First Sunday of AdventPenelope Bridges Happy Advent! Maybe you were surprised to see the Advent wreath up here when you stepped into the church this morning. It is, after all, less than two weeks since Halloween. It might feel like we are committing the cultural sin of decorating for the holidays even while we are … READ MORE…
Local well-known concert pianist Bryan Verhoye will present a thrilling program of solo piano music on the Cathedral’s recently restored Steinway grand piano on November 18, 2023 at 5 pm. Program highlights include works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninoff and Ginastera’s epic Sonata No 1 for piano. Suggested donation: $20 ($5 Students) Click here to … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry November is Native American Heritage Month. Like any other culturally-themed month, it’s really meant to be remind us to learn more and reach out. Of course, we can do that any day of the year! (another reminder.) In recognition of Native American Heritage month, St Paul’s will … READ MORE…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Richard Hogue Jr. I want to paint the scene for today’s gospel: everything from last week’s gospel reading and this week’s comes after Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, what we associate with Palm Sunday. The crowds adore him, and the authorities fear him. Jesus has ransacked the marketplace of the Temple, it being the … READ MORE…
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…