From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry (SGIA) At last week’s Good Friday Stations of the Cross at Border Church, the terrible impact of US immigration policies was evident. Although migrants shared stories of fear, discouragement, and sadness, hope was evidenced by accounts of perseverance and determination. One symbol of that hope was the Binational … READ MORE…
This year during Lent, instead of Sunday morning Forums at 9 am, Family Ministry and Adult Formation hosted intergenerational “Wondering Together” potluck lunches in the Great Hall after the 10:30 am service. Everyone in the St. Paul’s community was invited to bring a dish to share and wonder together about topics essential to our Christian … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry If Christ’s Sunday rising meant that death is overcome, what does that convey in a time of climate crisis? With the recent IPCC report we learned that death is even more imminent than we thought: the death of whole species, of a safe way of life for millions, … READ MORE…
The Great Vigil of Easter, April 8, 2023Penelope Bridges Alleluia, Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia! Well, we made it. We’ve come to the end of our Lenten journey, walked through the darkness of Holy Week, and now we’ve emerged into the bright light of Easter. I hope that at some point … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, By now we are well into Holy Week, the center of our year and our faith. We have celebrated the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and we have meditated deeply on the mystery of his Passion, as recounted by St. Matthew. Now we turn to the Triduum, the three holiest days. … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry It’s called genocide. That’s what it was, a genocide. No other way to describe it. And that’s the way it needs to be described in the history books. Governor Gavin Newsom In order to address the wrongs committed in the past we have to confront that reality in … READ MORE…
Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023Penelope Bridges The year was 1980, I think. The planned installation of American nuclear weapons on British soil generated a national uproar. CND – the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament – was riding the wave, and a protest march took place in London. I remember participating in that march, the biggest crowd … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) Ministry As we reach the end of Women’s Month, check out these two Yes! articles offering honest perspectives on Black Mothering, a topic that is poorly represented in the media. The first introduces We Live for the We: The Political Power of Black Motherhood with an interview with book author Dani McClain. … READ MORE…
Showers Of Blessings at St. Paul’s – 2015 – 2023 Hello St. Paul’s, This week’s letter comes from Claudia Dixon, who leads our Showers of Blessings ministry. Eight years ago, a handful of parishioners decided it was high time for St. Paul’s to reach out to the growing homeless population of men and women living … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry Heading toward the end of Lent, Climate Stewards invites us to “fast from temperature luxury.” There are places in the world where such luxury is not an option. In San Diego we are fortunate to enjoy temperatures that allow us to lower our heat and, in this way, lower our impact … READ MORE…