Hello St. Paul’s, As you may know, our Anglican identity rests upon a triple foundation of Scripture, Tradition, and Reason. We bring together, uniquely among Christian denominations, the ancient and continuous witness of the Bible with the historic traditions of the church and our individual God-given gifts of discernment and intelligence. We refer to this … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, By now you have likely received and read your 2023 pledge materials. Some of you have already made generous pledges, and I could not be more grateful. I enjoy writing each of the thank-you notes at this time of year, and I think of your faces as I write your names, giving … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, You’ve probably heard the term “Holy Orders” from time to time, indicating the disciplined or ordered life that ordained people vow to follow. When a couple gets married, they enter into an ordered form of life, guided by the vows they make. The church itself has an orderly structure, with Episcopal Church … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I’m standing in front of a picture of this week’s cathedral calendar entries. As you can see, there’s a lot going on here. As we launch our 2023 pledge campaign this weekend, I want you to be aware of the tremendous amount of ministry that goes on here day after day. Many … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I’ve been hearing a few questions about the masterplan, the proceeds of the 525 Olive deal, and the potential capital campaign, so I think it’s time for a refresher on the big picture of our cathedral resources. When I arrived here in early 2014, Chapter was engaged in a major project to … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Recently I polled a group of parishioners for questions they would like to ask about our traditions, and they came up with a whole list. If one person is wondering, it’s guaranteed that lots of other people are too, so here are some FAQs. You might notice that in many cases, a … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, The opening of our expanded chancel has been a great improvement for the congregation. While we still have some work to do regarding light and sound for the clergy, choir, and altar party, I am enjoying the spacious feel of our worship space. One of my concerns as we moved back into … READ MORE…
*(See edit below for Sunday Parking) Hello St. Paul’s, This month we are entering into a contract with LAZ parking to manage our parking spaces in the garage under 525 Olive. As you may know, we now have about 70 spaces dedicated to the Cathedral on levels B1 and B2. Some of these spaces will … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Did you know that playfulness is a quality reserved by nature for mammals? The more primitive brain of a reptile or fish lacks the components that allow play and humor. Maybe that’s why dinosaurs always seem to be deadly serious in the movies. The ability to be playful is a sign that … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, This week I want to update you on our plans for the Cathedral Library. The what? I hear you say: yes, we have long had a Cathedral Library, but it has been chronically underused, and we have limited space for it in the new building, so we have been forced to think … READ MORE…