Some Sunday as you’re walking through the courtyard going or coming from Sunday service you might see a young man sitting at one of the tables, having a donut and a cup of coffee. He is a rather heavyset man with very thick light brown hair and a small mustache and beard. He is one … 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…
Dear Friends, What an amazingly beautiful morning! Today, very early on, I gave Colin a bad time because (well, because I always give Colin a bad time) I thought he was being Pollyannaish when he declared very early, “This is the best Showers yet!” And I’m not going to admit this to him so, Colin, … READ MORE…
Dear Friends in Christ, Providing hospitality at the breakfasts for our Showers of Blessing guests is a great joy in my life. Besides serving our guests I get to work with the lovely folks from First United Methodist Church who provide the meal. We provide hot coffee (tons of it!), tea, and cool water, both … READ MORE…
Open for Business It was a beautiful and Christ-filled morning at the Cathedral Saturday as Showers of Blessings arrived at our 6th Avenue courtyard and more than a dozen volunteers enthusiastically seized the opportunity to try to live out our baptismal vow to strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity … READ MORE…