We’ve told you recently about the new Balboa Park Outreach Walks, in which a group from SPC walks the vicinity to meet and connect our neighbors who are homeless. Here’s an update about their latest walk. Won’t you consider joining them? Join me some Saturday afternoon soon on a walk along Sixth Avenue in Balboa … READ MORE…
Sisters and Brothers, Our first three Saturday afternoon Balboa Park Outreach Walks with Chris Wells and Mary Doak have already generated some moving experiences for all involved. Won’t you consider joining them for these hour-long walks (3:30-4:30) some Saturday soon? Email me if you’re interested. We could use the help of a lawyer with some … READ MORE…
Sisters and Brothers, I invite you to join a conversation this coming Sunday, October 13 at our 9 am forum exploring the myths and realities of homelessness, what we do to help, and what we might do together in Christ’s name in the time ahead. Our Cathedral is located across the street from Balboa Park, … READ MORE…
Melinda and Bob Oslie get in the spirit with Dale Hoppenrath Did you know that Uptown Faith Community Services Center, which aids the homeless, is a Cathedral Ministry? Members of the Cathedral have been an integral part of Uptown since its inception under the Alpha Project, although Alpha is no longer directly involved with Uptown. … READ MORE…
Homelessness is a growing phenomenon in America. It takes many forms: There are bankruptsies, foreclosures and short-sales. Banks collect homes when the unemployed default on their mortgage payments. Some people are homeless because of natural disasters like Haiti and Japan. Some are homeless and without kin, who are called orphans. Others are homeless due to … READ MORE…
Helena Chan was a volunteer at the interfaith shelter last week. She composed this reflection on the experience after taking a long hike on Saturday. AGAVE ELOPES LETTER NICKS OPINE HOGSBOIL EMIT TRIPLE WORD SCORESCRABBLE WORDS Something to hang on toRandom letters and the board upsidedown sidewaysright side up Not everybody has the same view.Not … READ MORE…
I’ve always wanted to spend the night in the Cathedral and I finally got my chance. Last week I spent the night as a host to our guests from the Interfaith Shelter. I had my reservations about sleeping all night in a room full of strangers who hail from a traditionally unsavory population. Friends warned … READ MORE…