From our Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) Ministry Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of millions who have contributed much to this country. Yet violence toward our AAPI neighbors continues. As Jesus’ disciples, we are called to strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of eve human … READ MORE…
I have been a member of St. Paul’s Cathedral since December 2009, and a member of Chapter since January 2021. I felt a bit frustrated when I first joined Chapter that I didn’t accomplish much during my first 2 years, partly due to the pandemic restrictions. When the opportunity arose to volunteer to be the … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Peace and Justice Ministry Below content from The Episcopal Church Office of Governmental Relations: Recently members of Bishops United Against Gun Violence were in Washington, DC, for a day of action meeting with members of Congress to urge them to pass legislation to help end gun violence. Join them by writing your members of Congress … READ MORE…
From Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry While few of us actually live on a farm, the Farm Bill has a major impact on all of us. Food and Water Watch gives us an opportunity to advocate our federal legislators for a fair Farm Bill, Click Here to read more! Prayer: Let us ask God to have mercy on … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground In Action Ministry (SGIA) There are many ways to educate and inspire us to move from empathy into action, and art is high on the list. In Matika Wilson’s art, photography brings life into focus: especially the richness of Indigenous cultures. From her website: “In 2012 Matika Wilbur sold everything in … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s Members and Friends, Since 2006, you’ve rescued hundreds of children from a life on the streets in Tijuana, Mexico. THANK YOU! For those who are newer to St. Paul’s, some history may be helpful… In 1996, a small group of big-hearted followers of Jesus from San Diego opened an orphanage in Tijuana … READ MORE…
The family ministry has been a space where our kids have learned about the word of Christ and has also been a door for my husband and I to engage in the broader church life. I know that this is also true for other parents in the family ministry, as some of us are now serving … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s Family, As I sit down to write this letter, my heart is filled with both sadness and gratitude. After six incredible years, it is with a heavy heart that I must say goodbye (for now) to a community that has been my spiritual home for nearly nine years and my place of … READ MORE…
“If our species is to survive, we have roughly one generation to collectively remember and honor the familial covenant of moderation and cooperation that we signed with all beings at the dawn of time,” according to Leah Penniman, author of Murmurations: Embracing Black Earth Wisdom. To learn more about recognizing Earth as teacher, text, and kin, visit Yesmagazine.org. Prayer:Gracious … READ MORE…
From Our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry Here are two ways that we might deepen our engagement with ideas that can lead to action: Action One:On Saturday morning, May 13, several Contemplative Outreach Chapters are sponsoring Ubuntu and Contemplation: How an Indigenous African Philosophy Maps Our Spiritual Path to Global Community with author Michael Battle. He writes: “By educating participants … READ MORE…