From our Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Please take this simple action: From California Interfaith Power and Light – The California Air Resources Board is considering the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule, which guides the transition of medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets to zero-emission. This is vital in addressing California’s air quality, climate, and environmental justice crises. We … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, By now you have likely received and read your 2023 pledge materials. Some of you have already made generous pledges, and I could not be more grateful. I enjoy writing each of the thank-you notes at this time of year, and I think of your faces as I write your names, giving … READ MORE…
October 16, 2022Penelope Bridges Last week in her sermon Maya talked about different views of faith: about the difference between an intellectual belief and an attitude of trust. Today’s Scripture reinforces the notion that our faith is not about intellectual propositions that can be proved or argued: it is about a relationship, about opening our … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, You’ve probably heard the term “Holy Orders” from time to time, indicating the disciplined or ordered life that ordained people vow to follow. When a couple gets married, they enter into an ordered form of life, guided by the vows they make. The church itself has an orderly structure, with Episcopal Church … READ MORE…
October 9, 2022Maya Little-Saña Scripture: Luke 17:11-19On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” When he saw them, he said to them, “Go and show yourselves … READ MORE…
From Our Simpler Living Creation Care and Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) ministries: Traditional Earth knowledge has deep roots in the wise ways of our Indigenous neighbors. Unlike technological fixes that can sometimes add more unknowns to solve a problem, that may in turn create more problems, centuries of practice that is “cumulative, place-based, and … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I’m standing in front of a picture of this week’s cathedral calendar entries. As you can see, there’s a lot going on here. As we launch our 2023 pledge campaign this weekend, I want you to be aware of the tremendous amount of ministry that goes on here day after day. Many … READ MORE…
October 2, 2022Penelope Bridges Today we celebrate St. Francis of Assisi, who has been called the most admired and least imitated of the saints. Francis was not a priest, but a modestly educated lay person who started a revolution against the grandeur and power of the Roman Catholic church. He dramatically rejected the luxurious lifestyle … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living creation care ministry: On Tuesday the fossil fuel industry’s favorite Senator, Joe Manchin, admitted defeat and pulled his legislation to further disenfranchise frontline communities by making it easier to build fossil fuel projects and fast-tracking the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Thanks to many organizations and individuals – including folks at St Paul’s Cathedral in last Sunday’s advocacy actions – who … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I’ve been hearing a few questions about the masterplan, the proceeds of the 525 Olive deal, and the potential capital campaign, so I think it’s time for a refresher on the big picture of our cathedral resources. When I arrived here in early 2014, Chapter was engaged in a major project to … READ MORE…