Did you get a chance to see the transformation of St Paul’s for Balboa Park’s December Nights event? By day, we have a mild-mannered neo-Gothic Cathedral, but by night, the building became something really different as the lights cycled through different colors and effects. Here are a few photos. You can find more here. … READ MORE…
Last night my husband and I volunteered to help out with greeting visitors to the Cathedral who were drawn to it by the wonderful outdoor lighting display. It was beautiful and later when returning from Balboa Park for December Nights in the Prado, you could see them from the Cabrillo Bridge. We got back to … READ MORE…
Cathedral member Jonathan Widener writes, My minister in Chicago just posted the words to this little-known hymn as they sang it in a march tonight in Chicago. She mentioned how she wept as her parishioners all held hands, walking for peace and justice. As my friends in Chicago and New York converge on streets and … READ MORE…
Dear people of St. Paul’s, “In this holy season, let it be our care and delight.” Whenever I hear or say these words, I know that we are welcoming the Christmas season in our uniquely Anglican way. The seasonal Service of Lessons and Carols is one of those traditions that connects us with our spiritual … READ MORE…
Like many of you I followed her blogs that she so bravely wrote even after her diagnosis sharing her reflections on life and death…with candor and humor… Here’s one of my favorites… I like to think that Art and I have had as-close-as-it-comes —to a Perfect Marriage. But that’s not quite true. There are three … READ MORE…
Dear Friends, I am honored to accept Dean Penny’s invitation to serve as the next Director of Children, Youth and Families Ministries. When my husband and I began attending St. Paul’s seven years ago, I could never have imagined that God would eventually call me to collaborate with the kids and families of St. Paul’s … READ MORE…
I hope most of you were able to participate in the hugely successful Alternative Gift EXPO on November 23rd! I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the EXPO committee: to Paula Peeling for publicity and Emily Velez-Confer for graphics (posters and printing); to Doug Clark for organizing the cashiers (a big job due to … READ MORE…
At its November meeting the Cathedral Chapter passed a resolution to have St. Paul’s begin the process of becoming a Fair Trade Congregation. “What does this mean?” you might well ask. A branch of the Fair Trade certifying body, FairTradeUSA, began the Fair Trade Towns and Universities campaigns a few years ago, and just this … READ MORE…
It’s been a deep joy to move through one more stewardship campaign with you this past month. The stories of how St. Paul’s has been a source of Living Water moved me to tears and laughter more than once. Thank you to everyone who participated, hosted parties, helped out, shared stories and asked questions. Thank … READ MORE…
Christmas is coming. Does that thought stress you out?! Do you worry about not being able to give the most expensive and extraordinary gifts at Christmas? Do you feel you must keep up with everyone else? Relax…think about the gifts you already have to give. They are more precious than anything you find in the … READ MORE…