The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle has written two articles in the local press about Bishop Christopher’s “Compass to Compassion” tour about LGBT rights in Uganda, which was launched here at St Paul’s Cathedral in August. We’ve quoted just a small part here; click on the links to read the complete articles. In his first article, … READ MORE…
Don’t miss this all-cathedral reception as our annual stewardship campaign kicks off in style this year! Enjoy tempting appetizers and beverages as you take in the sunset and stunning views from the rooftop penthouse of this historic hotel. Don’t miss this evening of celebration for the entire St. Paul’s community as we offer our thanksgivings … READ MORE…
Occupy for Jesus! I’ve been down to Occupy San Diego four times–most recently to attend the interfaith prayer service on Monday. That morning Occupy had dwindled down to a rag-tag bunch that was chiefly holding the space. It was mostly young people–lots of dreads and piercings as some critics have noted–with an older crowd attending … READ MORE…
Good morning! I have to confess, that there was a time when speeches like this, in the middle of Mass, would really irritate me. I would mumble under my breath, “Can’t they do this on a different day? We have a priest here after all – who the heck is this person?!?” Oh my have … READ MORE…
Did you know you can make your own soft cheeses and yogurt at home? Cassie Lewis recently led the Simpler Living group in a workshop to learn how to do it. The recipes are posted here; they will also be permanently accessible in the Recipes tab at the top of the blog. Ricotta 1 quart … READ MORE…
I attended last weekend’s Progoff Intensive Journal Workshop at St. Paul’s Cathedral and was pleasantly surprised by my exhaustion at the end. Sign of time well spent. We worked it in the Guild Room! Cathedral staff had set up the room so each journaler had her own clean, well-lighted place to work complete with an … READ MORE…
Dear Friends, If you have not already signed-up, it’s not too late to register for “Living the Questions”, our new fall adult education series. This 7-week course begins next Wednesday evening, October 19th from 6pm-8pm in the Guild Room. “Living the Questions” is a great chance to learn more about what it means to be … READ MORE…
470 years ago, give or take a bit, Henry VIII dissolved the vast majority the monasteries, friaries, priories, and convents in England which, seemingly, brought an end to vowed Religious Life in England. One might assume, then, that the Church of England and its daughters such as the Episcopal Church would be missing monks, nuns, … READ MORE…
An early time manager, Ben Franklin famously said – “Does thou love life? Then do not squander time for that’s the stuff life is made of.” All business and professional people know the value of time and how success is dependent on its good management. And as time management is the servant of other business … READ MORE…
I’ve never used a Windows PC more than occasionally. I wrote my PhD thesis on a DOS machine, where each chapter took up 5 1/4 floppy and everything ran from a command line. Fortunately, the lab down the hall,which had just purchased a new-fangled Macintosh, helped me do my graphics. It’s hard to explain to … READ MORE…