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Do you need a Listening Heart?
Are you facing a difficult decision, or feel you are at a crossroad in life? Perhaps the Listening Hearts Ministry may be of help to you. Welcome to the Listening Hearts Ministry – “a community of prayerful people trained to be present with others at such spiritual crossroads in our lives. Anyone may ask to … READ MORE…
Push for More, Not Less
Our Bishop wrote this on his blog, Under the San Diego Sun, on October 4th. Cross posted with permission. I just read that Governor Schwarzenegger and the state legislature have agreed to a deal that will close the 19 billion dollar budget gap. Details have not yet been revealed. 19 billion! That is a stunning … READ MORE…
Bishop Gene Robinson: It gets better
In response to the recent wave of suicides of LGBT youth, activist Dan Savage started the “It Gets Better” project, a video project where adult LGBT folks encourage bullied or depressed young people by assuring them that their experiences will improve, that life WILL get better. NH Bishop Gene Robinson has contributed one of the … READ MORE…
Women meet Simpler Living: let’s continue the conversation!
Pam Crooks of WT@SPC (Women Together @ St Paul’s) writes,We had such a wonderful gathering at our first meeting! The food was delicious. Carolyn Lief and Grace van Thillo’s program “In Search of Simpler Living,” quite thought-provoking. Judging by the buzz in the room over dinner, I’d say there were a lot of interesting conversations … READ MORE…
September 7, 2010 Chapter Highlights
Carol Walsh is the People’s Warden, and keeps us filled on the chapter, which is part of the Cathedral’s system of governance. The minutes were approved. The Chapter recessed and convened as the sole member of St. Paul’s Senior Homes. Jane Flaherty and Bruce Leidenberger were nominated to the St. Paul’s Senior Homes Board. The … READ MORE…
Listening Hearts: What is God calling you to do?
Are you struggling with a decision and you can’t seem to figure it out on your own? If you have an issue or question and seek to understand in which direction God may be calling you, the Listening Hearts ministry can help you. The sessions, which are strictly confidential, are conducted in a gentle and … READ MORE…
Blessing of the animals
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…
Cathedral Characters: Meditation, Frogs and Cellulite
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…
Introducing Women @ St Paul’s
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…