Episcopal Diocese of San Diego

Walkabout at St. Thomas for Clergy Only
2019-01-15 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Thomas of Canterbury, 44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, CA, 92592, United States
To attend the clergy walkabout day, RSVP by Sunday, January 13 to Doria: adminasst@episcopalchurchtemecula.org

Tuesday, January 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
St. Thomas of Canterbury, 44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, CA 92592 MAP

A Letter from Andrew Green
Dear Friends,

The upcoming clergy panel discussion on Tuesday, January 15, at St. Thomas, Temecula, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., will differ slightly from the other five Walkabout events.

Our candidates will sit together as a panel. Each will make a brief introduction focused on their experience of clergy/bishop relationships and what each candidate believes our clergy need to know about them.

Next, the moderator will ask questions of the candidates that have been submitted by our clergy. You are invited to submit questions to rector@stpaulsps.org until Monday, January 14 at 12 p.m.

The transition committee is suggesting questions from four different areas:

The candidate’s relationship with deacons
The candidate’s relationship with clergy in times of conflict
The candidate’s relationship with clergy as pastor and mentor
The candidate’s relationship with clergy in a changing church

These are not proscriptive, but aspirational. We would like questions that invite candidates to offer their best as we discern together, along with our lay delegates, whom we believe God is calling to be the fifth bishop of San Diego.

We have some questions from clergy already and we need more. The transition committee will select the best questions to enhance our discernment. The most useful questions will allow our candidates to offer their best understanding of themselves and their ministries. Each of our candidates have offered themselves to our process in good faith and our questions will honor the best of their–and our–good faith.

Faithfully,
The Rev. Andrew Green
Walkabout Sub-Committee
Rector, St. Paul in the Desert, Palm Springs

Walkabout at St. Peter's
2019-01-15 19:00 - 21:30 | St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 334 14th St., Del Mar, 92014
All members of the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend this important opportunity to get to know our candidates for fifth bishop of San Diego. Learn about the candidates.

Candidate Walkabout at St. Philip the Apostle - Afternoon*
2019-01-16 13:00 - 17:00 | St. Philip’s, Lemon Grove, 2660 Hardy Drive, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945, United States
All members of the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend unless otherwise noted. Please mark your calendar for this important opportunities to get to know our candidates for fifth bishop of San Diego.
*Time and venue are subject to change without notice.

Walkabout at St. Philip, Lemon Grove
2019-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Philip’s, Lemon Grove, 2660 Hardy Drive, Lemon Grove, CA, 91945, United States

Walkabout at The Bishop's School
2019-01-17 10:00 - 12:30 | The Bishop’s School, 7607 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States

Walkabout at St. John's, Chula Vista
2019-01-17 19:00 - 21:30 | St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chula Vista, 760 First St, Chula Vista, CA, 91910, United States

Walkabout at St. Bartholomew's
2019-01-18 10:00 - 13:00 | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States

Forma Conference
2019-01-23 - 2019-01-25 | Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Diocesan Service Coalition Summit Meeting
2019-01-26 10:00 - 14:00 | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
The Diocesan Service 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 followed by a presentation about a particular area that needs our attention.
We ask for a $5 donation for lunch. Please RSVP to Carolyn Lief: cglief@aol.com

Electing Convention for the Fifth Bishop of San Diego
2019-02-02 08:00 - 16:30 | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
The special convention to elect our fifth bishop will take place on Saturday, February 2 at St. Bartholomew’s, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway. On the day of the convention, check-in opens at 8 a.m. and the Eucharist and business sessions begin at 9 a.m. Please be prompt.
Attention Certified Delegates: There is no cost to attend the special electing convention. Pre-registration is required for planning purposes. Lunch is included.
Please Note: Space limitations in the St. Bartholomew’s sanctuary mean that seating for visitors is exceedingly limited. If you would like to attend as a visitor, please register early. We reserve the right to limit the number of visitors because of space considerations. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any questions, please contact Hannah Wilder: 619-200-5036 (mobile; feel free to text)

Reality Check Youth Epiphany Retreat
2019-02-08 08:00 - 2019-02-10 17:00 | Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian, CA, 92036, United States
For detailed information about the event, please click here.

