Dear Friends in Christ, Providing hospitality at the breakfasts for our Showers of Blessing guests is a great joy in my life. Besides serving our guests I get to work with the lovely folks from First United Methodist Church who provide the meal. We provide hot coffee (tons of it!), tea, and cool water, both … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral welcomes all and is pleased to participate in Balboa Park’s December Nights on Dec 4th and 5th for the second year by festively lighting the campus and opening its doors for tours from 5-9 pm. There will be a creche display in the Chapel, a festival of trees and Deedra’s Holiday … READ MORE…
Good morning. I’m honored to have been asked to speak about how St. Paul’s has aided my spiritual journey and why I choose to be generous to St. Paul’s. In thinking about what to say, I realized that the first part of this assignment is much easier than the second. I can – and will … READ MORE…
CHANGE THE WORLD… BUY A DOLL from the ANDES at St. Paul’s Cathedral! St. Paul’s Alternative Gift Expo returns on Sunday, Nov. 22, 8:30AM-1:30PM to the Great Hall! Coming together with common values, our St. Paul’s community demonstrates an alternative to our commercial consumptive culture-a colorful and festive marketplace with choices of gifts that revolve … READ MORE…
As part of the natural life cycle of a parish, St. Paul’s has seen significant staff changes in recent years. Christine D’Amico left a growing Children, Youth & Families program to tend her equally burgeoning business at Open Minds Studio. After years of service, Christine Spalding began a well-deserved retirement. Chris Harris, nearly through seminary … READ MORE…
Hello, my name is Jasmin Kaeser and I have been a member here at St. Paul’s for about a year and a half, which is about as long as I’ve been in San Diego. Like many of you, I was raised Roman Catholic and have only recently come to call myself an Episcopalian. I grew … READ MORE…
You can find all six discussions of vision for mission objectives here on the blog with this link: http://biz252.inmotionhosting.com/~stpaul51/2015/08/vision-for-mission-6-outreach-justice.html This includes 1) Worship 2) Music and Arts 3) Formation 4) Community 5) Cathedral for the City 6) Mission & Outreach
When Terri asked me to do this, I said NO. Over the years I have been touched and brought to tears by stewardship narratives of transformation from many of you, my friends. With brave hearts you have stood in front of us spilling the most personal spiritual biographies. And I don’t have anything like that. … READ MORE…
At this time of reflecting on what it means to be a steward of the earth’s resources – I came upon this beautiful, visionary pledge, created back in 1966 , by the Women’s Environmental and Development organization: “I pledge allegiance to the Earthand to the flora (plants), fauna (animals) and human lifethat it supports, one planet, indivisible, … READ MORE…
Eucharistic Ministers deliver Sacrament to those in our community who cannot make it to services: people who are ill, unable to travel, or otherwise shut-in. This is a vital way to keep all members of the SPC community connected to our common table. The time commitment is minimal and the rewards are huge. Perhaps you … READ MORE…