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…
Marshall B. Rosenberg, Ph.D. writes at the beginning of his book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: “What I want in my life is compassion, a flow between myself and others based on a mutual giving from the heart. Believing that it is in our nature to enjoy giving and receiving in a compassionate manner, … READ MORE…
Anita Wucinic-Turner continues her reflections on peace and justice Until the crisis of Naziism struck into the heart of Protestant theological scholarship there was little question about the centrality of Romans 13: 1-7 as the foundation of a Christian doctrine of state. Christians were to obey their rulers not only because they fear state sanctions but because they support its function of … READ MORE…
Anita Wucinic-Turner writes, This question of how Christians are to relate to world power and government are an extension of my previous 2 blog submissions re: people of faith. Dietrich Bonhoeffer certainly wrestled with these crucial issues, as does every generation. Most of us have been misled into believing that as responsible citizens, and Christians, whatever government, or world “powers” asks of us, is … READ MORE…
Anita Wucinic-Turner points out that Julia Ward Howe’s Proclamation inaugurating Mother’s Day was originally intended as a statement against war: Over and over again, particular women have declared the cause of peace in the public square, Julia Ward Howe [among them]. In 1870, in the wake of the Civil War, she wrote the proclamation which would … READ MORE…
I took this picture of origami cranes that were twisted into the rope around the memorial marker at Manzanar, the site of one of the internment camps where Japanese Americans were imprisoned during World War 2. In the background, you can see the sheer cliffs of the eastern Sierra Nevada rising up to 14,000 feet … READ MORE…