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…
Anita Wucinic-Turner writes, This question of how Christians are to relate to world power and government are an extension of my previous 2 blog submissions re: people of faith. Dietrich Bonhoeffer certainly wrestled with these crucial issues, as does every generation. Most of us have been misled into believing that as responsible citizens, and Christians, whatever government, or world “powers” asks of us, is … READ MORE…
Dear Friends in Christ, I am writing to you today because I have accepted a call to serve as the next rector of the Episcopal Church of Saint Mary the Virgin in San Francisco. Our final Sunday at Saint Paul’s will be on June 24th and our last active day at the Cathedral will be … READ MORE…
Anita Wucinic-Turner points out that Julia Ward Howe’s Proclamation inaugurating Mother’s Day was originally intended as a statement against war: Over and over again, particular women have declared the cause of peace in the public square, Julia Ward Howe [among them]. In 1870, in the wake of the Civil War, she wrote the proclamation which would … READ MORE…
On May 14 at 7.30pm: St. Paul’s Cathedral honors International Day Against Homophobia with a FREE showing of “Teach Your Children Well” followed by a panel discussion with the film makers and local anti-bullying activists. St. Paul’s Cathedral in partnership with GLSEN, St. Paul’s Foundation, Integrity Circle and other San Diego faith communities and school … READ MORE…
Praise God that He can use me/us even when we miss the mark (as unfortunately Bonhoeffer did at the end of his life) and God can use us for His purposes, in spite of ourselves! Therefore, I would like to continue quoting from Dietrich Bonhoeffer. When God/Christ calls you – He calls you to come and … READ MORE…
“Camille Saint-Saens was wracked with pains When people referred to him as Saint SANES. He held the human race to blame Because it could not pronounce his name.” That’s Ogden Nash. He wrote some verses to accompany Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Sains, and starts his … READ MORE…