Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

Communications Committee Zoom Meeting
2019-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

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

Latino Ministry Meeting + ZOOM
2019-06-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Episcopal Church Center

EDSD Youth at Pride
2022-07-16 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States

EDSD Youth Summer Service Trip
2022-07-17 - 2022-07-23

NETWORKING FOR SERVICE AND JUSTICE
2022-07-23 09:30 - 11:30 | Zoom
YOU are invited to the next meeting on
JULY 23, 2022, from 9:30-11:30am on Zoom
Go to EDSD DSJC webpage by clicking 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. Future meeting dates include: Sep. 17 & Nov. 19, 2022. Meeting both Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 am.
A guaranteed inspiring dialogue at every meeting!

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

Congregational Leadership Roundtable
2022-08-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Zoom

Godly Play Training Retreat
2022-08-19 15:00 - 2022-08-21 17:00 | Christ Episcopal Church, 1114 9th St, Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
Godly Play Training
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in partnership with Christ Church Coronado is pleased to offer a Godly Play Core Training Retreat August 19-21, 2022. Over the course of 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. This training is regularly $355 but will be offered to participants in our diocese for $75 per person.
Retreat Schedule
8/19, Friday – 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. includes dinner
8/20, Saturday – 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. includes coffee, snacks and lunch
8/21, Sunday – 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. includes lunch, snacks, and beverages
** Space is limited. Please register through the link below.
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Introduction to Community Engagement
2022-08-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
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Community engagement is a strategic process of involvement in a particular social group or geographic context (i.e., town, neighborhood, city block) with the purpose of understanding and improving the community’s well-being.
When asked what the greatest command was, Jesus said that it was to love God with every fiber of our being but that the second greatest command was of equal importance—to care for our neighbors, in the same way, we care for ourselves (Matthew 22:37). As congregations, we are called to do the same and the practices of community engagement can help.
We are called to love our neighbors. We can’t love our neighbors in meaningful and relevant ways if we don’t know them. This community engagement process will allow you to get to know, listen to, and learn from your neighbors.
Join us for an introductory webinar on the community engagement cohort starting this September. There is no cost for materials or participation. More information is available here.

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Environmental Summer Film Festival
2022-08-24 19:00 - 21:00
Grab some popcorn and join us for an Environmental Summer Film Festival on Wednesday, August 24

Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution: https://youtu.be/JwfdfNRcpAo (1 hr. 11 min.)

The evening starts with prayer at 7:00 pm. We’ll stream the films online and have a twenty-minute discussion on each film.
Free registration for one or more of the films is available for this event. Please reserve your spot by completing the form below:

Youth Leadership Counsel Retreat
2022-08-26 - 2022-08-28

Season of Creation 2022
2022-09-04 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
I have heard their cry. I know their sufferings. Come, now! I will send you. I will be with you.
Exodus 3: 1-12
The burning bush is the symbol for the Season of Creation 2022. Today, Creation cries out as forests crackle, animals flee, and people are forced to migrate due to the fires of injustice. In contrast, the fire that called to Moses as he tended the flock on Mt. Horeb did not consume or destroy the bush. This flame of the Spirit revealed God’s presence. This holy fire affirmed that God heard the cries of all who suffered, and promised to be with us as we followed in faith to our deliverance from injustice.
A Word from the General Convention in 2022
The 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church recognized climate change as “an all-encompassing social crisis and moral emergency that impacts and interconnects every aspect of pastoral concern including health, poverty, employment, racism, social justice, and family life and that can only be addressed by a Great Work involving every sector of society, including the Church.”
From “Our Mission > Creation Care” diomass.org/creation-care
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This year in solidarity with faith communities across the globe, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Creation Care Task Force celebrates another Season of Creation. Several congregations will hold services and participate in Interfaith Season of Creation service. Please share your church’s activities to provide others with ideas for recognizing this time for prayer, education, healing, and action. For more information and to add your events to the Season of Creation calendar, contact dianelopezhughes@gmail.com. For prayer and liturgical services suggestions:
https://www.diocesewma.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/SeasonOfCreationLiturgicalGuide2022-MADioceses2.pdf
2022 EDSD Season of Creation, September 4 to October 2

