A few weeks ago some members of Simpler Living and friends viewed a film called “The Other Side of the Hill” It chronicled the efforts of farmers in Eastern Oregon who have come together to meet the climate emergency in their area with community-based solutions that benefit farmers, the land, and workers. Following are some … READ MORE…
All life requires food and water for growth and survival. As followers of Jesus we are called to nourish ourselves and others not only in spirit but also in care for all of creation. In this critical time of climate change, how can we do this? First, through prayer and worship. As we read in … READ MORE…
From Simpler Living, St Paul Cathedral’s Creation Care ministry Good things come in threes, so here goes: 1. A Prayer for CreationGod of glorious wonder, we praise your presence in the breath of all life. When we experience gentle breezes, the misted rains, mountains that meet the clouds, sustaining waters, trills of birds at the daily … READ MORE…
This reflection was originally shared by The Rev. Canon Richard Lief at our Thursday night Communion in the Courtyard Service, where participants are invited to contribute unique prayers, reflections, music, and poems to our common worship. The liturgy is intentionally malleable and reflective of the distinct talents, passions, and each participant on any given week. … READ MORE…
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…