Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

Conflict in the Church: Entrusted with the Message of Reconciliation
2019-06-20 - 2019-06-21 | St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 47535 CA-74, Palm Desert, 92260
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” ~ II Corinthians 5:18
This workshop will help you understand . . .

That conflict need not be bad, but is an opportunity for growth.
The Biblical basis for conflict transformation.
Your own style of responding to conflict.
The communication skills necessary to resolve conflict peacefully.
Strategies for preventing destructive conflict in the church family.
A model for working at congregational decision-making in a win-win manner.

The workshop is designed for:

Church leaders, clergy, lay leaders.
Anyone interested in improving their ability to handle conflict effectively, whether in the church, the home, the workplace, or the community.

Richard Blackburn is executive director of Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC) in Lombard, IL. Richard is a trainer and mediator, with broad experience in serving as a consultant to conflicted churches. He participated in Dr. Edwin Friedman’s Postgraduate Clergy Seminar in Family Emotional Process and the Postgraduate Program in Family Systems Theory and It’s Applications at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family in Washington, D.C.

Registration
The registration fee is $ 30 per person or $ 45 per couple (includes manuals and lunch) if registered by June 12. Add $10 per person if registering after that date.
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About the Workshop
Conflict is a normal part of life, even in the church. Understanding this can help church members realize that they should not be surprised or ashamed when they experience conflict in their faith communities. What is important is how the conflicts that inevitably arise are dealt with. The Conflict in the Church: Entrusted with the Message of Reconciliation workshop teaches some basic skills that will help participants manage conflicts within the congregation in a healthier manner.
The goal of the workshop is to help participants gain the understanding and the skills needed to prevent destructive conflicts in the future. We also want participants to see how church conflict can be transformed into an opportunity to learn something new about God’s will for their church.
The workshop was developed by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center (LMPC), a non-profit ministry whose mission is to “proclaim Christ’s good news, the gospel of peace and justice – and to be active in the sacred ministry of reconciliation.”
To learn more about LMPC resources see: www.LMPeaceCenter.org

Workshop Schedule

Friday, June 21
6:30-7:00 Registration

7:00-8:30 Introduction: The Nature and Role of Conflict

Conflict in the New Testament: Finding Renewal in Conflict
8:30-8:45 Break
8:45-9:30 Understanding Your Own Style of Response to Conflict

Saturday, June 22
9:00-10:30 Discovering Your Personal Style Profile for Communication in Groups
Interpreting Your Personal Style Profile: Your Unique Strengths and Potential Excesses
10:30-10:45 Break
10:45-12:00 Interpersonal Peacemaking Skills: Negotiating Win-Win Solutions
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Congregational Conflict: The Dynamics of Conflict in the Church
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:00 Congregational Conflict: Managing Conflict in the Church

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Ordination and Consecration of Our Fifth Bishop
2019-06-15 10:30 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Ordination and Consecration
St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Celebration Reception
The Abbey on Fifth Avenue, 2825 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Ordenación y Consagración
Catedral de St. Paul, 2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Celebracion de recepcion
The Abbey en Fifth Avenue, 2825 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Consecration Weekend Schedule – Draft
Friday, June 14
11 a.m.
Diocesan Clergy Luncheon with the Bishop-elect Susan Brown Snook and Clergy Spouse Luncheon with Richard Schori, PhD
St. David’s Episcopal Church
1050 Milton Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
3 p.m.
Worship Participant Rehearsal including all vergers, acolytes, Eucharistic ministers, lectors, ushers, greeters and altar guild
St. Paul’s Cathedral
2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
5:30 p.m.
Diocesan Leadership Dinner including Family, Friends, Standing Committee, Executive Council, diocesan staff, and ordination party
The Episcopal Church Center
2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107

Saturday, June 15
7:30 a.m.
Bishop’s Buffet Breakfast
Hilton San Diego Airport/Harbor Island
1960 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101
8:45 a.m.
Bus departs from hotel for St. Paul’s Cathedral
9 a.m.
Meeting of Bishops, Signing and Sealing
Guild Room of St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral
9:15 a.m.
Bishop’s Spouses Gathering
Fireside Room at St. Paul’s Cathedral
10 a.m.
Bishop Vesting in the Guild Room of St. Paul’s Cathedral
10 a.m.
Clergy Vesting
Ministry Center of St. Paul’s Cathedral
10:15 a.m.
Clergy Lineup
Queen’s Courtyard at St. Paul’s Cathedral
10:30 a.m.
Processions and Preludes
Queen’s Courtyard at St. Paul’s Cathedral
11 a.m.
Ordination and Consecration of the Fifth Bishop of San Diego
St. Paul’s Cathedral
2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103
Following the Service
Ordination and Consecration Reception
The Abbey on Fifth Avenue
2825 Fifth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Sunday, June 30
10:30 a.m.
Seating of our Fifth Bishop
St. Paul’s Cathedral
2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103

