When the angels appeared to the shepherds on that first Christmas night, they brought the very first announcement of the good news of Jesus’ birth. “Do not be afraid,” they said, “for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.” That’s evangelism in its purest form: a joyful proclamation that […]
As the federal shutdown continues, we know that many of our neighbors, and some of our members, are facing real hardship. At this time, we understand that members of the military will be paid this week, but families dependent on federal paychecks or benefits may suffer. They may struggle to make ends meet, to keep […]
Stay up to date at conventionedsd.org Diocesan Convention is right around the corner! Hosted by St. Dunstan’s, you can look forward to engaging workshops, a vibrant fellowship hour, and opportunities to connect with clergy and lay leaders from across the diocese. This annual gathering invites us to celebrate the ministries throughout our diocese, share stories […]
Over the past five years, the people of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego have lived into a bold and Spirit-led vision. What began as a call to prayer, listening, and discernment grew into a transformative strategic plan–one that launched new congregations, expanded campus ministries, deepened discipleship, championed justice, and created new ways to house, […]
Each year, our diocesan family gathers for one of the most significant moments in our common life: Diocesan Convention. At its core, Convention is about more than reports and resolutions, budgets and ballots — it is about people. It is about the sacred opportunity to come together as one body, united by a shared mission […]
Throughout 2026, in the year of Evangelism, children and youth across San Diego are invited to explore what it means to PROCLAIM — to lift their voices, actions, and lives as stories of God’s love in the world. To be storytellers of faith. To proclaim is more than speaking words; it’s about embodying the good […]
I have a section in my closet with clothes that I love but no longer fit me. Seeing them reminds me of important people, places and periods of my life so I’ve found it hard to let them go to make space for things that do fit me. In many ways, congregations that enter the […]
The Church of England announced that Bishop Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, has been nominated to serve as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. When she is installed at Canterbury Cathedral, Bishop Sarah will be the first woman ever to hold the office in the Church’s 1,500-year history. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the most […]
Holy Creator, we offer our gratitude for the opportunity to live in community, where we can take comfort in others and be nurtured when needy, fed when hungry, and protected when threatened. Guide us as we strive to protect those in our midst who are most vulnerable and innocent, respecting the dignity of all humans, […]
When Episcopalians gather for General Convention, the atmosphere is charged with a mix of reverence and responsibility. It is here, at General Convention, that our common life is debated, prayed over, and shaped for the years ahead. Deputies from every diocese come together, not just to pass legislation, but to discern how God is calling […]
