November 16, 2014: Lesson 7 – The Ark and The TentIn this week’s Godly Play lesson, the stories of Moses’ experiences with God continue through the telling of creation of the Tabernacle. The overarching theme is one of developing a holy, sacred space in which to meet God. The actual biblical text reads like a … READ MORE…
A message from Judy Moore As the People’s Warden of St. Paul’s Cathedral, I am on the Cathedral’s Chapter (Board of Directors, if you will) which primarily oversees the finances as well as the buildings and grounds of the Cathedral. I serve on the Endowment and Finance Committees. Yet as the People’s Warden, I envision myself … READ MORE…
A unique opportunity awaits shoppers at the Alternative Gift EXPO on Sunday, November 23. Dolls from the Q’ewar Project near Cuzco, Peru will be for sale. The dolls and their clothing are handmade with all natural materials, such as cotton and handspun alpaca. Dolls that are blond or redheaded and wear European clothing are crafted … READ MORE…
Dean Penny “on the ground” in South Sudan, with another missionary I have always had the greatest admiration for missionaries, but I have never thought of myself as a missionary. In days of yore, missionaries were people who went to distant and uncivilized corners of the earth, lived incredibly uncomfortable lives, and often died horrible … READ MORE…
Steve Mater writes, The second day-long Vision 4 Mission committee meeting was held on Saturday November 1st (All Saints Day) in the Fireside Room. I offer this commentary not so much as a factual “record of activity” for our group, but rather I offer my own thoughts as a participant in this wonderful exercise. Although … READ MORE…
During Stewardship every year, we ask members of the community to share a little of their journey and tell us why they choose to be generous. I have not always been an Episcopalian, nor for that matter, even a practicing Christian. I was one of those people around the fringes—looking enviously at those who went … READ MORE…
November 2, 2014: Lesson 5 – The Exodus In this week’s Godly Play lesson, the story of the Exodus gave us another way of understanding how God’s people experience His elusive presence, and how we continue to use ancient biblical stories to sustain us when we feel lost or far from God. The story includes … READ MORE…
During stewardship every year, we ask members of the community to share a little of their journey and tell us why they choose to be generous. I came to San Diego 5 years ago, with Martha, who is now my wife. Like many people new to San Diego, I went about trying to find a … READ MORE…
Around this time of year I usually start thinking about my tithe for the next year. When I was ordained in 1997 I ended my internal annual argument about whether I should tithe: in prayer, God made it clear to me that I should always take 10% off the top of my income and pledge … READ MORE…
FORGET THE MALL… BUY A PIG at St. Paul’s Cathedral! St. Paul’s Alternative Gift Expo returns on Sunday, Nov. 23, 8:30AM-1PM to the Great Hall! Coming together with common values, our St. Paul’s community demonstrates an alternative to our commercial consumptive culture-a colorful and festive marketplace with choices for gifts that revolve around issues you … READ MORE…