The last few months have seen an increase in the level of activity and activism around issues of peace and justice, including immigrant rights, gender equality, LGBT and climate change issues, whether local, national, or internationally focused. To help the Cathedral community respond both thoughtfully and in a timely fashion to calls for action on … READ MORE…
Hi all – some of you may already know that my computer has been hacked along with emails, personal credit cards and bank information. This happened last Monday and everyday there has been a new threat; I have Mcaffee virus protection but still hackers were able to penetrate again so I hope today it will … READ MORE…
Dean Penny writes, At the annual Chapter retreat in February, Chapter agreed to create a Covenant for how we will relate, as church leaders, to one another and to the wider community. We will hold ourselves and one another accountable to these standards of behavior. We invite all ministry groups of St. Paul’s to adopt … READ MORE…
During this time of Lent, Advent feels like it was a long time ago. But we recently received some notes that show the many blessings that came from the Advent project created by our outgoing Director of Children, Youth, and Families, Robin Taylor. You may remember that more than 30 St. Paul’s families signed up … READ MORE…
Visit the Amikas Tiny House Expo – A bridge from Homeless to Housed held at St. Luke’s March 15- MArch 26 . Amikas will be presenting a demonstration of emergency sleeping cabins and very affordable bungalow homes at an Expo at St Luke’s Episcopal Church from March 15-30. The structures could be a crucial part … READ MORE…
As your new “People’s Warden” I was going to do a write up detailing who I am, my credentials, and the ministries I participate in at St. Paul’s. I felt this would give those who didn’t know me a chance to learn more about me and why it is a honor and a privilege to … READ MORE…
I agreed to write a blog about the recent Chapter Retreat that was held on the evening of Friday, Feb. 3 and all day Saturday, Feb. 4th. And it has taken me longer than I had planned, secondary to the depth of information that was imparted and what we were asked to reflect on. Being … READ MORE…
Dear people of St. Paul’s, By now many of you have read the letter our Bishop sent out early Monday morning, letting us know that he has accepted a call to serve the community at Virginia Theological Seminary. This comes as a surprise to many of us. Bishop Mathes has led the Diocese of San … READ MORE…
Two bright lights of our entertainment heavens, Debbie Reynolds and Marry Tyler Moore left us recently. They both had charm, beauty and a perky sparkle of personality that shone like the true stars they were. An Afternoon with Debbie Reynolds I was a student at Lincoln High School in Des Moines, Iowa when I spent … READ MORE…
(Stock photo) Lights, Camera, Action—an update on the sound system, and a call for volunteers! In 2016, St. Paul’s Cathedral received a generous anonymous gift for the purpose of upgrading the Cathedral sound system, adding six remote controlled cameras for recording and live-streaming our services and concerts, and installing a 10 ft. LED video screen … READ MORE…