Being grateful and feeling honored to be included in St Paul’s Cathedral community has been a theme in these recent letters and I’ll continue that thread. Many of us have encountered “other duties as assigned” in our employment history or Letter of Agreement. When I first joined the cathedral staff as Canon Verger, I inherited … READ MORE…
Greetings, St. Paul’s! I am very honored to be joining you during this interim period, following Martin’s outstanding and renowned decades-long tenure. Having played many an Evensong for you over the past few years, I know first-hand how much I look forward to playing your pipe organ. But I’m also very excited to work with … READ MORE…
There can be a tension between trusting in God and walking the way of Jesus. With so much happening in our world at this critical moment in history, it’s tempting to take one path – particularly trusting in God – and leave the walking to someone else. Yet when we don’t follow Jesus as his … READ MORE…
Here’s where we are as of mid-March, regarding the retirement of Dean Penny and what happens next. First, about Dean Penny: When will she leave us? On May 31. Where will she live after her retirement? She will continue to live in her home in San Diego for the foreseeable future. Can she attend the … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s, We have something to celebrate: we have met our stewardship goal for 2026 of $1.05 million! Each year as we prepare for our annual pledge campaign, I’m reminded that stewardship is never merely about numbers—it’s about the story those numbers tell. This year, that story is particularly powerful. It paints a picture … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s, During Lent, the Cathedral calls us to slow down, to pray, and to listen more deeply. We often think of this season in terms of what we give up or what we take on spiritually. But perhaps one of the most important Lenten disciplines is learning to listen — to God, to … READ MORE…
Hello St. Paul’s! As many of you know, Community Dinner Party Project has been a growing ministry for St. Paul’s. The concept is simple: offer a safe, non-sectarian space for people to share a good meal, create community, and explore spirituality in an organic and open way. So, why not invite neighbors to share a … READ MORE…
Dear people of St Paul’s, When the time came to begin working on this letter, I was flooded with thoughts and ideas of what to say. So much so, that I wasn’t able to write anything at first! After more reflection, this turns out to be a letter of thanks to you, the people that … READ MORE…
When you look up towards the altar in a 10:30 service, you’ll see quite a few people. The clergy, of course, and the choir, but if you look a little closer, you’ll see there are several others in various vestments. These are the altar servers, who perform a variety of essential functions to ensure that services proceed in … READ MORE…
When I arrived at St. Paul’s four years and two weeks ago, I knew that the congregation, community, and campus were eager for more physical changes to campus beyond the 525 Tower. I knew there was an overall masterplan for campus. It was all about what domino would go first. Four years later, that early … READ MORE…