A Letter about Education for Ministry

Hello–may the Lord be with you! My name is Marti Welch-Doyle, and I am both pleased and honored to be sharing information as well as my experiences with Education for Ministry at St Paul’s Cathedral. EfM is a four-year Christian Formation program founded and administered through the School of Theology of the University of the … READ MORE…

Letter From Steve Mater: Altar Guild

This month our highlighted ministry is the Altar Guild. Guild members are also known as sacristans, and here is a letter from sacristan Steve Mater. When I was a child, my mother was a member of the Altar Society for the small Catholic Church in my hometown.  I would often go with her to help … READ MORE…

A Letter From Kate Gould

Dear Beloved St. Paul’s Community, I came to St. Paul’s not quite two years ago with a radiant theology developed over a lifetime as a spiritual refugee,  a hard-won readiness to question, and a hope to push this small slice of the church to evolve, stretch, and create to meet the moment of not just … READ MORE…

A Letter from Richard: Young Adult Ministry

Dear St. Paul’s family, Today I have the pleasure of highlighting the young adult ministry of St. Paul’s, comprised of our Gen Z and Millennial congregants. I want to start by thanking all those who participate in this and the wider congregation. The S.P.Y. Club ministry (St. Paul’s Youth Sunday school program) is led by … READ MORE…

A Letter from Kathleen: Episcopal Parish Network Conference

I am delighted to share my experience at the Episcopal Parish Network’s 2025 Conference, held in Kansas City, MO, from February 24th to 28th. This year’s conference was the 40th anniversary of the conference and was a gathering of minds and hearts, dedicated to the growth and development of our parishes and the greater Church. … READ MORE…

Letter From Kate Gould: Unconditional Hospitality

Beloved Church, I want to talk to you about our children. We have a small bunch of kiddos I see in the pray-ground on Sunday mornings. They are bright, loving, and curious. One is very serious about church and loves to swing the thurible and pretend to pour wine into the chalice. Two of them … READ MORE…

A Letter from Susan Jester: Our Evangelism Ministry

As the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, we exist to follow Jesus and help the whole world to grow loving, liberating and life-giving relationships with God, with each other and with creation.  Episcopal Evangelism is one of the most important ministries in the Movement- this is where we focus on accompanying our neighbors and … READ MORE…

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…