Hello, St. Paul’s Parish Family! My name is Angel Ibarra, and I have been a member of the St. Paul’s Parish community for two years. Some of you may also know me professionally as the Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships and Government Affairs with Episcopal Community Services (ECS). It is an honor to write this … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Ministry Our faith calls us to justice for all. What do you say to “advancing equity in climate justice communities through better access to jobs, education, medical care, recreation, and through reducing air pollution?” Think that’s possible? Yes, we can! San Diego, Let’s Go! offers “a historic opportunity to invest in … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is “the oldest internationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.” www.juneteenth.com As people of faith we are called to remember June 19 as a day not only to celebrate the victory that arose from struggle, sacrifice, … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry People of faith and many others are scrambling to find and educate us on climate change solutions. According to Dr. Eliza Nemser, geoscientist and executive director of Climate Changemakers, “…we’re in deep at this point, and we won’t come close to meeting our emissions targets unless we pull the biggest … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry Recently a number of Interfaith ministers met for a San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP) press conference in remembrance of George Floyd, murdered at the hands of public servants who were sworn to serve the public. Many faith-filled words were spoken. More importantly, allies were called to take … READ MORE…
“Whoever you are, wherever you are on your journey of faith, you are WELCOME here!” “Love Christ, Serve others, WELCOME all!” Sound familiar? They should, because they are the mission statements of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Have you ever gone to a new church and no one has welcomed you or even spoken to you? Did … READ MORE…
5/28/2023Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue Jr. Happy Pentecost, everyone! I’ve always liked Pentecost for its vibrant display of the diversity in the earliest moments of Christ’s church in both languages and gifts that we as disciples get to share out in the world in our daily lives. There’s a richness we get to revel in on … READ MORE…
Dear friends, It is hard to believe that the close of Easter is upon us, as the great fifty days end this Sunday with Pentecost (be sure to wear red to church!). The long Eastertide season will subside, and the even longer post-Pentecost season will begin once again. But let’s linger on Pentecost for a … READ MORE…
From Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry There are so many wonderful resources to educate, inform, and energize us! Here are three: 1. From the League of Conservation Voters, we are reminded that much of our labor in God’s vineyard is intersectional. As we continue to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month, they direct us … READ MORE…
From Our Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) Ministry As followers of Jesus, we are invited to be in relationship with our neighbors. Here is an opportunity to learn about the history and resilience of the Kumeyaay people. One of the offerings of the Critical Awareness – Critical Activation series,“Kumeyaay History and Perspectives – The Ipai/Tipai Nation”, will … READ MORE…