Caring for each other during COVID-19

Dear cathedral family, The past week has brought so many changes to our life of faith and common worship. As the entire world has responded to the outbreak of COVID-19, the rapid changes have left us all anxious and concerned. The Dean, Wardens, and Chapter had to make the very difficult decision to gather for worship only … READ MORE…

COVID-19 Update 3/12/20

Dear Cathedral Community, Beginning on Sunday March 15, 2020, all worship services at St. Paul’s Cathedral will only be available by live stream.  This will last until at least March 31, 2020. Beginning on Friday March 13, 2020, the campus is closed until further notice. In yesterday’s letter (HERE), we stated: “Taking precautions is the … READ MORE…

Coronavirus Preparation

For current updates on cancelations and events visit stpaulcathedral.org/covid Dear Cathedral Community,   In light of Bishop Susan’s directives on coronavirus (FOUND HERE), it is important that we review our ministry together at St. Paul’s Cathedral.    We are first and foremost a community of faith.  In this time, each one of us must take … READ MORE…

COVID-19

Dear Cathedral community, Reports of coronavirus are increasing.  We do not yet know how deeply our area will be affected, but your staff and chapter want to be sure that we are taking appropriate precautions. Things you can do: Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your face- especially your eyes, … READ MORE…

Keeping Lent

Dear St. Paul’s family, One Ash Wednesday in seminary, one of our professors preached a pretty strong sermon.  I don’t remember exactly what he said, but it focused on fasting and self-deprivation as a path to drawing nearer to God.  Soon after, another professor preached a sermon on how Lent need not be so hard—that … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Climate Change and Our Church

“The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world and all who dwell therein.”   – Psalm 24:1      Dear St. Paul’s family, In 2019 our Endowment Committee voted to reallocate  about $700,000 of our stock holdings to a fossil-free fund managed by our investment adviser, State Street Global. This represented … READ MORE…

The Sunday Sermon: Transfiguration

We’ve all seen the movie: a story of the relationship between a grouch, and a high-spirited kid; the tension between them grows to a dramatic crisis, and is followed by the grouch’s transformation into a kindly grandparent, and the happy if tear-inducing ending. There is always a turning point in this formula where someone’s worldview … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Sabbatical

Dear St. Paul’s family, This week I will give thanks to God for my first six years of ministry with you. This is without a doubt the best job I’ve ever had, and of course it’s much more than a job. One of the many reasons I am grateful is that our church recognizes that … READ MORE…