Dear Cathedral Community, Beginning on Sunday March 15, 2020, all worship services at St. Paul’s Cathedral will only be available by live stream. This will last until at least March 31, 2020. Beginning on Friday March 13, 2020, the campus is closed until further notice. In yesterday’s letter (HERE), we stated: “Taking precautions is the … READ MORE…
For current updates on cancelations and events visit stpaulcathedral.org/covid Dear Cathedral Community, In light of Bishop Susan’s directives on coronavirus (FOUND HERE), it is important that we review our ministry together at St. Paul’s Cathedral. We are first and foremost a community of faith. In this time, each one of us must take … READ MORE…
Dear Cathedral community, Reports of coronavirus are increasing. We do not yet know how deeply our area will be affected, but your staff and chapter want to be sure that we are taking appropriate precautions. Things you can do: Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your face- especially your eyes, … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, One Ash Wednesday in seminary, one of our professors preached a pretty strong sermon. I don’t remember exactly what he said, but it focused on fasting and self-deprivation as a path to drawing nearer to God. Soon after, another professor preached a sermon on how Lent need not be so hard—that … READ MORE…
Joe discussed the issues with the HVAC project: New route for the ducting figured out. Using new ducting running from the new unit to the Library and Reception offices Duct will run into library from the new unit through the wall of the lobby and the library. They are coring a 15” hole for 14” … READ MORE…
Meeting notes: Joe discussed the issues with the HVAC project: Followed up with BCM and fixed wiring issue Discussed and came up with solution for the receptionist and library offices: Take the hallway vents and enlarge them and refeed them into the two rooms with the issue Queen’s Courtyard demolition of the stairwell begins Monday … READ MORE…
Meeting Notes Engineers will not sign off on working on the footings of the Stair 1 landing until other work has been completed. Rocky asks if it is possible to start the work for the Queen’s Courtyard instead while the back stairwell is on hold. Reviewed any potential conflicts with teams and did not find … READ MORE…
Meeting notes: Discussed the updates for HVAC: pipes are complete, electrical is not complete after all to the room controls, so more work needed before they can turn system on. Joe will be emailing a list of options for the contemplation of the future heating of the Cathedral Sanctuary and Great Hall and the fate … READ MORE…
Meeting notes: Discussed the updates for HVAC: pipes are complete, electrical is complete, pressure testing is complete, we see start up for the HVAC in the Great Hall Basement offices happening this week! Discussed Sacristy Brian Cox walk through from this morning: Need Bob to fire up the boiler to do some testing on flow. … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, A lot has changed around the cathedral since we launched our last strategic planning effort in late 2014. The Vision for Mission plan that resulted was overtaken by events and is no longer a useful guide. We have sold the land and entered an interim period of construction. We have adjusted … READ MORE…