Letter From Paula: Alternative Gift Expo Returns!

The Alternative Gift Expo will take place Sunday, December 10, 9am – 2pm, in the Great Hall. What can I give Him, poor as I am?If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.(Christina Rossetti, … READ MORE…

Alternative Gift Expo 2023

This year’s Alternative Gift Expo (AGE) will be held on Sunday, December 10, 9 am – 2 pm in St. Paul’s Great Hall (2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103). Please note entrance is on Fifth Ave. What is the Alternative Gift Expo (AGE)? The Alternative Gift Expo is our way of intentionally supporting fair … READ MORE…

2021 Alternative Gift Expo

Some of you have been asking about our annual Alternative Gift Expo.  We will be postponing our in-person event, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on fair trade gifts this year!  Below is a list of our typical vendors, some have provided discount codes: Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD)Episcopal Relief and Development … READ MORE…

ALternative Gift Exp Returns Dec 11!

St. Paul’s Alternative Gifts Expo returns!  Sunday, Dec. 11, 8:30AM-1:30PM  The Great Hall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral   2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA Coming together with common values, our St. Paul’s community demonstrates an alternative to our commercial, consumptive culture-a colorful and festive marketplace with choices of gifts that revolve around issues you care about. … READ MORE…

A second chance for the Gift Expo!

The Alternative Gift EXPO was enjoyed by many on Nov. 22! Sorry if you missed it, but you have another chance – a Mini-EXPO following the Mananitas for the Virgin of Guadalupe on Dec. 12.  Service at 6, EXPO 7-8:30 (along with Fiesta!). All of this is a great way to connect with our Misa … READ MORE…

Change the World: The Alternative Gift Expo returns!

CHANGE THE WORLD… BUY A DOLL from the ANDES at St. Paul’s Cathedral!  St. Paul’s Alternative Gift Expo returns on Sunday, Nov. 22, 8:30AM-1:30PM to the Great Hall!  Coming together with common values, our St. Paul’s community demonstrates an alternative to our commercial consumptive culture-a colorful and festive marketplace with choices of gifts that revolve … READ MORE…

Alternative gift Expo: Thanks!

I hope most of you were able to participate in the hugely successful Alternative Gift EXPO on November 23rd!  I owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the EXPO committee: to Paula Peeling for publicity and Emily Velez-Confer for graphics (posters and printing); to Doug Clark for organizing the cashiers (a big job due to … READ MORE…

SPECIAL! PERUVIAN DOLLS AT EXPO

A unique opportunity awaits shoppers at the Alternative Gift EXPO on Sunday, November 23. Dolls from the Q’ewar Project near Cuzco, Peru will be for sale. The dolls and their clothing are handmade with all natural materials, such as cotton and handspun alpaca. Dolls that are blond or redheaded and wear European clothing are crafted … READ MORE…

Alternative Gift Expo returns!

FORGET THE MALL… BUY A PIG at St. Paul’s Cathedral! St. Paul’s Alternative Gift Expo returns on Sunday, Nov. 23, 8:30AM-1PM to the Great Hall! Coming together with common values, our St. Paul’s community demonstrates an alternative to our commercial consumptive culture-a colorful and festive marketplace with choices for gifts that revolve around issues you … READ MORE…