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Chapter Highlights, April Meeting
What is “Chapter” you ask? The Chapter is the governing body of St. Paul’s Cathedral and is responsible for the governance and care of the Cathedral’s building and grounds and finances. Meetings are held monthly and are generally open to all Cathedral members except for occasions when the Chapter must meet in executive session. The … READ MORE…
The Cathedral, the Episcopal Church and Visual Arts
Recently we found the website of Episcopal Church and Visual Arts. The mission of The Episcopal Church and Visual Arts (ECVA) is to encourage artists, individuals, congregations, and scholars to engage the visual arts in the spiritual life of the church. They have online exhibitions, a registry of artists, and other resources. Check it out! … READ MORE…
Forum presentations: Jacques Derrida and Deconstruction applied to religion
I hope you can join me for the upcoming Sunday forums on April 25 and May 2. I will be presenting on the following topics: “Jesus begins to write”. The Tradition of Logos and Presence in Western Culture. Faith and Deconstruction : Reading the Bible for the First Time with Jacques Derrida. The French philosopher … READ MORE…
Good Words for Real Meanings
In A Room With a View, in the dining room at the Italian pensione in Florence, we find a collection of refined English ladies subjected to the direct and what were considered crude locutions of George’s father who has the temerity to say the word ‘stomach’ in mixed company. He horrifies the ladies by doing … READ MORE…
Creating a new tradition: creation care!
I’m looking forward to share Creation Care Sunday with St. Paul’s friends together in worship this special day – a new tradition at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Over the years as an educator, during environmental activities with children and adults, I always had to stop short in the (so-called) secular world of giving credit where credit … READ MORE…
Creation Care Sunday, April 18th
I’d like to get the word out about a new annual event at St. Paul’s–Creation Care Sunday on April 18th, to be held just before the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. Both Sunday morning services will focus on appreciating and nurturing God’s creation all around us and two further events are planned. … READ MORE…
In Memory of The Rev. Canon Gerry Walcutt
Dear Friends in Christ,It is with a sad and grateful heart that I tell you of The Reverend Canon Gerry Walcutt’s death. Gerry passed away quickly a day or so after our observance of Easter, a celebration in which he participated. Gerry was born in Ohio, raised as a Methodist, served during WWII, and came … READ MORE…
Believe Out Loud regional conference in San Diego
The first Believe Out Loud provincial workshop will be held in San Diego on May 7-8, 2010. Believe Out Loud is a trans-denominational movement to articulate a welcome to GLBT people. Integrity has launched a Believe Out Loud Episcopal Congregations movement. During the spring and summer of 2010, Integrity USA will be holding a series … READ MORE…
Pictures from Triduum
Thanks to all who made Holy Week such a moving experience for all of us. If you would like to share your experience with us, we’d love to hear from you! Posts here at the blog are always welcome; email StPaulBlog@gmail.com with your thoughts. You can find more pictures of the events at the St … READ MORE…