Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

Webinar: “In Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month”
2023-06-06 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
The Church Pension Group is providing a Webinar on June 6 which is pertinent to all of us who want to be better informed about the dangers of scams, especially those aimed at our elderly population. The link for registering is below.
“In Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Month”
When: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time/11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Fraud Prevention
Presenter: The Hon. Paul Greenwood, DDA San Diego (Retired)
Register here: https://cpg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_59XK1Ry3SpG-5S26WdomLA
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Networking for Service and Justice Meeting - Sep. 16, 2023
2023-09-16 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
YOU are invited to the next meeting on September 16, 2023 from 9:30-11:30am on Zoom
Click HERE to get your meeting invitation.
The Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition is a group of dedicated service/outreach and peace/social justice coordinators who gather to network and share ideas and collaborate on projects to make a greater impact in our community. Join other Episcopalians who want to get the church involved in the issues facing our world today. Share how you do it at your church, learn how others are doing it, troubleshoot problems, pool resources and collaborate on projects larger than your one church.
A guaranteed inspiring dialogue at every meeting!

San Diego 11th Annual Sandy Hook Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence
2023-12-09 16:30 - 17:45 | Mission Hills United Methodist Church, 4044 Lark St., San Diego, 92103
The EDSD Gun Safety Working Group is recruiting Diocesan parishioners to participate in the San Diego 11th Annual Sandy Hook Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence. This year’s vigil is being held at Mission Hills United Methodist Church, 4044 Lark St., San Diego, CA 92103, on Saturday, December 9th, at 4:30-5:45 pm. Please join members of the EDSD Gun Safety Working Group, fellow parishioners, and community partners to show-up for gun violence prevention and remember the children and educators who died on December 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary, in Newtown, Connecticut, and the thousands more who have lost their lives to senseless gun violence since. This year’s event will feature youth voices, music and hope for change. Please contact Paul Conry at paul.j.conry@gmail.com or 808-927-4157 with any questions.

EDSD Creation Care Community January Roundtables
2024-01-25 18:30 - 20:00, 2024-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Start the New Year in conversation for Creation by registering for the virtual EDSD Creation Care Community (CCC) Roundtables either Thursday, 1/25 or Tuesday, 1/30 from 6:30 pm – 8 pm. Hosted by the EDSD Creation Care Community, we will begin with a Focus on 2024 CCC Planning & Priorities with plenty of time for group and regional break out discussions.
In this EDSD Year of Leadership, we hope to step forward together by inviting our faith communities into deeper prayer, education, and action towards climate solutions that will slow the climate crisis for all of God’s good creation.
All are welcome! Register for one of the Roundtables below.
Jan 25th Roundtable Registration
Jan 30th Roundtable Registration

We Believe 2024
2024-02-18 - 2024-04-14
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 Brown Snook. All of the sessions that are scheduled to be in person, will also be offered on Zoom.

DATES:

February 18 – 5-6PM Zoom
February 25 – 3:30-6PM – Family Meeting – location tbd
March 3 – 5-6PM – Zoom
March 10 – 5-6PM – Zoom
March 16-17 Nightwatch – pilgrimage to Palm Desert
March 23 – Field Trip
March 24 – 5-6PM – Zoom
April 14 – 3:30-6PM Final Session & Family Picnic -location tbd

Additional Requirements & Details:
– $30 registration fee (scholarships available)
– Two activities to complete with home congregation
– Attend one or more Holy Week services
REGISTER

Easter Invitation: An Evangelism Refresher Class
2024-03-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom
Easter provides your congregation with a unique possibility to invite neighbors, friends, and family to celebrate Christ’s resurrection. According to a Gallup poll, over 30% of Americans attend church regularly, but over 80% celebrate Easter. More than twice the usual number of Americans will consider attending church on March 31. Are you ready to invite them to yours? If you have not attended EDSD evangelism classes before, this is an opportunity to learn about the tools and practices available. If you have, this class is your chance to brush up on your evangelism skills. Join your EDSD hosts Jason Evans, Canon for Mission, Charlette Preslar, Director of Formation, and Chris Tumilty, Director of Communication, for this 1.5-hour online class on Tuesday, March 5, at 5:30 pm. Space is limited, and registration closes on February 23. Reserve your spot soon!

Register below.
Register

Panel Discussion: Ken Duckworth, MD, Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
2024-03-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Christ Episcopal Church, 1114 Ninth St., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Christ Church, Coronado invites you to a panel discussion with Dr. Ken Duckworth, Chief Medical Officer of the National Alliance on Mental Health on March 17 at 1:00 pm.
Alongside people who have lived with mental illness, Dr. Duckworth will introduce his book You Are Not Alone as a resource for individuals and families seeking expert guidance. The book features inspiring, true stories, and copies will be given out at the event.

