We lit up the Cathedral last night to kick off Pride week! The story was picked up by CBS-8 news. Dean Penny received many commendations, including from Councilmember Todd Gloria. The Imperial Court and others were also very generous, with substantial donations to Showers of Blessings (our homeless outreach project). More photos are here.
As many of you know, in addition to serving at Canon for Congregational Development at the Cathedral, I have a kind of parallel life as a seminarian at The School for Ministry where I will be entering my third and final year this fall. (Want to join me and other members of the Cathedral for … READ MORE…
Overnight the Great Hall was transformed from meeting space to sacred place dedicated to the craft of Byzantine iconography. For five days, from morning to evening, 21 students set aside their jobs, their errands and their iPhones, and dedicated their time and attention to their chosen icons under the tutelage of iconographer Teresa Harrison. Icon … READ MORE…
The Fall “Then the Lord God said, ‘See, the man has become like one of us, knowing good and evil…’” – Genesis 3:22 It began with an act of disobedience. The man, now no longer innocent, knows the difference between good and evil and can exalt his ego by an exercise of will, by making … READ MORE…
While I’ve only been volunteering with the Doors of Change program for about a month, it has already been such an honor and a pleasure to be involved. These homeless youth have many needs. But for me, volunteering with the youth is so much more than meeting a practical need. It’s more than about confronting … READ MORE…
These slides are from the forum on Sunday describing the Master Plan. Click on any slide for a larger view. See the video of the forum here.
24 Hours in Convocation with the Companions of St. Luke, a Dispersed Benedictine Community within The Episcopal Church Jesus answered them, ‘This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.’ – John 6:29 It is just about 8:15pm. Compline has been sung and the Community processes out of the … READ MORE…
Dear Friends, Several years ago we as a faith community began a discernment process around whether I was being called to ordination. That process, and your affirmation of it, led to the Bishop making me a postulant and my enrollment in The School for Ministry where I have been spending my evenings and weekends for … READ MORE…
This year, the Rock and Roll Marathon encompasses two days. On Saturday, there will be a 5K/3.1 mile race right next to the Cathedral. On Sunday, a half and full marathon (13.1 and 26.2mi) will be run. A very large contingent of the participants is part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training, … READ MORE…
A couple of years ago, we did a photoessay showing you what happens behind the scenes before the Easter Vigil. Here’s a companion piece: what happens before a 10.30 Sunday service? This was Pentecost, which differs from a regular Sunday Eucharist just slightly–there are streamers, the clergy are vested in copes, and there are two … READ MORE…