’s Silicon Valley.


I am the Headmaster at Canterbury Christian School and Rector of Saint Paul’s Anglican Church.


I am a presbyter (priest/pastor/minister) in the Reformed Episcopal Church, a founding jurisdiction of the Anglican Church in North America.


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    Ray Sutton’s Defense of Paedo-Communion

    An excerpt from Bishop Sutton, (Reformed Episcopal Church, ACNA):

    “The church is to do no less than Christ when it comes to admitting people to the new covenant feast. If adults need food to grow, so do children. If adult believers require spiritual sustenance to mature, so do children. This is part of the blessing. They are not to be forbidden from the holy food of God.

    The Lord’s Supper is “way-bread” for the believer’s journey in this world. J. R. R. Tolkien communicates this sacramental principle through the metaphor of way-bread...

    Peter Hallock’s connection to Canterbury School

    Many of my “liturgical arts” friends know of Peter Hallock (November 19, 1924 – April 27, 2014) through his choral music published through the compline choir at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle, Washington.

    As we were waiting for a wedding to start yesterday, I was describing our recent Choral Evensong service to our Deacon Patrick Milbank. Patrick replied, “Mom used to go see Uncle Peter perform sung services like that up in Washington.”

    Mrs. Milbank – the wife of our founding Rector was born Matilda Hallock and her brother is the famed...

    Join me at the 2023 Kingdom Leadership Conference

    I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be a keynote speaker at this year’s Kingdom Leadership Conference, taking place from December 26 to 29, 2023. But there’s a unique twist to this event – we’re setting sail on a cruise ship for an unforgettable experience! Departing from Long Beach and cruising to Ensenada, Mexico, this promises to be an incredibly fun journey of learning, networking, and personal growth.

    They’ve just completed a limited leadership registration to secure our meeting spaces. To join the conference, you’ll need to book a 3-day cruise with...

    James B. Jordan wanted to be Anglican

    Back in 1980, James B. Jordan (Biblical Horizons, Theopolis Institute) had just finished his studies at Westminster Theological Seminary and was working alongside Ray Sutton (now Presiding Bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church) and Dr. Gary North in Tyler, Texas at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Sutton’s Church left the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) and eventually became Good Shepherd Reformed Episcopal Church in 1987.

    Based on their departure from the PCA, Jordan was investigating where he might be ordained. Jordan wrote to the founding rector of my parish (St. Paul’s Anglican...

    Kuyperian Politics: Understanding the Calvinist Concept of Sphere Sovereignty in Civil Government

    Abraham Kuyper, a prominent figure in Dutch politics and theology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, had a profound impact on both the political landscape of the Netherlands and the development of Christian political thought.

    Kuyper’s political career was closely intertwined with his theological beliefs, particularly his adherence to Calvinism. Kuyper was a staunch advocate for the separation of church and state (not state from God), a principle deeply rooted in his Calvinist worldview. He believed that the state should have limited authority in religious matters and that...

    Understanding the REC, ACNA, and Canterbury’s Anglican Communion

    The relationship between the Reformed Episcopal Church (REC), the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA), and the Archbishop of Canterbury (Church of England/Anglican Communion) involves the complex dynamics of Episcopalianism/Anglicanism in North America and its connections to the wider Anglican Communion. Here’s an quick overview of the relationships:

    Reformed Episcopal Church (REC): The REC is an Anglican denomination that emerged from the American Episcopal Church in the 19th century in the United States. It has historically held conservative theological views and separated from the Episcopal Church (PECUSA) over theological and liturgical issues. The...

    Bell to Bell Teaching

    Notes from my last staff meeting with Canterbury Teachers:

    Have you ever…?

    Given your students an assignment and had everyone finish at the same time? Noticed that the longer the assignment, the longer it takes some students to get started? Noticed that some students get started immediately and usually finish early? Noticed that some never seem to be able to finish on time? Finished a lesson sooner than you had anticipated then attempted to give busy work? Noticed that behavior degenerates as lessons drag out.

    Time management is a challenge for all teachers. The best classroom managers share...

    The She-Bear Wedding in That Hideous Strength

    Tragedy is death, Comedy is Marriage

    Lord Byron once remarked,

    “All tragedies are finished by a death, All comedies are ended by a marriage.”

    This adage has resonated with many throughout history and has found its way into various literary works. In my own journey through literature, I first encountered this quote during our study of Shakespeare back in high school. Little did I know that this saying would take on a new, intriguing meaning when I later explored the CS Lewis novel “That Hideous Strength” and its captivating ending...

    Transfiguration: Christ as the Greater Moses

    A new MP3 sermon from Saint Paul’s Anglican Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

    Title: Transfiguration: Christ as the Greater Moses
    Speaker: Rev. Steven Macias
    Broadcaster: Saint Paul’s Anglican Church
    Event: Sunday Service
    Date: 8/6/2023
    Bible: Exodus 34:29-35; Luke 9:28-35
    Length: 47 min.

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    English Bible Vernacular: From Church Latin to King James English

    The Vernacular Language

    Today, the term “vernacular” implies the local language spoken by a particular people. For instance, English is the common language in the United Kingdom, Cantonese in Hong Kong, and various Dravidian tongues like Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam are used by South Indian people. This diversity of languages has significant implications for Bible translations. Unfortunately, I often find myself disappointed with efforts to make the Bible more accessible by “dumbing down” the language instead of encouraging readers to grow in their understanding.

    While I am not a King James Onlyist,...

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