Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

A Case for Love
2024-10-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Resurrection Church, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
Can unselfish love be the solution to the divisions that plague our world today? Join Resurrection Church in OB on October 11 at 6 pm for a special, free screening of A Case for Love, a powerful documentary that explores this very question. Following the film, stay for a panel discussion with Brian Ide, the director of A Case for Love, Bishop Susan Brown Snook, and other distinguished guests as they discuss how love can bridge the gaps in our society. This thought-provoking film will challenge you to consider how love can address pressing issues. We hope to see you there!

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.

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Evangelism 101
2024-06-06 18:00 - 19:00 | 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.

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]

The Land is Not Empty: A Fall 2024 Virtual Book Study
2024-09-30 18:30 - 2024-10-21 20:00 | Zoom
As a response to The Episcopal Church Sacred Ground series and more recent LARK trainings, several EDSD congregations among others across the country have discussed the importance of honoring the First People whose sacred land was stolen from them. Some have composed a land acknowledgment; some have gone beyond a land acknowledgment to learn more about the country’s and church’s checkered past to find ways to grow in relationship with our Indigenous siblings and learn how to be in solidarity with them.
With Sarah Augustine’s The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery comes opportunity through a virtual book study.
“If insight is the prophetic task – and I believe it is – this book is prophecy. Beautifully weaving together her moving personal narrative, the narrative of destructive colonization, the narrative of courageous resistance and life of Indigenous Peoples around the world, and, through it all, the narrative of resurrection and Jesus’ promise of the world to come, Sarah Augustine engages your mind, your heart, and your future.”
The Most Rev. Mark MacDonald, National Indigenous Anglican Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Canada.
Author Sarah Augustine, a Pueblo (Tewa) descendant, is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery https://dismantlediscovery.org/about/. The book study will be moderated by members of EDSD congregations who share a desire to follow a path in relationship and advocacy with our Indigenous neighbors. For more information, contact dianelopezhughes@me.com or register below.
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RefugeeNet's Benefit Concert is Coming!
2024-09-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
You’re invited to a benefit concert to support RefugeeNet! In addition to traditional east African music performed by members of St. Luke’s, the evening will showcase classical pieces such as Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Brahms and The Swan by Saint-Saens performed by the North County String Ensemble. Funds support RefugeeNet’s life-saving work with San Diego’s resettled refugees.

Creation to Revelation Art Show
2024-09-28 16:00 - 20:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 4227 Fairmount Ave, San Diego, 92115, United States
This art show will benefit St. Mark’s outreach ministries. Featuring works by St. Mark’s parishioner artists. Opening reception: Saturday, September 28, 4-8 pm. Some of the art works will suggest a minimum amount to donate for purchase. Other art work will be identified as “make an offer.”
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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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Back to the Mountain Retreat
2024-09-27 17:30 - 2024-09-29 11:00 | Whispering Winds Camp and Conference Center
Cursillo Back to the Mountain Retreat is for all Cursillistas (& adults who have been on an equivalent three-day weekend.) Weekend Theme: “Everything you always wanted to know about Salvation, but were afraid to ask,” an in-depth conversation and meditation about the concept of Salvation in the Bible and in our lives today. Cost: $200 per person and includes food and lodging.
Retreat Information
Retreat Application

Creation Care Community Roundtable
2024-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Join in on the Creation Care conversation at the next Creation Care Community Roundtable!
We’ll be joined by the Rev. Pamela Dolan, rector of St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Northern California. St. Martin’s transitioned to zero carbon operations in 2021. Rev. Pamela will share some of their journey to carbon neutrality and the many baby steps and few giant leaps they took along the way.
Participants will be invited to discuss options for organizing as a congregation or community in order to enhance faith-based environmental stewardship and nurture collective change for climate justice.
We’ll have space to check in with one another, share upcoming events and service opportunities, and hear about how our congregations have been celebrating Season of Creation.
Whether you’re a Creation Care Community regular, or just starting to explore Creation Care, you, your questions and your wisdom are welcome here.
Register for the Creation Care Community Roundtable below.
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Need more information? Contact Rachel Ambasing, Missioner for Community Vitality & Diversity at rambasing@edsd.org

Clergy Conference
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27

La Misa in English Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
2024-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chula Vista, 760 First St, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, United States
All are invited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at La Misa in English. Tuesday, September 24th, 6:00pm at St. John’s in Chula Vista. Join us for a festive celebration of Hispanic culture, with music, dancing, and a potluck dinner.
Contact our office at 619-422-4141 or info@saint-johns.org for more information

Lay Catechist Training Registration
2024-08-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
A Catechist is a lay person authorized to prepare persons for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows. They function under the direction of the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. Their work is deeply important in expanding discipleship within a congregation.
The course is designed to not just cover faith formation for children, youth, and adults, but also invites participants to consider, “What does it look like to offer congregational formation?” Throughout the course we will evaluate and adapt curriculum that is already available to meet their contexts. By course end, each participant will have designed a program that they will offer to the congregation in the year ahead.
Applicants for a catechist license must attend a six-session training course. Each meeting will be held at 6:00 PM on the 4th Tuesday of the month on Zoom. Below are the dates and subjects for each class. Applicants must attend all six sessions and complete a project to be licensed. Applications will close in July. The six sessions include:

August 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – Faith Formation for Children & Youth
September 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – Faith Formation with Adults
October 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – Formation in Congregational Life
November 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – Curriculum Review and Development
January 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – Baptism and Confirmation
February 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – Project Review and Presentation

