Pet Memorial & Blessing of the Animals 2023

Saint Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order of Friars, has been called the most admired and least imitated of all the saints for his passion and determination to follow Jesus’ teachings. He was an Italian Catholic friar in the early 13th century whose love for nature and animals became the stuff of legend. … READ MORE…

Sunday’s Sermon, September 17, 2023: The Power of Forgiveness

Dean penny bridges preaching at pulpit

The Very Rev. Penny Bridges Today’s Scripture readings seem to come full circle, from the violent, vengeful God who drowns the Egyptian army, to Paul’s exhortation to refrain from judging others on their preferences, to a call for unconditional forgiveness, and finally back to the God who threatens the unrepentant sinner with eternal torture. There’s … READ MORE…

Neighbors in Need

Migrants are currently gathering between the border walls, awaiting processing before release into local communities.  Our EDSD Migration Missioner, Robert Vivar, is organizing congregations to provide meals and necessary items for the hundreds of migrants awaiting entry.  St Paul’s is currently forming a team to help provide meals and other resources.  If you are willing … READ MORE…

Sustainable Solutions For Life

From the Simpler Living creation care ministry: There are so many ways that we can address the climate crisis.  At our upcoming Adult Forum, A Faithful Call to Defund Fossil Fuelishness we’ll discover more solutions as we explore how we literally use our money. And this Sunday Simpler Living will feature a Season of Creation “Show and Tell” … READ MORE…

Dean’s Letter: What Will Your Legacy Be?

“The Minister of the Congregation is directed to instruct the people, from time to time, about the duty of Christian parents to make prudent  provision for the well-being of their families, and of all persons to make wills, while they are in health, arranging for the disposal of their temporal goods, not neglecting, if they … READ MORE…

Letter From Simpler Living: Walking the Talk

Lately in St Paul’s Morning Prayer on Zoom, we have been reflecting on readings that highlight faith and works.  During this Season of Creation It’s especially fitting that this biblical combination grabs our attention. When we accept the words in Genesis, “God saw all that He made, and it was very good*,” when we have … READ MORE…

2023 Fall Faith Formation Classes

Christian faith formation is a lifelong journey, one which calls us to continually grow in our relationship with God, self, others, and creation. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral aims to help you in this pursuit through our annual educational classes. Purchase of the related books is the only cost associated with each class. All are welcome to attend. Don’t forget … READ MORE…

Justice Prevails! & More on the Season of Creation

From Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Justice prevails! Events such as this embolden our hope.  Find out more on the recent landmark federal case in Montana ruled in favor of a group of young plaintiffs who had accused state officials in Montana of violating their right to a healthy environment. Read about it on yesmagazine.org. And join … READ MORE…

What Could Harm Public Health

From our Sacred Ground In Action Ministry (SGIA) We all know that everything we do has consequences.  In the case of the recent US Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, ““To not consider an applicant’s full background…will ultimately lead to lower minority enrollment and worse overall national health.” — Georges Benjamin, MD. Executive. Director, American Pubic … READ MORE…