LUV Gala: St Paul’s Senior Homes

St Paul’s Senior Homes & Services invites the Cathedral community and friends to join them for their annual gala! The 2013 LUV Gala will prove to be more exhilarating than ever!  St. Paul’s is excited to welcome Maggie & Jerry Coleman as its honorees.  St. Paul’s is also thrilled to announce a special appearance by … READ MORE…

Welcome to our new Head Verger!

At Evensong on Sunday, the Rev. Canon Brooks Mason passed his ceremonial virge to Lisa Churchill, who will assume the duties of Head Verger.  Brooks remains Canon Verger, and will continue to perform much of the liturgical role associated with this position.  But because Brooks is now ordained clergy,  he can no longer act as … READ MORE…

Pride 2013

HI everyone, here are the photos from Pride!  Our group was approximately 100-strong, making a statement in purple T-shirts.  We handed out chapstick, doggy biscuits, and a card with information about services. Canon Chris Harris said that at coffee the next day, he met 8 people who had come to St Paul’s directly as a … READ MORE…

Meet Colin and Laurel, our new curates

Ordination, 2013 We’re home!  That’s how it feels to return to the Cathedral as its newest members of the clergy. After moving to San Diego from Washington, D.C., we first came to St. Paul’s for the Blessing of the Animals service in 2007. What a sight! We decided quickly that any church comfortable enough with … READ MORE…

Ministry Spotlight: Altar server (acolyte, chalice bearer, thurifer, verger)

MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT is a new feature. Please feel free to contact Vicki about a ministry you are involved in. Remember ministries are not only through the Cathedral–you may be sharing your spiritual gifts with ministries outside the Cathedral, (such as Hands Up Food Pantry or Uptown Faith). To Spotlight your ministry email Vicki Hoppenrath at … READ MORE…

Franckly speaking: summer concert series

Dear Friends, I am so thrilled to be announcing this July’s recital series at St. Paul’s Cathedral. At a time when many organizations are slowing down for summer vacation, we are so happy to be filling in the gap with beautiful music on the newly-restored Quimby pipe organ. This coming month we will be hosting … READ MORE…

People’s warden report

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…