9/3 – A Visual Contemplative Nature presentation/Sermon
St. Bartholomew’s, Poway, Rev. Nancy Burnett, 5 pm
9/4 – A Visual Contemplative Nature presentation/Sermon
St. Bartholomew’s, Poway, Rev. Nancy Burnett, 9 pm
9/8 Contemporary Service in the Courtyard
6 pm Queen’s Courtyard, St Paul’s Cathedral
Come early and walk the Labyrinth in the Dean’s Courtyard
9/13 – EDSD Film and Discussion: 2040
6:30 – 8:30 pm
Registration: https://edsd.org/event/2040-film-and-discussion/
*Virtual event
9/17 – 38th Annual Coastal Cleanup
I Love a Clean San Diego
*Registration starts on 9/1: https://cleansd.org/event/38th-annual-coastal-cleanup-day/
9/17 – A Walk on the Pomerado Trail – Presentation and Walk
5 pm at St. Bartholomew’s, Poway
*For more information, parth.domke@gmail.com
9/18 – A Walk on the Pomerado Trail – Presentation and Walk
9 am at St. Bartholomew’s, Poway
*For more information, parth.domke@gmail.com
9/21 – Listening to Creation, An Interfaith Service:
Moving from Lamentation to Stewardship to Joy
5 pm BYO Picnic dinner/ La Jolla Shores Beach
6 pm – Service begins
*For information curate@stbartschurch.org
9/24 – Earth Examen Contemplative Nature Walk
Blue Sky Ecological Reserve in Poway
Offered by St Bart’s Church: Rev. Brian Petersen curate@stbartschurch.org for information
*Please note: Trails are not paved
9/25 – Season of Creation service
8:00 am St Paul’s Cathedral
10:30 am Carolyn Lief, Preacher
9/25 – Spiritual Resilience in a Climate Emergency
9:00 am Rev. Margaret Bullitt-Jonas, Episcopal priest, climate activist and co-author: Rooted and Rising
*St Paul’s Cathedral live and virtual event
10/2 – Blessing of the Animals
Various churches across the diocese

And please note these additional opportunities from dioceses across the state:
https://edsd.org/event/the-creation-care-commission-of-the-episcopal-diocese-of-san-joaquin/

The Creation Care Commission of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin
2022-09-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
“This fragile earth, our island home.”
Join us each Wednesday in September from 6:30 – 8:00 PM
September 7th
“Inspiring Climate Action”
(video presentation by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe)
Presenter: Kim Leslie
This session opens with a March 2022 keynote address by Climate Scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe. Our discussion will include Katharine’s suggestions for what churches can do to reduce their carbon footprint, as well as resource suggestions from the Creation Care Commission.
(DioSanJoaquin.org/creationcare)
September 14th
“Don’t Poison the Well”
Presenters: Deacon Teri Van Huss, Chuck Schaeffer
Water conservation includes using less water, as well as what we put into the water as it goes down the drain, into the earth and our groundwater. We will discuss how to create chemical-free homes, ways to use grey water, and give an update on California’s efforts to regulate groundwater.
September 21th
“Plastic pollution is worse than you think”
Presenters: Presenters: Beryl Simkins, Suzanne Harvey
California just took a big step in leading the push to lessen the impact of plastics on people and the environment. Most of us know that plastic, especially singe-use plastic is a problem; unfortunately, recycling does little to reduce plastic pollution.
September 28th
“Cover the Ground” & “Talking about Climate Change”
Presenters: Xan Adams, Deacon Teri Van Huss
Bare earth is naked, hungry, and running a fever. Mulches and compost create healthy soil and provide cover (shade) to keep water from evaporating quickly. We need to replace luscious green water soaked lawns in ways that are beautiful and still keep the ground covered.
Zoom Info Here
Click HERE to download this flyer.

UBE Sunday and the Feast of Alexander Crummell
2022-09-11
Celebrate UBE Sunday and the Feast of Alexander Crummell – Sunday, September 11, 2022
Almighty and everlasting God, we thank you for your servant Alexander Crummell, whom you called to preach the Gospel to those who were far off and to those who were near. Raise up in this and every land evangelists and heralds of your kingdom, that your Church may proclaim the unsearchable riches of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
On Sunday, September 11, the Union of Black Episcopalians celebrates the life and legacy of our notable saint, the Reverend Alexander Crummell, whose official feast day is September 10th. Crummell was the personification of the will to overcome during the 19th century, successfully confronting and prevailing over barriers erected because of his race. According to A Great Cloud of Witnesses, “Crummell’s ministry spanned more than half a century and three continents. Everywhere, at all times, he labored to prepare black people and to build institutions that would serve them and provide scope for the exercise of their gifts in leadership and creativity. His faith in God, his perseverance in spite of repeated discouragement, his perception that the Church transcended the racism and limited vision of its leaders, and his unfailing belief in the goodness and greatness of black people are the legacy of this African American pioneer. He died in Red Bank, New Jersey, in 1898.”
UBE designates September 11 as UBE Sunday to commemorate the racial justice ministry of the Union which was an outgrowth of Father Crummell’s advocacy.
Please join us by using these following liturgical resources in your bulletin on September 11 or any other Sunday that you are reflecting on racial reconciliation. Then, make a special donation to UBE by visiting our website at www.ube.org. We are continuing Crummell’s work of overcoming racism in society and in the church. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
To read more or access resources, click the links below:
Bulletin insert – Alexander Crummell – half page (2022)
Bulletin insert – Alexander Crummell – full page (2022)
Litany for the Feast of Alexander Crummell and UBE Sunday
Lessons Appointed for Use on the Feast of Alexander Crummell
***Don’t forget to subscribe to the UBE YouTube Channel. ***
www.ube.org

