Newcomers to St Paul’s must have been surprised on Sunday when they found the pews filled not only with people, but with pets! Other churches may welcome the animals to the outside, but not many actually bring them in to the church itself. But we do! Lots of dogs, from Great Dane down to the … READ MORE…
Daniel McMillan is warm and friendly, always ready with a smile and a hug. He’s one of those rare people who asks how you are and listens for your answer because he really wants to know! He serves as an acolyte and volunteers his time for events and activities throughout the year at our church, … READ MORE…
Women are an important and powerful element in the Episcopal Church. This is particularly true at St. Paul’s Cathedral, as there have been many active women’s groups in the past. Conversation began this past summer with Canon Chris Harris, the Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas and Nancy Tarbell about reinvigorating the women’s group at St. Paul’s. … READ MORE…
The Rev. Susan Russell of All Saints, Pasadena, is a member of a task force for the Standing Committee for Liturgy and Music (SCLM) that is working on how to implement resolution CO56, to “collect and develop” resources for the blessings of same sex unions. Writing on her blog, she tells us about the task … READ MORE…
Thanks to the warm welcome, meditative atmosphere, and ongoing support this church offers, I keep coming back! I was raised in a completely different faith, and still don’t feel I “fit in” quite, to the very historic rituals of St Paul’s. But the warmth conveyed is exactly the spiritual message I am looking for: a … READ MORE…
At a time when others preach fear, take a stand for peace, understanding and love. Come to St. Paul’s Cathedral at 7.30pm on Thursday, September 23 and join Dean Scott Richardson, The Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas, Imam Taha Hassane (Islamic Center of San Diego), Edgar Hopida (CAIR-San Diego), and Rabbi Laurie Coskey (ICWJ) as we … READ MORE…
I was on a business trip overseas this last week, and had Saturday to spend in London. This is always a pleasure; I lived in England for 4 years, and being a theatre buff, I spent lots of time in London’s West End. So it always feels familiar, and I love wandering the city streets. … READ MORE…
You may have seen her before services, bustling around the altar. You may have missed her. Konnie Dadmun is a quiet, slight woman who serves on the Altar Guild. Her quiet, gentle mannerisms belie her deep inner strength and commitment to our Cathedral. When did you first come to St. Paul’s? My husband, Stew, and … READ MORE…
Last summer at the Episcopal Church’s General Convention, an expansion of the saints whom we commemorate on various days of the year was passed. Available on line and in print, Holy Women, Holy Men helps us all to recall the many ways God works through the lives of real flesh and blood people. Some are … READ MORE…
This August I ran my first session of Camp Spirit and I have to say the name fit the week! To set the stage the average age was 10. We had youth as old as 13 and as young as 4. The youth were St. Paul’s members as well as several of their school friends … READ MORE…