Tropical Storm Hilary was a warning call to San Diegans and millions of others. Thankfully St. Paul’s community did not experience the devastating rain and wind that was predicted. But some did. Life was lost. Land and property were destroyed. And we can’t know what’s to come. Some say we shouldn’t dwell on the harm … READ MORE…
“The Season of Creation invites us to think deeply about our ecological, economic, and political ways of living, and to work towards justice and right relationship with God’s Creation,” says the Rev. Melanie Mullen, director of TEC Reconciliation, Justice, and Creation Care….” For most of us who care for God’s good creation, the Season of … READ MORE…
As one of the events of September’s Season of Creation, St Paul’s and the EDSD Creation Care Community will offer a Tuesday evening book study on Karen Amstrong’s Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World. The study is also an offering for the Cathedral’s Fall Faith Formation program. The four session series, 9/5, … READ MORE…
Once again, along with other congregations across the diocese, Simpler Living will celebrate the month-long Season of Creation. During September Sunday services our spiritual roots in God’s creation will be nurtured. The September 24 Faith Forum will empower us to “act now!” to deepen our love of creation, increase our commitment, and advocate for meaningful … READ MORE…
Today we share an alert from our colleague Bill Shreve, ED El Camino Real, and EPPN- CA Creation Care Chair: Many of us are worried about the world we are leaving to our children and grandchildren as we learn more about human caused climate change. We take actions to reduce our carbon footprint, but we also … READ MORE…
In these hot August days, we are especially grateful for the gift of water. Without it, living things cannot survive. May this beautifully creative story of water inspire and commit us to advocate for all of the ways this gift comes from God: oceans, lakes, rivers, groundwater, and atmosphere. From Yes! Magazine, Terra Affirma: Water Eats, Earth Drinks, by … READ MORE…
Persons of faith care about creation–and for many of us that means a deep concern with the climate crisis and the energy and financial sectors that perpetuate it. SanDiego350 is putting together a protest on Monday, July 24 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the downtown San Diego Sempra HQ (488 8th Ave.) to demand … READ MORE…
We are reminded by The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations that “In recent years biodiversity itself has been under threat with a UN report estimating that one million species face extinction. Currently, there are 1,493 species listed under the Endangered Species Act.” They call on us to contact our Senators to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act of 2023 … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Sacred Ground in Action (SGIA) and Simpler Living Creation Care Ministries: It’s about time that we recognize the valuable contributions of our indigenous neighbors whose roots are deep in love for all Creation. In their yesmagazine article, author Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy outlines a history filled with too many past wrongs against those … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Ministry Our faith calls us to justice for all. What do you say to “advancing equity in climate justice communities through better access to jobs, education, medical care, recreation, and through reducing air pollution?” Think that’s possible? Yes, we can! San Diego, Let’s Go! offers “a historic opportunity to invest in … READ MORE…