Formation Offerings at St. Paul’s (1st Quarter)

Christian formation is the lifelong process of growing in relationship with God, self, others and all creation. In this process, we are transformed into the people God wants us to be. (The Episcopal Church) Sunday Morning Forums Sunday morning forums take place every week at 9 am in the Guild Room of St. Paul’s (unless … READ MORE…

A Different Kind of Gift

From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Simpler Living’s hope for the New Year is that Cathedral congregants will take a moment to learn about Power San Diego’s plan to democratize our energy resources in San Diego County, then stop by our Simpler Living table and sign on to support the ballot proposal. For more … READ MORE…

Putting the “Public” in Power

St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: As a means of equity for all San Deigns and a response to the need for a carbon-neutral future, Simpler Living will be tabling for Power San Diego, a petition campaign to put an initiative on the 2024 Ballot that can replace SDG&E with a non-profit power utility … READ MORE…

While the Nations Equivocate… Act Locally!

From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Two years ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized stronger vehicle emissions standards to protect families from vehicle pollution, save drivers money, and fight the climate crisis. House Resolution 4468 threatens to undo the progress made toward clean air and a healthy future. The bill would prohibit … READ MORE…

Fossil Fuels Continue to Threaten the Climate

From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry:  It was probably going to happen eventually. Just as COP28, the UN Climate Conference, gets underway in Dubai this Friday, the BBC reported that the hosts have planned back room deals to promote the proliferation of fossil fuels! Read the article here. At a recent meeting of TEC … READ MORE…

Another Reason to Give Thanks

From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry Climate change solutions! While the days ahead will be extremely challenging for God’s Creation, we are grateful for the wisdom and creativity of so many people working to reduce the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Coastal communities around the world are populated by those most impacted … READ MORE…

Two Voices for Creation

From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: In the lead up to the upcoming 2023 UN Climate Conference in December, Archbishop Justin Welby shared these words:  “….From different corners of the world, the stories are – quite literally – flooding in of the consequences of the the abuse of our planet – consequences that … READ MORE…

Bank Profits Equal Climate Deaths

One more thing you can do about climate change!–Join ICEJ and Simpler Living on Mon. Nov. 13 downtown I’m going to start this with a confession.  Do I get burned out sometimes on the urgency of doing something about climate change?  Thanks for asking, yes I do.  Do I know what exactly is the single … READ MORE…

Speaking Truth to Power

St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry: Given what we’ve learned about climate change and its impact on God’s creation, sometimes we are called to stand up and speak out. Members of St. Paul’s Simpler Living recently participated in an action in Carlsbad organized by GreenFaith members (two pictured here) and our local Interfaith Coalition for … READ MORE…

Doggies Do Right

From the Simpler Living creation care ministry: Yes, we know, Blessing of the Animals was last week! Yet it’s never too late to consider how we treat our animal companions when it comes to Caring for Creation. For more on eco-conscious pet care visit greenamerica.org. Even our pets can join us on the path to … READ MORE…