Fifth Sunday of AdventPenelope Bridges Some of the most beautiful language in the Bible comes from the prophets. If you are going to preach a tough message, it helps to wrap it up in poetry. Baruch paints a picture of the happy ending for God’s people, and in the Canticle we hear the words of … READ MORE…
Rev. Cn. Richard R Hogue Jr Today, we begin the church’s new year, entering and going through the Gospel of Luke almost every Sunday from now until this time next year, though the mood is not celebratory. If we didn’t have enough to worry about in life, Luke’s Jesus seems to lay it on even … READ MORE…
Your donations of furniture, household items, and more are urgently needed for refugee families entering San Diego. Please contact Joan Reese at jmreese@gmail.com to learn more, request a list of needed items, or receive progress updates. As we observe this Advent season of prayerful anticipation, families displaced by conflict and climate change who have spent years in refugee … READ MORE…
“When I was sick, you visited me…Assuredly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of My brethren, you did it to me. ” Matthew 25: 35-46 Eucharistic Visitors are lay people licensed by the Bishop to bring the sacrament of Communion directly from the gathered congregation to those … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground In Action Ministry: During Native American Heritage Month (and beyond!) make a commitment to read books written by Indigenous authors and learn more about the cultures, histories, and perspectives of our Indigenous siblings. Here is a small selection for a variety of ages (Click Here). Many of these titles can … READ MORE…
Second Sunday in Advent Penelope Bridges The story of Hannah is about a woman who is abused, persecuted, and falsely accused. This is a woman who is seeking reproductive justice. She is regarded as a second-class citizen because she has not produced a child. Her husband loves her dearly, but he doesn’t understand the depth … READ MORE…
Preacher The Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas RCL/Year B Mark 12:38-44 If we were called to read scripture simplistically, the message of today’s Gospel reading from Mark could be summed up pretty easily: Scribes—bad; Widow—Good. In fact, after the deacon reads the lesson, ending with “The Gospel of the Lord,” and we respond with “Praise to you, Lord … READ MORE…
EVENING PRAYERS FOR PEACE November 6, 2024 via Zoom Regular text will be said by the leader, text in bold will be said by representatives of the congregation. If you would like to join in aloud, please mute your microphone. Please participate as you feel led, or feel free to rest in quiet contemplation. Please mute … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, We now know the outcome of Tuesday’s election, at least in broad strokes, and I know many of you are unhappy with the results. Regardless of events in the world, we are people of prayer, and our response to historic moments, whether they are joyful or tragic, always includes prayer. If you … READ MORE…
St Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: “No matter what happens [in this election], we know that the work of climate justice and a sustainable healthy future for all must continue.” Amy Brooks Paradise, GreenFaith With the election of a new president, nothing has really changed in our need to take action on the crisis impacting … READ MORE…