From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: While we await the re-gathering of our regular SGIA meetings at the Cathedral, here is an example of an EDSD Sacred Ground group that has also found a way to continue the community they formed after their ten-month series. The group comprised of folks from Christ … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Committee: As we continue to think about the hope advanced through the life of Dr King, we need to remember that we are far from the end of the arc that bends towards justice. The Barber of Little Rock offers an excellent and moving reminder. Watch the entire film on … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Committee: God gifts the world with many saints, some walking in our midst! At the right time in the right place in our troubled history, Dr King was one of those saints. We have so much to thank him for, and there is so much of his work … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: As we celebrate the birth of Jesus in our Christian tradition, our faith calls us to spread the light of love to everyone. In these days when we hear words that divide us, the story of the Holy family reminds us that we are neighbors, all … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry St. Paul’s Sacred Ground In Action Ministry (SGIA) invites us to donate a Christmas gift for migrant children at the border. The EDSD Migration Ministry requests Hot Wheels cars, coloring books and crayons, and stuffed animals to be distributed on December 24 and 25. New or very … READ MORE…
St Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action and Simpler Living ministries: How will you honor our Indigenous neighbors beyond November and throughout the year? yesmagazine.org article (Click Here). One simple way to start is by sending a letter to President Biden in advance of the annual Tribal Nations summit at the White House. This is an … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: As many of us in the United States celebrate a day to express thanks for bounty – whether for the gift of faith, family and friends, health, or wealth of one kind or another – we need to recall that this day is not seen as … READ MORE…
From our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) Ministry: As we consider our society’s traditional “Thanksgiving celebration“ we are reminded that can be a relative expression especially for our Indigenous neighbors. Filmmaker Sterlin Harjo’s documentary, Gather, chronicles how Native American are reclaiming food sovereignty. It’s available through iTunes, Netflix, and Amazon. Click here for the trailer. To find … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action Ministry November is Native American Heritage Month. Like any other culturally-themed month, it’s really meant to be remind us to learn more and reach out. Of course, we can do that any day of the year! (another reminder.) In recognition of Native American Heritage month, St Paul’s will … READ MORE…
From Our Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) ministry: “For the second year in a row, the California State Assembly passed a bill to address prolonged solitary confinement. With concern for second veto from Governor Newsom, the initiative “will become a two year bill in order to facilitate good faith negotiations with the Governor and urge … READ MORE…