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Letter From Richard: A Future with Hope - 2027 Stewardship Campaign 

My dearest siblings in Christ,

“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope.”

Jeremiah 29:11

We are at a critical juncture in the life of the Cathedral, and this pledge campaign stands at the crossroads between what has been and what will be as we begin searching in earnest for our next dean... Continue Reading (Click Here)

Daylight Saving Time (Fall Back)

This Sunday morning, on November 1 at 2 am, clocks on smart devices will fall back 1 hour. Consider adjusting your non-smart clocks the night before to avoid confusion. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep!

Cancer Walk Affecting Traffic and Parking Sunday

Please be aware that the Susan G Komen walk will be taking over Balboa Park this Sunday and that traffic/parking might be impacted. View the event details on their site.

8 am - Holy Eucharist - In the Cathedral

9 am - Forum - In the Guild Room

10:20 am - Sunday School Check-In - In the Great Hall



10:30 am - Choral Eucharist - In the Cathedral or Worship Online

11:30 am - Coffee Hour

5 pm - Evensong- In the Cathedral or Worship Online

Forum: All Saints' Day - Your Spiritual Genealogy

9 am, In the Guild Room

Who brought the faith to you, and you into the faith? And who brought them? We celebrate all God's faithful people through the centuries, known and unknown, by telling our individual, unique stories.

Evensong

5 pm, In the Cathedral

This afternoon, we welcome back to the podium James Buonemani, former and longtime Director of Music at St. James in-the-City, Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles.

Today’s Introit is by Tomás Luis de Victoria, the most prominent Spanish composer of the late Renaissance. He is to his native land as Palestrina is to Italy: paragons of refined musicianship and masters of flowing counterpoint, they are best known for their copious mass settings and motets for the Church Year.

Having grown up as a chorister at Wakefield Cathedral, in Yorkshire, Kenneth Leighton retained a strong interest in church music throughout his career, though his life’s work was focused largely on education and on composition across a broad spectrum of genres. His music has an unmistakable flavor, characterized by non-triadic harmony and a preference for stacked fourths over thirds. The resulting grittiness lends itself well, in my opinion, to Isaac Watts’ hymn text, “Give me the wings of faith,” suggesting less a sentimental attachment to the saints than a realistic portrayal of the sacrifices endured in striving for sainthood.

Herbert Howells, small-town boy from an impoverished family living in an English town near the Welsh border, became the prince of 20th century Anglican church music. In his prodigious outpouring of canticles, anthems and mass settings, he proved himself to be a worthy successor to Byrd, Purcell, Wesley and Vaughan Williams, Howells' mentor. Today’s canticle setting, Collegium Regale, was written for the famous choir of King’s College, Cambridge – the very choir that first brought this setting to light in a seminal recording under its then-director David Willcocks.

Noon Eucharist

Friday, October 30, 12 pm, In the Chapel of the Holy Family

A brief and informal celebration of the Eucharist in our intimate Chapel. This service is held weekly on Fridays.

Election Eve Prayer Service

Monday, November 2, 6 pm, Virtual Meeting

On the eve of Election Day, Bishop Susan Brown Snook and leaders from across the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego invite you to gather online for a service of prayer on Monday, November 2.

In a season when public life can feel anxious, divided, and uncertain, the Church is called to something deeper than partisanship: to remember who we are in Christ. Together, we will pray for our country, for those who lead and serve, for the poor and vulnerable, for peace among nations, for the human family, and for wisdom in the days ahead.

This service is an invitation to place our hopes, fears, and responsibilities before God and to renew our commitment to seek and serve Christ in one another. Whatever the days ahead may bring, we gather as one body, trusting that our deepest allegiance is to the way of Jesus and that our common life is shaped by prayer, mercy, justice, and love. Join us online at for this diocesan Election Eve Prayer Service (Click Here).

Candlelight Concert:

Tribute to Juan Gabriel on Strings

Friday, November 6, 6:15 pm, In the Cathedral

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Diego. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Juan Gabriel at St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral under the gentle glow of candlelight. Click Here for Tickets

Film Spirit:

Tokyo Story / Yasujiro Ozu (1953)

Monday, November 9, 5:15 pm, In the Guild Room

Our series of films about journeys continues with an aging couple, in traditional Japanese garb, traveling by train to Tokyo to visit their grown children and grandchildren. Set in the postwar era, a time of great change in Japanese culture, the story focuses on the struggles and uncertainties of a family in a transition no one seems quite prepared for—a transition of their spirit and their core identity. This classic film appears permanently ensconced among the top five greatest films ever made. Open to all!

