From our Peace and Justice Committee Every year on September 21, the world celebrates the International Day of Peace as established through unanimous resolution by the United Nations in 1981. The Cathedral Peace and Justice Ministry encourages us to commemorate this date by committing to peace, moving beyond the myth of separation to recognize our … READ MORE…
What we now call the Chane Proclamation was posted on the north porch door of the Cathedral in the 1990’s by past Dean John Chane, who later became the Bishop of Washington. It was displayed there until 2018 when the door was re-finished. The Chane Proclamation is a statement of welcome that sets forth St. … READ MORE…
Introducing the the Peace and Justice webpage for St. Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego, CA. It is our hope that we can use this space to educate, inform, and as appropriate, call to action those who are concerned about the ongoing problems of inequality and conflict in all its forms in our community and country. … READ MORE…
This is an excerpt from a message that The Right Reverend Andrew ML Dietsche sent to the people of New York (his diocese) on August 30. The Peace and Justice Committee commends it. Read the entire letter here. Black Lives MatterThere is a litany of names, victims of institutional violence against Black people in America, … READ MORE…
The last few months have seen an increase in the level of activity and activism around issues of peace and justice, including immigrant rights, gender equality, LGBT and climate change issues, whether local, national, or internationally focused. To help the Cathedral community respond both thoughtfully and in a timely fashion to calls for action on … READ MORE…
David Hartsough will be at the Cathedral on October 8-9. He will give a peace workshop on Saturday the 8th @ 1-4 pm; and the Sunday forum on the 9th @ 9 am. The Rev Canon Richard Lief shares this review of Hartsough’s book. WAGING PEACE: Global Adventures of a Lifelong Activist David Hartsough with … READ MORE…
In preparing for my upcoming sermon for the last Sunday in Advent, I came across the 1972 address of Pope Paul VI given on the World Day for Peace. You may have heard the phrase, “If you want peace, work for justice”; the phrase was coined in this speech. Particularly on the Sunday during which … READ MORE…
At this time of reflecting on what it means to be a steward of the earth’s resources – I came upon this beautiful, visionary pledge, created back in 1966 , by the Women’s Environmental and Development organization: “I pledge allegiance to the Earthand to the flora (plants), fauna (animals) and human lifethat it supports, one planet, indivisible, … READ MORE…
The Cathedral is celebrating The Annual International Day of Peace by featuring three events. In addition to showing a beautiful an Academy Award nominated film Tangerines, Saturday, Sept. 19, the other two events will feature Ms. Eden Steele from the Interactions for Peace in the forum on Sunday, Sept. 20 and a follow-up workshop on October 3rd. … READ MORE…
Sisters and Brothers, I invite you to join a conversation this coming Sunday, October 13 at our 9 am forum exploring the myths and realities of homelessness, what we do to help, and what we might do together in Christ’s name in the time ahead. Our Cathedral is located across the street from Balboa Park, … READ MORE…