Hello St. Paul’s, This week I’m addressing questions posed by members of the daily Morning Prayer congregation. The group includes some people who have joined St. Paul’s since the pandemic, so they are curious about the ministries listed in our literature. Maybe you too are curious, so here’s a brief description of some of them. … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Happy Earth Day! As people of faith we are called to be good stewards of God’s creation. Our Presiding Bishop recently said, “The work of helping to save God’s world is not a secular endeavor. It is the sacred work of God. For God so loved the world, and we who follow … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, A little over a year ago we embarked on a communal journey to educate ourselves about the scourge of racism and its enduring effect on the people and institutions of the United States. Over 100 people signed up for the Lenten study based on “Waking Up White” by Debby Irving. Seeing how … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Happy Easter! You’ve often heard me quote our mission statement: Love Christ, Serve Others, Welcome All. But maybe you are less familiar with our vision statement, declaring that the Cathedral “serves as a center of transformative love, faith and service: an inclusive, Christ-centered community that welcomes all people on their journey of … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s. Today we enter into the Great Three Days, also known as The Paschal Triduum: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Great Vigil of Easter, on Easter Eve. Each day’s observance is an integral part of one long service stretched out over three days. Our liturgy will invite us to experience the climactic … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, In just a few days we will begin our journey into Holy Week, and I hope you will find it meaningful even though, once again, our observance will be virtual. Before that, however, I want to share some exciting news with you. With the pandemic restrictions easing, our regathering task force has … READ MORE…
Transcript of interview between the Dean and Mike Thornburgh about the cathedral’s audio-visual ministry Penny: Hello St. Paul’s. This week I’m talking about our audio visual ministry. As you know, several years ago, a generous donor underwrote the installation of a high end television system. And we started regularly streaming services, extending our reach to … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, A year ago I was in Costa Rica enjoying my first week of sabbatical leave. Just a few days later I would start hearing from you that I was needed at home, and my sabbatical was on indefinite hold. You know only too well how the ensuing twelve months have gone. We’ve … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Many of you know our beloved first cathedral dean, the Very Rev. James E. Carroll. Jim is part of our congregational history, and still going strong in his 90’s. I was looking forward to interviewing him this week via Zoom, but unfortunately technical issues ensued. However, luckily for us, Jim’s son John … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, When I came to St. Paul’s almost exactly seven years ago, I saw an opportunity to develop the pastoral care ministry, to make the most of the pastoral gifts of our parishioners. I turned to Stephen Ministry, a program I had experienced in my previous churches. Stephen Ministry is an interdenominational, international, … READ MORE…