For those of you who are iPhone or iPod Touch users (or if you’re reading this while camping out in front of your local Apple Store awaiting the release of the iPad), you’ll definitely want to check out our Cathedral App. St. Paul’s Cathedral is the first Episcopal Church in the country to have an … READ MORE…
There are 3 “R’s” of disaster, according to Robert Radke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development, speaking to the disaster of the earthquake in Haiti: First is the “Rescue” phase – usually the first week or so following a disaster. Second is the Relief” phase, where the focus is on creating temporary safe and sanitary … READ MORE…
Bill Cassidy sends us this report about theJust Love conference that exposed and challenged the so called “ex-gay” movement, which was held at the Cathedral on March 6th. The Just Love Conference held at St. Paul’s was both inspiring and informative. Here is a summary of highlights: The morning session In the morning we heard … READ MORE…
To anyone looking for a possible companion: Last week after school I was just leaving the parking lot and saw a dog. I pulled over, jumped out of the car and followed her. I stopped at KFC and begged at the takeout window for some free chicken, and ran off with a couple of nuggets. … READ MORE…
Like many San Diegans, we went in search of wild flowers in the desert this weekend. (Note: they are excellent, and probably will be worth seeing for the next couple of weeks.)When we visit Borrego Springs, we enjoy visiting the bright Episcopal church of St Barnabas, which is located on Church Lane, all of a … READ MORE…
Did you know our own Rev. Canon Albert Ogle is Integrity’s Vice President for National Affairs? In this video, he tells a tale of healing in his journey from Ireland, where he was dismissed from his parish for being gay, to Los Angeles, where he led a ministry in outreach to gay and lesbian runaways. … READ MORE…
In preparation for a class with the middles schoolers, I wanted to get all of the facts on Lent so we could talk about them in class that coming Sunday. In doing so, I found that even as a lifelong Episcopalian, there were still some things I could learn about the facts on Lent. I … READ MORE…
Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” scored as a box office hit of Tsunami proportions on its opening weekend. As Barnabas and I dropped our 3-D glasses into the recycle bin on our way out of the theater I was taken back to another time and place. The year was 1964 and the place was a … READ MORE…
WE WELCOME David Curley as Executive Assistant at St. Paul’s. David has been Communications Director at St. Bartholomew’s in Poway, and he brings his background in business and science to the office here. He remains a member at St. Bart’s (where he’s also been a baritone in choir since 1993). If your ministry or group … READ MORE…
It is tax filing season, an annual chore made more difficult by current economic circumstances. For me, it brings to mind Jesus’ statement, “Render unto Caesar, what is Caesar’s”. And, I would add, “but no more than what Caesar is due; the rest is mine.” Did you know Congress designed many tax credits and deductions … READ MORE…