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In the fall of 2014 Chapter commissioned a diverse group of parishioners to develop a five year strategic plan for the Cathedral. We decided to call it the Vision for Mission or V4M. Energized by the mission statement, “Love Christ, Serve Others, Welcome All”, we are creating objectives and strategic actions under six goal areas: … READ MORE…
What a road THIS has been! This is not only my last Sunday here on staff, but it is also the anniversary of the FIRST day I ever walked through those doors 12 years ago …having not attended church growing up I had found myself in my 30’s practicing law and starting to ask questions … READ MORE…
Good Evening …it is my deep honor to have been asked to speak tonight … These are indeed historic times for our great nation and all Americans …. The confederate flag is coming town in many southern states and the white house for the first time was lit up with the colors, of the LGBT … READ MORE…
Frm Wikipedia Asperges me hyssopo, et mundabor; lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor…. These words from Psalm 50 are translated as Thou wilt sprinkle me, O Lord, with hyssop and I shall be cleansed; Thou wilt wash me, and I shall be washed whiter than snow….. This phrase is the source of the name of … READ MORE…
On Friday morning St Paul’s hosted the monthly breakfast for RISE San Diego, an organization that brings faith communities together for action to empower the city’s residents. I served on the panel as we fielded questions about social challenges to faith, the separation of church and state, and negative stereotypes of Muslims. I shared the … READ MORE…
We got record breaking rainfall during the Pride celebration, answering the prayers of California firefighters. What’s a little downpour for a good cause? See all the photos (available for download) here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/stpaulscathedral/sets/72157656027891636
One of the best kept secrets at St. Paul’s Cathedral is The Pastoral Counseling Center of San Diego which sits just below the main offices facing the Olive St. parking lot. It’s an unassuming office with no signage but it is a vital part of a holistic pastoral care program that St. Paul’s offers not … READ MORE…
We lit up the Cathedral last night to kick off Pride week! The story was picked up by CBS-8 news. Dean Penny received many commendations, including from Councilmember Todd Gloria. The Imperial Court and others were also very generous, with substantial donations to Showers of Blessings (our homeless outreach project). More photos are here.
As many of you know, in addition to serving at Canon for Congregational Development at the Cathedral, I have a kind of parallel life as a seminarian at The School for Ministry where I will be entering my third and final year this fall. (Want to join me and other members of the Cathedral for … READ MORE…
In the Holy Land during the eighth century BCE all was not well. While simple farmers and shepherds struggled to make ends meet, the elite ruling class exacted heavy taxes and enjoyed lives of lavish and debaucherous luxury. Some threw banquets, lived in tiled houses, and had ivory-decorated furniture as their neighbors withered before them. … READ MORE…