Applicants may register for the course once they have submitted their Lay License Application and the Lay License Nomination form have been submitted by the priest in charge at their congregation. Please complete the registration below.
Registrants will receive an email with more details on the training in July. Questions regarding the lay license process/requirements, please contact our Director of Formation, Charlette Preslar cpreslar@edsd.org.
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Order of St. Luke Healing Conference
2024-09-21 09:00 - 16:00
Who should attend? All are welcome. Participants will come from many churches, denominations, and Christian healing communities.
Those attending will be interested in learning more about Christian healing, may need healing, or may have the spiritual gift of healing.
Hosted by? One of the many ways the Holy Spirit provides gifts is through the healing ministry. The Order of St. Luke is an ecumenical multi-denominational healing order with members dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. The South Bay San Diego Order of St. Luke’s healing community is hosting.
Why a healing conference? To share the Christian healing ministry with all.
What will we learn, and how it will enrich lives? We will be fed through scripture and the Holy Spirit. We will be given and taught a vast amount of information and, importantly, practice the teaching on prayer. We will share our prayer and healing experiences with each other. Our musicians will surround us with both joyful and contemplative music. Sessions will include scriptural history of healing, testimonies, New Testament healing, both forgiveness and protection through prayer, and healing prayer teaching with practice. We shall be even more enthusiastic and prepared to assist in healing through the power of the Holy Spirit and in Jesus’s name. We expect an amazing Holy Spirit-filled conference.
What? Healing Conference: “Healing for Today”
Hosted by? South Bay San Diego Order of St. Luke Healing Community
When? Saturday, September 21, 9:00-4:00
Where? Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Bonita, CA
3990 Bonita Road
Bonita, CA 91902
Office Telephone: 619-479-0943
Who should attend? All are welcome
Speakers?
The Rev. Dr. George Calvert,
Rector, Church of the Good Shepherd, Bonita,
and South Bay San Diego Healing Community Chaplain
Registration:
Cost for snacks and lunch? $15 per person before September 1. $20 afterward and at the door. Payment in cash or by check. Pay to the Order of
So Bay Chap Order of St Luke
Mail checks to
Ms. Gwyneth Kruger, Treasurer
1161 Connecticut Street
Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 471-5096

Broomball!
2024-09-20 23:45 - 2024-09-21 01:00 | UTC Ice Arena, 4545 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA, 92122, United States
Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to share an evening of fun and laughter with young people from around the diocese. Registration is through the youth minister in your congregation. Please rsvp to them as soon as possible to secure your spot. Space is limited and is first come, first serve!
What: Broomball! (Think ice hockey with sneakers instead of skates and brooms instead of sticks.)
Where: UTC Ice Rink
When: September 20th @ 11:45 p.m.- September 21st @1:00 a.m.
Who: Youth in grades 6-12
Cost: $10 per person
Registration: Please contact the leadership at your congregation to register. If you need more information or have any questions, please reach out to Charlette Preslar, cpreslar@edsd.org

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.

Valarie Kaur is coming back to Camp Stevens!
2024-09-14 16:30 - 20:30 | Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian, CA, 92036, United States
Camp Stevens has exciting news to share with you! Valarie Kaur is returning to Camp Stevens for her Revolutionary Love Bus Tour. This will be the fourth stop of 40 cities and she’s sharing her two new books World of Wonder and Sage Warrior. Valarie is bringing artists, musicians, and collaborators for an all ages immersive experience. Camp Stevens is offering a community supper and chai tea for everyone. If you’re coming from out of town and need a place to stay let Camp Stevens know and their team will work on pricing and availability.
When: Saturday, September 14, 4:30-8:30p
Where: Camp Stevens 1108 Banner Road, Julian, CA 92036
Who: Everyone is welcome!
How much? The event is free for participants
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Supper Sponsors Needed! We are looking for sponsors to support the Community Supper.
Email Kathy Wilder directly if you are interested or have a suggestion!

Creative Corners Craft Fair
2024-09-14 10:00 - 2024-09-15 15:00 | St. Andrew’s, La Mesa, 4816 Glen Street, La Mesa, 91941
Join St. Andrew’s Parish for our Craft Fair, BBQ, Cookie Bake Off and live music by The Ideas on September 14-15, 2024. Ten percent of proceeds benefit St. Andrew’s Day School. Featuring local community vendors.

St. Matthew's Day Celebration
2024-09-10 11:00 - 14:30 | St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 521 East 8th St., National City, CA, 91950, United States
Join us in celebrating the 142nd anniversary of St. Matthew’s on September 22. Celebrate with international cuisine, multicultural dance performances and fellowship. Bilingual service is at 11:00 am with celebration following at 12:30 pm. All are welcome for a day of faith, good food and fun!

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

EDSD Children & Youth Program Information
2024-09-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
This year’s EDSD Children and Youth Program calendar is officially out! There are opportunities to play together and to pray together. Diocesan level programming is a great way to allow the children and youth in your congregation to connect with other Episcopal youth, and to experience programs that might be out of reach for your congregation.

Cabaret Night: A Night at the Opera
2024-08-27 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
Enjoy a night of beautiful opera music presented by St. Bart’s amazing music ministry and community members! Tickets $20 ($10 for students) available at stbartsmusic.org.

ECS Family Engagement Center Grand Opening
2024-08-27 14:00 - 16:30 | ECS Family Engagement Center, 310 Third Ave., Ste. A1, Chula Vista, CA, 911910, United States
Join us at the Family Engagement Center (FEC) for the center’s grand opening on August 27. FEC is committed to supporting families by providing a welcoming and safe space where parents can access essential resources, services, and support. Whether you’re seeking assistance with childcare needs, language courses, or emergency supplies, FEC is here to empower and uplift families from all walks of life. Come by and celebrate FEC’s opening!

Date & Time: August 27th from 2-4:30 pm
Location: ECS Family Engagement Center 310 Third Ave., Ste. A1, Chula Vista, CA 91910