Gun Safety Work Group April Meeting
2024-04-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom
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.

Legal Explanation of Nonpartisan Election Activities
2024-05-07 18:20 - 19:00 | Zoom
EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On May 7 at 6:20 p.m., the Rev. Douglas Worthington of All Souls in Point Loma will speak on the “Legal Explanation of Nonpartisan Election Activities.”
For more Voter Initiative details, click here.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163097698?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 6309 7698
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Each training will be …

Positive, factual, practical, and nonpartisan
40-minutes long
Presentations will be no more than 30 minutes
Discussion with attendees will be no less than 10 minutes
Recordings will be available to watch here the following week

Other upcoming trainings:
June 4 – Election Processes, Security & Vote Counting with San Diego Registrar of Voters
July 2 – Conducting Civil Conversations & Addressing Misinformation with Mae Chao
Aug. 6 – Engaging Youth in Voter Participation & Civic Engagement with Charlette Preslar & Greg Tuttle
Sept. 3 – How To Be An Informed Voter with League of Women Voters
Oct. 1 – Election Online Prayer Service with Bishop Susan Brown Snook

DSJC Bi-Monthly Meeting - May 18
2024-05-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
May 18, 2024 • 9:30-11:30am on Zoom
Email Debby Park at rayandeb@gmail.com for link.
The Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition is a group of dedicated service/outreach and peace/social justice coordinators who gather to network and share ideas and collaborate on projects to make a greater impact in our community. Join other Episcopalians who want to get the church involved in the issues facing our world today. Share how you do it at your church, learn how others are doing it, troubleshoot problems, pool resources and collaborate on projects larger than your one church. A guaranteed inspiring dialogue at every meeting!

Election Processes, Security & Vote Counting with San Diego Registrar of Voters
2024-06-04 18:20 - 19:00 | Zoom
EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On June 4 at 6:20 p.m., representatives from the San Diego Registrar of Voters will speak on the “Election Processes, Security and Vote Counting.”
For more Voter Initiative details, click here.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163097698?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 6309 7698
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Each training will be …

Positive, factual, practical, and nonpartisan
40-minutes long
Presentations will be no more than 30 minutes
Discussion with attendees will be no less than 10 minutes
Recordings will be available to watch here the following week

Other upcoming trainings:
July 2 – Conducting Civil Conversations & Addressing Misinformation with Mae Chao
Aug. 6 – Engaging Youth in Voter Participation & Civic Engagement with Charlette Preslar & Greg Tuttle
Sept. 3 – How To Be An Informed Voter with League of Women Voters
Oct. 1 – Election Online Prayer Service with Bishop Susan Brown Snook

Conducting Civil Conversations & Addressing Misinformation with Mae Chao
2024-07-02 18:20 - 19:00 | Zoom
EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On July 2 at 6:20 p.m., EDSD Executive Council member Mae Chao will speak on “Conducting Civil Conversations and Addressing Misinformation.”
For more Voter Initiative details, click here.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163097698?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 6309 7698
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Each training will be …

Positive, factual, practical, and nonpartisan
40-minutes long
Presentations will be no more than 30 minutes
Discussion with attendees will be no less than 10 minutes
Recordings will be available to watch here the following week

Other upcoming trainings:
Aug. 6 – Engaging Youth in Voter Participation & Civic Engagement with Charlette Preslar & Greg Tuttle
Sept. 3 – How To Be An Informed Voter with League of Women Voters
Oct. 1 – Election Online Prayer Service with Bishop Susan Brown Snook

CAMINAR EN LA LUZ - Walk in the Light - High School Youth Summer Trip
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-08
August 2-8, 2024 – entering grade 10 – exiting grade 12. There are 15 total spots available for this trip. The application is open through May 20, 2024.
CLICK TO APPLY

This Summer youth from the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will travel to the Community of Light in Tijuana. They will meet youth from the Anglican Diocese of Western Mexico. The Community of Light is a partnership between the two dioceses and will be a shelter for women and children building a life in Tijuana after being unable to cross into the United States of America. Youth on this trip will build relationships with the youth from Western Mexico, learn about the culture in Mexico, work on service projects for the shelter, and deepen their faith through learning, serving, and worship.

Applications are open through May 20, 2024. There are 15 spots for this year’s trip. The cost of the trip is $500. If a student is selected for the delegation, they will secure their spot by making a $50 deposit. We will fundraise in community to make the trip possible for every student who wants to go. Students who participate in the fundraisers are eligible for a share of the funds raised. Any balance remaining as of July 20, 2024, is the responsibility of the student.

A VALID US PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP.