Leadership Dinner
2019-06-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Episcopal Church Center
Diocesan leadership is invited to attend a dinner with our bishop-elect on the eve of her consecration and ordination at the Episcopal Church Center. Diocesan leadership includes:

Executive Council
Standing Committee
Diocesan Staff
Subcommittees of Executive Council

Spouse Luncheon
2019-06-14 11:00 - 13:00
While the clergy members of our diocese are having lunch with the bishop-elect, all spouses of clergy are welcome to attend the spouses’ luncheon hosted by Richard Schori, PhD, husband of the Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori. He will share his perspective on being a clergy spouse, with tips for survival and good humor.

Clergy Luncheon
2019-06-14 11:00 - 13:00
On the Friday before the consecration and ordination of our fifth bishop, our clergy members will gather with our bishop-elect, the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook. This opportunity for conversation and sharing about the larger Church also provides a time for the clergy to learn about the bishop-elect’s vision for the diocese. The conversation is followed by lunch.

Transition / Consecration Planning Zoom Meeting
2019-05-24 09:00 - 10:00

Development Committee Zoom Meeting
2019-03-14 15:30 - 16:30

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

Interfaith Press Conference: Mayor Faulconer to Welcome First Woman as Bishop
2019-06-13 10:30 - 11:30 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
“San Diego has women in leadership roles throughout the city who are striving to make a difference every day,” said Mayor Kevin L. Faulconer. “It is an honor to welcome the first woman bishop – elected with overwhelming support by her peers – to head the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. Bishop-Elect Susan’s vision for diversity, youth investment and community will be a great addition to San Diego’s clergy.”
Members of the media are welcome to attend a press conference on Thursday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. The Honorable Kevin Faulconer, and his wife, Katharine Stuart Falconer, will welcome the Rev. Canon Susan Brown Snook, as the first woman bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. She will speak about being elected and her hopes for the future. The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, first female presiding bishop of the entire Episcopal Church, will also speak about women in traditionally male leadership roles. Other speakers include: Imam Taha Hassane, cleric at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and Rabbi Aliza Berk, a healing rabbi at Jewish Family Service.
Please RSVP by June 12 at 4 p.m. to Hannah Wilder.

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

June Icon Writing Retreat
2019-06-10 - 2019-06-14 | All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
Students are guided step-by-step through the process using acrylic paints and 23-carat gold in order to prayerfully recreate one of the most beloved icons of the Christian East – the Christ Pantocrator of Sinai.
This five-day retreat will be held at All Souls’, Point Loma, where local iconographer and national workshop instructor, Kara Nelson, will lead participants in the spiritual practice of writing a Byzantine style icon.
All instruction is appropriate for beginners and no previous art experience is necessary. All materials are supplied. Retreat is held Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $100 deposit is needed to secure registration. Please contact Kara for more information and to register.

Youth Pentecost Bonfire
2019-06-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Fiesta Island, 1590 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA, 92109, United States
“When the feast of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Without warning, there was a sound like a strong wind, gale force — no one could tell where it came from. It filled the whole building. Then, like a wildfire, the Holy Spirit spread through their ranks, and they started speaking in a number of different languages as the Spirit prompted them.” – Acts 2:1-4 The Message
All youth and youth leaders of the diocese are welcome to attend this summer kickoff party!
Contact Youth Missioner Charlette Preslar for information.

Communications Committee Zoom Meeting
2019-03-07 11:00 - 12:00

Executive Council
2019-06-01 09:00 - 23:30 | St. Michael’s by-the-Sea, 2775 Carlsbad Boulevard, Carlsbad, CA, 92008, United States
According to law, the board of directors of the diocesan executive council is the body which holds the authority to conduct the official business of the diocese, including controlling its property and exercising all other powers named in the organization’s articles of incorporation and by-laws.

