Hello St. Paul’s, It’s been said that San Diego is the loneliest city in the US. If true, it’s a sad commentary, and one that the church should take to heart. We have an antidote for loneliness in the many opportunities we offer for group activities and collaborations. But we can always do more, and … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I want to update you on the various capital projects and dreams that we are developing for the cathedral campus. First, the remodeling of the chancel to make it bigger, more flexible, more accessible, and safer: we now have a firm timeline, and the general contractor has started ordering materials, some of … READ MORE…
From Simpler Living, the Cathedral’s Creation Care ministry: Tree planting service reminder: Help Bless the TreesFriday, March 11, 4 pm, Balboa ParkSimpler Living was one of many tree contributors, and we will participate in the blessing and dedication. Join us on Friday March 11 at 4 pm for a brief liturgy in Balboa Park on Sixth … READ MORE…
From the Episcopal Public Policy Network:As we commemorated International Women’s Day this week, “we are reminded of many challenges that women continue to experience in their daily lives, including violence based on their gender.” We can take action against gender-based violence around the world by supporting the bipartisan Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act … READ MORE…
What we now call the Chane Proclamation was posted on the north porch door of the Cathedral in the 1990’s by past Dean John Chane, who later became the Bishop of Washington. It was displayed there until 2018 when the door was re-finished. The Chane Proclamation is a statement of welcome that sets forth St. … READ MORE…
First Sunday in Lent,March 6 2022Penelope Bridges Immediately after his baptism and commissioning by God, Jesus goes on an extended retreat in the wilderness. If your experience of the wilderness is the Southern California desert, I want you to know that the Judean desert is different. I have driven through that desert, and it is … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Committee Consider a carbon fast! Climate Stewards USA has a weekly theme associated suggested things to fast. Click to learn more! Daily Reflection-Action Calendar to Cultivate Creation JusticeCreation Justice Ministries has provided an excellent daily reflection-action calendar for Lent. Click here to view the PDF! Registration is still open for the Sacred Earth, Sacred … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Welcome to the holy season of Lent. In this time of crisis and war, we hold the people of Ukraine in our hearts and pray for peace, healing, and a turning away from violence. We are blessed in this country to live without fear of invasion, and to be able to dream … READ MORE…
Our Cathedral Organist and Canon for Music, Canon Martin Green interviews Nicholas Halbert about his personal experience in the Organ Scholar Program.
Content curated from our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Committee Posted on December 19, 2009 by Catherine Roth Cudjo Lewis is considered the last survivor of the last slave ship to enter the United States. Born around 1841 to a Yoruba family in the Banté region of Dahomey (today Benin), he was given the name Oluale … READ MORE…