I’d like to get the word out about a new annual event at St. Paul’s–Creation Care Sunday on April 18th, to be held just before the 40th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22. Both Sunday morning services will focus on appreciating and nurturing God’s creation all around us and two further events are planned. … READ MORE…
Dear Friends in Christ,It is with a sad and grateful heart that I tell you of The Reverend Canon Gerry Walcutt’s death. Gerry passed away quickly a day or so after our observance of Easter, a celebration in which he participated. Gerry was born in Ohio, raised as a Methodist, served during WWII, and came … READ MORE…
I’m not quite sure where I am writing this from – somewhere over the pacific I guess. I was fully expecting to skip Good Friday this year – and with quite a valid reason. I am flying on a business trip to Australia. I took off from LAX on Thursday night and am due to … READ MORE…
For those of you who are iPhone or iPod Touch users (or if you’re reading this while camping out in front of your local Apple Store awaiting the release of the iPad), you’ll definitely want to check out our Cathedral App. St. Paul’s Cathedral is the first Episcopal Church in the country to have an … READ MORE…
To anyone looking for a possible companion: Last week after school I was just leaving the parking lot and saw a dog. I pulled over, jumped out of the car and followed her. I stopped at KFC and begged at the takeout window for some free chicken, and ran off with a couple of nuggets. … READ MORE…
In preparation for a class with the middles schoolers, I wanted to get all of the facts on Lent so we could talk about them in class that coming Sunday. In doing so, I found that even as a lifelong Episcopalian, there were still some things I could learn about the facts on Lent. I … READ MORE…
Tim Burton’s “Alice in Wonderland” scored as a box office hit of Tsunami proportions on its opening weekend. As Barnabas and I dropped our 3-D glasses into the recycle bin on our way out of the theater I was taken back to another time and place. The year was 1964 and the place was a … READ MORE…
WE WELCOME David Curley as Executive Assistant at St. Paul’s. David has been Communications Director at St. Bartholomew’s in Poway, and he brings his background in business and science to the office here. He remains a member at St. Bart’s (where he’s also been a baritone in choir since 1993). If your ministry or group … READ MORE…
It is tax filing season, an annual chore made more difficult by current economic circumstances. For me, it brings to mind Jesus’ statement, “Render unto Caesar, what is Caesar’s”. And, I would add, “but no more than what Caesar is due; the rest is mine.” Did you know Congress designed many tax credits and deductions … READ MORE…
The “ex-gay” movement is founded on the idea that sexuality is “just a choice” and is at the lead in opposing GLBT rights in this country. The so-called “ex-gay” organizations are criticized by mainstream medical professionals for the harm they do GLBT people. The supporters of this discredited movement are linked to the Uganda bill … READ MORE…