April 23, 2023 The Third Sunday of EasterPenelope Bridges Alleluia, Christ is risen. The Lord is risen indeed, Alleluia. Today is a tangle of themes and emotions. It’s Easter season: we rejoice to know ourselves redeemed and forgiven. It’s Creation Care Sunday at St. Paul’s: we acknowledge our sinful abuse of the earth and its … READ MORE…
Happy Earth Month! Now’s the time to learn more about our Simpler Living ministry at the Cathedral! Many hands make lighter work in caring for God’s good creation. Go to the Cathedral’s Calendar Page for the Zoom link for our next meeting on Tuesday, 4/25 at 6:45 pm: stpaulcathedral.org/calendar Meanwhile enjoy a Creation Care focused … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry If Christ’s Sunday rising meant that death is overcome, what does that convey in a time of climate crisis? With the recent IPCC report we learned that death is even more imminent than we thought: the death of whole species, of a safe way of life for millions, … READ MORE…
St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry Heading toward the end of Lent, Climate Stewards invites us to “fast from temperature luxury.” There are places in the world where such luxury is not an option. In San Diego we are fortunate to enjoy temperatures that allow us to lower our heat and, in this way, lower our impact … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care ministry “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21 Of course this passage refers primarily to spiritual matters. At the same time, when we look at what material goods and pastimes mean to us, we can also our banking practices. Next Tuesday, 3/21/23, at Chase … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry In this EDSD Year of Service, Simpler Living celebrates diocesan encouragement to collaborate with our community neighbors. There are two opportunities for outreach to our church neighbors as well as organizational neighbors in the next few weeks. Plant a Tree! Join St Phillips Episcopal Church, 2660 Hardy Drive in Lemon Grove, this … READ MORE…
From Climate Stewards USA and St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care ministry: Climate Stewards USA invites us to embark on a Carbon Fast for Lent. Here are some questions they’d like us to consider: Can I wait until April 6th or after Easter to purchase this item? If not, can I borrow it from a friend or … READ MORE…
From St. Paul’s Simpler Living Creation Care Ministry Live simply so that others may simply live. Although that saying has been attributed to Gandhi, Mother Teresa, and bell hooks among others, etymologist Barry Popik “traced it to a Franciscan order that ran a peace center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1974. No matter it’s origin, the words … READ MORE…
Add your recipes to the Simpler Living Lenten Cook Booklet! Eating simply can be good for you and Mother Earth! So this Lent let’s try something different: we’d like to invite St Paul’s congregation to give plant based eating a try. To offer folks a healthy supply of choices, may we share your vegan and/or … READ MORE…
From St Paul’s Simpler Living ministry: If you missed the recent Zoom presentation by Lynne Marian featuring her review and takeaways from COP27 2022 United National Climate Conference, you can watch the recording here and find her informative Power Point here. Lynne also shared a number of informative resources for people of faith who take … READ MORE…