This season recalls the principle of great, cosmic reality being revealed by the seemingly insignificant piece. Some have been mindful of key details (persons) when most of us have passed over them. Holidays bring added details with obligations to rush through; or we could take time to appreciate what many have no time for. We … READ MORE…
In preparing for my upcoming sermon for the last Sunday in Advent, I came across the 1972 address of Pope Paul VI given on the World Day for Peace. You may have heard the phrase, “If you want peace, work for justice”; the phrase was coined in this speech. Particularly on the Sunday during which … READ MORE…
Dear Friends, What an amazingly beautiful morning! Today, very early on, I gave Colin a bad time because (well, because I always give Colin a bad time) I thought he was being Pollyannaish when he declared very early, “This is the best Showers yet!” And I’m not going to admit this to him so, Colin, … READ MORE…
Robert Heylmun shares this essay from 2006. It isn’t mid-winter actually. In fact winter only began yesterday but already the nation is up to its uh… self in snow or rain water or fog or a combination of these. Even here in San Diego we awoke to leaden skies and rain in parts of the … READ MORE…
The Alternative Gift EXPO was enjoyed by many on Nov. 22! Sorry if you missed it, but you have another chance – a Mini-EXPO following the Mananitas for the Virgin of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. Service at 6, EXPO 7-8:30 (along with Fiesta!). All of this is a great way to connect with our Misa … READ MORE…
Dear Friends in Christ, Providing hospitality at the breakfasts for our Showers of Blessing guests is a great joy in my life. Besides serving our guests I get to work with the lovely folks from First United Methodist Church who provide the meal. We provide hot coffee (tons of it!), tea, and cool water, both … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral welcomes all and is pleased to participate in Balboa Park’s December Nights on Dec 4th and 5th for the second year by festively lighting the campus and opening its doors for tours from 5-9 pm. There will be a creche display in the Chapel, a festival of trees and Deedra’s Holiday … READ MORE…
Good morning. I’m honored to have been asked to speak about how St. Paul’s has aided my spiritual journey and why I choose to be generous to St. Paul’s. In thinking about what to say, I realized that the first part of this assignment is much easier than the second. I can – and will … READ MORE…
CHANGE THE WORLD… BUY A DOLL from the ANDES at St. Paul’s Cathedral! St. Paul’s Alternative Gift Expo returns on Sunday, Nov. 22, 8:30AM-1:30PM to the Great Hall! Coming together with common values, our St. Paul’s community demonstrates an alternative to our commercial consumptive culture-a colorful and festive marketplace with choices of gifts that revolve … READ MORE…
As part of the natural life cycle of a parish, St. Paul’s has seen significant staff changes in recent years. Christine D’Amico left a growing Children, Youth & Families program to tend her equally burgeoning business at Open Minds Studio. After years of service, Christine Spalding began a well-deserved retirement. Chris Harris, nearly through seminary … READ MORE…