stpaul51_wpDear St. Paul’s family, A lot has changed around the cathedral since we launched our last strategic planning effort in late 2014. The Vision for Mission plan that resulted was overtaken by events and is no longer a useful guide. We have sold the land and entered an interim period of construction. We have adjusted … READ MORE…
Meeting notes: Reviewed if there had been a consensus on the shoring and structural teams regarding the landing stairwell on the East side of the building. No news yet, but discussions continue to figure out who, what and which steps go first and next. The Queen’s Courtyard work depends on this schedule so once we … READ MORE…
I had the opportunity this week to watch a video entitled “American Creed.” It is a documentary that frames the American dream, and asks what happens to it when social mobility and trust in institutions decline. “Work hard, and it doesn’t matter where you come from. You can go anywhere.” It’s the dream that has … READ MORE…
Meeting Notes Reviewed need to go through service contract with Otis vs. Kone. Kathleen will look into further and follow up again with Otis to review current contract conditions for maintenance. Elevator update: Passed inspection Elevator lobby & elevator finishes are complete. Pathway to elevator will be restored each week in time for weekend use. … READ MORE…
Today is the second Sunday and 12th day of the Christmas season. We won’t officially celebrate the Epiphany until tomorrow. But today we are peeking over the fence and seeing the wise ones approach. You may immediately interpret that as the three Kings, but take a closer look at the Gospel and you will notice … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, You may have noticed a new feature in the northern aisle of the cathedral, near the Christmas Tree: this is our new and exciting Pray-Ground, an experimental soft and welcoming space for young children and their parents. Our Children, Youth, and Family leadership team has developed this new approach in tandem … READ MORE…
The gospel of John which we just read is the only Christmas story in the gospels that does not have a birth narrative. John instead starts way back at the beginning of creation, quickly but poetically telling us of the birth of all things from the source of light and life, the Word of God. … READ MORE…
Alleluia. Unto us a child is born. O come let us adore him. Alleluia. He came into a world that was dark. Vino en un mundo tenebroso. He came into a world that was broken. Vino en un mundo roto. He came into a world that didn’t want to know him or anyone like him. … READ MORE…
Wow. Help. Thanks. The writer Anne Lamott says there are essentially just three prayers: Wow. Help. Thanks. Each of the three is illustrated in our Scripture readings today, on this Gaudete or Rejoice Sunday. “The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad, the desert shall rejoice and blossom.” Wow. Isaiah paints a picture of … READ MORE…
We have been blessed with seven wonderful nominees for Chapter class of 2020. Because only five will be elected into Chapter we ask that you read each nominee’s answers and pray for discernment. We will hold our election at the annual meeting on January 26, 2020. _________________________ Jerry Coughlan What brought you to St. … READ MORE…