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It’s been six months since I began my tenure at St. Paul’s. I’ve learned a lot and I have a lot still to learn. The greatest learning curves for me are those of scale – this congregation is four times the size of my previous parish; identity – what does it mean to be a … READ MORE…
Dear people of St. Paul’s, Change is a constant. We know that, but we are often still surprised when it comes. The attached letters speak to you of an upcoming change in the leadership of our ministry with children, youth, and young families. Laurel’s letter says everything that I might say about the wonderful ministry … READ MORE…
On September 12th, a group gathered for a screening of the documentary The Stranger: Immigrants, Scripture, and the American Dream. The film especially targets evangelical audiences that might be among the most likely to oppose immigration reform on political grounds, asking them instead to consider the issue as Christians. Although its evangelical language did not … READ MORE…
On Sunday, September 21, people in New York City and around the world will take to the streets to demand real global action on climate change. St. Paul’s is supporting this effort by fielding a contingent for the People’s Climate March in downtown San Diego and by ringing our bells at 12 noon. I am … READ MORE…
As the People’s Warden of St. Paul’s Cathedral, I am on the Cathedral’s Chapter (Board of Directors, if you will) which primarily oversees the finances as well as the buildings and grounds of the Cathedral. I serve on the Endowment and Finance Committees. Yet as the People’s Warden, I envision myself primarily as representing the … READ MORE…
Annie Dillard describes church as a dangerous place, a place where we should wear hard hats and lash ourselves to the pews lest God’s power should sweep us away and turn our worlds upside down. When we read something like this passage from Matthew’s Gospel, I start looking for my hard hat. As it happens, … READ MORE…
A simple supper, themed program and thoughtful discussion. In the Great Hall Thursday, October 2, 2014 – 6:00 to 7:30 pm Please join us for our first meeting of the season. “Those Who Sing, Pray Twice: How Music Brings us Closer to God” with The Very Rev. Penny Bridges Our Dean, holder of a … READ MORE…
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT is an addition to our Announcements, Blog, and Facebook page. Please feel free to contact me about a ministry you are involved in. Remember ministries are not only through the Cathedral. You may be sharing your spiritual gifts with ministries outside the Cathedral, (such as Hands Up Food Pantry or Uptown Faith). To … READ MORE…
Over Labor Day weekend we traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to visit good friends from seminary. We had a great time, partly because our daughter Robin is best friends with their daughter, Mary Bentley. They had a blast playing together, except when they didn’t. I can’t tell you how many times I heard: “I’m sorry, Robin.” … READ MORE…
THe Coronado Beach, that is…. instead of the monthly family Eucharist in the park this weekend, folks went to Coronado beach for a prayer service and a potluck, sharing thoughts about future worship. Thanks to Susan Shaw Hulbert for the photos!