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There’s a scene in an episode of the old TV show “West Wing” where Charlie, the president’s personal assistant, is told, “If they’re shooting at you, you must be doing something right.” The man who says this, a computer repairman, is talking about the fact that Charlie, who is African-American, was targeted by a White … READ MORE…
Last Wednesday morning I was enjoying an excellent conference of ordained Episcopal women, when I received a text from my son Sam. “Shooter on UCLA campus now. I’m OK in a locked room.” I shared the terrifying message with our conference leaders, and 60 women stopped what they were doing to pray for all involved. … READ MORE…
“Then you call on the name of your god and I will call on the name of the Lord; the god who answers by fire is indeed God.” God answered me by fire last week during a conference in New York for young, progressive Christian ministers. As we got to know each other and began … READ MORE…
Showers Stories is our new series about the Showers of Blessing ministry, where we share stories of volunteers and guests. Claudia Dixon writes: A week or so ago I posted a story on the Blog about a homeless young man who regularly comes to our Showers Of Blessings and also now comes regularly to … READ MORE…
I am thankful today for the presence of Dr Moseley who will doubtless explain the mystery of the Trinity at the forum, allowing me to reflect on Trinitarian implications of our life at the cathedral. I have a special fondness for threefold concepts, so I suppose I am just an innate Trinitarian. Our baptism service … READ MORE…
For all affected by clergy misconduct and otherwise injured by the churchMay 14, 2016 St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego1) A Reading from the Gospel of LukeChapter 8:43-48 “Now there was a woman who had been suffering from hemorrhages for twelve years; and though she had spent all she had on physicians, no one could cure … READ MORE…
What is the good of your stars and trees, your sunrise and the wind, if they do not enter into our daily lives? E.M. Forster This quote from author E.M. Forster is one I remember every Pentecost. Because really, what good is this day of Pentecost if we don’t let it get into our lives, … READ MORE…
Elizabeth Carey reports: A busy and full month has passed and our extra-long May Chapter meeting last Tuesday night was evidence of the many items that needed our attention. There are many important things happening at the cathedral that point to the vibrancy of the congregation. The usual battery of reports was presented. Staff reports … READ MORE…
“Yes, I have.” “But aren’t you writing any longer?” “Well, not as much.” “It’s just that you’d mentioned a third novel in the Laguna series. Think you’ll write it?” Conversations like this happen fairly often. You get known for doing one thing and people expect you’re going to always do that. After all, don’t you … READ MORE…
Some Sunday as you’re walking through the courtyard going or coming from Sunday service you might see a young man sitting at one of the tables, having a donut and a cup of coffee. He is a rather heavyset man with very thick light brown hair and a small mustache and beard. He is one … READ MORE…