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 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…
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…
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…
Dear Ones, After being thoroughly prepared for May gray (or grey if you’re from the UK), I must report that these sunny days are a great surprise and gift! It is also with delight that we enter into this long season of Pentecost while still in May. This year we get a few extra Sundays … READ MORE…
The Rock -n-Roll Marathon is on Sunday, June 2. This includes a half marathon (which will go around North Park and Kensington), as well as the full marathon (which goes through Old Town up to Mission Bay). Both races will finish downtown at Petco Park. The races start near the Cathedral (at 6.15 and 6.45), … READ MORE…
Dear friends, Finally! This week marks the culmination of an extraordinary amount of work by a large number of people. Many of you participated in last fall’s Cathedral Profile Survey and in the Stewardship receptions to give us feedback on your visions for the Cathedral. The Profile Committee worked diligently to shape those results into … READ MORE…
Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. writes at the beginning of his book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: “What I want in my life is compassion, a flow between myself and others based on a mutual giving from the heart. Believing that it is in our nature to enjoy giving and receiving in a compassionate manner, … READ MORE…
I remember meeting Vincent Van Gogh in person for the first time. When I think of all the things which could have circumvented our meeting I thank God for the enormous effort put forth by Vincent and so many helpers to ensure our meeting. Hoping his canvases would enlighten his viewers, Vincent endured a hard … READ MORE…