When we launched our Stewardship Campaign this year, we were deeply inspired by 1 Peter 4:10: “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received.” As a Cathedral community, we are deeply blessed to have a gifted congregation that helps us fully live into … READ MORE…
When COVID hit us in March of 2020, I was very frightened as probably everyone else was. I was isolated, craved human contact, and needed to reach out and take comfort in being with my friends. St. Paul’s quickly offered online services and was looking for participants to help out with officiating at the daily … READ MORE…
We represent the Cathedral (SPC) on the St. Paul’s Senior Services (SPSS) board; SPSS is led by CEO Michael McHale. Representatives for the Cathedral typically serve two three-year terms and are chosen by the Cathedral Dean and Chapter. This relationship now goes back 65 years! Our role is to be the eyes and ears of … READ MORE…
Women Together is a ministry for Women who come together from all walks of life, from different backgrounds and beliefs. Our theme “Christian Women Living in a Diverse World” is simple, yet profound. What does it really mean? To live in a diverse world is to live in a place that is sometimes beautiful and … READ MORE…
Demetreus Gregg Thanks to all of you that participated in our strategic planning process—from completing surveys and participating in focus groups, so that we can set goals to guide our mission and ministry for the coming years. Originally, this process yielded nine priorities, which with advice and guidance from our Chapter has been reduced to … READ MORE…
Sue Kelly, People’s Warden It was exciting to see so many people participate in our Ministry Fair this past Sunday, as we celebrated the various ministries here at St. Paul’s and navigated how we can become fully engaged in our communal life together. We have begun the process of seeking members to stand for election … READ MORE…
Music for All as a Gift from God Hello, My name is Frank Borik, and I’m writing today about the revitalization of the Friends of Cathedral Music ministry! (FoCM) After reflection and discernment, I have volunteered to lead this ministry, and I’m very excited to be participating in the growth that the Music Department will … READ MORE…
Sometimes at a Sunday service we are blessed with the rare combination of solemnity and gentle humor as wee members of the Episcopal Church are introduced into the Community. At that time we also renew our own baptismal covenant. Have you ever considered that St. Paul’s Outreach Ministries could be a tangible way to “proclaim … READ MORE…
It can seem odd or too secular for church to sponsor a dress-up (‘costume’ not ‘Sunday best’) service in conjunction with the cultural phenomenon of the Comic Convention. The first time St. Paul’s did it, something felt so right even as I worked to reconcile the feeling of it being not quite in churchy-character. Dressing … READ MORE…
Since the new federal administration took office, our communities have been experiencing a plethora of challenges. We’ve seen assaults on the common good in many dimensions: to health care, research, humanitarian missions, inclusion and diversity, employment, education, poverty programs, environmental initiatives, healthy discourse – the list goes on. We fear for our families, our neighbors, … READ MORE…