EDSD Fun & Games
2023-09-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Terero Stadium, 5998 Alcala Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92111, United States
Are you ready for a Sunday afternoon of fun with San Diego Loyal, Episcopal Community Services, and congregations from throughout the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego? Join us for San Diego Loyal v. Las Vegas Lights on Sunday, September 24 at 3 PM.
Click below for reduced priced tickets–perfect for bringing the whole family, friends or neighbors.
Tickets

Season of Creation - Diocesan Sponsored Book Study
2023-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom
A collaboration of the EDSD Creation Care Community
and interested churches, including St. Mary’s in-the-Valley,
All Souls’, St. Bartholomew’s, and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Sacred Nature: Restoring Our Ancient Bond with the Natural World
by Karen Armstrong
Sacred Nature Book Study Flyer
Study will take place on Zoom on the following Tuesday evenings: September 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 7:00–8:30 p.m. Please be sure to register below.
REGISTER
For more information please email parth.domke@gmail.com.

Formation Retreat
2023-09-29 17:00 - 2023-10-01 12:00 | 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. We hope you will join us for this time set apart!
Guided Conversations
Adult Faith Formation – forums, Bible studies, retreats
Children in Worship – resources and practices that support children, their families, and your congregation in worshiping together
Intergenerational – What does it mean? How do we do it?
EDSD Youth Summer Pilgrimage – Where is God moving in our diocese? How is God moving in our lives?
Sabbath Exploration
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
*Retreat Cost: $150
*Saturday only without overnight accommodations: $50
*Registration Includes your accommodations, 5 incredible Camp Stevens meals, and a few special surprises.
Register
Please encourage your friends and colleagues to join us! Any questions regarding this program should be directed to Charlette Preslar: cpreslar@edsd.org. A limited number of scholarships are available.

Parish Chancellors Conference
2023-10-14 09:00 - 13:30 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
All diocesan chancellors and vice-chancellors, parish chancellors, assistant parish chancellors, de facto parish chancellors and any attorneys who might become a parish chancellor or who get pressed by priest or vestry to act as a parish chancellor without benefit of the title—all are invited to attend a conference Saturday October 14, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (lunch included), at St Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego. Purpose will be to familiarize those attending with certain current issues in canon and other laws, and to get to know each other and key diocesan officers. Please RSVP below.
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Celebrating the Ministry of Deacons October 15
2023-10-15 | CA
Deacons are ordained ministers of the church, dedicated to a special ministry of servanthood. According to the Book of Common Prayer’s Ordination service for Deacons, deacons make Christ and his redemptive love known; interpret to the Church the needs, concerns, and hopes of the world; assist in worship; and serve all people, particularly the poor, the weak, the sick, and the lonely. In the Diocese of San Diego, we are grateful for the ministry of deacons in many of our congregations. They not only serve God’s people themselves, but they also lead the people of God in serving the world around them.
On Sunday, October 15, the Diocese of San Diego will celebrate the ministry of deacons – and, by extension, the ministry of service that is the calling of all baptized Christians. Bishop Susan is authorizing congregations who wish to celebrate deacons that day to transfer the feast of Philip, Deacon and Evangelist (October 11) to the following Sunday. Bishop Susan also requests that congregations pray the following prayer of thanksgiving for the ministry of deacons on Sunday, October 15:
O God, we praise you for sending your Son Jesus Christ, who took on himself the form of a servant, and humbled himself, becoming obedient event to death on the cross. We praise you that you have highly exalted him, and made him Lord of all; and that, through him, we know that whoever would be great must be servant of all. We praise you for the many ministries in your Church, and for calling some of your servants to be ordained in the order of Deacons, who have a special ministry of servanthood. We pray for God’s blessing upon all deacons (especially N.), and ask that through them, we may all be inspired to serve God’s people, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In our diocese, our Archdeacon, or leader of the deacons, is The Venerable Cindy Campos. Many of you have been privileged to hear Archdeacon Cindy speak in your congregation about the ministry of deacons. She is happy to visit congregations at the invitation of their clergy, and is also happy to talk with anyone who feels they may be called to explore becoming a deacon themselves. Archdeacon Cindy may be reached at CCampos@edsd.org.
Here are some ideas for how you could celebrate Deacons’ Day on October 15:

Celebrate St. Philip’s Day, using the appointed lessons: Acts 8:26-40; Psalm 67; and Luke 24:13-27.
Invite a deacon to preach about the ministry of diakonia.
Include bulletin information about St. Philip and the ministry of deacons.

