My dearest siblings in Christ, “For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”Jeremiah 29:11 We are at a critical juncture in the life of the Cathedral, and this pledge campaign stands at the crossroads between … READ MORE…
When people think about cathedral ministry, they often picture worship services, music, outreach programs, and pastoral care. What they may not realize is that behind all of that is a small army of systems, buildings, technologies, and people working together to keep our campus running. I’m Kathleen Sheehan Burgess, Director of Administrative Operations at St. … READ MORE…
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unaware. The welcome table in the Queen’s courtyard on Sunday mornings is a sacred place. The members of the Welcome team spend time once a month before and after the service to welcome all visitors. We welcome visitors from our neighborhood, … READ MORE…
On Monday, September 21 the world marks the International Day of Peace. Coincidentally the date falls within the Season of Creation. How does this time enhance our faith in following Christ in peace as we increase our advocacy for all of God’s good creation? Established by the United Nations in 1981, the purpose of International … READ MORE…
Hi St. Paul’s community, This past weekend, we held our annual Blessing of the Backpacks at the 10:30 am service. It’s always a meaningful way to start the school year as we pray for safety and joy in the new school year. When our kids and parents gathered at the front of the church for … READ MORE…
When Allisyn asked staff to write letters while she was away, I thought I had this. I picked this date because it coincided with my 8-year work anniversary. I had grand ideas about what I would write. I wrote it. It took me a while and ended up being twice as long as most of … READ MORE…
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…