EDSD Youth Kickoff Event
2022-09-11 15:00 - 18:00 | St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92120, United States

Project Resource - Fall 2022
2022-09-11 16:00 - 18:00 | Zoom
We are excited to introduce Project Resource to you as an opportunity to engage your diocese in the ministry of stewardship this fall!
There has never been a more important time to engage in the ministry of Stewardship in the Church.
Sundays, September 11 through October 9, Online via Zoom, 4:00 to 6:00 pm CT
Project Resource teaches culture and systems change around financial development in the worldwide Episcopal Church.
Project Resource provides teaching, focus, and adaptable resources to equip clergy and lay leaders to develop their year-round
annual stewardship campaigns and plan, ask for, and receive major gifts.
Project Resource:
• helps church teams to gather the best resources to transform all areas of stewardship and explore internal
narratives of money while addressing societal shifts, organizational change, and leadership challenges.
• assists teams in interpreting the training curriculum, session by session, relative to their cultural and regional
context.
• empowers participants to leave the conference with a working plan and measurable objectives tailored
specifically for their own congregation.
Church Teams:
Project Resource trainings equip stewardship teams to plan and develop year-round stewardship ministries that can be
replicated and adapted for years to come. An ideal church team would consist of at least 3 members including the
clergyperson, stewardship ministry chair, and other committed lay leaders.
Church Teams will complete the course with:
• A year-round stewardship calendar
• A step-by-step plan for implementing a 2022 fall annual campaign
• Hands-on training on how to make personal invitations
• Understanding generational and individual donor motivations
• Cultural and technological strategies in light of the pandemic
For more information, cost details, and to register, please visit https://project-resource.org/fall2022.
Click HERE to download the flyer for this event.

2040: Film and Discussion
2022-09-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
EDSD Creation Care Task Force All Soul’s, Christ Church, Good Sam’s, St Bart’s, St Marys in the Valley and St Paul’s will present the film followed by viewer discussion.
We hear so much about the dire state of the world and how climate change impacts God’s creation right now. This film takes us to solutions: what’s being done currently that generates hope.
To view the trailer, https://whatsyour2040.com/ and scroll to the end of the site.
Reserve your spot by registering below.
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Sharing God's Good News
2022-09-17 09:00 - 14:30 | Episcopal Church Center
Sharing God’s Good News
Sharing God’s Good News is a not-so-basic training designed to introduce a fresh, humble, effective and Episcopal approach to the spiritual practice of evangelism. Attendees will also be sent a Participant Guide + Handouts that include a host of resources for sharing the Jesus Movement, redefining evangelism, organizing a revival, sharing our stories, walking the neighborhood, improving hospitality, and more. Also, you will be given a preview of Embracing Evangelism, a training that any congregation can host on their own.
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Saturday Schedule: Sep 17, 2022
9:00 am – Morning Prayer (30 min)
9:30 am – Welcome (10 mins)
9:40 am – God’s Good News (2 1/2 hours (short break included, along with lots of group exercises)
12:10 pm – Lunch
1:10 pm – Breakout Workshops (workshop options listed in registration below)

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Meet the Trainer
Jerusalem Greer is the Staff Officer for Evangelism for The Episcopal Church in the Office of Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry. She serves on the Council of Advice for Episcopal Relief & Development and on the board of Edible Theology, an educational ministry connecting the Communion table to tables we eat at every day. In addition to her work for The Episcopal Church, she is also a speaker, preacher, podcast host (Spade, Spoon, Soul), and the author of At Home in this Life: Finding Peace at the Crossroads of Unraveled Dreams and Beautiful Surprises, and A Homemade Year: The Blessings of Cooking, Crafting and Coming Together, as well as several faith-based curricula. She makes her home in Greenbrier, Arkansas on a hobby farm, with her husband Nathan, and their sons, Miles (age 17), and Wylie (age 21, Lyon ’22).

Deacon's Annual Retreat - Dreaming Into Our Future
2022-09-26 10:30 - 14:30 | St. Thomas of Canterbury, 44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
What: Deacon’s Retreat – Dreaming Into Our Future
When: Monday, September 26 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM (just prior to Clergy Conference the same day)
Where: St Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, 92592.
Questions: Please contact Archdeacon Cindy Campos, ccampos@edsd.org OR 858-449-0964
* Lunch will be provided
Please confirm your attendance below.
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Clergy Conference 2022 - Hear us, O Lord of Life
2022-09-26 15:00 - 2022-09-28 12:00 | Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center, 39300 De Portola Rd, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
Together as the community of spiritual leaders of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego,
we will take this time apart to journey in a rhythm of silence, prayer, and speech.
We will have time and space to deeply listen to Spirit’s prayer in us and one another.
One on One Spiritual Direction sessions will be available on Tuesday afternoon.
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