School for Ministry Graduation
2019-05-31 18:00 - 20:00 | School for Ministry, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, CA, 92107, United States
All are welcome to help us celebrate this year’s graduates:

Chris Craig-Jones of St. Michael’s, Carlsbad
Auggie Matt of St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego
Hannah Wilder of St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego
Katherine L. Gordon, San Diego

We will have a brief ceremony and liturgy at 6 p.m. followed by an informal reception in the courtyard and Wolterstorff Hall. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres. If you’re interested in learning more about this local theological training program, this is a good opportunity to visit, talk with current students and faculty. Please contact the Rev. Laura Sheridan-Campbell, DMin, if you have any questions: lsheridancampbell@edsd.org.

Tuesday Talks Zoom Meeting
2019-05-28 14:00 - 15:00

Property Committee Meeting + Zoom
2019-05-28 13:00 - 14:30 | Episcopal Church Center

EDSD Closed for Memorial Day
2019-05-27

Episcopal Community Services Annual Meeting
2019-05-19 15:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 3725 30th Street, San Diego, CA, 92104, United States
2019 ECS Annual Meeting & Farewell to Bishop Katharine – May 19, 3pm, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, North Park. Join us for a service featuring the Hummingbird Aztec Dancers and the St. Luke’s Choir, our Annual Meeting with a tribute to Bishop Katharine, and an outdoor reception with appetizers from cultures represented in our Diocese. Free event with street parking or garage at 30th St. and North Park Way. To learn more and RSVP, see our Evite or contact Deann at 619-228-2840 or drios@ecscalifornia.org.

Link to Evite: http://evite.me/9bVYmsRJ9N

Mission and Vision
Operating under our mission of serving God by serving those in need through programs that foster hope, dignity, and independence, Episcopal Community Services (ECS) inspires children, empowers adults and transforms communities by providing vital, high-quality social services that encourage healthy interdependence.
Every client is served regardless of ethnic background, culture, gender, age, sexual orientation or religious creed. ECS provides services that build a bridge to a brighter future. Our vision is a community where all are supported to reach their potential.

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Diaconal Ordinations
2019-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Pending approvals, the Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori will ordain Chris Craig-Jones of St. Michael’s, Carlsbad, and Hannah Wilder, of St. Paul’s Cathedral and St. Luke’s, San Diego, will be ordained to the diaconate. Festive reception to follow.

Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition Meeting
2019-05-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Good Samaritan Episcopal Church, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA, 92121, United States
The Diocesan Service and Justice Coalition meets quarterly to discuss ways to network and share ideas on best practices and challenges as we strive to be the hands of Christ in our neighborhoods. Join us this quarter! We will share what is going on our congregations in our various outreach ministries.
Please RSVP to Carolyn Lief: cglief@aol.com

Eucharistic Visitor Training
2019-05-11 09:30 - 15:30 | St. Thomas of Canterbury, 44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
The Rev. Pam Rieger will train people to be Eucharistic Visitors.
Time: Arrive and check in at 9:30 a.m. Training begins promptly at 10 a.m. – finishing at 3:30 p.m. Lunch will be included.
Cost: $15
Important, please note: Successful completion of Safeguarding God’s People training is required to be a Eucharistic Visitor. Eucharistic Visitor Certificates of Completion will be handed out at the end of training only to those who are current on their Safeguarding God’s People training. If you have questions regarding your Safeguarding God’s People training status, please contact Diocesan Registrar, Alyson Terry aterry@edsd.org. To get started or to renew your Safeguarding God’s People training click HERE. To register for this event, click the blue register button below.
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Companions in Franciscan Spirituality
2019-05-06 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Francis House, 3743 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
Companions in Franciscan Spirituality. Free Ten Day Residential Immersion Programs in Franciscan Spirituality offered by The Community of St. Francis in San Francisco for women over 18. The program includes studying Franciscan spirituality and living out of that spirituality by sharing in community life, worship and ministry in the church and wider community. Dates: Summer July 19-29 and St. Francistide Sept. 27-Oct. 7.

May Icon Writing Retreat
2019-05-06 - 2019-05-10 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Students are guided step-by-step through the process using acrylic paints and 23-carat gold in order to prayerfully recreate one of the most beloved icons of the Christian East – the Virgin of Vladimir.
This five-day retreat will be held at All Souls’, Point Loma, where local iconographer and national workshop instructor, Kara Nelson, will lead participants in the spiritual practice of writing a Byzantine style icon.
All instruction is appropriate for beginners and no previous art experience is necessary. All materials are supplied. Retreat is held Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $100 deposit is needed to secure registration. Please contact Kara for more information and to register.

St. George Festal Evensong
2019-05-05 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Paul’s Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103, United States
Celebrate St. George with Highlanders Pipe Band, Scottish dancers, and music in the grandest style of Anglican worship. Sumptuous high tea follows.
