Dear Friends in Christ, This past Sunday we had a small reminder of why the work we are doing together is so important. During our stewardship campaign you heard me mention the fact that we are still in a tough economy and not everyone is in the same place. That is a gentle way of … READ MORE…
“To find suitable persons for the Episcopal ministry and aid them in acquiring a thorough education” – SIM’s founding purpose on October 2, 1857 and our ministry ever since. Our personal visits with our seminarian grant recipients, whether from our home office or by one of our alumni, constantly provide us with a renewed sense … READ MORE…
“Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: we humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favour and glad to do thy will. Bless our land with honourable industry,sound learning, and pure manners. “Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance. … READ MORE…
With Thanksgiving, Advent and then Christmas rapidly approaching, this is the time for rituals like no other time in our calander year. As an adult you are often the one responsible for doing all of the leg work to keep a ritual alive in your family. And while it can be hard to juggle, given … READ MORE…
I always wanted to be an altar boy… Growing up in a Catholic church in Utah in the late 60s, that wasn’t going to happen. That’s not to say I didn’t grow up in a spiritual and involved household—I mean, I thought everyone had priests to dinner regularly. My mother was heavily involved in the … READ MORE…
The Christian writer G. K. Chesterton had the right idea when he said we need to get in the habit of “taking things with gratitude and not taking things for granted.” Rev. Canon Andrew Rank has noted that “thanksgiving” is his baseline in his spiritual life – the point to which he returns to again … READ MORE…
On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council unanimously approved the Cathedral’s redevelopment project. Thanks to all who wrote letters and attended the hearing! Read more here! Or watch the video of the hearing below.
What am I thankful for at St. Paul’s and why do I choose to be generous? I answer that question differently now than I did when I first started coming to the Cathedral, thanks to an experience that changed our lives. After attending St. Paul’s for several months, I could answer the question about what … READ MORE…
Hello Parents The story of the release of [Israeli soldier] Gilad Shalit to his family left me thinking of how much it is a part of being human to want your children safe, happy and nearby. Every parent in the whole world could relate to that feeling, that need, of this young man’s parents to … READ MORE…
The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle has written two articles in the local press about Bishop Christopher’s “Compass to Compassion” tour about LGBT rights in Uganda, which was launched here at St Paul’s Cathedral in August. We’ve quoted just a small part here; click on the links to read the complete articles. In his first article, … READ MORE…