You Are Rising

There’s a scene in an episode of the old TV show “West Wing” where Charlie, the president’s personal assistant, is told, “If they’re shooting at you, you must be doing something right.” The man who says this, a computer repairman, is talking about the fact that Charlie, who is African-American, was targeted by a White … READ MORE…

Showers Stories: Christian’s Progress

Showers Stories is our new series about the Showers of Blessing ministry, where we share stories of volunteers and guests.  Claudia Dixon writes:   A week or so ago I posted a story on the Blog about a homeless young man who regularly comes to our Showers Of Blessings and also now comes regularly to … READ MORE…

April Chapter Musings: People’s Warden Reports

 Elizabeth Carey reports: A busy and full month has passed and our extra-long May Chapter meeting last Tuesday night was evidence of the many items that needed our attention. There are many important things happening at the cathedral that point to the vibrancy of the congregation. The usual battery of reports was presented.  Staff reports … READ MORE…

So you’ve taken up the Cello?

“Yes, I have.” “But aren’t you writing any longer?” “Well, not as much.” “It’s just that you’d mentioned a third novel in the Laguna series. Think you’ll write it?” Conversations like this happen fairly often. You get known for doing one thing and people expect you’re going to always do that. After all, don’t you … READ MORE…

Showers Stories: Christian

Some Sunday as you’re walking through the courtyard going or coming from Sunday service you might see a young man sitting at one of the tables, having a donut and a cup of coffee. He is a rather heavyset man with very thick light brown hair and a small mustache and beard. He is one … READ MORE…

Showers of Blessings needs YOU!

Showers of Blessings recently celebrated its FIRST ANNIVERSARY!!! One beautiful year of offering Showers, haircuts, breakfasts, donated clothing, fellowship and sometimes music with our neighbors who live in Balboa Park. As we look forward to the coming years we are immensely proud of our work so far and we hope not only to keep it … READ MORE…

Join us for Fair Trade Sunday on May 8

Help us celebrate Fair Trade and the anniversary of our designation as a Fair Trade Congregation on Sunday, May 8. Come to the forum at 9 a.m. for a special presentation about Fair Trade by Maria Arroyo. She has spent several months living with a Fair Trade coffee cooperative in Chiapas. You will be treated … READ MORE…

Outreach and Mission update!

Marilyn Slater spreads the  Good Word at  Balboa Park’s EarthFair. Simpler Living  demonstrated the impact of sea level rise on the  San Diego   Coastline. Dozens of children and  their adults enjoyed interacting  with the relief map  and measuring cups of water which represented  melting of icebergs as a result of excessive CO2.  Visitors also  added their prayers and wishes … READ MORE…

Help us support tutors for refugee children!

The SPC Outreach Team invites you to Support an Additional Tutoring Day for Refugee Children Provided by RefugeeNet at St. Mark’s in City Heights.  The St. Paul’s Outreach Team will match all donations up to $750! What does it mean to be a “refugee” in this great lumpy, global melting pot? No house, no territory … READ MORE…