Dean Letter: After Sacred Ground

Hello St. Paul’s, A little over a year ago we embarked on a communal journey to educate ourselves about the scourge of racism and its enduring effect on the people and institutions of the United States. Over 100 people signed up for the Lenten study based on “Waking Up White” by Debby Irving. Seeing how … READ MORE…

The Sunday Sermon: Easter Two

The Rev.Cn. Jeff MartinhaukEaster 2B, April 11, 2021St. Paul’s Cathedral, San DiegoActs 4:32-35; John 20:19-31 I just re-read an article from the beginning of our Sacred Ground journey.  Way back in session two, for those of you who are in our anti-racism groups, we read an article by David Dean called “Roots Deeper than Whiteness.”  … READ MORE…

RSVP’s for In-Person Worship are open!

Registration is now open for in-person worship this Sunday (April 11th at 10:30 am). We will start in the Great Hall, watch the first half of the streamed morning prayer service, and then process to the Nave for the Eucharistic portion of the service. Please bring your smartphone or tablet, for access to the order … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Listening Sessions

Hello St. Paul’s, Happy Easter! You’ve often heard me quote our mission statement: Love Christ, Serve Others, Welcome All. But maybe you are less familiar with our vision statement, declaring that the Cathedral “serves as a center of transformative love, faith and service: an inclusive, Christ-centered community that welcomes all people on their journey of … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Triduum

Hello St. Paul’s. Today we enter into the Great Three Days, also known as The Paschal Triduum: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Great Vigil of Easter, on Easter Eve. Each day’s observance is an integral part of one long service stretched out over three days. Our liturgy will invite us to experience the climactic … READ MORE…

COVID Forum Follow Up Information

The below are responses and website references from Dr. Ramers from our Adult Forum on COVID last Sunday (March 28, 2021 at 9am). You can view the original recording on our YouTube channel (Click Here). County Dashboard Compare one year ago with current information (like in your most recent FHCSD webinar) – I’d say overall, … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Returning to Church

Hello St. Paul’s, In just a few days we will begin our journey into Holy Week, and I hope you will find it meaningful even though, once again, our observance will be virtual. Before that, however, I want to share some exciting news with you. With the pandemic restrictions easing, our regathering task force has … READ MORE…

The Sunday Sermon: Lifted Up

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March 21, 2021, The Fifth Sunday in LentPenelope BridgesLifted Up In the name of our loving, life-giving, and liberating God. What is the Bible saying to you today? What do these Scripture readings say to you as you read them in the context of the world we are living in, in the context of the … READ MORE…

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