Most religions seems to get all upset with human sexuality but seems to readily accept violence. What Leonard Matlovich said was a stark and profound confrontation of our totally mixed up values. THERE IS SOMETHING PROFOUNDLY WRONG WITH A SOCIETY THAT REWARDS ME FOR KILLING A MAN AND REJECTS ME FOR LOVING ONE. Anita Wucinic-Turner … READ MORE…
SPC member Jasper Kump told us a while back about The Military Acceptance Project which works to help servicemembers who feel marginalized in their community. Now is your chance to help: When the White House called for a compelling video that spotlights everyday, unsung heroes in the LGBT community who are creating positive change in the lives … READ MORE…
Bishop Christopher Senyonjo is stopping by in San Diego to greet his friends en route with Canon Albert Ogle to the San Francisco Pride celebrations, where Bishop Christopher will be Grand Marshall. Their winning theme “Global Equality” was adopted by the San Francisco Pride Board following a community wide selection from 30 suggested themes. Parishioners … READ MORE…
Can a group of festive masked Episcopalians crack the code of the mysterious Angel Gabriel (atop the Abbey) during the forthcomimg June 2 Masked Ball Gala? Just two years ago, The Abbey celebrated its centennial as a 1910 landmark. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983 and also more recently a recipient of … READ MORE…
From the Rev. Canon Albert Ogle: Gary Takesian, director of the acclaimed anti-bullying documentary “Teach Your Children Well,” told an audience Monday night at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Hillcrest that anti-gay bullying is the worst form of bullying. He explained that anti-gay bullying is quite different, saying that kids who are bullied for their ethnic … READ MORE…
On May 14 at 7.30pm: St. Paul’s Cathedral honors International Day Against Homophobia with a FREE showing of “Teach Your Children Well” followed by a panel discussion with the film makers and local anti-bullying activists. St. Paul’s Cathedral in partnership with GLSEN, St. Paul’s Foundation, Integrity Circle and other San Diego faith communities and school … READ MORE…
Recently, a Cathedral group sponsored by the Integrity Circle went to the play “Next Fall” by Geoffrey Nauffts at the Diversionary Theatre. Cathedral member Mark R. Turner shares his reflections. We all bring our backgrounds to dialogue with a work of art. Our personal dialogues with paintings, films, and plays customizes the piece to our … READ MORE…
In the wake of the Prop8 decision this week, The Rev Susan Russell of All Saints Pasadena saw this correlation between the Constitution and the BCP.
From the Irish Church News: Last month a leading gay Anglican cleric returned to his native Ireland after a two-day conference in Geneva, Switzerland on HIV, theology and human rights which highlighted a standoff between various parties, faiths and governments in the battle to tackle AIDS. The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle of San Diego, who … READ MORE…
The Rev. Canon Albert Ogle has written two articles in the local press about Bishop Christopher’s “Compass to Compassion” tour about LGBT rights in Uganda, which was launched here at St Paul’s Cathedral in August. We’ve quoted just a small part here; click on the links to read the complete articles. In his first article, … READ MORE…