Have you noticed St Paul’s Land Acknowledgment in our Sunday Bulletins? As we follow our words with education and action, Robbi Ewell has organized an informative event for interested Cathedral members. On Friday, June 14, join members of the Beyond a Land Acknowledgment/SGIA and Simpler Living ministries for a private tour of the Kumeyaay exhibit at … READ MORE…
What sounds like a good thing can be deceptive. Witness the Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act which purports to safeguard our country’s wildlife and habitats. By reading the fine print, though, you’ll find a proposal that cuts important coastal conservation funding and removes resources for Indigenous communities. “For many tribal nations, the land is sacred and their … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s, I would like to say something about the Altar Guild and Altar Servers are two ministries that work very closely together to provide support for the clergy and prepare the cathedral for the services. Also, the servers assist during the services so that the service flows smoothly. Many of the dedicated members are on … READ MORE…
Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue Jr. What is God’s calling? The story from the book of the Prophet Samuel is one that has always inspired and terrified me. It strikes a deep chord of inspiration because of how I grew up. My sister and I went to a Biblically fundamentalist private school during the week and … READ MORE…
From Sacred Ground in Action and Simpler Living Creation Care ministries: In another instance of “everything is connected,” here is a wonderful Green America resource. May Asian and Pacific American Heritage month encompasses “…people from all 48 countries of the Asian continent and the 25 island nations that make up Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Like … READ MORE…
“Human/Nature: The Incredible Oneness of Things” is the title of Jan Philips art show featured in the Great Hall of St. Paul’s Cathedral from April 21 to May 19. St. Paul’s, in conjunction with Simpler Living (our Creation Care Ministry) honors earth month with this exhibit. Exhibit hours:Monday – Friday, 10 am – 4 pm … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Last week, Kathleen Burgess and I attended the annual Episcopal Parish Network conference in Houston. This is always a conference filled with good content, and it has tracks for rectors/deans, associate clergy, and lay professionals, so between us, Kathleen and I covered a good proportion of the offerings. About 500 lay and … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Yesterday we entered the holy season of Lent. You may have noticed that Lent begins on a different date every year: this is because its starting day (Ash Wednesday) is calculated backwards from Easter Day, and Easter is always on the first Sunday following the first full moon following the spring equinox. … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry Climate change solutions! While the days ahead will be extremely challenging for God’s Creation, we are grateful for the wisdom and creativity of so many people working to reduce the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Coastal communities around the world are populated by those most impacted … READ MORE…
From Our Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) Ministry To build resolve to take action we first must open our ears and welcome the truth. Trinity Wall Street invites us to Discovery: Fall 2023 with some particularly good offerings to provide us with the truth we need to advocate for national reconciliation in the horrors of Indigenous Boarding … READ MORE…