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…
When we launched our Stewardship Campaign this year, we were deeply inspired by 1 Peter 4:10: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” As a Cathedral community, we are deeply blessed to have a gifted congregation that helps us fully live into … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, One of the primary responsibilities of a rector or dean is to ensure that parishioners are engaging in Christian formation, to enable all of us “grow into the full stature of Christ”, as we repeatedly promise in the baptismal liturgy. For many years St. Paul’s has offered a weekly forum on Sunday … READ MORE…
Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue Jr. May the words of my lips on the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight, my Lord, my rock. Please be seated. So, I felt compelled to talk about the gospel through the lens of prayer this morning. “Jesus told his disciples a parable about their need to … READ MORE…
When COVID hit us in March of 2020, I was very frightened as probably everyone else was. I was isolated, craved human contact, and needed to reach out and take comfort in being with my friends. St. Paul’s quickly offered online services and was looking for participants to help out with officiating at the daily … READ MORE…