It is such a pleasure to join the wonderful and welcoming community here at the Cathedral Church of St. Luke! Since first arriving here with my husband, Christian Clough, the Cathedral’s new Canon for Liturgy and Music, I have felt the amazing energy, character, and commitment of this holy place. With Dean Shambaugh’s encouragement, I […]
At our Tuesday service this week, we remembered St Teresa of Avila, in whose memory the Howard Gift was given and the Labyrinth was dedicated. Born in 1515, Teresa was a Carmelite nun, a mystic and author of spiritual classics, and the first woman to be declared a doctor of the church. A few life […]
-Written by the Very Rev. Benjamin A. Shambaugh, Dean of the Cathedral In my role as a United States Coast Guard chaplain, I am responsible for the spiritual fitness, readiness and resilience of the people in my care. You could say the same about my role as a priest. Like physical fitness spiritual fitness helps […]
Fifteen inches of rain in 24 hours. Millions experiencing famine on the Horn of Africa as a result of a severe, prolonged and persistent drought. Wheat as a diplomatic tool between Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. and all of their allies. Devastating floods leaving one-third of Pakistan under water. Hundreds of homes destroyed by wildfires […]
Starting Up Again Mindfully As we grow closer to the end of summer, I have been fortunate to find several moments for reflection and appreciation for the many opportunities I have experienced to rejuvenate my spirit and slow down. If you are anything like me, oftentimes life is about the next goal, the next destination, […]
We look forward to Sunday, September 11th as we resume our Sunday school, the Cathedral Choir season, and the 5:15 service. We will kick off the fall with a Ministry Fair on September 11 at 11:30, where all groups, activities and ministries will have a table in the nave, giving you an opportunity to get […]
Ever since my first day at St. Luke’s, I have been inspired by the amount of work and dedication put forth by so many loving and passionate parishioners. As a fellow episcopalian I cherish the ability for our church to be advocates and activists for change in our communities both close to home and around […]
by Dean Shambaugh My siblings and I grew up surrounded by stories from around the world: tales from my parents who had lived in Taiwan and traveled around Asia and postcards and stories from my aunt who ran a school in what was then known as Bombay and traveled around the globe. All five of […]
At General Convention, the Episcopal Church took the bold step of declaring Evangelism, Racial Reconciliation and Justice, and Environmental Stewardship as primary areas of focus. More than that, it put its money where its mouth is and framed its budget and day-to-day work around these areas of mission. Imagine trying this on at St. Luke’s. […]
In his opening sermon, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry spoke of a recent survey that showed that 84% of Americans – including those of different faiths and no faith – described Jesus as a spiritual leader worth listening to. Unfortunately, a majority of those surveyed describe the church as hypocritical, racist, misogynist, etc… in other words, […]
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