Penny: Hello, St. Paul’s. This week, I’m having a conversation with Robbie Ewell, who has been one of the leaders in our Sacred Ground efforts this year. And I’m going to start by asking Robbie to introduce himself. Robbie Thank you, Penny. Well, my name is Robbie Ewell; my wife and I actually joined the … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Recently, many of you received an email purporting to be from me and asking for a favor. This was only the latest in a seemingly never-ending series of fraudulent emails. Several of you were kind enough to let me know of the email, so I was able to post a notice on … READ MORE…
Penny: Hello St. Paul’s. This week I’m talking with Jen Jow, the coordinator of our Outreach Ministries. The Outreach area involves several activities, including Showers of Blessings. You’ve probably heard about the possibility of us constructing an outreach center underneath the chapel as part of a capital project. I am going to focus more narrowly … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, Since I last updated you on the 525 Olive construction project, over 7 months have gone by. This week the project reached a milestone: Greystar has now laid the concrete for the 20th and final floor. There is still plenty to be done: constructing the roof, with its swimming pool, penthouse additions, … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, I hope you have seen my special update on regathering: it was published yesterday and has lots of details about what to expect this Sunday as we return to a full Communion service in the church. As you may know, there are over 70 Cathedral ministries and groups, and this week I’m … READ MORE…
Hello, St. Paul’s. This week my letter is about our wonderful altar guild. This is a transcript of a conversation I had with Konnie Dadmun. Penny: I’m speaking with our longtime cannon sacristan and head of all things altar guild. Konnie Dadmun. Konnie, would you please start our conversation by introducing yourself? Konnie: Yes, I’m … READ MORE…
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…