Do you ever wonder what a bishop does? We asked our Bishop James Mathes to describe an average week in his life, and he kindly sent us this description: On Sunday mornings, I spend time with a different congregation each week. These visitations are a great source of joy for me. They are a time … READ MORE…
There was a time, perhaps twenty or so years ago, that I thought of going up for holy orders in the Episcopal Church. Filled with zeal for the altar, for celebrating the Eucharist, for all that being a priest entails appealed to me back then. But I was not encouraged to do so because of … READ MORE…
Bishop Christopher Senyonjo is stopping by in San Diego to greet his friends en route with Canon Albert Ogle to the San Francisco Pride celebrations, where Bishop Christopher will be Grand Marshall. Their winning theme “Global Equality” was adopted by the San Francisco Pride Board following a community wide selection from 30 suggested themes. Parishioners … READ MORE…
Vicki Hoppenrath recently joined the volunteer staff at St. Paul’s Cathedral as our new Time & Talent Coordinator. Her ministry will be focused on helping people find ways to put their time and talents to work both here at St. Paul’s, in the community and the world. Do you want to get connected to … READ MORE…
Scott Richardson forwards this to us: Checking out at the store, the young cashier suggested to the older woman, that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren’t good for the environment. The woman apologized and explained, “We didn’t have this green thing back in my earlier days.” The young clerk responded, … READ MORE…
Last week in his Chapter Notes, Mark Lester mentioned moving a Cathedral investment account to a social responsible, local bank. Cassie Lewis tells us more about it: Recently the Chapter voted to move a chunk of money ($47,000 or so) from its current money market fund into a money market with Neighborhood National Bank (NNB). … READ MORE…
Mark Lester writes: Since my last report to you we have learned that our Dean and our Canon for Hispanic Ministries, Scott and Mary Moreno Richardson, will leave St. Paul’s at the end of June. Their ministries at the Cathedral have given spiritual nourishment to so many, and their rich invitation to “all, all, all,” … READ MORE…
Anita Wucinic-Turner continues her reflections on peace and justice Until the crisis of Naziism struck into the heart of Protestant theological scholarship there was little question about the centrality of Romans 13: 1-7 as the foundation of a Christian doctrine of state. Christians were to obey their rulers not only because they fear state sanctions but because they support its function of … READ MORE…
Can a group of festive masked Episcopalians crack the code of the mysterious Angel Gabriel (atop the Abbey) during the forthcomimg June 2 Masked Ball Gala? Just two years ago, The Abbey celebrated its centennial as a 1910 landmark. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983 and also more recently a recipient of … READ MORE…
From the Rev. Canon Albert Ogle: Gary Takesian, director of the acclaimed anti-bullying documentary “Teach Your Children Well,” told an audience Monday night at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Hillcrest that anti-gay bullying is the worst form of bullying. He explained that anti-gay bullying is quite different, saying that kids who are bullied for their ethnic … READ MORE…