Greetings St. Paul’s, I’ve been reading a book entitled Offering the Gospel to Children in which author Gretchen Wolff Pritchard challenges the assumption that “three-year-olds don’t come to church to pray, to know God, or to share Jesus’ risen life.” She challenges congregations to consider the Christian formation of children a ministry richer and more … READ MORE…
Dear St. Paul’s Family, Like others, our Family Ministry has had to adapt and create new ways to provide resources for families to stay connected and engaged in faith formation at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whereas we emphasize the faith formation of households with children, the name “Family Ministry” encompasses families with children and … READ MORE…
As your Director of Outreach and Faith Formation I am excited to announce the hiring of two new members to the St. Paul’s Cathedral staff and Faith Formation team. They are Maya Little-Saña and Abigail (Abby) Creager. Maya Little-Saña, a San Diego native and St. Paul’s parishioner for three years, is a student at San … READ MORE…
This summer, our Cathedral Youth joined us on the Chancel to experience altar service ministry. They served as torches (candle bearers), crucifers, thurifers, and vergers. It was a great experience for all, and they are welcome back any time! Thanks to Susan Hulbert for the photos.
San Diego Delegates Max, Ben, and Gabe with the Presiding Bishop Update from Christine D’Amico about the Episcopal Youth Event We have three youth currently in Philadelphia participating in EYE with Susan Hulbert as the chaperone. Susan is sending out amazing updates and pictures and I want to share them with you. When my 10 … READ MORE…
Every three years, over 1500 Episcopal youth in grades 9-12 from all over the United States, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Ecuador gather to worship, study scripture, deepen their faith and encourage one another to live faith-filled lives and grow in love for God. This year, the Episcopal Youth Event 2014 is being held at … READ MORE…
Interested in learning more about the Episcopal Church or the foundations of the Christian faith? Join The Revs Laurel and Colin Mathewson on a 12-week exploration of Anglican Christian tradition on Wednesday nights starting January 15 at 6-8 pm in the Guild Room. The course is free, a light supper will be served ($5 donation), … READ MORE…
I see magic is starting to happen for our St Paul’s youth and it is so much fun! It is happening in Godly Play and I know it is there when I hear parents telling me that their son can’t wait to get to church so he can play with his Godly Play buddies after … READ MORE…
This August I ran my first session of Camp Spirit and I have to say the name fit the week! To set the stage the average age was 10. We had youth as old as 13 and as young as 4. The youth were St. Paul’s members as well as several of their school friends … READ MORE…