Community Dinner Party Project

Wednesday, November 11, 6 pm, The Guild Room

The Community Dinner Party Project is a monthly meeting of people from Bankers Hill and surrounding neighborhoods. Although sponsored by St. Paul’s Cathedral this space is intended to be a non-sectarian, non-religious, safe environment to make connection and form cohesion with your community. This month we will be serving San Diego's own Chicken Pie shop! Please contact Rev. Richard Hogue (hoguer@stpaulcathedral.org) with any questions. 

Musica Vitale Concert:

Songs of the Ancient Sea

Saturday, November 14, 7 pm, In the Cathedral

Musica Vitale presents Songs of the Ancient Sea by Veljo Tormis, along with other choral works for men’s voices, featuring soloist Kaitlin Barron Lupton and conducted by Elena Vizuet. Click Here for tickets.

Veterans Day Evensong

Sunday, November 15, 5 pm, In the Cathedral

Join us as we honor those who have served our country in our annual Veterans Day Evensong. Veterans and active duty of all branches are encouraged to attend this service in uniform. Included in this service will be a flag procession by color guard and we will have a guest speaker. 

Zen Soul Balance:

Cathedral of Light - Thanksgiving Sound Healing

Saturday, November 28, 3 - 4:30 pm, In the Cathedral

Set against the stunning backdrop of the cathedral’s architecture and candlelit ambiance, this wellness experience is a soulful invitation to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself in community. Experience the synergy of masterful sound artists, musicians, and healers as they blend crystal singing bowls, gongs, drums, didgeridoo, handpan, chimes, guitar, flute, vocals, and other therapeutic sounds to create a profoundly restorative journey.

Cathedral of Light is more than a personal healing experience – it’s a call to community care. In support of our unsheltered neighbors, we’re hosting a donation drive to benefit Alpha Project for the Homeless, an organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and communities through work, recovery, and support services. Click here for tickets and details.

Tour Greece & Türkiye by Land and Sea: Explore Ancient Civilizations & Early Church History

Led by Dr. David Moseley

March 20 - April 3, 2027

This exciting 15 day trip will be a mixture of exploring Ancient Greco-Roman History, Biblical Times and the Ottoman Empire ... journeying in the Footsteps of St. Paul in pursuit of the Beginnings of Christianity ... a Chance to Encounter the Islamic World and Eastern Orthodoxy ... Cruising the Aegean Sea … as well as Immersing yourself in the Enchanting Vistas and Culinary Delights of Contemporary Greece and Türkiye. Trip Leader Dr. David Moseley has degrees from Oxford and Cambridge Universities, and has been an Episcopal educator in San Diego for almost 30 years. He has led popular Pilgrimages to the Holy Land. This trip will include a series of online Zoom classes for all participants taught by Dr. Moseley which will delve into the historical, religious and cultural significance of all the destinations on the itinerary so that travelers are fully prepared for what they will experience in Greece and Türkiye. Each participant will also receive a detailed, customized, illustrated Guidebook written and compiled by Dr. Moseley. Space is limited! For more information about the itinerary, please review the Trip Brochure and consult the detailed Online Registration Portal for reservations. Please email Dr. Moseley (drdavidmoseley@gmail.com) if you have any questions.

Chapter Nominations Are Now Open!

Have you ever wondered how St. Paul’s operates behind the scenes? Where does your pledge go, and how are those funds allocated? Have you wondered how you can help choose the next Dean, even if you are not serving on the Search Committee? Or why the service bulletin acknowledges the Kumeyaay Nation each Sunday?

If these questions interest you, consider serving on Chapter, the Cathedral’s governing body. Each year, four members of the congregation are elected to serve three-year terms, helping guide the life and ministry of the Cathedral.

If you feel like you are called to a leadership ministry within the Church, Chapter may be the right fit for you. The Nominating Committee is now accepting both self-nominations and nominations of others through Friday, December 4, 2026.

To learn more about Chapter and its responsibilities, visit the Chapter webpage. You can nominate yourself or someone else using the form at the bottom of the Chapter webpage. For those nominated, we ask that you additionally fill out the Biography and Statement form so we can get to know you. 

For questions you may also contact Allen Mutchler, chair of the Nominating Committee (almutc9284@outlook.com), or Mark Lester, Dean’s Warden (mlestersd@sbcglobal.net).

Outreach Ministry

Calling on Good Neighbors

In response to the impact of the current economy and our baptismal call to be good neighbors, St Paul’s will collect non-perishable food items on the first and third Sunday of the months.

Labeled containers can be found next to the Greeters Table in the Queen’s Courtyard. When donating please remember items must be unopened and not expired. We recommend canned fish or meat, nut butters, protein bars, canned beans/veggies/fruit/soup, whole grain crackers, etc. Items will be taken to a food bank at St. Mark's. Please check with Diane if you wish to contribute something that isn't listed above. (dianelopezhughes@me.com).

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