What the Diocese believes on social issues
The position of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego on any issue is ultimately determined by vote of the delegates at the Diocesan Convention. When necessary between conventions, the Diocesan Executive Council may endorse a particular policy, but that endorsement lapses unless confirmed by the immediately subsequent Convention (see Governance for more details). Over the years delegates at the Diocesan Convention have expressed the diocesan position on many of the most vital social issues through formal votes.
For Myself
You are invited to explore the significance of social advocacy in your Christian journey. Discover resources, opportunities, and practices that can shape your character, values, and beliefs. From exploring racial strife to engaging in meaningful action with those who are housing insecure, you can embark on a transformative process of becoming more like Christ in your thoughts, attitudes, and actions.
For My Community
We are all members of a community. Explore ways to enliven your community around a shared passion for social advocacy. This section emphasizes the importance of participating in groups that offer clear direction and actionable opportunities to serve and grow in their relationship with God and each other.
For the World
We recognize the power of our shared voice in the world. Advocacy for others is foundational in our Christian life. Join fellow believers in advocating for a world of justice, equality, and courageous love. Explore the transformative power of engaging in acts of compassion and justice.
EDSD News on Advocacy
St. Andrew’s Helps Lead East County Housing Effort
When St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in La Mesa began looking for a meaningful way to respond to homelessness in East County, its leaders chose to focus on one of the […]
A Place at the Table
Every Tuesday evening, the parish hall at St. Andrew’s in Pacific Beach fills with the aroma of a hot meal, the laughter of volunteers, and the conversations of neighbors gathered […]
Faithful Response to Homelessness
Homelessness is, unfortunately, a part of the landscape of our communities. We pass people sleeping in cars, beneath freeway overpasses, and on sidewalks every day. Encampments have become so common […]
