Upcoming events from Simpler Living

This is the latest newsletter from Simpler Living, our creation care group.  More information here:  https://stpaulcathedral.org/outreach-ministries/ Tangerines Film and Potluck Celebrating International Peace Day at the Cathedral, Simpler Living and the St. Paul’s Peace Committee will screen the 2013 Estonian-Georgian film Tangerines on Saturday, September 19 in the Guild Room. Nominated for an Academy Award, … READ MORE…

And for those who are alone

That’s part of the Prayers of the People that the Intercessor bids us remember as we observe ourselves as community and pray for everyone in it. We then leave it to God to take care of “those who are alone”, our duty done by mentioning them in the morning’s prayers, giving rise to our satisfaction … READ MORE…

CORRECTION: MEMORIAL EUCHARISTS

There was an error in the  bulletin. Please note that Deedra Hardman’s memorial Eucharist will be this Saturday, September 12, at 2pm Penny Sullivan’s memorial Eucharist will be next Saturday, September 19, at 2pm. All are welcome as we celebrate the lives of these faithful parishioners.

Thanks, Team Torch!

This summer, our Cathedral Youth joined us on the Chancel to experience altar service ministry. They served as torches (candle bearers), crucifers, thurifers, and vergers.  It was a great experience for all, and they are welcome back any time! Thanks to Susan Hulbert for the photos.

Cannery Row Revisited

John Steinbeck opens his novel by telling us that Cannery Row in Monterey, California, is “a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quality of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream.” By the time I first saw it in 1964, Cannery Row had retained much of Steinbeck’s attributes, if that’s what they … READ MORE…

Letter from the Presiding Bishop

An important letter from PB Katharine Jefferts Schori and the Rev Gay Jennings, President of the House of Deputies: September 1, 2015 Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ: On June 17, nine members of Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, were murdered by a white racist during their weekly bible study. Just a … READ MORE…

Interactions for Peace

The Cathedral is celebrating The Annual International Day of Peace by featuring three events. In addition to showing a beautiful an Academy Award nominated film Tangerines, Saturday, Sept. 19, the other two events will feature Ms. Eden Steele from the Interactions for Peace in the forum on Sunday, Sept. 20 and a follow-up workshop on October 3rd. … READ MORE…

Vision for Mission (6): Outreach & Justice

In the fall of 2014 Chapter commissioned a diverse group of parishioners to develop a five year strategic plan for the Cathedral. We decided to call it the Vision for Mission or V4M.  Energized by the mission statement, “Love Christ, Serve Others, Welcome All”, we are creating objectives and strategic actions under six goal areas: Worship, … READ MORE…

Feeding people with Loving Spoonfuls

Cathedral friend Cliff Berkowitz has been inspired by Loving Spoonfuls, and invites you to join him.  He writes, Loving Spoonfuls, a San Diego based non-profit organization founded in 2014, has a mission to provide daily meals to those in need. I have been a proud supporter and volunteer since their beginning. By partnering with organizations … READ MORE…