Hello St. Paul’s, This Sunday we will celebrate Pentecost. It’s a big deal: we think of Pentecost as the birthday of the Church (not just St. Paul’s but the entire Christian church); it’s one of the five occasions in the year recommended for baptism; and it marks the end of the Easter season and the … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Last Sunday the cathedral celebrated a milestone event in our history as we dedicated and blessed the Music Center. For the first time, our beloved and excellent music ministry has a home of its own, with rehearsal space, vesting closets, and the sheet music library all in one safe accessible space. During … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s, It’s wonderful to connect with you all via this letter. I started my role as Youth & Family Minister at St. Paul’s nearly eight months ago, and it’s been a joyful and busy time ever since! It’s an honor to serve in this role, and I’m looking forward to many, many more … READ MORE…
St. George’s Day is as much a celebration of St. George as it is our British heritage. Sunday, May 3, at 4:30 pm we will process around the block accompanied by the Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band, Scottish dancers and the slain dragon (made entirely out of bread). The service includes glorious music sung by our Cathedral Choristers and … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s, Nearly four and a half years ago I arrived at St. Paul’s knowing what one of my main tasks would be, to help usher in the next phase of campus development. Thank you all for your generosity that led to the resounding success of the Music Center major gifts campaign. This was … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s, This week is very special for your cathedral and the diocese, as we have been hosting the Episcopal Communicator’s Conference (https://episcopalcommunicators.org/). Episcopal Communicators is a self-supporting organization of communication professionals working in the Episcopal Church for dioceses, congregations and organizations, and they gather once a year in-person to learn, create community, and … READ MORE…
There can be a tension between trusting in God and walking the way of Jesus. With so much happening in our world at this critical moment in history, it’s tempting to take one path – particularly trusting in God – and leave the walking to someone else. Yet when we don’t follow Jesus as his … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, The news about Martin Green’s departure came as a surprise to most of the congregation on Sunday. Martin has been a part of the fabric of the cathedral for so long, it has been easy to imagine that he would be here for ever. However, nothing except God is eternal, and while … READ MORE…
Rev. Michael Kilpatrick A prayer, Blessed, praised, worshiped, and adored be Jesus Christ on his throne of Glory and in the hearts of his most faithful people. amen Good Morning, and a blessed All Saints’ Sunday! All Saints Day is a day we remember all our loved ones who have passed into the greater life. … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, As you know, Advent, the opening season of the church year, has traditionally been observed in the Episcopal Church for the four Sundays before Christmas. However, there is a longstanding and widespread alternative tradition of observing Advent for a period more equivalent to the 40 days of Lent; and for us, Advent … READ MORE…