O KING OF NATIONS, and their desire, you are the cornerstone that binds two into one: Come and save the creature whom you have fashioned from clay. Meditation: Loving God, save us from our insularity and fear of the unknown. We are as strong as our faith in your saving power, and our commitment to … READ MORE…
O KEY OF DAVID, scepter of the house of Israel; you open and no one closes, you close and no one opens: Come and deliver us from the chains of prison – we who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Meditation: This couldn’t be more apt – living, as we are, in … READ MORE…
O ADONAI, Ruler of the house of Israel, you appeared to Moses in the fire of the burning bush; on Mount Sinai you gave him your law: with outstretched arm, come and redeem us. Meditation: God asks us to love God with all our heart, mind, and spirit and put no other gods first. But … READ MORE…
The Simpler Living committee has curated a collection of O Antiphons taken from St Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Seattle’s 2019 advent for our season. Each Thursday we will include our own meditation/reflections related to creation care. You can follow along each Thursday. O WISDOM, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High, and reach … READ MORE…
Holiday Greetings from Simpler Living at St Paul’s Cathedral! In addition to the local, fair trade, and/or sustainable items available for gift-giving from the Alternative Gift Expo this year, we are suggesting some informational sites that will help to focus on what is meaningful at this time of peace and what can help us to … READ MORE…
As we continue to cook more from home whether due to quarantine, safety or any other reason, Simpler Living though it would be timely to share some sustainable recipes. Included below are recipes for: Tomate Basil Pasta Chana Masala Chili Cheese Nachos All-Purpose “Cheese” Sauce Remember to cook between the hours of 10am and 2pm … READ MORE…
Christmas is among my favorite times of the year. I love the friendliness people share, when looking at Christmas light displays, attending concerts or even while shopping. I love the mound of gifts under the tree — and I love slipping a new package into the pile (and having my children discover it, shake it, … READ MORE…
Did you know you can join a CSA and share /coordinate with fellow parishioners at St Paul’s for pickup? Simpler Living can tell you more. Jen Jow shares news of the CSA farm tour. CSA Farm Tour JR Organics Farm Tour May 14 – update by Carolyn Lief http://all-free-download.com/free-photos/ download/vegetable-still-life-05-hd-picture_167404.html What is CSA? CSA or … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Alternative Gifts Expo returns! Sunday, Dec. 11, 8:30AM-1:30PM The Great Hall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA Coming together with common values, our St. Paul’s community demonstrates an alternative to our commercial, consumptive culture-a colorful and festive marketplace with choices of gifts that revolve around issues you care about. … READ MORE…
This is the latest newsletter from Simpler Living, our creation care group. More information here: https://stpaulcathedral.org/outreach-ministries/ Tangerines Film and Potluck Celebrating International Peace Day at the Cathedral, Simpler Living and the St. Paul’s Peace Committee will screen the 2013 Estonian-Georgian film Tangerines on Saturday, September 19 in the Guild Room. Nominated for an Academy Award, … READ MORE…