Hello St. Paul’s, On Sunday our Financial Controller, Erin Sacco Pineda, will present the 2026 Cathedral Operating Budget, as passed last week by Chapter. Unlike many denominations, in the Episcopal Church the budget is not determined by the congregation as a whole; authority is delegated to the elected leadership of the parish, in this case … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges Alleluia, to us a child is born. O come let us adore him, Alleluia. Our lectionary cycle of readings gives us three choices of Gospel for this second Sunday of Christmas: we can hear the story of the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt; or Luke’s story of the boy Jesus in the Temple; … READ MORE…
Last Sunday of Advent, Penelope Bridges One of the most shadowy figures in Scripture is Joseph, husband of Mary and guardian of the child Jesus. Matthew’s two stories of Joseph’s dreams, one before Jesus was born and one when he was told to take the baby to Egypt, are the only times Joseph is given … READ MORE…
From Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA): What was once a beacon of hope is seen by many across the world as a cynically obsolete promise. Many of us still believe in that promise of invitation to live in a country with freedom and justice for all, as merely aspirational as it seems and often has … READ MORE…
Simpler Living: Creation Care Ministry Good words are worth repeating. As we draw near the shortest day of the year – and the longest night – and another year’s end, consider this O Antiphon, the “rising dawn:” “O Rising Dawn, Brightness of the light eternal, sun of righteousness: Come and enlighten those who sit in … READ MORE…
Dear people of St Paul’s, When the time came to begin working on this letter, I was flooded with thoughts and ideas of what to say. So much so, that I wasn’t able to write anything at first! After more reflection, this turns out to be a letter of thanks to you, the people that … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Since November 16, when Martin Green announced his upcoming departure, I have been focusing on identifying interim music staff to take us through a six month search for the next Canon for Music, starting in January. I am very happy to announce that our organ scholar, Seonjeong Park, will step up as … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) What were once considered sensitive locations – schools, places of worship, courthouses and polling places, hospitals and clinics, and sites for emergency relief – buildings that protect fairness and dignity for individuals and families are now fair game for disruption, chaos, and violence by federal agents. The Protecting Sensitive Locations … READ MORE…
Simpler Living: Creation Care Ministry There was much information to absorb from TEC’s “Climate Action and Beyond COP30″ UN Climate Conference of the Parties, COP 30 that hopefully you’ll click on the link below for a fuller picture. While the Conference was purported to produce “mixed reviews at best,” hope prevailed and some advances were made. Here are … READ MORE…
When you look up towards the altar in a 10:30 service, you’ll see quite a few people. The clergy, of course, and the choir, but if you look a little closer, you’ll see there are several others in various vestments. These are the altar servers, who perform a variety of essential functions to ensure that services proceed in … READ MORE…