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Happy New Year! That doesn’t sound quite right, does it? We’re still digesting our third round of leftover turkey sandwiches, maybe putting up Christmas lights. It’s not New Year’s resolutions time yet. But the Church marches to a different beat. Its year begins today with the First Sunday of Advent. Situating ourselves in the Church … READ MORE…
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You may soon see new Advent posters around the Cathedral Campus. But wait…that’s not all….there’s an app for that! If you use a device with iOS7, you can download the app. From Churchpublishing.org: Walk, don’t run, through Advent with the inimitable artwork of Jay Sidebotham. It’s Advent! is a daily devotional suitable for all ages. … READ MORE…
Each of our Stewardship Receptions this year have been special — but Sunday night’s post-Evensong event in the Chapel was especially sweet as we were able to welcome The Rev. Canons Barnabas Hunt and Andrew Rank – the last two living members of The Society of St. Paul – and hear a hint of what’s … READ MORE…
My name is Bella. I arrived at St. Paul’s in 2010 by the grace of God and the gift of Google search. I attended a 10:30 mass and between trying to do what I would later know as “Episcopal calisthenics” I savored the perfumed smoke of incense, the heavenly sounds of choir and organ, and … READ MORE…
The Holiday season is approaching! Simpler living sends us this list of shopping opportunities that focus on Fair Trade and opportunities where your $$$ can make a difference. Bookmark this page so you can refer back to it throughout the season! Fair Trade Holiday Shopping Guide! … READ MORE…
We’ve told you recently about the new Balboa Park Outreach Walks, in which a group from SPC walks the vicinity to meet and connect our neighbors who are homeless. Here’s an update about their latest walk. Won’t you consider joining them? Join me some Saturday afternoon soon on a walk along Sixth Avenue in Balboa … READ MORE…
I began reading Karen Armstrong’s book A History of God in an effort to understand more about Islam and perhaps learn why that religion has emerged in our minds in these latter days as a source of conflict and terror. I didn’t exactly find out much about the jihad business that impels some Muslims toward … READ MORE…
Fr Matthew offers informative and fun discussions on a variety of Episcopal-related topics. This is a reflection on ordination, which seems timely for us!
Our Old Testament reading for today reminds us of the LORD’s promise to turn all the nations upside down . . . and shake all the silver and gold out of their pockets. I think that’s a welcome image for stewardship season, right? As we continue our discernment about what we can offer as gifts to the … READ MORE…