Last Sunday in the Godly Play room we explored the Presentation of Jesus. This is when Mary and Joseph took the baby Jesus into the temple to celebrate his name and dedicate him to God. This was a custom for Jewish families dating back to Moses. It was one of the guidelines handed down to … READ MORE…
December 26, 2013 Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s Cathedral, The Rev. Penny Bridges On behalf of the Chapter, we are delighted to announce that the Reverend Penelope M. Bridges has accepted our unanimous call to ministry at St. Paul’s Cathedral as our fourth Dean. Dean Elect Bridges will begin at St. Paul’s … READ MORE…
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see– I am bringing you … READ MORE…
A message from Judy Moore As the People’s Warden of St. Paul’s Cathedral, I am on the Cathedral’s Chapter (Board of Directors, if you will) which primarily oversees the finances as well as the buildings and grounds of the Cathedral. I serve on the Endowment and Finance Committees as well as the Board of Directors … READ MORE…
December 11, 2013 Sisters and Brothers, Our Saturday afternoon Balboa Park Outreach Walks with Chris Wells, Mary Doak, and Lynne and Bill Fish continue to invite us into compelling conversations with those who live outside. Won’t you consider joining them for these hour-long walks (3:30-4:30) some Saturday soon? Email me if you’re interested. Advocate and … READ MORE…
For us today, Advent is a time to explore the spiritual ideas of waiting, patience and delayed gratification. We are counting the days until Christmas and allowing ourselves to hope for all of the best to come. The concept of the Advent wreath actually originated in pre-Christian times when people would gather evergreens and light … READ MORE…
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You may soon see new Advent posters around the Cathedral Campus. But wait…that’s not all….there’s an app for that! If you use a device with iOS7, you can download the app. From Churchpublishing.org: Walk, don’t run, through Advent with the inimitable artwork of Jay Sidebotham. It’s Advent! is a daily devotional suitable for all ages. … READ MORE…
Each of our Stewardship Receptions this year have been special — but Sunday night’s post-Evensong event in the Chapel was especially sweet as we were able to welcome The Rev. Canons Barnabas Hunt and Andrew Rank – the last two living members of The Society of St. Paul – and hear a hint of what’s … READ MORE…
My name is Bella. I arrived at St. Paul’s in 2010 by the grace of God and the gift of Google search. I attended a 10:30 mass and between trying to do what I would later know as “Episcopal calisthenics” I savored the perfumed smoke of incense, the heavenly sounds of choir and organ, and … READ MORE…