On Saturday, I was ordained to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church. The service went better than I could have even imagined. The sanctuary was adorned beautifully, the sound of music filled the air, the sweet smell of incense wafted through the building, and, most importantly, there was a palpable sense of the Spirit’s presence and working. In the days leading up to my ordination, I took a prayer retreat. And as I reflected on my call to the priesthood and the vows I was a

Earlier this month, I attended a training for the Interfaith Shelter Network (ISN) operating here in San Diego. Some of you may remember that St. Bart’s has partnered with ISN in the past, using our buildings as a short-term shelter for those who are “situationally homeless.” We are all familiar with chronic homelessness because we commonly see these people living outside. But situational homelessness is completely different and is often hidden. Many of those in this type of

The Daughters of the King is an order for women and girls in The Episcopal Church. Members seek to grow and deepen their relationship with God through a Rule of Prayer and a Rule of Service. The order began 140 years ago, but St. Bart’s chapter was formed 33 years ago, on October 18, 1992. On that day, seven women from St. Bart’s received the charter to become the Ruth and Naomi Chapter of the Daughters of the King. The last surviving founding member, Harriett Moon, passed aw