Plugged In: The Power of PentecostBy Canon Christian GilletteCanon for Evangelism and Discipleship, EDSDService on May 23, 2021 What Is Power? Power is an interesting thing. Power is something that in some ways, we possess, and in other ways we lack. It’s something we need in order to live, and something that at times … READ MORE…
Penny: Hello St. Paul’s. This week I’m talking with Jen Jow, the coordinator of our Outreach Ministries. The Outreach area involves several activities, including Showers of Blessings. You’ve probably heard about the possibility of us constructing an outreach center underneath the chapel as part of a capital project. I am going to focus more narrowly … READ MORE…
Help the formation committee serve you! On Monday (May 24) we will send out an email to everyone who receives the Thursday weekly ebulletin with a survey about formation. Please be sure to fill this out so we can better serve your interests! If you do not receive our weekly email you can sign up … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Since I last updated you on the 525 Olive construction project, over 7 months have gone by. This week the project reached a milestone: Greystar has now laid the concrete for the 20th and final floor. There is still plenty to be done: constructing the roof, with its swimming pool, penthouse additions, … READ MORE…
May 16, 2021 Penelope Bridges Keep Calm and Carry On One of the miracles of modern science is the ability to correct problems with our vision. I am very near-sighted, and as I’ve grown older my lens prescription has become more complicated. These days I wear a different contact lens prescription in each eye, lens … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Cathedral has made the decision to switch over from pews to chairs. So if you are in the market for a pew you are in the right place, as we are selling them off! Available pews: “Regular pews” 7’6” ($300) – These were located in the north and south aisles “Large pews” up to 14’ ($300-500) … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I hope you have seen my special update on regathering: it was published yesterday and has lots of details about what to expect this Sunday as we return to a full Communion service in the church. As you may know, there are over 70 Cathedral ministries and groups, and this week I’m … READ MORE…
The Rev.Cn. Jeff MartinhaukEaster 6B, May 9, 2021St. Paul’s Cathedral, San DiegoJohn 15:9-17 I’m currently enrolled in a leadership class at the University of San Diego. It follows the curriculum of one of my heroes, doctor of Social Work and shame researcher Brene Brown. She has taken her research into shame, vulnerability, courage, and connection … READ MORE…
Hello, St. Paul’s. This week my letter is about our wonderful altar guild. This is a transcript of a conversation I had with Konnie Dadmun. Penny: I’m speaking with our longtime cannon sacristan and head of all things altar guild. Konnie Dadmun. Konnie, would you please start our conversation by introducing yourself? Konnie: Yes, I’m … READ MORE…
We are emerging cautiously from a global pandemic and activity on the Cathedral campus is slowly resuming. I am grateful for our wonderful staff and volunteers who found new ways to connect and lead the community this past year and to the congregation who continued to faithfully support the Cathedral’s ministries. A summary of the … READ MORE…