Hello St. Paul’s, I’ve been hearing a few questions about the masterplan, the proceeds of the 525 Olive deal, and the potential capital campaign, so I think it’s time for a refresher on the big picture of our cathedral resources. When I arrived here in early 2014, Chapter was engaged in a major project to … READ MORE…
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…
Hello St. Paul’s and visitors. The Stewardship Committee and Family Ministry of St. Paul’s collaborated to offer a movie night for all ages, this Saturday at 5PM we’ll be watching Disney’s “Encanto”. Encanto is the tale of a multigenerational Colombian family, the Madrigals, and their magic gifts. The protagonist of the story is Mirabel, who … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living ministry and Creation Justice Ministries: At Simpler Living’s recent annual retreat we shared our passions for God’s creation that will inform our Cathedral activities as we all journey together in this time of climate change. Restoring Sacred Relationships with Earth by Rev.Victoria Loorz, founder of the Center for Wild Spirituality and Wild Church Network, speaks … READ MORE…
Luke’s gospel is notorious for its hard hitting and sometimes stymying parables, and we get another one today. This is one of the most confusing parables, and it’s been argued over and over again what it could possibly mean. While all those arguments are worthwhile, mostly because the archetypes for the various characters are somewhat … READ MORE…
Do you know someone you think would make a great Chapter member? Or, maybe you feel called to serve on Chapter yourself. The Chapter is the Cathedral’s board of directors, and each year the congregation elects four individuals to three-year terms. We are now accepting nominations for Chapter positions, to be elected at our Annual … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living creation care ministry: Thanks to the folks who stopped by our Simpler Living table this past Sunday. At least one committed person will join several more Cathedral members and others on the Global Coastal Cleanup sponsored by I Love A Clean San Diego and one of the EDSD/St Paul’s and other … READ MORE…
From our Peace and Justice Committee Every year on September 21, the world celebrates the International Day of Peace as established through unanimous resolution by the United Nations in 1981. The Cathedral Peace and Justice Ministry encourages us to commemorate this date by committing to peace, moving beyond the myth of separation to recognize our … READ MORE…
September 11, 2022Penelope Bridges Jeremiah has a word for us today. He describes a hot wind, a wind of destruction, a metaphor for the coming national disaster of conquest by the Babylonian Empire. He sees a reversal of creation: the earth waste and void, light extinguished, the comforting stability of the mountains shaken, creatures and … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, this year’s focus is “Episcopal Evangelism”. What does that mean – spreading the good news while standing on a milk crate with a bull horn and bible in hand, and loudly screeching why you need to believe in God and his son Jesus? Would that be the way you would like to … READ MORE…