We thank God for the ministry of all our deacons – they are true servant leaders in our diocese.

80's Talent Show - St. Andrew's, Pacific Beach
2023-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea, 1050 Thomas Ave, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
80’s Talent Show!
Featuring: St. Andrew’s House Band
When: Friday, October 20th
Where: St. Andrew’s by-the-Sea in Pacific Beach
What: Picnic on the lawn. Bring your own dinner. Beverages & desserts will be provided! Music, Poetry, Movement, Magic or Spoken Word.
Sign up to perform! Contact Katie at katie@standrewspb.org.
Click HERE to download complete flyer.

World Premiere: John-Luke Addison, "Good Night: A Requiem"
2023-10-25 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
The world premiere of Dr. John-Luke Addison’s masterwork, “Good Night: A Requiem”, for choir, piano, and string orchestra.
The event will also include a litany for the departed, as we remember those loved ones who have died in the past year. Featuring the St. Bartholomew’s Community Choir, soprano Anne-Marie Dicce, the Poway Symphonette, and guest conductor Juan Carlos Acosta. Piano accompanist by the composer.
Two performances:
Saturday, November 4, 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 5, 4:00 p.m.
Tickets, $25/$10 students, available at stbartsmusic.org

Benefit Education Session - Oct 25, 2023
2023-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
New Dental plans in 2024!
For employees in the diocese:
Are you maximizing your employment benefits? Join us for the annual benefit information session for EDSD with our CPG representative, Toni Marie Sutliff. Our dental plans are all new in 2024 with better benefits at no additional cost. Join us for this session where Toni Marie will review all of the plans available, including the new dental plans and existing medical plans, and answer any benefit related questions you might have. We will meet via Zoom on 10/25/23 at 2:00.
A prize will be given to one lucky participant who attends in real time! This session is for all clergy and lay employees in the diocese who work over 1,000 hours per year.
RSVP

LARK Workshop
2023-10-27 - 2023-10-28 | St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 47535 CA-74, Palm Desert, 92260
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. The workshop includes practical tools and approaches for advancing racial reconciliation and justice within our diocese.
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!
The workshop will take place at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 47535 Highway 74, Palm Desert on Friday, October 27, 4-9 pm & Saturday, October 28, 9:30 am-4:30 pm. Registration fee is $25 (includes refreshments and lunches). Scholarship available. Register below.
LARK Registration
For questions contact Mae Chao: maechao.888@gmail.com

La Misa in English Celebrating Dia de los Muertos
2023-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chula Vista, 760 First St, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, United States
La Misa in English is monthly event at St. John’s in Chula Vista. This month, we will celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on Thursday, November 2nd at 6:00pm. Featuring an ofrenda (altar) where people may bring pictures and mementos of their deceased loved ones, a worship service with music, and a potluck dinner where all are invited to bring a favorite dish to share, this event is free and open to all! Click HERE to download flyer.

Women of St. Mary's Fall Bazaar
2023-11-03 07:00 - 15:00 | St. Mary’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, 1010 12th St, Ramona, CA, 92065, United States
Saturday, November 3, 7am – 3pm at St. Mary’s in-the-Valley, 1010 Twelfth St., Ramona. Come to our fall bazaar and find new and gently used collectibles, clothing, household goods, homemade soups, stews and chilis, baked goods, and more! We’ll have an opportunity drawing at 2pm for a quilt made by the St. Mary’s quilters. Tickets are $1 each or $20 for 24. Please contact JenDeSimone, mothra30@gmail.com, or Laura Myers, lemyers123@gmail.com for information.

EDSD Youth at Convention 2023
2023-11-11 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Do Justice! – Youth at Convention 2023 – 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 ridiculously fun games, a thoughtful service project benefiting our military ministry, and delicious food.
This year’s diocesan youth ministry programs are using Micah 6:8 as their guiding scripture.
He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?
We will explore the first section, Do Justice, during the Youth at Convention program.
* Youth in grades 6-12
* November 11, 2023, 10:00am – 2:00pm
* St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
* $10 – Scholarships available
Register Here

Diocesan Service and Justice Coalition
2023-11-18 09:30 - 11:30 | CA
YOU are invited to the next meeting on
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
from 9:30-11:30 am on Zoom
Go to EDSD DSJC webpage 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!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service
2023-11-22 19:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chula Vista, 760 First St, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, United States
Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chula Vista
Wednesday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm
All are welcome as we give thanks to God for our many blessings.

