From our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Committee Madam C. J. Walker (1867-1919) was “the first Black woman millionaire in America” and made her fortune thanks to her homemade line of hair care products for Black women. Born Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867. Her parents, Owen and Minerva, were Louisiana sharecroppers who had been born into slavery. Sarah, their fifth … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Committee An educational opportunity from Creation Justice Ministries: Over the last year, Congress has considered legislation that would build climate resilience in God’s people and planet. But what is the difference between the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and the Build Back Better Act? What has Congress already done and what do we still … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I want to give you an update on the chancel remodeling project, as it’s been in the works for a long time, and I’m sure you are wondering what has happened to it. The chancel, for those who aren’t familiar with Episcopal jargon, is the portion of the church that acts like … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Committee As we move through winter, and start to think spring, here’s a creative idea to get your gardening juices moving. Interfaith Power and Light (a Creation Care partner of St. Paul’s Cathedral) has put together a Pizza Garden Seed Kit. Included are heirloom seeds of tomatoes, onions, peppers, and herbs. There’s nothing like tending … READ MORE…
Rev. Richard Hogue Jr.St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego1/30/2022 ‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.’ When I try to put my feet into the shoes of someone listening to Jesus when he said this at the synagogue, I imagine it is an utterly baffling statement. In Luke’s gospel, Jesus is a known quantity … READ MORE…
The Dean recently sat down with our Communications Coordinator, Wayne Riehm, to hear about the new calendar system we are launching for the cathedral community. This is a transcript of their conversation. Penny: Hello St. Paul’s. Today I’m talking with our communications coordinator, Wayne Riehm. Wayne: Hi there. Good to see you. Penny: Wayne has … READ MORE…
From our Simpler Living Ministry It’s quite an understatement to say that many of us are overwhelmed by what’s happening both in and outside the United States: from health concerns and economic woes, climate fears and rumors of war; all resulting in plain exhaustion. Two offerings from The Book of Common Prayer may begin to bring … READ MORE…
January 23, 2022, 3, Epiphany, Cathedral DayPenelope BridgesOne Body/Un Solo Cuerpo For seven or eight summers, my sons attended an Episcopal sleepaway camp in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Each year I made the trip twice to drop each child off at his age-appropriate camp. At the end of each camp session, we parents would … READ MORE…
While we are all doing what we can to ensure our own safety and well-being and that of others, we know how hard it can be to get tested if you have COVID symptoms. As of this week, anyone in the United States can order four free at home COVID tests from the United States … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground In Action Committee The Voting Rights debate is another of the many divisive issues in our country. Yet what could be more important for democracy than access to vote? As people of faith we are called to love our neighbor, which always alerts us to actions that require such a response. Here is just … READ MORE…