From our Sacred Grounds in Action (SGIA) Ministry: As our Cathedral Land Acknowledgment asserts, “…We commit to the vital work of educating ourselves, increasing community awareness, and promoting reconciliation with our Indigenous neighbors….,” one of the many ways those wrongs can be addressed is through reparation: giving back stolen land or providing remuneration for it to … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action & Simpler Living Creation Care ministry: As people of faith, can we acknowledge the reality of climate migration and – more than ever – the need to welcome the stranger? Creation Justice Ministries invites us to learn about ways to welcome our local and global neighbors who have been – and the … READ MORE…
From Diane Lopez Hughes A few years ago three Simpler Living and Sacred Ground in Action ministry members put our heads together to understand how St. Paul’s could compose and live out a land acknowledgment honoring the sacred ground of our Kumeyaay sisters and brothers. Around early Covid days, we were aware that many Zoom … READ MORE…
From Sacred Ground in Action and Simpler Living Creation Care ministries: In another instance of “everything is connected,” here is a wonderful Green America resource. May Asian and Pacific American Heritage month encompasses “…people from all 48 countries of the Asian continent and the 25 island nations that make up Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Like … READ MORE…
Eliminate Medical Debt – Medical necessities should not create an enormous financial burden on the individual! Urge your Congress members to address and work to fix the current medical debt system. Address the Opioid Epidemic – Please contact your federal representatives and ask them to continue their work investing in opioid addiction prevention and treatment. … READ MORE…
Sacred Ground in Action and EDSD Immigration Ministries: There are two ways to help our migrant neighbors who find themselves overnight at the airport on their way to their final destination after they have been cleared by Border Patrol. Volunteers meet at the Episcopal Diocese offices each Monday from 3-5:30pm to prep sack lunches You are … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry: This Lent, two of St Paul’s Adult Formation book studies – The Nonviolent God by J. Denny Weaver, led by Rev. Carol Worthing; and So That We and Our Children May Live by Sarah Augustine and Sheri Hostetler, led by Simpler Living and Creation Care Community members and friends – offered … READ MORE…
From Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: In this season of Lent, we have an opportunity to share Christ’s love through action. Our EDSD Migration Ministry offers many opportunities to be that hands and feet – and heart – of Christ (Click Here). Last week a few Cathedral volunteers prepared 100 paper bag meals for … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry: While federal legislation on reparations of Black Americans has stalled in Congress for decades, communities across the country – including church communities – have found ways to start this important way forward. In this chaotic time of governance, these may be the only way for our Black … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: While we certainly don’t live by bread alone, it’s fascinating to explore the cultural history of cuisine that enriches our nation’s experience. Raw food is a gift from God, and the finished product a gift from our neighbors. This Yes! Magazine encore article offers a glimpse … READ MORE…