Photoessay: listening to lessons and carols
We have lots of traditional shots of the choir for the Evensong last week of Christmas lessons and carols (see them here). But here are some more candid shots of those listening to the music.
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Thank you, Christine !
On 14 December, we commemorated the retirement of Christine Spalding as Canon for Administration. This included a presentation of photograph of the window in the South Transept (familiar sight to all who serve on the altar!) and during the reception, everyone was invited to sign the matte around the photo. Thank you Christine for your … READ MORE…
Vision 4 Mission: Update
As a member of the Vision 4 Mission Committee, I am having fun talking with a number of you about what the Cathedral’s ministry could look like for the next five years. Comments range from a broad scope outlook such as an assistant for Martin to very practical concerns such as having a garage sale … READ MORE…
St Paul’s Inside Out!
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…
Lighting up the Cathedral: reflections on December Nights
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…
Can we change in time?
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…
Oh come let us adore him
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…
Being Found: Homily at the Celebratory Memorial of Drusilla Campbell
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…
Meet our New Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries
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…
Alternative gift Expo: Thanks!
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…