Dear St. Paul’s family, I am sure you are aware of the generally heightened sense of anxiety that surrounds us these days. I certainly feel it, and maybe you do too. There is plenty to be anxious about: the recent wildfires and climate change; the graffiti on the church walls and hostility to progressive denominations; … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges Today we get Luke’s version of the Beatitudes, and they shine a pretty harsh light on the ascendant values of our current culture. Luke’s beatitudes are different from Matthew’s more familiar list. Matthew qualifies his criteria: poor IN SPIRIT, hunger and thirst FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Luke doesn’t let us off the hook with a … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: In this – ahem – unusual political environment, some folks are exercising their agency by thoughtfully supporting efforts to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change. While what affects one of us affects ALL of us, here is one that impacts us directly. In the last 5 years, … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action: Along with other Episcopal congregations throughout the country, St. Paul’s will hold Migration with Dignity Sunday. Initiated by TEC Episcopal Migration Caucus, this effort supports the “Migration with Dignity” resolution adopted last summer at General Convention which promotes “specific principles about migration that resonate with the teachings of Jesus … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground In Action Ministry: We can’t know what we don’t know… And we can’t act as responsible members of our community when we don’t have access to the unvarnished truth, whether from our church or in our schools and libraries. TEC Executive Council member Joe McDaniel says, “This month emphasizes the importance of education, … READ MORE…
Dear siblings in Christ, I want to thank you all for your generosity that led to the resounding success of the Music Center major gifts campaign. This was no ordinary campaign, in general terms or for our Cathedral community. I wish to provide a bit of insight into how it was able to be so … READ MORE…
Aren’t you proud of our Episcopal church right now? There’s so much at stake our courageous leaders are guiding us in speaking truth to power. One of the best ways to keep track of the current state of this beautiful country is through the work of The Episcopal Church’s (TEC) Office of Government Relations (OGR) … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges “The Lord whom you seek shall suddenly come to his temple.” (Malachi 3) The prophet Malachi prepares the ground for our Gospel today, in which St Luke takes us back to the great Temple in Jerusalem, the heart of his story of Jesus. Luke reminds us that it was customary under Jewish law … READ MORE…
As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, we exist to follow Jesus and help the whole world to grow loving, liberating and life-giving relationships with God, with each other and with creation. Episcopal Evangelism is one of the most important ministries in the Movement- this is where we focus on accompanying our neighbors and … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry We pray for others who have experienced that fear and loss from wildfires. We don’t think that’s going to happen to us. In these days of extreme weather exacerbated by climate change, no one is safe. Climate resilience is an important consideration for the future and right now. Recently Mayor … READ MORE…