Christmas Marketplace and Festival
2023-12-02 10:00 - 14:00 | All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
Join in the holiday Season at All Souls’ Episcopal Church on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 10 am to 2 pm. FREE admission. Festivities for the whole family include a festive tea, unique Christmas gifts at the Marketplace, a visit by St. Nicolas, music by the Choristers, a Taco Cart, delicious St. Nicholas cookies and more. This fund raiser helps us support our neighbors in need. See you there! Click HERE to download complete flyer for more info.

Decorate a Gingerbread House
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Christ the King Episcopal Church, 1460 Midway Dr., Alpine, CA, 91901, United States
Decorate a Gingerbread House
$20 for each house

Decorate a Gingerbread House to take home
Write a letter to Santa
Join in Holiday Sing-a-longs
Take home a souvenir photo
Pick up last minute holiday gifts
Enjoy a hot dog lunch
Visit Mrs. Claus’ Bakery for yummy delights
Make a Christmas craft
Win wonderful baskets in Drawings

For more information & tickets please call 619-445-3419 or go to our website www.christthekingalpine.org.

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.

Our Lady of Guadalupe with a La Posada Party and Dinner
2023-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chula Vista, 760 First St, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, United States
St. John’s Episcopal Church in Chula Vista invites everyone to join in the celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe and La Posada. We will honor Our Lady of Guadalupe and then celebrate Las Posada with music, party games and a potluck dinner. All are welcome! Thursday, December 14th at 6:00pm, 760 1st Ave, in Chula Vista. RSVP to info@saint-johns.org.

Holiday Sing-a-long
2023-12-17 16:00 - 17:00 | CA
Holiday Sing-a-Long:
Spark your holiday season with a festive Neighborhood Sing-Along
at St. David’s on Sunday, December 17, 4:00 p.m.
All are welcome, bring the whole family!
Saint David’s Episcopal Church & Preschool
5050 Milton St. San Diego, Ca 92110
Phone (619) 276-4567
www.saintdavidschurch.com

Cookie, Cocoa & Caroling
2023-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 1020 Rose Ranch Rd, San Marcos, 92069, United States
Enjoy a night out singing Christmas carols under the stars!
It’s a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the Season. We also will have all sorts of hot drinks and cookies for you to sample.

This is a free event and children are most welcome at Grace. Bring the whole family!
This is an outdoor event, although we will have firepits and heaters, dress warmly.
For more information go to https://www.gracesanmarcos.org/CCC

A Festival of Lessons & Carols
2023-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 | St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
This is a glorious way to celebrate Advent! Come enjoy the lessons from scripture and favorite carols to remind us all of what Christmas is all about. Sung by the Festival Choir. Stay for a reception with mulled wine and hot cider following the Festival.

Listening for God! – Children’s Epiphany Camp
2024-01-13 - 2024-01-15 | Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian, CA, 92036, United States
Who: Children in grades 3-6
Where: Camp Stevens
When: 1:00 p.m. January 13, 2024 – 10 a.m. January 15, 2024
Cost: $175
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 15TH AT 8AM.
This is a brand new diocesan offering – Children in grades 3-6 are invited to explore the joy of Camp Stevens… in WINTER! Children will be staying in Blum lodge, eating delicious Camp Stevens food, making new friends, and growing in faith and love.
Together we will Listen for God as we hike, roast s’mores, play games, and laugh with new friends. Maybe there will even be SNOW!
Registration includes two nights of accommodations at Camp Stevens, five delicious Camp Stevens meals, campfires, games, activities, and more!
* Cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited.
Payment is due at time of registration. The full cost for each participant in this program is $225 per person. The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego has planned to cover $50 per student. We will realize that $175 per student may still be out of reach for some participants. Families are asked to prayerfully discern what they able to contribute and indicate that amount in the payment field. If you would like to contribute above the $175 to assist other youth participants, you may do that also.
Please contact Charlette Preslar, cpreslar@edsd.org if you have questions.

Leadership Academy 2024
2024-01-20 09:00 - 16:00 | Episcopal Church Center
When: January 20, 2024, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: The Episcopal Church Center & Resurrection Episcopal Church
You are invited to gather with new and seasoned leaders from across our diocese as we spend a day learning skills to enrich our congregations and our lives. The day will include opportunities to:

Deepen connections as we learn to navigate conversations across difference and manage conflict in healthy ways.
Engage in the sacred art of storytelling in a digital age with a focus on social media engagement that works and well-structured websites.
Explore ways to support and develop young adult ministry in a variety of contexts.
Transform the good work of our committees into ministries that help members to grow in faith and love.
Enliven our ministry with the treasured seniors who are in our pews and beyond our doors.

