A Letter From Joan: Help Welcome Refugees to San Diego

Your donations of furniture, household items, and more are urgently needed for refugee families entering San Diego. Please contact Joan Reese at jmreese@gmail.com to learn more, request a list of needed items, or receive progress updates.  As we observe this Advent season of prayerful anticipation, families displaced by conflict and climate change who have spent years in refugee … READ MORE…

A Letter From Maureen McNulty: Eucharistic Visitors

“When I was sick, you visited me…Assuredly I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of My brethren, you did it to me. ”  Matthew 25: 35-46 Eucharistic Visitors are lay people licensed by the Bishop to bring the sacrament of Communion directly from the gathered congregation to those … READ MORE…

Our Ministry of Giving: A Letter from Jairus

The Stewardship Committee serves St. Paul’s Cathedral by leading the parish to care for and share the resources that God has entrusted to each of us, including our time, talents, and treasures. The committee carries out its work by sharing regular communications and sponsoring formation offerings on topics related to stewardship and by administering the … READ MORE…

Letter from Lindsey: Voices of Our City Choir Update

Dear Beloved St. Paul’s Family, My name is Lindsey Seegers. In 2009, I became a licensed lay preacher in the Episcopal Church. A decade later, I befriended St. Paul’s community at a cookout following my first-ever PRIDE parade—leaving with a purple-sleeved “fearless love” tee, and a deep affection for this welcoming congregation. In 2022, I … READ MORE…

A Letter from Martin: A New Season for Our Music

Dear People of St Paul’s: As our Fall program season arrives, I am glad to have this opportunity to update you on a number of happenings in the music department. The Cathedral Choir has returned to singing Sunday morning services after a well-deserved summer break.  All of us involved in the choir are glad to … READ MORE…

Letter from Diane: Simpler Living Ministry

Once again St. Paul’s Cathedral – as a member of the Anglican Communion – will celebrate the global September Season of Creation. We will be one of the many ecumenical communities across the world that honoring this year’s theme “To hope and to act with creation” through prayer, education, and action for God’s good creation. … READ MORE…

Letter From Richard: The Music Center Campaign Reaches 90%!

Dear siblings in Christ, Alleluia! I write to you with great joy and enthusiasm to announce that with the Holy Spirit’s gift of generosity in this community our Music Center major gifts campaign (click here to learn more) has just surpassed 90% of the $2.5 million goal! Because of the magnanimity of you all, 186 … READ MORE…

Letter From Richard: Young Adult Ministry

Many people understandably point to numbers of decline in the Episcopal Church and across churches as a whole. With average ages of congregations reaching into the mid 60s in most cases, it’s understandable that many people have deep questions about the health of the church. We at St. Paul’s are so lucky to have a … READ MORE…

Letter From Jen: Update from 81st General Convention

Update from The 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church (GC81) General Convention is held every 3 years somewhere in the United States and this year it was 6 days in Louisville, Kentucky, June 21 – June 29.   It is a vital event where church leaders gather to discuss, understand, and decide on important policies, … READ MORE…