The Episcopal Parish Network (EPN)Inspiring Leaders2024 Annual Conference, Houston“Strengthening Leaders for a Changing Church”3/6-3/9/24 I had the privilege and pleasure of attending this year’s EPN conference in Houston this March. It was my first EPN conference and my first time in Houston, TX. In addition to the regular conference offerings, I attended the pre-conference Administrator’s … READ MORE…
When Dean Penny approached me to prepare this Ministry Highlight on the Music Department, I was immediately struck with what a difficult task this is to accomplish in just one short letter. How do I talk about something in which I am so impassioned in just a few paragraphs? How do I convey how special … READ MORE…
In a world filled with disquieting, negative headlines, the SPC Evangelism Ministry presents a four Sunday series (12-1pm, February 18, 25, March 3, 10, Guild Room) giving you the tools you need to spread the good news to the world at large about loving, welcoming, joyous Christians alive and active at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral! … READ MORE…
I was shocked– shocked! — to realize recently that it has been over 50 years since I was first licensed– yes, licensed!– to read at St. Paul’s. The length of time I have been reading was brought home to me by the fact that the Diocese of San Diego is celebrating its 50th anniversary. When I … READ MORE…
The Alternative Gift Expo will take place Sunday, December 10, 9am – 2pm, in the Great Hall. What can I give Him, poor as I am?If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb;If I were a Wise Man, I would do my part;Yet what I can I give Him: give my heart.(Christina Rossetti, … READ MORE…
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…