CLICK TO APPLY

If you have questions about the trip or the application, please contact Charlette Preslar, cpreslar@edsd.org

Engaging Youth in Voter Participation & Civic Engagement with Charlette Preslar & Greg Tuttle
2024-08-06 18:20 - 19:00 | Zoom
EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On August 6 at 6:20 p.m., Charlette Preslar, Director of Formation, and Greg Tuttle, Campus Missioner at SDSU, will speak on “Engaging Youth in Voter Participation and Civic Engagement.”
For more Voter Initiative details, click here.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163097698?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 6309 7698
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Each training will be …

Positive, factual, practical, and nonpartisan
40-minutes long
Presentations will be no more than 30 minutes
Discussion with attendees will be no less than 10 minutes
Recordings will be available to watch here the following week

Other upcoming trainings:
Sept. 3 – How To Be An Informed Voter with League of Women Voters
Oct. 1 – Election Online Prayer Service with Bishop Susan Brown Snook

DSJC Zoom Meeting
2024-08-17 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
Breaking News:
Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition hosts First Hand Report from the Holy Land Aug. 17
You are invited to the next Zoom meeting of the Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition to hear Randy Heyn-Lamb of All Saints, Pasadena, share his reflections on his two weeks in Palestine and Israel earlier this year. Q&A will follow.
August 17, 2024 • 9:30-11:30am on Zoom
Email Debby Park at rayandeb@gmail.com for link.

How To Be An Informed Voter with League of Women Voters
2024-09-03 18:20 - 19:00 | Zoom
EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On September 3 at 6:20 p.m., San Diego League of Women Voters representatives will speak on “How To Be An Informed Voter.”
For more Voter Initiative details, click here.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163097698?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 6309 7698
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Each training will be …

Positive, factual, practical, and nonpartisan
40-minutes long
Presentations will be no more than 30 minutes
Discussion with attendees will be no less than 10 minutes
Recordings will be available to watch here the following week

Other upcoming events:
Oct. 1 – Election Online Prayer Service with Bishop Susan Brown Snook

Election Online Prayer Service with Bishop Susan Brown Snook
2024-10-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. – Book of Common Prayer, p. 822
EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On October 1 at 6:20 p.m., Bishop Susan will join us as we pray for the election.
For more Voter Initiative details, click here.
Zoom info:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81163097698?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 811 6309 7698
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Voter Information Prop Talk
2024-10-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Mission Elementary School, 2100 Mission Ave., Oceanside, 92058, United States
Want to learn more about the many state and local initiatives on the ballot this November?
St. Brigid’s Oceanside, along with the League of Women Voters North County San Diego, is hosting a free, non-partisan “Prop Talk” workshop on the evening of October 15th. Pros and cons of each ballot measure will be presented, with live Spanish translation available. For more information, contact St. Brigid’s at stbrigidsoside@gmail.com.

Family-to-Family for the Holidays
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-31 | Various Locations
ECS’ annual gift-giving program, Family-to-Family for the Holidays, brings Christmas cheer to San Diego families in need. In 2023, Family-to-Family provided gifts for more than 315 neighbors from 70 families. Registration is open NOW through October 31 for sponsor participation. Gifts will be delivered to families on or before December 15. Make a difference in a family’s holiday season! Visit https://www.ecscalifornia.org/family-to-family to learn more and sign up!

Town Hall on Ballot Measures
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:30 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
On Wednesday, October 30 at 6 pm St. Paul’s Cathedral will host a 90 minute Town Hall meeting on the propositions on our ballots. Ms. Lori Thiel of the League of Women Voters will be the presenter. This is a non-partisan event and we would love to welcome friends and neighbors from around the diocese. Light refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.

Charitable Gift Annuities (CGA) ZOOM-inar
2024-11-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Zoom
Charitable Gift Annuities is an excellent way to support your parish or favorite Episcopal organization while also receiving a guaranteed income for life.
Presented by Todd Kaprielian, CEO of the Foundation at St. Paul’s Senior Services, this informative session will provide valuable insights into securing your financial future while supporting your favorite charity’s mission.
What You’ll Learn at our FREE ZOOM-inar:
– What a Charitable Gift Annuity is and how it works
– The tax benefits of charitable giving
– How to create a lasting impact on your favorite causes
– Real-life examples and success stories
Who Should Attend:
Anyone interested in supporting philanthropy, financial planning, or charitable giving strategies.
If you would like to RSVP:
Click here: https://donorbox.org/events/692939
Or contact Craig Smith
619-621-3356

Annual "Motor Mingle"
2024-12-04 16:00 - 18:00 | 328 Maple Street, San Diego, CA 92103
Spread warmth this holiday season by donating a new blanket for St. Paul’s PACE participants at this drive-thru event!
