It is hard to believe that it has been nearly three years since Jeff Martinhauk unnerved me with an invitation to be the Chair of the Adult Formation Committee and host of the Sunday Forums. I was relatively new to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Episcopal Church, and I knew nothing about Formation. I had … READ MORE…
The Cathedral’s financial report reflects our collective stewardship of our shared resources to carry out the mission to which God has called us. The chart below shows the sources of income that comprise our annual budget. Pledges are the largest source of annual income for the cathedral and provide for over half of the budget … READ MORE…
Recently, we celebrated the diverse ministries that form the heart of St. Paul’s, making it a beacon of faith and a vibrant place of worship. Among these, the Audio Visual (A/V) team plays an indispensable role. Our dedicated but small team strives to capture every word spoken, every song sung, and every message conveyed. We … READ MORE…
Many of us like to sleep in a little on Sunday morning, leisurely drink a tea or coffee and maybe read a little news. Not the 8 o’clock altar guild (or sacristan) team. Those assigned for the early service will be at the door of the cathedral ready to work by 7 am. The team, … READ MORE…
Dear Members and Friends of St. Paul’s Cathedral: Once again, our recent “Homecoming” Ministry Fair spoke to the generosity of our members at the Cathedral to Love Christ, Serve Others, and Welcome All. We are truly blessed with a congregation inspired by the Holy Spirit to care deeply for one another, those in need, the … READ MORE…
In 1981, The United Nations General Assembly declared the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace. This day coincided with opening day of annual session of the General Assembly. The purpose of the day was and still remains, to strengthen the ideals of peace around the world. I believe I was around 10 … READ MORE…
Lately in St Paul’s Morning Prayer on Zoom, we have been reflecting on readings that highlight faith and works. During this Season of Creation It’s especially fitting that this biblical combination grabs our attention. When we accept the words in Genesis, “God saw all that He made, and it was very good*,” when we have … READ MORE…
Are you looking to deepen your faith? Do you want to know more about the Bible, Christian Tradition, and Church History? Are you hoping to understand how your personal experiences and beliefs bring you closer to God and God’s people? If your answer is “yes,” EfM (Education for Ministry) may be for you. EfM is … READ MORE…
Organist, singer, and choir director Nicholas Halbert sang in our boys’ choir and was St. Paul’s Organ Scholar in his teens. He returned to serve as our Artist in Residence for the past year. As of August he will be moving on to the next step in his musical career. Dear Cathedral Family, Music is … READ MORE…
After creation was made, God saw that it was good. And considering that queerness has been observed in creation since the beginning, we know that we too, are good in God’s eyes. No mistakes were made. Yes, we are fabulous beings and things are as God intended. This Pride season, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral and … READ MORE…