We Believe is a diocesan-wide, hybrid, confirmation program for youth in grades 9-12 utilizing the My Faith, My Life curriculum This progam will last 6 weeks and participants will be eligible to be confirmed during The Great Vigil at St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral or at their home congregation during the next visit from Bishop Susan […]
Sacred Ground is the Episcopal Church’s film & reading based dialogue series on race, racism & faith. A circle (i.e., discussion group) provides the opportunity for difficult but respectful and transformative dialogue. EDSD Racial Justice and Reconciliation Task Force (RJRTF) will offer a new Sacred Ground circle (via Zoom), starting Thursday, March 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. […]
Knowing Yourself: Ministry from a place of self-awareness– This new workshop premiered at Leadership Academy. Knowing Yourself is designed to equip individuals to better see their differences and divergences as strengths to be utilized in living into their unique calling as a part of the Body of Christ. Attendees will better understand their blind spots and name identities that […]
Monthly meeting of the EDSD Gun Safety Working Group. The group will discuss ongoing advocacy and outreach activities, and progress with development of gun safety plans in the Diocese. New members are welcome to attend. Please contact Paul Conry for more information, paul.j.conry@gmail.com.
The diocese offers quarterly workshops for Eucharistic Visitors. These learning sessions will serve as a resource for prospective congregation-based trainers and Eucharistic Visitors. Whether you are a novice, interested in being a trainer, or a seasoned Eucharistic Visitor, opportunities abound to learn more, develop, or improve skills, and become more proficient in how we serve […]
Join Canon Gwynn Lynch and Canon Jeff Martinhauk to learn more about the ABCs of church governance. The day is designed for vestry/Bishop’s committee members, wardens, and treasurers. The workshops will include meeting facilitation skills, discussion of accounting software packages, and the upcoming changes to the parochial report. There will also be an opportunity for […]
Grossmont Symphony Orchestra featuring the Grossmont Master Chorale with Tasha Smith-Godinez, harpist will present New Music for chorus and harp under the direction of Dr. Randall Tweed, Music Director. Guest artist Tasha Smith-Godinez is a lifelong musician. She holds performance degrees from both San Diego State BA and MA, and l'Ecole Normale de Music Alfred […]
An ecological ecumenical presentation of music, storytelling, and education as we celebrate Earth Day and focus on environmental stewardship through the arts. Led by the St. Bartholomew's Parish Choir, soloists Hannah Arevalo and Danielle Evans, and chamber orchestra. Proceeds will benefit local environmental advocacy groups. Suggested donation $20 ($10 for students). Tickets Here
In partnership with the EDSD Creation Care Community, Sacred Trails provides the opportunity to hike and pray in God's creation. With four hikes offered around our diocese, participants are invited to pick the time and difficulty level that works best for them. Great for youth groups, families, young adults, and anyone with a love of […]
LARK (Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge) began as a challenge from Bishop Susan Brown Snook. In February 2022 she asked the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Task Force (RJRTF) to develop a localized anti-racism workshop. Since anti-racism trainings are usually designed in other regions of the country, they reflect their populations and histories. Our area has its own […]
