Letter from Kate: Youth Formation & The Beginning of Advent

Dear St. Paul’s Family, Sunday marks the start of Advent, the beginning of the church year, and a time of preparation and expectation as we anticipate the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It provides a season for us to empty ourselves of past experiences and preconceived notions and embrace faith over certitude as … READ MORE…

Alternative Gift Expo 2023

This year’s Alternative Gift Expo (AGE) will be held on Sunday, December 10, 9 am – 2 pm in St. Paul’s Great Hall (2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103). Please note entrance is on Fifth Ave. What is the Alternative Gift Expo (AGE)? The Alternative Gift Expo is our way of intentionally supporting fair … READ MORE…

Two Voices for Creation

From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: In the lead up to the upcoming 2023 UN Climate Conference in December, Archbishop Justin Welby shared these words:  “….From different corners of the world, the stories are – quite literally – flooding in of the consequences of the the abuse of our planet – consequences that … READ MORE…

Letter from Jairus & Betsey: Pledges & Our Budget

The Cathedral’s financial report reflects our collective stewardship of our shared resources to carry out the mission to which God has called us. The chart below shows the sources of income that comprise our annual budget. Pledges are the largest source of annual income for the cathedral and provide for over half of the budget … READ MORE…

Bank Profits Equal Climate Deaths

One more thing you can do about climate change!–Join ICEJ and Simpler Living on Mon. Nov. 13 downtown I’m going to start this with a confession.  Do I get burned out sometimes on the urgency of doing something about climate change?  Thanks for asking, yes I do.  Do I know what exactly is the single … READ MORE…

Stop the Torture

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…

Speaking Truth to Power

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…

Letter from Paul Young: A/V Ministry

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…

Talking with Kids About Race

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…