On October 2, 2004 Jessica and I were happily married at St. Paul’s Cathedral by our friend Scott Richardson. We began to attend St. Paul’s regularly for a good while after that – drawn in by the inclusive warmth of a group of believers that not only professed to welcome you no matter where you … READ MORE…
This letter has been sent to the editor of the Union Tribune: Interfaith leaders met recently at the Islamic Center San Diego to stand against the congressional hearings underway, led by Rep. Peter King (R., NY), that focus on the Muslim community’s unwillingness to cooperate with law enforcement officials. Evidence was provided that thoroughly debunked … READ MORE…
A devastating 8.9 earthquake and tsunami have hit Japan. Hundreds are known dead, there are serious fires, and a nuclear reactor is in danger. Keep them in your prayers.
Helena Chan was a volunteer at the interfaith shelter last week. She composed this reflection on the experience after taking a long hike on Saturday. AGAVE ELOPES LETTER NICKS OPINE HOGSBOIL EMIT TRIPLE WORD SCORESCRABBLE WORDS Something to hang on toRandom letters and the board upsidedown sidewaysright side up Not everybody has the same view.Not … READ MORE…
I’ve always wanted to spend the night in the Cathedral and I finally got my chance. Last week I spent the night as a host to our guests from the Interfaith Shelter. I had my reservations about sleeping all night in a room full of strangers who hail from a traditionally unsavory population. Friends warned … READ MORE…
Originally baptized at St. Paul’s as an infant and currently a member of St. David’s in Clairemont, Martha Anderson (Bywater) is our Cathedral’s seminarian intern. She handles Peace and Justice concerns, organizes forums and helps out wherever she is needed as she prepares for ordination to the diaconate this spring. Spirited and kind, Martha is … READ MORE…
On Saturday the 26th, Lisa Churchill and Susan Forsburg reaffirmed their wedding vows as their marriage was blessed at St Paul’s. These are Lisa’s thoughts, on the morning after. Photo courtesy of Hannah Wilder. Here this morning after our Blessing, I feel calm and complete. I have my wife, my cat, my aunt, my knitting—all … READ MORE…
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people in Christ Church, New Zealand, after the serious earthquake there. Amongst the buildings badly damaged is the Cathedral. There is more news on the Christ Church Diocesan web site, which tells us of the tragic deaths of visitors who were climbing the Cathedral tower. Police say there … READ MORE…
On Thursday, Feb. 3, Women Together at St. Paul’s Cathedral (WT@SPC) had another wonderfully successful evening. This was the fourth event for the newly “reformed” group and it continues to grow in numbers. Through Nancy Tarbell’s leadership, the group has developed many ways to publicize their events and have made signup easy, thus continuing to … READ MORE…
Long-time parishioner and tireless sustainable living advocate, Carolyn Lief, was awarded the “Bishop’s Service Ministry Award” at the 2011 Diocesan Convention this past weekend. Congratulations to Carolyn! The following is the official commendation that accompanied the award: When Carolyn was a young girl, her father, Irving (who was a Farm Advisor for the University of … READ MORE…