The Sunday Sermon: Redefining the family. Are we included?

As Roman Catholic leadership meets in Rome for an historic global conversation, will the Spirit of Francis prevail? Two years ago, on St. Francis Day, I had the honor of preaching at the Blessing of the Animal’s service when “All things creeping innumerable, both small and great beasts” shared our sacred space at St. Paul’s … READ MORE…

The Sunday Sermon: Dressing up for God’s Banquet

Last Monday the Supreme Court of the United States opened the door much wider to marriage equality in this nation. It was a day of astonished rejoicing across the land. One of my clergy colleagues, the Rev. Hilary Smith of the Diocese of Virginia, stationed herself at the door of the Richmond, Virginia, courthouse, with … READ MORE…

Position open: Director for Children, Youth, and Family Ministry

POSITION DESCRIPTION : Over the past several years St. Paul’s Cathedral’s ministry to children, youth, and families has steadily grown: some twenty children and ten youth attend our weekly programming and more than two dozen families are actively involved. St. Paul’s seeks an energetic and imaginative individual with a passion for children and education. In … READ MORE…

Fairly Traded: Introduction

What’s Fair Trade?  Over the next few months Dawn and Carolyn will be telling us more about Fair Trade, and their efforts to have SPC designate as a Fair Trade Congregation.    For the past several years the fair trade movement has been growing in the United States. Small groups of individuals have gathered to … READ MORE…

Overhearing Godly Play: The Holy Family

Did you visit the Godly Play room at Sunday’s forum? Godly Play is a creative approach to Christian formation of children, and an important part of our family programming. Overhearing Godly Play is a new blog series by Robin Taylor that will put Godly Play in a context we all can relate to. Robin is a … READ MORE…

New Call for the Rev. Canon Albert Ogle

Dear friends at St. Paul’s After a long summer of supplying in Palm Springs this summer, I am looking forward to preaching this coming Sunday (October 5th) at the 8 a.m. service (the one with the non-four legged friends on St. Francis Day!). We will announce an important transition regarding our shared ministries – I … READ MORE…

The AIDS walk team

On Saturday, a small but enthusiastic team from St Paul’s headed out for the annual AIDS walk, to raise money for people living with HIV/AIDS.  Thanks to Susan Hulbert for the photos!

The Sunday Sermon: Our Mission at Dorcas House

 Acts 9:36-42; Philippians 2:1-13; Psalm 25: 1-8; Matthew 21:23-32 In the name of God: Creator, Redeemer And Sanctifier. Amen  As you know, this weekend is devoted to sharing the art work, writings and lives of the children of Dorcas House, the foster home in Tijuana supported by us, and people both within and outside of … READ MORE…