Making Miracles at ECS: Annual Gala
2019-04-27 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Coasterra, 880 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
An elegant and exiting evening of live music, fine dining, dancing, unique live and silent auction items, and more! Join us for celebrating and serving San Diego at the ECS 2019 Gala: Making Miracles.
ECS 2019 Gala – Volunteer Opportunity
Looking for teens and adults of all ages to volunteer at the ECS Gala on Saturday, April 27 at Coasterra on Harbor Island. Multiple tasks and shifts available. Grab a friend and sign up to support the important work of ECS with great people in a beautiful setting against the backdrop of the San Diego skyline! Adult volunteers get one free ticket to the gala after-party. Contact Deann Rios at drios@ecscalifornia.org or 619-228-2840 to learn more!

Episcopal Communicators Conference
2019-04-29 - 2019-05-03 | Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis Street, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Make your plans now to join us for the 2019 Episcopal Communicators conference April 30 to May 3 in downtown Denver, Colorado. (April 29 and May 3 are travel dates.)
The conference will begin at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 and will conclude with the Polly Bond banquet the evening of Thursday, May 2. Our optional pre-conference intensives will be a little different his year, with each session running two-and-a-half hours, so participants can pick two (April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Our opening Eucharist on Tuesday will take place in the soaring nave of St. John’s Cathedral.
A highlight will be two keynote addresses by the Rev. Nadia Bolz Weber, author of two books with another due in January 2019. She is an ordained Lutheran pastor (ELCA) and the founder of House for All Sinners and Saints in Denver, a quirky congregation she served for more than 10 years.
Location
Events will take place at the Curtis Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Denver in an area filled with interesting restaurants and shops. It’s also filled with pop culture references – meeting rooms are named for school yard games like dodgeball and keep-away – and we’re working to incorporate elements of that in our conference planning.
If you want to book now, you can do it HERE. You also can book by calling the hotel at (303) 571.0300 and using the group code EPI.
Fees
The conference fee for members who register before Jan. 25, 2019, will be $375. After Jan. 25, the fee goes up to $425. The early rate for non-members is $500. The optional pre-conference intensive day will be an additional $125.
Cancellation policy: The conference fee will be refunded in full if cancelled up to thirty days before conference, and 50% if cancelled up to two weeks prior to conference.

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Communications Committee Zoom Meeting
2019-03-07 11:00 - 12:00

Outreach Faith Rooted Coordination Advocacy Immigration
2019-05-04 09:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00 | Church Of St. Martin’s, 640 Hawthorn Lane, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
FAITH-ROOTED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING WITH AN EMPHASIS ON IMMIGRATION ADVOCACY! Join us for this presentation and training, led by Alexia Salvatierra and Paula Nesbitt. Racial reconciliation will also be part of this important two-day workshop. Both Alexia and Paula are known experts in these fields, and we look forward to learning and working together with them–and you! We will also prepare ourselves for Immigration Day to be held at the State Capitol on May 20th. Please join us!

If you would like to complete Racial Reconciliation Training certification, you MUST attend both days of the event.

Registration is $10 by April 19th
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Art Show & Estate Sale
2019-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Church of the Good Shepherd, 3990 Bonita Rd., Bonita, CA, 91902, United States
The sale features unique items from around the world. There will be art, books, collectibles, jewelry, trinkets, and much more!
Proceeds to benefit Good Shepherd’s outreach ministries and Vida Joven de Mexico – a loving orphanage and school in Tijuana, Mexico.
Refreshments will be served. This free event is open to the public. All are welcome!

Small Church Roundtable
2019-05-04 12:00 - 14:00 | St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 10125 Azuaga St., San Diego, CA, 92129, United States
Small churches, those with an average Sunday attendance of 30 or fewer people, are welcome to attend this casual get-together. We will share best practices, and compare notes as we brainstorm ways to work together to build God’s kingdom. The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Ms. Jan Romerdahl and possibly the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, bishop-elect, will help us strategize and think creatively about about our small church ministry.
RSVP to Alyson Terry: aterry@edsd.org by May 1.

