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…
Showers of Blessings celebrated its 10th Anniversary this April and it was a wonderful celebration of this ministry’s efforts! While I have written many letters over the years extolling the virtues and pleasures of bringing comfort and community to our unhoused neighbors, it is always true that as volunteers we are blessed to be a … READ MORE…
Dale Hoppenrath writes, Uptown Community Services Center, a ministry of St. Paul’s, is in need of a second representative from St. Paul’s to be a member of the Uptown Board of Representatives. The Board meets every other month for approximately 1.5 hours at St. Luke’s Episcopal in North Park. The Board sets the long term … READ MORE…
At St. Paul’s and in a growing number of churches, Sunday mornings bring an unforeseeable number of children and families to church each week. For some, regular attendance means showing up monthly, for some it means quarterly, while for some it still means weekly. As a result, on any given Sunday, it is almost impossible … READ MORE…
Have you ever question how or why certain situations appear at your front door (metaphorically speaking). Lately, this has been happening to me whether it’s my impeccable timing or just cause. Here are a few stories that I want to share. Initially the weekend of April 8th-9th I was supposed to be up in the … READ MORE…
During this time of Lent, Advent feels like it was a long time ago. But we recently received some notes that show the many blessings that came from the Advent project created by our outgoing Director of Children, Youth, and Families, Robin Taylor. You may remember that more than 30 St. Paul’s families signed up … READ MORE…
Visit the Amikas Tiny House Expo – A bridge from Homeless to Housed held at St. Luke’s March 15- MArch 26 . Amikas will be presenting a demonstration of emergency sleeping cabins and very affordable bungalow homes at an Expo at St Luke’s Episcopal Church from March 15-30. The structures could be a crucial part … READ MORE…
Showers Stories is our new series about the Showers of Blessing ministry, where we share stories of volunteers and guests. Claudia Dixon writes: A week or so ago I posted a story on the Blog about a homeless young man who regularly comes to our Showers Of Blessings and also now comes regularly to … READ MORE…
Showers of Blessings recently celebrated its FIRST ANNIVERSARY!!! One beautiful year of offering Showers, haircuts, breakfasts, donated clothing, fellowship and sometimes music with our neighbors who live in Balboa Park. As we look forward to the coming years we are immensely proud of our work so far and we hope not only to keep it … READ MORE…
One of our long time showers guests in his new donated jacket at Christmas What kind of shoes would you want to wear if you lived on the street night and day and had to walk long distances to get whatever you needed? What kind of pants and shirts would you choose to wear if … READ MORE…