This weekend, we enthusiastically welcomed our new Dean, the Very Rev. Penny Bridges, to St Paul’s. Penny was at the family Eucharist on Saturday. On Sunday she both preached and presided at the 8am and 10.30 services, and attended Evensong as well. An enthusiastic user of social media, Penny challenged us to share on Facebook, … READ MORE…
St. Paul Cathedral interim Dean, the Very Reverend Rebecca McClain appeared ‘fragile as a lily in the pulpit’ (as one woman in the audience was heard to murmur) at the 10:30 a.m. Cathedral Day service on January 26 at St. Paul’s, her final sermon. Interim Dean McClain’s amazing field of energy has continued to inspire, … READ MORE…
In a recent book titled Globalization, Spirituality, and Justice, Fr. Daniel Groody tells a modern day parable. In this story, people rescued from drowning on a hazardous coast form an organization to save others shipwrecked there. The group of rescuers and their families become good friends and enjoy socializing with each other. Over time, the … READ MORE…
My, but we had a busy week this past week! There was Diocesan Convention, and a joyful Eucharist with the Presiding Bishop Todd Hurrell was installed as the newest member of the Verger Corps We said a good bye to our dear Dean 3.5, the Very Rev Rebecca McClain, with thanks and love And prepared … READ MORE…
When art and religion are the real thing, they are the same thing. Because where there is truth and beauty, there is transcendence. Whether we’re painting the elegance of horses on a cave wall or composing music that sounds like angel choirs or re-seeing Jesus nailed to the cross in a passion play or tasting … READ MORE…
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 primarily as representing the … READ MORE…
Here’s another video from Fr Matthew, a serious-and-fun look at Table Blessings.
On Sunday, we celebrated Cathedral Day, heard our last sermon from our much loved interim dean the Very Rev. Rebecca McClain, and applauded as our much loved former subdean, the Rev Allisyn Thomas, was installed as an honorary Cathedral canon. Here are some pictures! The Choir was in good voice Ben Hulbert is the youngest … READ MORE…
Just a reminder that the Simpler Living Ministry table on 1st and 3rd Sundays after the 10:30 service has a “Swap Basket” for everyone to share and enjoy the abundance of their gardens. Please bring any extra fruit or veggies that you may be growing, and come check out what’s available too. Grace van Thilo
Thursday Feb. 6, 2014, 6 PM to 7:30 PM St. Paul’s Cathedral, Guild Room “HeARTful Prayer” with Rev. Nancy Turner “HeARTful Prayer” will focus on simple visual techniques that connect head and heart in prayer. It’s a deep yet practical skill-building program to enrich prayer life. No art skills required! Rev. Nancy Turner, United Methodist … READ MORE…