Simpler Living presents The Story of Stuff short film

Saturday, November 7, 6 – 8 p.m.Simpler Living will screen The Story of Stuff (20 minutes) and a follow-up short, The Story of Change (6 minutes).  Both films were created and narrated by Annie Leonard, currently the Executive Director of Greenpeace USA.  Although The Story of Stuff was made in 2007, its key message that … READ MORE…

“What is a Christian” Class

Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., October 21 – November 18We are slightly revising the popular “What is an Episcopalian?” class. Each fall we will offer “What is a Christian?” In this 5 week course, both new Christians and lifelong churchgoers will explore some of the basic questions of faith in Christianity (each spring we … READ MORE…

700 Handwritten Postcards went out!

Thank you to the 45 cathedral members and St. Bart’s members who helped with the Voter Postcard writing campaign! We met our goal of sending 700 hand written postcards to voters in low turnout areas reminding them that their voice matters. List provided by the League of Women voters (LWV), supplies funded by outreach committee. … READ MORE…

The New Landscaping Committee

Hello, I’m Kathleen Burgess, the Director of Administrative Operations for St. Paul’s Cathedral. I’m delighted to be able to share some great news about a new committee that has been formed for the Cathedral, the Landscaping Committee. The Landscaping Committee is a subcommittee of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. They will meet regularly and report … READ MORE…

A Decade of Leadership: Simpler Living Thanks Phil Petrie

Simpler Living pays heartfelt tribute to our leader of the past ten – yes, ten! – years: Phil Petrie. Phil has been a most dedicated and hard-working facilitator since the inception of the committee. While he has shared this role at times, he has been our continual foundation, connecting walls and ceiling (no pun intended, … READ MORE…

Dean Letter: Invitation to Pledge

Hello St. Paul’s, This week we launch our 2021 pledge campaign. The Church was built to stand strong in a time such as this: a time when the world is in turmoil, when disease ravages the land, when political tensions divide us from each other, when questions of race, justice, and equity swirl. The light … READ MORE…

The Sunday Sermon: The Easy Yoke of Love

Dean penny bridges preaching at pulpit

St. Francis Day, October 4, 2020 Penelope Bridges The Easy Yoke of Love “Come to me, all who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” This is the promise that Jesus makes to the disciples of John the Baptist, after John has been arrested. They are carrying a heavy … READ MORE…