Holiday Greetings from Simpler Living at St Paul’s Cathedral! In addition to the local, fair trade, and/or sustainable items available for gift-giving from the Alternative Gift Expo this year, we are suggesting some informational sites that will help to focus on what is meaningful at this time of peace and what can help us to … READ MORE…
It’s encouraging that our Cathedral is offering safe and well thought out transitions to ultimately gathering as before. Still, some of us aren’t comfortable with any in person (albeit socially distanced) events: so this might be a perfect time for individuals to reach out to others (particularly our older and single Cathedral members and friends): … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, It’s time for an update and refresher on our construction project. The origins of this project go back some 40 years, believe it or not, and perhaps further, as the cathedral was never formally completed according to the original design by Philip Frohman. I won’t bore you with the whole story, but … READ MORE…
Dear People of St. Paul’s Cathedral, I first wanted to thank you for the love, support, and prayers I have received from you all since arriving at Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP). I must admit there were and are times when I ask myself, “What in the world am I doing here?” But … READ MORE…
This is an excerpt from a message that The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche sent to the people of New York (his diocese) on August 30. The Peace and Justice Committee commends it. Read the entire letter here. Black Lives MatterThere is a litany of names, victims of institutional violence against Black people in America, … READ MORE…
As we continue to cook more from home whether due to quarantine, safety or any other reason, Simpler Living though it would be timely to share some sustainable recipes. Included below are recipes for: Tomate Basil Pasta Chana Masala Chili Cheese Nachos All-Purpose “Cheese” Sauce Remember to cook between the hours of 10am and 2pm … READ MORE…
From the Dean: For some years I have been posing the question about replacing our fixed pews with more flexible seating. Here are my reasons: The flexibility afforded by chairs will allow us to create different formats for worship and concerts. It will also open up the possibilities for bringing non-ecclesiastical activities into the cathedral, such as galas … READ MORE…
It is finished. St John gives these as the last words Jesus utters before his death. Not “it’s all over”, or “I am finished,” but “it is finished.” The project is done. The mission is completed. The purpose has been accomplished. John tells us that death is part of God’s plan to lead us to … READ MORE…
I have just finished watching a series on Netflix called Unorthodox. The story centers around Estey, short for Esther, a young Jewish woman in a community of orthodox Jews and who at age 18 finds herself in an arranged and largely loveless marriage. After a year of failing to get pregnant and a growing discontent … READ MORE…