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…
“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…
Rev. Cn. Richard Hogue Jr. Happy homecoming Sunday, St. Paul’s! It’s so good to see so many of our ministries and priorities represented here today as we celebrate the beginning of another program year. When I began discerning what the Spirit might ask me to say today, I felt a little confused. Our Gospel … READ MORE…
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…
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…
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…
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…
September 3, 2023Penelope Bridges In our reading from the Hebrew Scriptures today we continue the story of the Exodus. To recap: Pharaoh had ordered that all the baby boys born to the enslaved Israelites were to be murdered. Moses’ mother tried to save him by setting him afloat in the Nile. The baby was rescued … READ MORE…
Tropical Storm Hilary was a warning call to San Diegans and millions of others. Thankfully St. Paul’s community did not experience the devastating rain and wind that was predicted. But some did. Life was lost. Land and property were destroyed. And we can’t know what’s to come. Some say we shouldn’t dwell on the harm … READ MORE…
“The Season of Creation invites us to think deeply about our ecological, economic, and political ways of living, and to work towards justice and right relationship with God’s Creation,” says the Rev. Melanie Mullen, director of TEC Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care….” For most of us who care for God’s good creation, the Season of … READ MORE…