There is a story about a man who was a member of his parish, but who didn’t give anything to the church one year. When the priest went to check on him, he opened the door and asked, “Did you know that my son just wrecked his car and needs a new one?” The priest … READ MORE…
The gospel lesson this morning presents a community in an in-between space. As lepers, these ten travelers were ritually impure. We don’t really know what leprosy meant– it was likely a combination of what we consider to be many skin afflictions today– but until the afflictions were healed the persons afflicted were prohibited from certain … READ MORE…
Good morning. I’m honored to have been asked to speak about how St. Paul’s has aided my spiritual journey and why I choose to be generous to St. Paul’s. In thinking about what to say, I realized that the first part of this assignment is much easier than the second. I can – and will … READ MORE…
As part of the natural life cycle of a parish, St. Paul’s has seen significant staff changes in recent years. Christine D’Amico left a growing Children, Youth & Families program to tend her equally burgeoning business at Open Minds Studio. After years of service, Christine Spalding began a well-deserved retirement. Chris Harris, nearly through seminary … READ MORE…
Hello, my name is Jasmin Kaeser and I have been a member here at St. Paul’s for about a year and a half, which is about as long as I’ve been in San Diego. Like many of you, I was raised Roman Catholic and have only recently come to call myself an Episcopalian. I grew … READ MORE…
When Terri asked me to do this, I said NO. Over the years I have been touched and brought to tears by stewardship narratives of transformation from many of you, my friends. With brave hearts you have stood in front of us spilling the most personal spiritual biographies. And I don’t have anything like that. … READ MORE…
It’s been a deep joy to move through one more stewardship campaign with you this past month. The stories of how St. Paul’s has been a source of Living Water moved me to tears and laughter more than once. Thank you to everyone who participated, hosted parties, helped out, shared stories and asked questions. Thank … READ MORE…
During Stewardship every year, we ask members of the community to share a little of their journey and tell us why they choose to be generous. I have not always been an Episcopalian, nor for that matter, even a practicing Christian. I was one of those people around the fringes—looking enviously at those who went … READ MORE…
During stewardship every year, we ask members of the community to share a little of their journey and tell us why they choose to be generous. I came to San Diego 5 years ago, with Martha, who is now my wife. Like many people new to San Diego, I went about trying to find a … READ MORE…
Around this time of year I usually start thinking about my tithe for the next year. When I was ordained in 1997 I ended my internal annual argument about whether I should tithe: in prayer, God made it clear to me that I should always take 10% off the top of my income and pledge … READ MORE…