Chris is a semi-retired Clinical Neuroscientist and Medical Software Engineer. But his mind is still fully employed. Our conversation was wide-ranging, fun, and left me trying to remember which words to look up at home. His faith journey started at his grandmother’s side. He described her as a nineteenth century Episcopalian who enlisted him as … READ MORE…
The Easter-season is in full swing at the Cathedral. The reports presented and discussed at Chapter meeting this week are evidence of the fullness of life in our church and community. The staff reports contained the usual flurry of activity that goes on behind the scenes. With the full complement of staff now in place … READ MORE…
On Sunday, we processed around the neighborhood with enthusiasm, with the SuperSonic Samba dancers. The drums were so loud we set off car alarms! We also got a great story in the Union Tribune, with photos by the UT photographer. People posted videos and photos on Facebook and of course, we have our own gallery … READ MORE…
Members of the Los Angeles and San Diego Dioceses participated in a pilgrimage to the border on Saturday, March 19, where a joint Eucharist was held with our Bishop James Mathes joining Bishop Lino Rodriguez-Amaro of the Diocese of Western Mexico on the Mexican side, and Bishop Mary Glasspool of the Diocese of Los Angeles … READ MORE…
As a new interviewer, I thought my first interviewee should also be new. I met Claire about two months ago. She’s a third-generation cradle Episcopalian and, since October, a regular at St. Paul’s. Prior to moving to the neighborhood, the music enticed her to Evensong services here. Once living near, the music and opportunities for … READ MORE…
Paula Peeling of the St. Paul’s Outreach Committee writes, Our fellow parishioner and SPC verger, Don Mitchell, posted the following on Facebook on March 5. I appreciated his multiple perspectives on the recent City postings about unattended property. His statement nudges each of us to face our own thoughts about sanitation, a “clean San Diego,” the constant … READ MORE…
The big take-away from this month’s chapter meeting, is FINANCES. While the stewardship drive by most measures was successful (individual pledge amounts up by 10%) there is a decline in the number of pledging units leaving the original projected amount $92K short of budget. A reworked budget was discussed and ultimately, reluctantly, approved. A significant … READ MORE…
There’s an i-phone app called Waterlogue that takes photographs and makes them look like watercolor paintings. I applied this to several of Sunday’s evensong photos , giving a fun portfolio. Enjoy! –Susan, blogmaster & photographer
Do you wonder what’s happening with our Vision for Mission strategic plan? Chapter has been considering the report and on March 1 unanimously passed this resolution accepting it and thanking the committee and many other volunteers who worked hard for over a year to discern our direction. Click here to read the whole Vision for … READ MORE…
Eight people are participating in the current Formation Series track “The Journey of Your Art and Poetry.” Each Wednesday night they share with one another how a Lenten poetic or art making discipline is helping them grow spiritually. Facilitator of the group, Mark Turner, offered the following to the group in their second meeting. “Containers … READ MORE…