My name is Bella. I arrived at St. Paul’s in 2010 by the grace of God and the gift of Google search. I attended a 10:30 mass and between trying to do what I would later know as “Episcopal calisthenics” I savored the perfumed smoke of incense, the heavenly sounds of choir and organ, and … READ MORE…
The Holiday season is approaching! Simpler living sends us this list of shopping opportunities that focus on Fair Trade and opportunities where your $$$ can make a difference. Bookmark this page so you can refer back to it throughout the season! Fair Trade Holiday Shopping Guide! … READ MORE…
We’ve told you recently about the new Balboa Park Outreach Walks, in which a group from SPC walks the vicinity to meet and connect our neighbors who are homeless. Here’s an update about their latest walk. Won’t you consider joining them? Join me some Saturday afternoon soon on a walk along Sixth Avenue in Balboa … READ MORE…
I began reading Karen Armstrong’s book A History of God in an effort to understand more about Islam and perhaps learn why that religion has emerged in our minds in these latter days as a source of conflict and terror. I didn’t exactly find out much about the jihad business that impels some Muslims toward … READ MORE…
Fr Matthew offers informative and fun discussions on a variety of Episcopal-related topics. This is a reflection on ordination, which seems timely for us!
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 as well as the Board of Directors of Saint Paul’s Senior Homes … READ MORE…
We are very pleased to announce the opening of the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) apartments! Many of you generously donated to this project. On Monday, Nov. 4th, Dean McLain, Vicki Hoppenrath, and several others who contributed to this project were invited to attend, and be part of, the ribbon cutting ceremony. … READ MORE…
Sisters and Brothers, Our first three Saturday afternoon Balboa Park Outreach Walks with Chris Wells and Mary Doak have already generated some moving experiences for all involved. Won’t you consider joining them for these hour-long walks (3:30-4:30) some Saturday soon? Email me if you’re interested. We could use the help of a lawyer with some … READ MORE…
Reminder: Deadline for reservations or cancellations for our next event is Monday, Nov. 4, 2013. Thursday, Nov.7, 2013, 6-7:30PM St. Paul’s Cathedral, Guild Room DARK NIGHTS AND WHITE KNUCKLES: HOW CHRISTIANS CHOOSE WISELY DURING TROUBLED TIMES Presented by: Dr. Elisabeth Koenig “Our faith is a light…measured with discretion, and it is present to us in … READ MORE…
On Sunday, the Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas preached and presided for the last time as Subdean of the Cathedral. The slideshow is embedded below, or if that doesn’t work you can go look at the pictures here. Best of luck, Allisyn, in your new role as Canon to the Ordinary!