Evangelism 101
2024-07-11 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-01 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-08 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-15 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-22 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 13 more dates | Zoom
EDSD’s Evangelism 101 course explores a non-anxious form of evangelism rooted in the Episcopal tradition. Students will discuss the theological roots of the gospel and how to lead a congregation toward evangelistic practice by example. Those who finish the course may be nominated for lay evangelist licensing. For more information and to register, click here.
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Registration closes 5/27 at 5 p.m.

Godly Play Core Training Retreat
2024-07-12 - 2024-07-14, 2024-07-12 | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is pleased to offer a Godly Play Core Training Retreat on July 12-14, 2024. Summer is the perfect time to plan and prepare to welcome families in the Fall. This retreat will allow congregations the opportunity to refresh their training and to bring new storytellers and door holders into the fold.
Throughout the retreat, participants will experience all aspects of the Godly Play method and begin to become fluent in the Godly Play core stories and fundamental practices. Additionally, Godly Play’s guiding Theology of Childhood is introduced, so participants become more deeply connected to their work. The circle of participants becomes very strong and trustworthy when this work is done in the closed environment of a several-day retreat, and participants enjoy spiritual renewal and lasting friendships.
Over the last several years, we have had participants from across the diocese. This year, we are hoping to further expand the circle and the connections that come from doing this deep work together.
Godly Play Core Training is $75 for members of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, and $355 for those outside of our diocese.
The times for each training day are below. You must attend all three days of the training in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Friday, July 12, 3 PM – 9 PM
Saturday, July 13, 9 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday, July 14, 12 PM – 5:30 PM
Space is limited.
Register Here

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

Benefits Administration in EDSD
2024-08-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
Please join us via Zoom on Wednesday, August 21 at 4 pm for this technical session with congregation benefit administrators in the diocese. All congregations must have someone to administer their employee benefit plans (often the treasurer or person who processes payroll). Come join us for an overview of recent changes to the enrollment process for your employees, to learn more about your responsibilities as a congregational benefits administrator, and to learn more about engaging your employees in the benefits selection process.
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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

Knowing Yourself Workshop
2024-09-28 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 Parish Ln., Del Mar, CA, 92014
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 no longer serve them while reclaiming aspects that are most authentic and beloved. Knowing Yourself utilizes the sociological concept of “social location” to expand the lens through which we see Christ in the world and each other.
Facilitated by Danielle Beabout, Rachel Ambasing and Charlette Preslar, Knowing Yourself: Ministry from a place of self-awareness will enhance the ministry of both lay and ordained participants. Registration is open to a maximum of 30 people and will close promptly on September 23, 2024, at 9 PM, or when it is full. *This training fulfills one of the requirements for lay licensing. Register below.
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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]

LARK Workshop - Oct 11-12, 2024
2024-10-11 16:00 - 2024-10-12 16:30 | Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
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 history, issues, and stories. LARK focuses on our local history and populations and deals with local issues and stories. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of the local context in which we minister, and begin to nurture the relationships and resilience necessary for advancing racial reconciliation and justice within our diocese.
The LARK workshop consists of the following major components:

Truth telling of the local history of People of Color by way of an overview of the major racial/ethnic groups in our diocesan region.
Case study of multi-faceted local issue by way of videos and discussion.
In-depth analysis and discussion of articles & videos regarding various local ongoing instances of racism.
Commitment to engagement: Personal Plan of Action for each participant, i.e., a commitment to specific follow-up actions and the choosing of a small group team for accountability.
Zoom meeting: The Zoom meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29 @ 6-7 pm.* At that meeting, participants will:

reflect on their learning
report on any post-workshop activity
find next steps for their continued journey

*Participants who are unable to attend this meeting can be given an alternate way of fulfilling this requirement upon request.
Participants must complete all components in order to become a LARK alumnus and fulfill anti-racism requirements for certification purposes.
LARK is one part of a lifelong journey for racial reconciliation and racial justice. Whether you are a novice or veteran in the areas of racial justice and reconciliation, whether you are a Sacred Ground alum, current Sacred Ground participant, or have never even heard of Sacred Ground, this LARK workshop is for you! All are encouraged to attend, and all are welcome!

Next offering: Friday, Oct 11, 4-9 PM & Saturday, Oct 12, 9:30-4:30 PM, with a follow-up Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Oct 29, 6-7 PM
Where: Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121
Sign Up Deadline: Thursday Oct 3, or when registration is full. The workshop is open to a maximum of 30 attendees.

REGISTER HERE

Formation Leadership Retreat Camp Stevens
2024-10-24 15:00 - 2024-10-26 10:00 | Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian, CA, 92036, United States
Formation leaders are invited to a weekend retreat at Camp Stevens. The opportunity to rest and play with colleagues from across the diocese can be helpful to both longstanding and emerging ministries. Areas of focus for this year’s retreat are below.
MINISTRY FOCUS
Gather-Transform-Send
The unique purpose and work of a congregation is to gather those called by God into Christ’s body, the Church – a community of transformation of mind, heart, and action – and to send these same people into the world both to be and to act as God’s loving and transforming presence.
Together we will analize our unique congregations and ministries to think about how people are gathered, what are the places of transformation, and how we can grow those, and how we send people back into their lives – work, school, family, community, and beyond.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT
Living Compass
The “Compass” for Living Compass points us toward the four dimensions of our being: Soul, Heart, Strength, and Mind. These dimensions are interconnected—each one affects the other. We are not compartmentalized people. The different parts of our lives are intricately woven together. Whatever impacts one dimension of our lives (positively or negatively) has an impact upon the other dimensions—the waves of change in one area of our lives invariably washes upon the shores of the other areas.
This session will include the opportunity to look with care at eight areas of our lives: Spirituality, Rest & Play, Emotions, Relationships, Care for the Body, Stress Resilience, Vocation, and Organization. We will look at these areas not with judgment but as we look at a garden – which areas are we watering and caring for right now, and which would we like to spend more time caring for.
MINISTRY WORK
Policies and Forms
A full session devoted to a deep dive into the practical structures that allow ministries to thrive.

review model policies
create needed forms and guidelines in community
revive best practices

Small Group Work & Planning Time

Review We Believe, the diocesan wide confirmation program and plan for the coming year
Adult Formation that works – Bring a program from your congregation that has been successful for you
Bring a Godly Play story to practice with other practitioners. If you are Godly Play curious, this is a great group to join too!

SABBATH EXPLORATION
No visit to Camp Stevens would be complete without the opportunity to enjoy our diocesan camp. This sacred place is sure to restore your soul with joy and peace!

Hike to Upper Meadow
laugh with friends and colleagues
sing around the fire
pray in the Camp Stevens chapel
walk the labyrinth
Pet a goat or a pig
breathe deeply
Rest and restore

Arrival: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 24
Departure: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26th
Accommodations: Bergstrom Lodge
Retreat Cost: $225
Registration Includes your accommodations, 5 incredible Camp Stevens meals, and a few special surprises. We have a total of 18 spaces available this year. Please register quickly to ensure your spot!
Register Here
Any questions regarding this program should be directed to Charlette Preslar: cpreslar@edsd.org.
