Hello, my name is Jasmin Kaeser and I have been a member here at St. Paul’s for about a year and a half, which is about as long as I’ve been in San Diego. Like many of you, I was raised Roman Catholic and have only recently come to call myself an Episcopalian. I grew … READ MORE…
You can find all six discussions of vision for mission objectives here on the blog with this link: http://biz252.inmotionhosting.com/~stpaul51/2015/08/vision-for-mission-6-outreach-justice.html This includes 1) Worship 2) Music and Arts 3) Formation 4) Community 5) Cathedral for the City 6) Mission & Outreach
When Terri asked me to do this, I said NO. Over the years I have been touched and brought to tears by stewardship narratives of transformation from many of you, my friends. With brave hearts you have stood in front of us spilling the most personal spiritual biographies. And I don’t have anything like that. … READ MORE…
At this time of reflecting on what it means to be a steward of the earth’s resources – I came upon this beautiful, visionary pledge, created back in 1966 , by the Women’s Environmental and Development organization: “I pledge allegiance to the Earthand to the flora (plants), fauna (animals) and human lifethat it supports, one planet, indivisible, … READ MORE…
Eucharistic Ministers deliver Sacrament to those in our community who cannot make it to services: people who are ill, unable to travel, or otherwise shut-in. This is a vital way to keep all members of the SPC community connected to our common table. The time commitment is minimal and the rewards are huge. Perhaps you … READ MORE…
Note: A play offering hope for the difficult, global problem of human trafficking will be performed three times in St. Paul’s Great Hall next week. “See Me! Hear Me!” is Kathleen Thompson’s one-woman show based on actual events which she and others have encountered. Her world-class talents, honed by a long career teaching and producing … READ MORE…
October is Fair Trade Month. Look for some homemade goodies (made with FT chocolate, of course!) at the Fair Trade table at coffee hours on October 4th and 18th. Even though we are blessing animals after the 10:30 service on the 4th, we’ll have a table in the 6th Ave. courtyard (people need snacks too!). … READ MORE…
Jesus said “take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart,and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) Today we are celebrating the lives of the children in our foster home in Tjuana, MX. Formerly called “Dorcas … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Cathedral recently held a celebration of the 120 current Legacy Society members who have remembered their spiritual home in their end-of-life plans. On Monday, September 15 over 70 of those individuals gathered as the Schola choir sang a special Evensong service, which was followed by dinner at Croce’s on Fifth Avenue. George Kuhrts, … READ MORE…
On Saturday, Dean Penny went to South Bay Pride and blessed the AIDS quilt Loving God, you created us to be in relationship and to care for one another. As we view this quilt today, we ask you to open our hearts to the loving relationships that are recorded and reflected in the craftsmanship and … READ MORE…