Signs of Vitality in Small Congregations

A generosity of spirit grounded in a theology of abundance.
The sacraments available as desired and not tied to the wealth, geography, or the size of the congregation
Openness to creativity and new experience-new people, new ideas, the arts
Commitment to the ministry of every baptized person-the ministry of every member counts and is received through baptism rather than confirmation or ordination
Extensive and intensive emphasis on hospitality and keeping the doors open to the community; people in the community know to go there for help
Immersion in prayer and worship
Spiritual formation for all is a key value, with an emphasis on small groups for study and nurture
Intergenerational participation in all aspects of community life
Experience of reconciliation and healing of the disjointed parts of members’ lives
Shared leadership and decision making at all levels of the community’s life
Responsibility for pastoral care, worship and administration facilitated through shared leadership
A focus on Christ’s mission in the world and a commitment to social justice through outreach and service
Ecumenical and interfaith partnerships; celebrates denominational identity in an expansive sense and is open to those beyond traditional boundaries
Ecological consciousness through the care of resources, stewardship and the environment
If a small and vital congregation were to disappear, it would be missed-not only by its members, but by the wider community as well.

Compiled by Fredrica Harris Thompsett and Sheryl A. Kujawa-Hollbrook, Pastoral Excellence Project, Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Mass, 2005

St. George Festal Evensong
2019-05-05 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Celebrate St. George with Highlanders Pipe Band, Scottish dancers, and music in the grandest style of Anglican worship. Sumptuous high tea follows.

May Icon Writing Retreat
2019-05-06 - 2019-05-10 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Students are guided step-by-step through the process using acrylic paints and 23-carat gold in order to prayerfully recreate one of the most beloved icons of the Christian East – the Virgin of Vladimir.
This five-day retreat will be held at All Souls’, Point Loma, where local iconographer and national workshop instructor, Kara Nelson, will lead participants in the spiritual practice of writing a Byzantine style icon.
All instruction is appropriate for beginners and no previous art experience is necessary. All materials are supplied. Retreat is held Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $100 deposit is needed to secure registration. Please contact Kara for more information and to register.

Companions in Franciscan Spirituality
2019-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Francis House, 3743 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Companions in Franciscan Spirituality. Free Ten Day Residential Immersion Programs in Franciscan Spirituality offered by The Community of St. Francis in San Francisco for women over 18. The program includes studying Franciscan spirituality and living out of that spirituality by sharing in community life, worship and ministry in the church and wider community. Dates: Summer July 19-29 and St. Francistide Sept. 27-Oct. 7.

Development Committee Zoom Meeting
2019-03-14 15:30 - 16:30

Eucharistic Visitor Training
2019-05-11 09:30 - 15:30 | St. Thomas of Canterbury, 44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
The Rev. Pam Rieger will train people to be Eucharistic Visitors.
Time: Arrive and check in at 9:30 a.m. Training begins promptly at 10 a.m. – finishing at 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be included.
Cost: $15
Important, please note: Successful completion of Safeguarding God’s People training is required to be a Eucharistic Visitor. Eucharistic Visitor Certificates of Completion will be handed out at the end of training only to those who are current on their Safeguarding God’s People training. If you have questions regarding your Safeguarding God’s People training status, please contact Diocesan Registrar, Alyson Terry aterry@edsd.org. To get started or to renew your Safeguarding God’s People training click HERE. To register for this event, click the blue register button below.
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Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition Meeting
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
The Diocesan Service and Justice Coalition meets quarterly to discuss ways to network and share ideas on best practices and challenges as we strive to be the hands of Christ in our neighborhoods. Join us this quarter! We will share what is going on our congregations in our various outreach ministries.
Please RSVP to Carolyn Lief: cglief@aol.com

Commission on Ministry
2019-03-12 12:00 - 14:00

Diaconal Ordinations
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Pending approvals, the Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori will ordain Chris Craig-Jones of St. Michael’s, Carlsbad, and Hannah Wilder, of St. Paul’s Cathedral and St. Luke’s, San Diego, will be ordained to the diaconate. Festive reception to follow.

