From Our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) ministry: “For the second year in a row, the California State Assembly passed a bill to address prolonged solitary confinement. With concern for second veto from Governor Newsom, the initiative “will become a two year bill in order to facilitate good faith negotiations with the Governor and urge … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Given what we’ve learned about climate change and its impact on God’s creation, sometimes we are called to stand up and speak out. Members of St. Paul’s Simpler Living recently participated in an action in Carlsbad organized by GreenFaith members (two pictured here) and our local Interfaith Coalition for … READ MORE…
Recently, we celebrated the diverse ministries that form the heart of St. Paul’s, making it a beacon of faith and a vibrant place of worship. Among these, the Audio Visual (A/V) team plays an indispensable role. Our dedicated but small team strives to capture every word spoken, every song sung, and every message conveyed. We … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry “There is debate in the secular world about what … education looks like. Which subjects are appropriate for kids? Without a shared value system, it is difficult for public schools to navigate. In the church, though, it’s a lot easier.” Jennifer Enriquez Our culture sends messages about … READ MORE…
Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue When I started my writing process with the passages of Scripture that we’ve heard this morning, I was saddened by the content. I thought to myself: “Not only do I have to kick off a pledge campaign where we are asking people to give their money, but now we get a … READ MORE…
From the Simpler Living creation care ministry: Yes, we know, Blessing of the Animals was last week! Yet it’s never too late to consider how we treat our animal companions when it comes to Caring for Creation. For more on eco-conscious pet care visit greenamerica.org. Even our pets can join us on the path to … READ MORE…
From Our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) ministries: It’s a welcome change to see the celebration of Indigenous People’s Day – this land wasn’t “discovered” by anyone – as well as recognition in month-long Awareness Weeks (with Hispanic American Heritage Month ending on October 15 and many others). Then the question is: with what spirit do we … READ MORE…
Many of us like to sleep in a little on Sunday morning, leisurely drink a tea or coffee and maybe read a little news. Not the 8 o’clock altar guild (or sacristan) team. Those assigned for the early service will be at the door of the cathedral ready to work by 7 am. The team, … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s opens its Great Hall concert series this fall with a delightful performance by soprano Angelina Réaux, and baritone Michael Sokol singing “Songs for a Saturday”. This program includes some of musical theatre’s loveliest love songs and duets, songs from the American Songbook and songs from composers such as Poulenc, Ravel, Bernstein, Sondheim, and … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges Today we celebrate the life and legacy of one of our most beloved saints, Francis of Assisi. Even though he lived over 800 years ago, we know quite a lot about his life. He lived from c.1181-1215 in central Italy. His family was wealthy, middle-class, merchants of fine textiles. As a teenager Francis … READ MORE…