Dean Letters

Hello St. Paul’s, It’s Christmas Eve. What are you usually doing on Christmas Eve? Traveling, baking, welcoming house guests, keeping the kids from going nuts, rehearsing, maybe some last-minute shopping? How different is it this year? There’s lots of sadness and loss: some of us are missing loved ones, some of us are ill with … READ MORE…

Hello St. Paul’s, It’s time for me to update you on the work of the chancel and nave renovation task force, which consists of a number of staff, liturgical leaders, and Chapter members. We’ve been working together since August to come up with a design that will make the cathedral space as accessible and flexible … READ MORE…

The Very Rev. Penny Bridges interviews Kendall Squires, our former Chancellor, who held this position approximately 30 years, but has since retired to North Carolina.  Kendall also served as a founding manager of Nutmeg and Olive LLC, which handled the sale of our north parcel of land. Kendall speaks with Penny on his history at the Cathedral and … READ MORE…

Hello St. Paul’s, Since the pandemic began I have written over 500 letters to members of our parish community. I don’t have a printer at home, so they have all been hand-written: my handwriting has actually improved! About half of the letters to date have been thank-you notes for 2021 pledges. The rest are divided … READ MORE…

Hello St. Paul’s, As you may know, we have long had two Steinway grand pianos in the Great Hall. Neither was in great condition, and about two years ago we decided it was time to restore the better one to its former glory, so that we could host concerts with a really good instrument. Restoration … READ MORE…

Report from Diocesan Convention 2020 Hello St. Paul’s. Last weekend the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego held its annual convention. All clergy canonically resident in the diocese are expected to attend Convention as delegates, and each congregation elects a number of lay delegates, with the number determined by the Average Sunday Attendance figures of the … READ MORE…

Hello St. Paul’s, As we have lived through the general election, peace and justice have been topics on my mind, and I suspect on yours too. As you know, we have an active Peace and Justice committee at St. Paul’s, and I want to share with you a project they have been working on. From … READ MORE…

Hello St. Paul’s, I am back from two weeks of rest and relaxation, and I am very grateful for our parish leadership and staff who keep things running smoothly when I am away. Special thanks to Kathleen Burgess and Donna Perdue for providing the weekly letters. As we approach the general elections I know we … READ MORE…

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…