Cathedral News
General Convention Essay by Jane Shaw
July 22, 2010
After attending the Episcopal Church’s 76th General Convention, held in Anaheim, California, July 2009, the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jane Shaw wrote this article in response to two of the convention’s key topics: gay bishops and same-sex blessings.
A Sermon by the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jane Shaw
July 14, 2010
The Rev. Cn. Dr. Jane Shaw delivered the following sermon at New College, Oxford on June 20. In it, she reminds us that a life in Christ does more than change people; it transforms them.
The Process to Call the Eighth Dean of Grace Cathedral
July 14, 2010
Learn more about the global dean search process used to discern our eighth dean.
Frequently Asked Questions about Our New Dean
July 14, 2010
A series of questions and answers related to the appointment of the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jane Alison Shaw as the eighth dean of Grace Cathedral.
Letter from Our New Dean
July 8, 2010
In her first letter to us, the Rev. Cn. Dr. Jane Shaw begins to share her vision as our new dean.
Support the Episcopal Church Team in the 2010 AIDS Walk San Francisco
Fight HIV/AIDS by supporting the Diocese of California’s team as it participates in AIDS Walk San Francisco, July 18.
Grace Cathedral Names Jane Alison Shaw as its Eighth Dean
June 25, 2010
The Rev. Canon Dr. Jane Alison Shaw, currently the Dean of Divinity and a Fellow of Oxford University’s New College, will be the next dean of Grace Cathedral. The cathedral’s Board of Trustees enthusiastically approved her nomination by unanimous roll call vote at a special board meeting on June 25.
Dr. Shaw’s appointment is the result of an extensive global search by the Dean Search Committee. She brings powerful preaching and deep expertise in liturgy, management and administration, program development, teaching, community building and fundraising to her new role as Grace Cathedral’s eighth dean. Dr. Shaw is known internationally for her exceptional talents in the communication of Christianity in the public sphere.
Grace Cathedral at Pride 2010
June 28, 2010
Bishop Marc, clergy and laity from Grace Cathedral and the Diocese of California participated in the San Francisco Pride Parade.
Weekday Services -- Temporary Location Change
June 23, 2010
Repairs to the organ chamber roof mean our weekday services will take place in the Chapter Room through the end of July.
Ordinations and Confirmations
June 13, 2010
Eleven people were ordained and 111 confirmed by Bishop Marc in June.
Pilgrim Shares Her Holy Land Journal
June 13, 2010
Cathedral Trustee Charlotte Gaylord's diary captures highlights from the recent pilgrimage.
Celebrating Life-Long Unions: 50+ Anniversary Celebration
June 13, 2010
A special Evensong honoring couples who have been together 50 years or more was held on Sun., June 13.
Restoring and Protecting the Organ
June 9, 2010
The much needed work on the Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ and the roofs over its two largest set of pipes is underway.
Anthony Turney Reaches Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
June 1, 2010
On June 1, the Ven. Anthony Turney completed a 500-mile pilgrimage, the Camino de Santiago de Compostela.
7x7 Magazine Honors Yoga on the Labyrinth
May 25, 2010
Darren Main's weekly yoga class wins 7x7's "Best Chance of Getting Spirited Away" award in its 2010 Best of the City edition.
New Chapel Honors Bishop Lee’s Episcopate
June 1, 2010
The Diocese of Virginia dedicated The Bishop’s Chapel at Roslyn in honor of Bishop Peter James Lee on June 1.
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Installation of Grace Cathedral’s Newest Canon
May 6, 2010
Benjamin Bachmann was installed as Cathedral Canon at Evensong on May 6.
Listen to 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist on Sunday Afternoon
April 25, 2010
The 11 a.m. Choral Eucharist is now available as a download or podcast rather than streamed live.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu Preaches at Grace Cathedral
March 15, 2010
The Nobel Peace Prize winner was in San Francisco with his daughter, the Rev. Mpho Tutu, and participated today's 12:10 p.m. service.
Grace Cathedral Celebrates Cornerstone Centennial
January 24, 2010
The congregation, community and special guests gathered on Sunday to mark the 100th anniversary of the laying of Grace Cathedral's cornerstone.
San Francisco Food Bank Recognizes the Bayview Mission for Food Distribution Efforts
October 15, 2009
In its five-year history, the Bayview Mission has distributed more than 1 million pounds of food to its Bayview-Hunters Point neighbors.
Transform Lives by Sharing Dinner with San Francisco’s Hungry
September 10, 2009
Make a difference today by volunteering a few hours a month to cook and serve dinner for San Francisco residents living in single-room occupancy (SRO) hotels.