Penelope Bridges Did today’s Gospel come as a surprise? We don’t usually hear about the crucifixion until Holy Week, but here we are in November, the last Sunday of the lectionary year, and we are thrust into the darkness and tragedy of Good Friday. Why is that? Because today we celebrate the feast of Christ … READ MORE…
Simpler Living: Creation Care Ministry COP30 is winding down, and with our federal government’s abdication from the process much remains to be done by institutions and communities. While concern continues, hope remains for God’s creation. Read or listen to this informative program (Click Here) addressing the proceedings and what climate solutions we might expect in … READ MORE…
When I arrived at St. Paul’s four years and two weeks ago, I knew that the congregation, community, and campus were eager for more physical changes to campus beyond the 525 Tower. I knew there was an overall masterplan for campus. It was all about what domino would go first. Four years later, that early … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) For many, Thanksgiving Day is not celebrated so much for the “First Thanksgiving,” but as a day to express gratitude for our families, friends, neighbors, and especially for God’s goodness. But for many of our Indigenous siblings, it can be experienced as a day of mourning for the loss of … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground In Action (SGIA) In a 2017 Kenyon Review interview, the Indigenous poet Joy Harjo said “Listening is the essential skill necessary for any knowledge and science or art. We go back to the kitchen table. Along with listening is acknowledging what you’re hearing and following through with the knowledge or instructions or insights … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, The news about Martin Green’s departure came as a surprise to most of the congregation on Sunday. Martin has been a part of the fabric of the cathedral for so long, it has been easy to imagine that he would be here for ever. However, nothing except God is eternal, and while … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges As we begin our extended observance of Advent, we are approaching the end of our year with the Gospel of Luke. One of the themes of Advent is “last things”: death and resurrection, judgment and grace, heaven and hell; so it’s quite fitting that today we hear about a confrontation focused on the … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Welcome Home! The children are back at school, the calendar is flying headlong towards Christmas, and even for those of us who left academic calendars behind long ago, September brings a sense of new beginnings. This weekend we will celebrate Homecoming at St. Paul’s, with a special procession and commissioning of lay … READ MORE…
Penelope Bridges All our Scripture readings today have something to say about what has worth and what doesn’t. The prophet Jeremiah is appalled at the way his people have thrown away their close relationship with God, for the sake of pursuing idols that are no better than a cracked water vessel. They have changed their … READ MORE…
Music for All as a Gift from God Hello, My name is Frank Borik, and I’m writing today about the revitalization of the Friends of Cathedral Music ministry! (FoCM) After reflection and discernment, I have volunteered to lead this ministry, and I’m very excited to be participating in the growth that the Music Department will … READ MORE…