Update from The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church (GC81) General Convention is held every 3 years somewhere in the United States and this year it was 6 days in Louisville, Kentucky, June 21 – June 29. It is a vital event where church leaders gather to discuss, understand, and decide on important policies, … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges I’ve had leadership on my mind lately. Our General Convention elected a new Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church a couple of weeks ago, a young man who will bring fresh ideas and energy to our church. I think he is a great choice and I am hopeful about the future of our … READ MORE…
From Diane Lopez Hughes A few years ago three Simpler Living and Sacred Ground in Action ministry members put our heads together to understand how St. Paul’s could compose and live out a land acknowledgment honoring the sacred ground of our Kumeyaay sisters and brothers. Around early Covid days, we were aware that many Zoom … READ MORE…
We live in a time of bitter political division including an effort by some to impose nationalist Christian teachings into our government in defiance of our constitutional tradition of separation of church and state. Our forum will review the history of our tradition and the current threat to it.
Are you looking to deepen your faith? Do you want to know more about the Bible, Christian Tradition, and Church History? Are you hoping to understand how your personal experiences and beliefs bring you closer to God and God’s people? If your answer is “yes,” EfM (Education for Ministry) may be for you. EfM is … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Welcome to the long green season! After Trinity Sunday on May 26, we will move into the second half of the church year and the standard liturgical color is green: green for growth. This part of the year is known as “Ordinary time”, not because it is less exciting than the Advent/Christmas/Lent/Easter … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, This weekend marks the beginning of our long green season and effectively the beginning of summer. In several recent years, we have enjoyed Summer Socials, informal gatherings at the homes of parishioners, every few weeks during this season. This year we are taking a slightly different approach, gearing our special summer gatherings … READ MORE…
From Sacred Ground in Action and Simpler Living Creation Care ministries: In another instance of “everything is connected,” here is a wonderful Green America resource. May Asian and Pacific American Heritage month encompasses “…people from all 48 countries of the Asian continent and the 25 island nations that make up Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Like … READ MORE…
Eliminate Medical Debt – Medical necessities should not create an enormous financial burden on the individual! Urge your Congress members to address and work to fix the current medical debt system. Address the Opioid Epidemic – Please contact your federal representatives and ask them to continue their work investing in opioid addiction prevention and treatment. … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Maybe you were one of the many who signed the Power San Diego petition – either after Sunday Coffee Hour at the Simpler Living advocacy table or somewhere else in San Diego – to have the ballot initiative including in our next election. On Tuesday May 14, … READ MORE…