Our newly compiled Chapter met for the first time (well second but who is counting the Annual Meeting?). It is always humbling to go around the table with introductions, which we do periodically for the benefit of new members or guests. The wealth of knowledge, experience, skills, accomplishments and perspectives cannot be overstated. The ebb … READ MORE…
Kris & Wayne Hatch and Gary Owen Every year, the Dean awards the Bishop Harold Robinson cross to members of the congregation who have made notable contributions to the community. The names of all the recipients can be seen on a plaque by the door into the narthex and awardees receive a handsome silver cross … READ MORE…
As some of you may know, I’m trying to fill Chris Harris’ shoes (big shoes to try to fill), by organizing Ashes to Go. Four years ago when Chris spoke to me about this great event, that was perfect for me, I had to find out more. When he explained to me that we would … READ MORE…
A matching grant is challenging YOU to Support Rural Healthcare in Haiti ! On January 24 and 31 the St. Paul’s Outreach Committee will be asking you to support a fundraising campaign to bolster up the rural healthcare efforts of local Haitian organizations well known to parishioner and physician Bart Smoot. For every dollar you … READ MORE…
Meet your chapter candidates in person at Sunday’s forum. Jennifer Jow I was born in Hong Kong, adopted by my parents at 18 months and grew up in the bay area. Growing up I attended a Methodist church and belonged in the youth group and sang in the choir. After I graduated from high school … READ MORE…
This season recalls the principle of great, cosmic reality being revealed by the seemingly insignificant piece. Some have been mindful of key details (persons) when most of us have passed over them. Holidays bring added details with obligations to rush through; or we could take time to appreciate what many have no time for. We … READ MORE…
In preparing for my upcoming sermon for the last Sunday in Advent, I came across the 1972 address of Pope Paul VI given on the World Day for Peace. You may have heard the phrase, “If you want peace, work for justice”; the phrase was coined in this speech. Particularly on the Sunday during which … READ MORE…
Dear Friends, What an amazingly beautiful morning! Today, very early on, I gave Colin a bad time because (well, because I always give Colin a bad time) I thought he was being Pollyannaish when he declared very early, “This is the best Showers yet!” And I’m not going to admit this to him so, Colin, … READ MORE…
Robert Heylmun shares this essay from 2006. It isn’t mid-winter actually. In fact winter only began yesterday but already the nation is up to its uh… self in snow or rain water or fog or a combination of these. Even here in San Diego we awoke to leaden skies and rain in parts of the … READ MORE…
The Alternative Gift EXPO was enjoyed by many on Nov. 22! Sorry if you missed it, but you have another chance – a Mini-EXPO following the Mananitas for the Virgin of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. Service at 6, EXPO 7-8:30 (along with Fiesta!). All of this is a great way to connect with our Misa … READ MORE…