Registration for Leadership Academy is now full.

WORK SHOP DESCRIPTIONS
FOUNDATIONS

Knowing Yourself: Ministry from a place of self-awareness– This new training will premiere at Leadership Academy. It is designed to equip individuals to better see their differences and divergences as strengths to be utilized to live into their unique calling as a part of the Body of Christ. Attendees will better understand their blind spots and name presumptions that no longer serve while reclaiming aspects that are most authentic and beloved, and having an opportunity to expand the lens through which they see Christ in the world and each other.
Simple and Creative: Bible Studies that deepen discipleship – The study of Scripture enriches all aspects of the life of the church and the individual.
Listening for God’s Call: Ministry of All the Baptized – Ministers of the church are lay people, Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. This workshop explores the ministry of the Laity in a variety of contexts.

STORYTELLING

Digital Evangelism: How congregations share the Good News with the digital world – A panel of presenters discusses engagement through Social Media, websites, and storytelling.
Conversing Across Difference – Creating space for challenging community conversations and conflict resolution, panelists from various contexts offer concrete examples of successful practices in their communities.
From Committee to Ministry: Small groups in word and deed – How would the work of the committees in your congregation be changed by fully embracing their role as ministry? How does prayer and practice support each member in their role? How would engagement change if current members and new people felt the support of a faithful small group dynamic? Explore how this has worked in three congregations and consider the implications for your own.

GROWTH

Ministry with Seniors – Enriching the faith lives of the people already in your pews.
Emerging Communities – Hear stories from three EDSD emerging communities and work in small groups to explore God’s Call in your context.
Engaging Young Adults Beyond Campus Ministry – Explore how you create space for deep connection and mutual respect in your congregation.

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

Duke Ellington's Concert of Sacred Music
2024-02-04 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Michael’s by-the-Sea, 2775 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
St. Michael’s Jazz Quintet will be performing Duke Ellington’s Concert of Sacred Music at 4:00pm on February 4th! It’s free and open to the public.

Día de la Candelaria
2024-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Celebrate Dia de la Candelaria with us! All our welcome to join us at St. John’s in Chula Vista for our celebration. We will celebrate mass, listen to music, share a potluck dinner and participate in a candle-decorating activity! February 6th at 6:00pm; 760 1st Ave, Chula Vista 91911. Please call us (619) 422-4141 or email info@saint-johns.org to reserve a place at the table.

Love Kindness - Youth Epiphany Retreat
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-11 | Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian, CA, 92036, United States
Who: Youth in grades 6-12
Where: Camp Stevens
When: 6 p.m. February 9, 2024 – 10 a.m. February 11, 2024
Cost: $175
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 14TH AT 8AM.
Camp Steven’s is a favorite every program year – the outdoors, the food, the friends from around the diocese – it is a weekend filled with fun and faith.
This year’s retreat is shaping up to be particularly powerful. In a world that can feel challenging and overwhelming, the youth of our diocese are choosing to grow closer to God and one another by using Micah 6:8 as their guiding scripture.
He has told you, O mortal, what is good, and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God?
We will explore the second section, Love Kindness, during the Epiphany Retreat
A few of the things you can look forward to: Two nights’ accommodations at Camp Stevens, five delicious Camp Stevens meals, campfires, games, activities, worship, friends, laughter and more!
* Cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited.
Payment is due at time of registration. The full cost for each participant in this program is $225 per person. The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego has planned to cover $50 per student. We will realize that $175 per student may still be out of reach for some participants. Families are asked to prayerfully discern what they able to contribute and indicate that amount in the payment field. If you would like to contribute above the $175 to assist other youth participants, you may do that also.
Please contact Charlette Preslar, cpreslar@edsd.org if you have questions.
Register below.
REGISTER

Lenten Quiet Day
2024-02-17 09:30 - 13:00 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 Parish Ln, Del Mar, CA, 92014
All women in the Diocese are invited to a Lenten Quiet Day hosted by the Daughters of the King. It will be on Saturday, February 17th from 9:30-1:00 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Del Mar, CA. The Rev. Christina Miller, Assistant Rector at St. James, will lead the retreat on “The Art of Sacred Listening.” Fellowship at 9:30; Eucharist at 10:00; Program at 10:45 (consisting of talks alternating with time for silent reflection); Potluck lunch at 12:15. Bring a salad or dessert to share. To RSVP and further information please contact Janet Shaw, 619-823-2304.

We Believe 2024
2024-02-18 - 2024-04-14 | CA
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
