September 3, 2023Penelope Bridges In our reading from the Hebrew Scriptures today we continue the story of the Exodus. To recap: Pharaoh had ordered that all the baby boys born to the enslaved Israelites were to be murdered. Moses’ mother tried to save him by setting him afloat in the Nile. The baby was rescued … READ MORE…
Tropical Storm Hilary was a warning call to San Diegans and millions of others. Thankfully St. Paul’s community did not experience the devastating rain and wind that was predicted. But some did. Life was lost. Land and property were destroyed. And we can’t know what’s to come. Some say we shouldn’t dwell on the harm … READ MORE…
“The Season of Creation invites us to think deeply about our ecological, economic, and political ways of living, and to work towards justice and right relationship with God’s Creation,” says the Rev. Melanie Mullen, director of TEC Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care….” For most of us who care for God’s good creation, the Season of … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground in Action Ministry Our country has seen a rise in laws that are subtle – and sometimes not so subtle – in cancelling the importance of how we treat one another in our world: the necessary and painful history of prior injustices to prevent future ones. Similarly there are laws that … READ MORE…
A Sermon by Peter Bolland Good morning St. Paul’s. I’m very grateful to be here before you today, as one of you. And a very special thank you to our Cathedral Dean, the Very Reverend Penny Bridges for her invitation to speak with you this morning. Yes, Penny invited me here, but if I say … READ MORE…
Last year, on July 24, we celebrated our first Comic-Con Sunday, where clergy and attendees were encouraged to don costumes of their favorite entertainment characters at the 10:30 am service. Thank you to all who participated, it was a joy to see such creativity demonstrated! This year, July 23 at 10:30 am, we bring back … READ MORE…
After creation was made, God saw that it was good. And considering that queerness has been observed in creation since the beginning, we know that we too, are good in God’s eyes. No mistakes were made. Yes, we are fabulous beings and things are as God intended. This Pride season, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral and … READ MORE…
In reflecting on our time together since January, I see this year as one of Reflection and Discipleship. The campus is thriving and radiating with the glow of the Holy Spirit. Our family of God has come together in new and vibrant ways to worship, celebrate, and serve its members, the neighboring community, and greater … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) and Simpler Living Creation Care Ministries: It’s about time that we recognize the valuable contributions of our indigenous neighbors whose roots are deep in love for all Creation. In their yesmagazine article, author Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy outlines a history filled with too many past wrongs against those … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Peace and Justice Ministry Following last year’s 80th General Convention resolution upholding the UN’s Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, The Episcopal Church (TEC) Office of Governmental Relations invites us to contact our legislators in support of nuclear disarmament. The world is not ours to destroy. It is the glorious creation … READ MORE…