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…

The Sunday Sermon: the First Sunday after Christmas

Alleluia, unto us a child is born. O come let us adore him, Alleluia.  What did you get for Christmas? Did you get what you wanted? Was it what you really wanted? It’s a question that evolves through our lives, from the colorful toy of early childhood, to the electronic gadgets and gift cards of … READ MORE…

The Christmas Sermon: Ordinary People

Alleluia, unto us a child is born. Come let us adore him, Alleluia. “Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morning.” The long wait is over, and Christmas Day is here at last. If you have young children in the house I am sure you have already today been through a frenzy of stocking-emptying … READ MORE…

Christmas

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good … READ MORE…

Oh come let us adore him

Dear people of St. Paul’s, “In this holy season, let it be our care and delight.” Whenever I hear or say these words, I know that we are welcoming the Christmas season in our uniquely Anglican way. The seasonal Service of Lessons and Carols is one of those traditions that connects us with our spiritual … READ MORE…

Christmas

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see– I am bringing you … READ MORE…

Christmas Eve Sermon: Remembering the Familiar

Welcome. Welcome to St. Paul’s Cathedral. We are delighted you are here with us on this holy night. But you’ve been here before. Well, maybe not this place, or if you have been to the Cathedral, maybe it’s been a while. Or maybe you’ve sat on another church’s wooden pews (or folding chairs, as the … READ MORE…

Simpler Living: Fair Trade Holiday Shopping

The Holiday season is approaching!  Simpler living sends us this list of shopping opportunities that focus on Fair Trade and opportunities where your $$$ can make a  difference.  Bookmark this page so you can refer back to it throughout the season!                Fair Trade Holiday Shopping Guide!     … READ MORE…

We Three Kings …

As part St. Paul’s Cathedral and Episcopal Diocese tradition for over 5 years, the Three Kings visited the foster children, staff and neighbors of Dorcas House on Sunday, January 6th. The Three Kings with Silvia and the children of Dorcas House   The Three Kings processed during the 10:30 am service on January 6th and were … READ MORE…