Dean Penelope Bridges When we read Scripture passages in church on a Sunday morning, we read them in isolation from the rest of the story, and sometimes that means that we miss the full richness of the moment. Today we find ourselves on a mountain top, first with Moses and then with Jesus and his … READ MORE…
Letter from Phyllis Lengyel: Lay Eucharistic Visiting – Inclusiveness in Action For me and for many of us, our St. Paul’s Communion service is a weekly highlight of our faith journey, particularly when the Priest says: “…Come, you who have much faith and you who have little; you who have been here often and you … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry & Sacred Ground in Action Initiative Taking place each week from February 26 until March 26 from 6:30 – 8 pm, one of the virtual Lenten book study selections this year is Trace: Memory, History, Race, and the American Landscape by geologist and writer Lauret Savoy. From a Ploughshares review: “[Savoy] traces her Native, … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, What does Lent mean to you? Maybe the word awakens uncomfortable thoughts about self-denial and austerity. After all, we are urged to “fast, pray, and give” with special intention during this season of preparation for Holy Week and Easter. Maybe it’s time for some rehabilitation of the concept. How about if you … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Last year, as we witnessed the deepening fragmentation of communities across the country, we started to consider how we could contribute in some small way to the rebuilding of relationships across political divides and the healing of our culture. I came across a non-profit, volunteer organization called Braver Angels (braverangels.org), which seeks … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry Last month we learned about Scott Wiener’s Senate Bill 868, the Plug and Play Solar Act that would make energy more affordable for many households by establishing statewide safety standards and eliminating regulatory barriers for portable and balcony solar devices. As a reminder, and a much easier way to contact … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action Initiative While some would have you believe that for February there’s not much to say beyond our “250 glorious years of American independence” (hint, the house is white) we surely know better! Black history is richly varied, filled with pain-filled sorrow and hope-filled joy; outwardly imposed denial of freedom and vibrant, … READ MORE…
Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry The current administration wants to cut clean efficiency standards for vehicles. Weakening these standards increases air pollution and carbon emissions. As always, those most affected are frontline communities of concern. California Interfaith Power and Light invites us to sign on to their petition (Click Here), Strong Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action Initiative “Faith, in this hour, is not a private comfort. It is a public commitment.” To bake a loaf of bread, several ingredients are needed. To stop the onslaught of ICE, here is one ingredient for change flavored by faith. “We grieve this moment. And we reject it.” To sign the Prophetic Declaration: … READ MORE…
Peter Bolland Hello St. Paul’s! Please be seated. I was 18 years old when I first read Gandhi’s autobiography. I read it because my philosophy professor told me to. And that guy was amazing, so I did what he told me to do. And it was in Gandhi’s autobiography, called My Experiments With Truth, that … READ MORE…