stpaul51_wp
The collect for the second half of this service troubles me. It says in part, “Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and also share in his resurrection.” I don’t know how that strikes you, but I don’t like it much. It may be just me and my own history … READ MORE…
Fifth Sunday in Lent – Year A St. Paul’s Cathedral, April 2, 2017 John 11:1-45 Christie Fleming Jesus learns that one of his best friends is gravely ill. Lazarus is the brother of Martha and Mary, friends who had welcomed Jesus into their home. It was a home filled with love, a home that served … READ MORE…
On Saturday, it was all hands on deck for a big working party. Altar Guild (sacristans) and other volunteers joined in a Cathedral clean-up Day to clean and polish vessels and objects of all sorts. They spread out in the Godly Play room, and finished with a shared lunch and fellowship. The Altar Guild are … READ MORE…
The last few months have seen an increase in the level of activity and activism around issues of peace and justice, including immigrant rights, gender equality, LGBT and climate change issues, whether local, national, or internationally focused. To help the Cathedral community respond both thoughtfully and in a timely fashion to calls for action on … READ MORE…
Hi all – some of you may already know that my computer has been hacked along with emails, personal credit cards and bank information. This happened last Monday and everyday there has been a new threat; I have Mcaffee virus protection but still hackers were able to penetrate again so I hope today it will … READ MORE…
John 9:1-41 The Healing of the Man Born Blind: Gospel with Sermon Commentary Penelope M. Bridges, March 26, 2017 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John. Glory to you, Lord Christ. As Jesus walked along, he saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man … READ MORE…
Dean Penny writes, At the annual Chapter retreat in February, Chapter agreed to create a Covenant for how we will relate, as church leaders, to one another and to the wider community. We will hold ourselves and one another accountable to these standards of behavior. We invite all ministry groups of St. Paul’s to adopt … READ MORE…
During this time of Lent, Advent feels like it was a long time ago. But we recently received some notes that show the many blessings that came from the Advent project created by our outgoing Director of Children, Youth, and Families, Robin Taylor. You may remember that more than 30 St. Paul’s families signed up … READ MORE…
Visit the Amikas Tiny House Expo – A bridge from Homeless to Housed held at St. Luke’s March 15- MArch 26 . Amikas will be presenting a demonstration of emergency sleeping cabins and very affordable bungalow homes at an Expo at St Luke’s Episcopal Church from March 15-30. The structures could be a crucial part … READ MORE…
As your new “People’s Warden” I was going to do a write up detailing who I am, my credentials, and the ministries I participate in at St. Paul’s. I felt this would give those who didn’t know me a chance to learn more about me and why it is a honor and a privilege to … READ MORE…