Hello St. Paul’s, Last year, as we witnessed the deepening fragmentation of communities across the country, we started to consider how we could contribute in some small way to the rebuilding of relationships across political divides and the healing of our culture. I came across a non-profit, volunteer organization called Braver Angels (braverangels.org), which seeks … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry Last month we learned about Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act that would make energy more affordable for many households by establishing statewide safety standards and eliminating regulatory barriers for portable and balcony solar devices. As a reminder, and a much easier way to contact … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action Initiative While some would have you believe that for February there’s not much to say beyond our “250 glorious years of American independence” (hint, the house is white) we surely know better! Black history is richly varied, filled with pain-filled sorrow and hope-filled joy; outwardly imposed denial of freedom and vibrant, … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry The current administration wants to cut clean efficiency standards for vehicles. Weakening these standards increases air pollution and carbon emissions. As always, those most affected are frontline communities of concern. California Interfaith Power and Light invites us to sign on to their petition (Click Here), Strong Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action Initiative “Faith, in this hour, is not a private comfort. It is a public commitment.” To bake a loaf of bread, several ingredients are needed. To stop the onslaught of ICE, here is one ingredient for change flavored by faith. “We grieve this moment. And we reject it.” To sign the Prophetic Declaration: … READ MORE…
Peter Bolland Hello St. Paul’s! Please be seated. I was 18 years old when I first read Gandhi’s autobiography. I read it because my philosophy professor told me to. And that guy was amazing, so I did what he told me to do. And it was in Gandhi’s autobiography, called My Experiments With Truth, that … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Next Monday, February 2, the church celebrates the commemoration of the Presentation of our Lord in the Temple. This is an ancient feast, also known as the Purification of the Virgin Mary, or Candlemas. It’s a favorite of mine, because I was ordained priest on February 2, 1998. St. Luke tells the … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges The Conversion of St Paul, January 25, 2026 Penelope Bridges We Preach Christ Crucified Today we celebrate our patron, Paul of Tarsus, a man who arguably has had more influence on Christianity than Jesus Christ himself. There are more of Paul’s words in the New Testament than those of Jesus; Paul took the … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, This weekend we will hold our annual parish meeting, after a festive lunch on Sunday. This is an important moment in our life every year, but especially this year, as we will be electing new Chapter members who will be participating in the transition between deans. This Chapter class will likely see … READ MORE…
The life of faith is a lifelong journey of learning and growth in discipleship. This year, give yourself the gift of time to pray, study, and reflect with fellow parishioners, through our formation offerings. The Sunday Forum We are changing things up a little this year on Sunday mornings, offering short series with breaks in … READ MORE…