I think everyone wants to be remembered, to leave some mark that says “I was here” – whether as grand as the pyramids or as simple as my father carving his initials in a tree at the edge of newly cleared ground. How much of graffiti, I sometimes wonder, is pure vandalism and how much … READ MORE…
Soprano, alto, tenor, bass…. What’s it like to sing in the choir? You can find out! Summer choir season begins this week. On 11 July, 18 July, and 25 July, anyone who wants to sing is welcome. Meet at 9.30 am in the choir room, where we’ll go over some basics. Then we vest and … READ MORE…
Recently St. Paul’s People’s Warden, Carol Walsh, gave a report on the work of our Chapter, the governing body of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Ever wondered why our Cathedral board of directors is called a “Chapter” and not a “Vestry”, which is the name given such groups in most Episcopal parishes? In medieval Europe and England … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s Cathedral! Well I have been working as your part time Associate for Children, Youth and Family for about a month now, and I am having a great time getting to know many of you better. We have fantastic youth volunteers, wonderful children, and super cool youth! I already feel very blessed to … READ MORE…
John 14:12 “Truly, truly I say to you, he who believes in me will also do the works that I do…..” I never feel so close to Jesus as when I am living out this message as part of the Pastoral Care ministry we call Eucharistic Ministers and Cathedral Visitors. These ‘works’ which carry Jesus’ … READ MORE…
On Sunday, January 24, 2010, the Cathedral will install two new canons. (A “canon” is an honorary title, associated with a cathedral and is conferred upon clergy or lay persons, who have demonstrated certain skills and ministries.) The Rev Anne B Chisham I am a native San Diegan and a cradle Episcopalian baptized, confirmed and … READ MORE…
I will never forget the Christmas following the sudden death of my 19 year old daughter/college student. We buried Debbie the week before Christmas almost 40 years ago. That “Christmas”never happened for me and my family that year. We were “numbed” with a tragic loss. Christmas is a celebrative time, the world is in a … READ MORE…
Have you ever noticed the labyrinth painted on the floor of the Great Hall? Ever wondered what those labyrinth walks advertised in the bulletin are really like? Susan and Lisa attended their first labyrinth walk last Wednesday, and sent us this report. We have been intrigued by the idea of a labyrinth for some time, … READ MORE…
The Chapter of St. Paul’s is analogous to the board of directors and is comprised of lay leaders who are responsible for the management of the Cathedral’s finances and buildings and grounds. Each month, Carol Walsh, Chapter member and People’s Warden, summarizes the “highlights” of the Chapter’s monthly meetings. Here are some notes from the meeting of 20 Nov … READ MORE…