Episcopal Community Services Annual Meeting
2019-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3725 30th Street, San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
2019 ECS Annual Meeting & Farewell to Bishop Katharine – May 19, 3pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, North Park. Join us for a service featuring the Hummingbird Aztec Dancers and the St. Luke’s Choir, our Annual Meeting with a tribute to Bishop Katharine, and an outdoor reception with appetizers from cultures represented in our Diocese. Free event with street parking or garage at 30th St. and North Park Way. To learn more and RSVP, see our Evite or contact Deann at 619-228-2840 or drios@ecscalifornia.org.

Link to Evite: http://evite.me/9bVYmsRJ9N

Mission and Vision
Operating under our mission of serving God by serving those in need through programs that foster hope, dignity, and independence, Episcopal Community Services (ECS) inspires children, empowers adults and transforms communities by providing vital, high-quality social services that encourage healthy interdependence.
Every client is served regardless of ethnic background, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation or religious creed. ECS provides services that build a bridge to a brighter future. Our vision is a community where all are supported to reach their potential.

Get Involved

Transition / Consecration Planning Zoom Meeting
2019-05-24 09:00 - 10:00

Property Committee Meeting + Zoom
2019-05-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Episcopal Church Center

Tuesday Talks Zoom Meeting
2019-05-28 14:00 - 15:00

School for Ministry Graduation
2019-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | School for Ministry, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
All are welcome to help us celebrate this year’s graduates:

Chris Craig-Jones of St. Michael’s, Carlsbad
Auggie Matt of St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego
Hannah Wilder of St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego
Katherine L. Gordon, San Diego

We will have a brief ceremony and liturgy at 6 p.m. followed by an informal reception in the courtyard and Wolterstorff Hall. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres. If you’re interested in learning more about this local theological training program, this is a good opportunity to visit, talk with current students and faculty. Please contact the Rev. Laura Sheridan-Campbell, DMin, if you have any questions: lsheridancampbell@edsd.org.

Executive Council
2019-06-01 09:00 - 23:30 | St. Michael’s by-the-Sea, 2775 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
According to law, the board of directors of the diocesan executive council is the body which holds the authority to conduct the official business of the diocese, including controlling its property and exercising all other powers named in the organization’s articles of incorporation and by-laws.

Youth Pentecost Bonfire
2019-06-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Fiesta Island, 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
“When the feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning, there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force — no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them.” – Acts 2:1-4 The Message
All youth and youth leaders of the diocese are welcome to attend this summer kickoff party!
Contact Youth Missioner Charlette Preslar for information.

June Icon Writing Retreat
2019-06-10 - 2019-06-14 | All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
Students are guided step-by-step through the process using acrylic paints and 23-carat gold in order to prayerfully recreate one of the most beloved icons of the Christian East – the Christ Pantocrator of Sinai.
This five-day retreat will be held at All Souls’, Point Loma, where local iconographer and national workshop instructor, Kara Nelson, will lead participants in the spiritual practice of writing a Byzantine style icon.
All instruction is appropriate for beginners and no previous art experience is necessary. All materials are supplied. Retreat is held Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $100 deposit is needed to secure registration. Please contact Kara for more information and to register.

Interfaith Press Conference: Mayor Faulconer to Welcome First Woman as Bishop
2019-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
“San Diego has women in leadership roles throughout the city who are striving to make a difference every day,” said Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer. “It is an honor to welcome the first woman bishop – elected with overwhelming support by her peers – to head the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Bishop-Elect Susan’s vision for diversity, youth investment and community will be a great addition to San Diego’s clergy.”
Members of the media are welcome to attend a press conference on Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. The Honorable Kevin Faulconer, and his wife, Katharine Stuart Falconer, will welcome the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, as the first woman bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. She will speak about being elected and her hopes for the future. The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, first female presiding bishop of the entire Episcopal Church, will also speak about women in traditionally male leadership roles. Other speakers include: Imam Taha Hassane, cleric at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and Rabbi Aliza Berk, a healing rabbi at Jewish Family Service.
Please RSVP by June 12 at 4 p.m. to Hannah Wilder.

Clergy Luncheon
2019-06-14 11:00 - 13:00
On the Friday before the consecration and ordination of our fifth bishop, our clergy members will gather with our bishop-elect, the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook. This opportunity for conversation and sharing about the larger Church also provides a time for the clergy to learn about the bishop-elect’s vision for the diocese. The conversation is followed by lunch.
