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…
Our Friend Fr Matthew Moretz puts the entire Book of Common Prayer into 4 minutes.
No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main. If a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friend’s or of thine own were: … READ MORE…
How many have posted something on the blog this last year? You may be surprised at all the faces! If you want to find anyone’s specific post (s), just enter their name in the search box at the upper left corner of this page. Now, isn’t it time for your face to be added? 😉