Dean Letter: The Rebuilt Piano

Hello St. Paul’s, As you may know, we have long had two Steinway grand pianos in the Great Hall. Neither was in great condition, and about two years ago we decided it was time to restore the better one to its former glory, so that we could host concerts with a really good instrument. Restoration … READ MORE…

7 Bridges Prayer Walk (Nov.15)

Sunday, November 15, 3 p.m.Youth ages 11-18 will meet at Balboa Park and walk a 5.5 mile loop, praying across 7 bridges in the Bankers Hill area along the way. Masks, sneakers, and water bottles required.  Email Maya to sign up ASAP.

New to St Paul? Check out Nov. 29 Welcome Liturgy

Are you new to St. Paul’s? On November 29 at our 10:30 service, we will be holding our next Newcomers’ Welcoming Liturgy. During the recorded service, we would like to introduce you to the congregation.  Please send us your picture so the congregation can see that you are with us, to be shown during the welcoming prayer … READ MORE…

Nov. 15 Guest Preacher, Rev Lorenzo Lebrija

Sunday, November 15 – 8, 10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m. This week our guest preacher at 8, 10:30, and 1 p.m. this Sunday will be the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, director of the TryTank project. TryTank is the Episcopal Church’s laboratory for innovation. Lorenzo is one of the church’s most creative minds, and at any given … READ MORE…

Play Reading: Auntie Mame (Nov. 28)

Saturday, November 28, 1 – 3 p.m., Our next play reading will be “Auntie Mame.” This delightful story follows a New York socialite who suddenly needs to care for her ten-year old nephew. With a motto of “live, live, live” she does so unconventionally but always with love. If you would like to perform in … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Diocese Convention

Report from Diocesan Convention 2020 Hello St. Paul’s. Last weekend the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego held its annual convention. All clergy canonically resident in the diocese are expected to attend Convention as delegates, and each congregation elects a number of lay delegates, with the number determined by the Average Sunday Attendance figures of the … READ MORE…

Monthly General Meeting

Tuesday, November 10, 11:30 a.m.Check in with Cathedral staff and ministry leaders to hear what’s the latest. All are welcome to attend! Join the zoom meeting HERE.

Friday Fellowship Time Change

Friday, November 6, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Please note that we have adjusted our hours to 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. But everything else is exactly the same! Same Zoom link, same good times and same friendly faces! We’re waiting to say hello! Join the meeting via zoom here!

Dean Letter: Peace & Justice

Hello St. Paul’s, As we have lived through the general election, peace and justice have been topics on my mind, and I suspect on yours too. As you know, we have an active Peace and Justice committee at St. Paul’s, and I want to share with you a project they have been working on. From … READ MORE…

The Sunday Sermon: Coming Out of the Great Ordeal

Dean penny bridges preaching at pulpit

All Saints Sunday, November 1, 2020 Penelope Bridges Coming Out of the Great Ordeal In any normal year we privileged North Americans would have a hard time identifying with those who have come out of the great ordeal. This year I think we might have some idea.  The apocalyptic imagery of the Revelation to John … READ MORE…