From our Sacred Ground in Action ministry: We continue to learn about more insidious ways that hold down our neighbors of color. Here is another: “Mapmakers choose what to include and exclude and how to display information to users…. [Black Counter-Mapping] is part of the broader Black creative tradition and political struggle.” For the entire Yes! Magazine article, … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Creation Care ministry: Whether we are walking along the ocean or a garden path, what better way to be present to God’s beloved creation than to close our eyes and listen. This year’s Season of Creation, 9/1 – 10/2, begins with the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Recently I polled a group of parishioners for questions they would like to ask about our traditions, and they came up with a whole list. If one person is wondering, it’s guaranteed that lots of other people are too, so here are some FAQs. You might notice that in many cases, a … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground in Action ministry: While our heads are spinning from so much tragic news around the world it is easy to lose sight of what continues to happen in our own backyard. Clearly issues at the border appear to be insurmountable. Meanwhile, as we await just solutions, as people of faith we … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Creation Care ministry: The Episcopal News Service just published an article on the powerful statement that the House of Bishops issued at General Convention on our role as people of faith to address climate change and its impacts. The article says in part: The House of Bishops issued a statement during … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, The opening of our expanded chancel has been a great improvement for the congregation. While we still have some work to do regarding light and sound for the clergy, choir, and altar party, I am enjoying the spacious feel of our worship space. One of my concerns as we moved back into … READ MORE…
August 21, 2022Penelope Bridges Jesus is in the middle of his sermon at Sabbath services, and he looks up and notices someone on the edge of the congregation. By now, we have spent enough time with Luke’s Gospel not to be surprised by this. The way Luke tells it, Jesus has a knack for noticing … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Creation Car ministry:Aren’t we blessed to live so close to our magnificent Pacific Ocean? How often do you walk the beach, catch some rays there while sunbathing, enjoy water sports, swim with the fishes? Appreciate the meditative waves and magnificent sunsets? Wouldn’t it be good to know how you can express … READ MORE…
Hi St. Paul’s,My name is Maya Little-Sana and I serve as the Family Minister here at the Cathedral. In this video I will be giving crucial updates about our volunteer requirements; the first of which pertains to all volunteers, the second applies to all volunteers who handle food as part of their serving role, and … READ MORE…
Rev. Richard Hogue Jr.8/14/2022 Welcome back to our full space, everyone! The chancel improvement project was long and arduous, even messy, but thanks to our wonderful construction crew and the help of so many of you, we’ve made it to the other side. It is wonderful to behold! I only lived with the last … READ MORE…