Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: In May we celebrate Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders and their contributions to US now and over the centuries. It is nationally recognized this month because the first Japanese immigrant came to the United States in May 1843, and the first transcontinental railroad was completed in May … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) & Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: What affects one of us, affects all of us. If you’ve attended or seen recent rallies and marches, it’s clear that the dizzying number of social justice issues make it hard to focus on, or prioritize, what is most important. The problem is, they ALL … READ MORE…
Third Sunday of EasterPenelope Bridges Alleluia, Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. John’s story of Jesus and the fish breakfast comes immediately after the story of doubting Thomas that we heard last week. You might remember how that Gospel passage ended: “Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s family, Today I have the pleasure of highlighting the young adult ministry of St. Paul’s, comprised of our Gen Z and Millennial congregants. I want to start by thanking all those who participate in this and the wider congregation. The S.P.Y. Club ministry (St. Paul’s Youth Sunday school program) is led by … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: These are challenging times. While places of worship like St Paul’s Cathedral navigate rapidly fluctuating proclamations to develop policies to address the protection of our migrant neighbors, The Episcopal Church has joined other religious groups seeking to prohibit the federal government from conducting immigration enforcement activities at sensitive locations … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: We are saddened at the death of Pope Francis, who, through his strong faith, brought attention to the importance of our relationship to Creation and to the sin of disregard for Earth: not only to the Roman Catholic Community but the entire world. May his memory be a blessing, as … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: At Creation Care Sunday’s Adult Forum, we will learn how diverse faith communities can come together to promote the care of Creation at this critical time. As individuals within the Cathedral community we may also have different ways of looking at our Episcopal faith, yet hopefully we can all agree on … READ MORE…
Easter Vigil, April 19 2025Penelope Bridges (preached after the Vigil readings) This is the night … the Exsultet hymn that we heard at the beginning of tonight’s service repeats that phrase three times: this is the night. It is a declaration that we have arrived at Easter, that we are delivered from the gloom of … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, By now we are well into Holy Week, the center of our year and our faith. We have celebrated the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and we have meditated deeply on the mystery of his Passion, as recounted by St. Luke. Now we turn to the Triduum, the three holiest days. … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: The air we breathe is critical in maintaining our lives and the life of the planet. As people of faith, we believe that the Holy Spirit, the breath of God, guides us in discerning a compassionate way forward in these challenging times for Creation. Many people across the globe must breathe … READ MORE…