Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

NightWatch 2025
2025-03-29 17:00 - 2025-03-30 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
NightWatch 2025 “Peace Be With You”– March 29 at 5:00 PM – March 30 at 9:00 AM
All Souls, San Diego
Youth grades 6-12
Cost $25
The annual EDSD Lent youth retreat is back and at All Souls! This overnight event is a time for youth from all over the diocese to connect in worship, play, and fellowship. This year we will explore The Peace and consider ways to share this peace in the world.
The event includes games, food, small group work, worship, laughter, tie-dye, love, friendship, and more! Please get in touch with Leighton Jones, Children and Youth Missioner, ljones@edsd.org, with any questions.
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4th Annual North County Monarch Butterfly Festival
2025-05-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 1020 Rose Ranch Rd, San Marcos, 92069, United States
The San Marcos Lions Club presents its 4th Annual Butterfly Festival at Grace Episcopal Church, 1020 Rose Ranch Rd, San Marcos, CA. Celebrate the beauty and importance of monarch butterflies! Enjoy exhibits, educational talks, kids’ crafts, and fun activities for all ages.

Youth Counselor Training
2025-05-18 13:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3725 30th Street, San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
Youth Counselor Training
Sunday, May 18th from 1:00-5:00 pm
St. Luke’s, North Park
Youth grades rising 7-12 grades
Cost: free
Snacks included.
We know youth are some of the best leaders within our churches and communities. This class honors their value and continued dedication to leading and caring for our youngest parishioners- our kids!
In this class, 6th-12th graders will receive training from diocesan formation leaders and clergy. By the end of the class, youth will be certified in Safe Church Safe Communities, and have learned valuable skills in running small groups, interacting with children in engaging ways, and understand basic safety procedures.
This class is perfect for youth interested in being Youth Leaders for VBS, Sunday School and babysitting within the community.
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Please contact Leighton Jones, Children and Youth Missioner, ljones@edsd.org, with any questions.

To Ecuador with Love - Youth Delegation Dinner and Commissioning
2025-06-01 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3725 30th Street, San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
To Ecuador with Love – Youth Delegation Dinner and Commissioning
This Summer, 8 students from across our diocese will travel to Ecuador. While they are there, they will serve with The Episcopal Church of Ecuador, grow in relationship with God and one another, and allow the experience to shape and inform their role as disciples of Jesus in the years ahead. The delegation is hosting its final fundraiser at St. Luke’s in North Park. The meal will be planned, cooked, and served by the youth in the delegation. The students will share details of the trip as well as their personal reasons for participating. The event will culminate with a commissioning service. You are invited to join them for this special dinner and service. Join us as we send them To Ecuador with Love!
Menu
Coconut rice and chicken
Fried plantains
Sweet cocada dessert
Pineapple mango spritzer (non-alcoholic)
With a fundraising goal of $4000 for the delegation, this event has a suggested donation of $60 for adults and $20 for children under 12.
Please register below.
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Youth Summer Service Trip to Quito Ecuador
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-25 | CA
Youth Summer Service Trip to Quito Ecuador
June 18 – 25, 2025
High School Youth
Ages 15 – 18
*Passport required
This summer a youth delegation from The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego will head to Quito, Ecuador. While there, they will learn about the culture of Ecuador as well as partner with El Salvador Episcopal Church in Ambato. While the scope of our work there will be determined closer to the event, we will serve side by side with the people of that community. The end of our trip will include a visit to the museum of the equator, time at El Refujio, a visit to an artisan market, and the opportunity to learn to make empanadas.
Our guiding scripture for this transformational experience is John 15:5.
I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit
It will shape the way we prepare for the trip, journey to Ecuador, partner with the people we meet, and return home.
Due to the nature of this trip, membership in the delegation will be by application. There are 12 total spots available. Applications and nominations will be accepted through February 9, 2025
Requirements to apply:
1. Youth completed application
2. Youth leader/Rector completed nomination form
3. $50 application fee (application fee will be returned if not selected)
Cost of the trip:
We estimate the total cost of the trip to be $2200. Of that cost, Total cost of trip is $2200. That will be a shared cost between the youth participant, their congregation, and the diocese.

Youth participant contribution: $1200
Congregation contribution: $500
Diocese contribution: $500
Fundraising will be planned after the delegation is selected. If we are unable to raise the full amount of the cost, each delegation member will be responsible for the remaining balance.
If a participant withdraws after registration is completed, they are responsible for all costs associated with their registration. Substitutions cannot be made.

Apply to Attend
Youth Nomination Form

EDSD Youth at Convention 2025 - Proclaim: What is your ministry?
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92120, United States
What’s your ministry? – Youth at Convention 2025 – Join with youth from all over our diocese as we serve and play together. Each year Convention offers the opportunity for our diocese to gather for business, fellowship, and worship. A vibrant youth presence is an integral part of that day! Highlights of the day will include fellowship, games, a thoughtful service project, craft, and delicious food. Youth Leadership Council delegates will lead this fun program!
This year’s diocesan youth ministry theme is PROCLAIM. At convention, we will be exploring proclaim through the lens of “What is your ministry?”.
* Youth in grades 6-12
* When: November 8th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
* Where: St. Dunstan’s
* $10 – Scholarships available
Youth at Convention also counts as one of the classes for Collaborative Confirmation for participating confirmands.
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PRAISE-Children’s Camp
2026-01-17 13:00 - 2026-01-19 10:00 | Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian, CA, 92036, United States
PRAISE-Children’s Camp
Who: Children grades 3-6
Where: Camp Stevens
When: 1:00 p.m. January 17, 2026– 10 a.m. January 19, 2026
Cost: $175 (grace-based pricing available)
Children in grades 3-6 are invited to explore the joy of camp this January at PRAISE!
Children will enjoy the abundance of camp through crafts, hiking, songs, s’mores, games, and laughter with friends. There could even be SNOW!
We will explore Psalm 105 together and what it means to praise God and proclaim God’s love in the world.
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.
Registration includes two nights of accommodations at Camp Stevens, five delicious meals, campfires, worship, activities, and growing in faith and love!
REGISTRATION CLOSES DECEMBER 15TH AT 9:00 PM
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PROCLAIM - Epiphany Youth Retreat
2026-02-14 13:00 - 2026-02-16 10:00 | Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian, CA, 92036, United States
PROCLAIM Epiphany Youth Retreat
Who: Youth grades 6-12
Where: Camp Stevens
When: February 14, 2026 at 1:00PM – 10 a.m. February 16, 2026
Cost: $175 (grace-based pricing available)
The most anticipated weekend of the program year is coming! Epiphany Youth Retreat– a weekend filled with fun, friends, and faith. This year we will continue to explore the year’s theme, PROCLAIM, with programming around knowing yourself and sharing God’s love in the world. The retreat includes two nights’ accommodations at Camp Stevens, five delicious meals, campfires, games, hiking, crafts, worship, friends, laughter and more!
REGISTRATION CLOSES JANUARY 14TH AT 9:00 PM
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