Rev. Cn. Richard R. Hogue Jr.Cathedral Day, 2025/01/26 “See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” I love this phrase, because it is deeply uncomfortable for us as Christians to contemplate and forces us to shed some of our assumptions. … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action and the Episcopal Public Policy Network: You shall neither mistreat a stranger nor oppress him, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt. Exodus 22:21 Here are some letters to your representatives that advocate for the care of our most vulnerable neighbors: Click Here to read more! Prayer: God our … READ MORE…
Second Sunday after EpiphanyPenelope Bridges The season after Epiphany is a season of revelation: that’s what an Epiphany is, a revelation, in this case the revelation to the world of Jesus as the Messiah. Sunday by Sunday we are learning who Jesus is by the public acts he does. In today’s Gospel St John introduces … READ MORE…
Second Sunday after Christmas, Penelope Bridges We are experiencing a bit of a time warp today, as we celebrate the last day of the Christmas season, look forward to Epiphany and the visit of the wise men tomorrow, and acknowledge that the world around us has moved on. Have you seen the Valentine’s Day merchandise … READ MORE…
December 29, 2024, 10:30 Choral Eucharist, Rev. Richard Hogue Jr. Merry fifth day of Christmas! Have you seen five gold rings lying around? If so, please report this to an usher so they may place these goods in the lost-and-found. This is the third time in a week these opening lines of John’s gospel … READ MORE…
Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, Penelope Bridges Alleluia, unto us a child is born. Come, let us adore him. Alleluia. If ever there was a night made for poetry and song, tonight is the night. We revel in the familiar carols, the immortal texts, the magic and mystery of Christmas. And then we hear the … READ MORE…
Penelope BridgesLast Sunday of Advent Our King and Savior now draws near. Come let us adore him. Today’s Collect calls on us to prepare our hearts to be a mansion for Jesus. How do you do that? Have you found a moment in all the busyness of the season to rest quietly in the presence … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Life seems to throw challenges our way, and even with good coping skills, family, and other resources, access to trained laypeople to provide one to one, high quality Christian care may be the safety net that makes all the difference. Stephen Ministers are lay people with a heart for caring ministry and … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Merry Christmas to one and all! As most of you know, we asked you to complete a congregational survey in the fall, as the first step in our strategic planning process. I am very grateful to the 182 individuals who took the time to complete the survey. The Rev. Canon Gwynn Lynch … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Cathedral Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: There are – and will always be – reasons for appreciation, gratitude, and even joy as we consider the advances made for God’s good creation. Here are three of them: federal coastal habitat protection, TEC divestment from the fossil fuel industry, and a book you won’t want … READ MORE…