Irish Tenor Emmet Cahill Returns to St. James by-the-Sea to Perform Benefit Concert
2019-02-16 19:30 - 21:30 | St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 743 Prospect Street, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Join Ireland’s most exciting young tenor Emmet Cahill as he embarks on his biggest solo tour to date and debuts his brand-new album of traditional Irish songs in 2019! This follows his number-one World Music album “Emmet Cahill’s Ireland” on the Sony Music USA label and his sold-out concert at Carnegie Hall. The concert will be at St. James by-the-Sea Episcopal Church and will benefit the church’s missions and outreach ministry programs.
Emmet will perform songs from both albums, as well as Broadway standards, nostalgic favorites, beloved church hymns and operatic arias that showcase his classical vocal training received at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin. And no Emmet Cahill concert is complete without the ever-popular “request medley” segment, which often brings surprises from the audience!
Emmet is known as a principal singer with the acclaimed Irish music show Celtic Thunder. As a solo artist, he has performed in over 70 cities across North America and has been a featured guest artist with several US symphonies.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of songs and stories! General admission is $30 and Meet & Greet (including concert) tickets are available for $45. Type IRISHTENOR2019 to receive a 10% discount. Tickets may be purchased online at www.emmetcahill.com/tour-dates/ or at the door.

Clergy Day
2019-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Grace Church, 1020 Rose Ranch Road, San Marcos, CA, 92069, United States
Clergy Day, Feb 21, 2019,10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. held at Grace, San Marcos

Leadership Academy
2019-02-23 08:00 - 16:30 | St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
Leadership Academy is an annual training for anyone interested in the particulars of running an Episcopal church. This year, we have special guest speakers from humankind San Diego, Gloria Sandvik and Karen Mercaldo, who will lead us in learning how to have living room conversations. Vestry members, bishop’s committee members and any interested lay or clergy people are welcome. Lunch is included. Childcare is available. Learn about workshop offerings, presenter biographies and the schedule on the Leadership Academy page.

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Early Childhood Education Leadership Day
2019-02-26 10:00 - 14:30 | Episcopal Church Center
Early Childhood Education programs sponsored by Episcopal parishes and cathedrals stand as vibrant expressions of the Episcopal Church’s historic commitment to quality education for young children.
Join your regional colleagues for a day of learning and connection. We will explore: key characteristics of Episcopal schools in a preschool setting; the roles of school board and vestry; sustaining positive church-school relations; and managing leadership transitions. Practical tools and tips will be shared.
Presenters:
Ann Mellow, Associate Director, NAES
Registration Deadline:
5:00 p.m. (EDT) on Friday, February 22, 2019
Registration Includes:
Registration includes coffee and a light lunch.
Who Should Attend:
Bring a leadership team from your school and church to make full use of the sessions and information offered:
Head of School/Early Childhood Director
Rector
School Board Chair
Wardens & Vestry Members
Meeting Attire:
Attire is business casual.
Registration Fees:
These fees are available through 02/22/2019
Name Price Available To
NAES Member $35.00 Members
Non-member $35.00 Non-members
Cancellation and Other Policies:
Written cancellations received by fax, (212) 286-9366, or by e-mail, to hez@episcopalschools.org, no later than 5:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, February 22, 2019 are entitled to a full refund less a $15 processing fee. Requests received after 5:00 p.m. (EST) on that time will not be entitled to a refund of any kind.
All registrations are subject to acceptance. Registrations and reservations received without payment will be returned. Registrations are NOT transferable and cannot be split among conference attendees.
Any and all liability of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) with respect to registration, reservations, cancellations, changes in the location or content of the program, and refunds is limited to a sum no greater than the registration fee paid. Under no circumstances shall NAES be liable for incidental or consequential damages of any kind, including, but not limited to, the cost of transportation or lodging. Submission of registration and payment constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions herein.
Is Media Allowed?
Yes
Travel Information:
Directions and parking information will be provided in the final, pre-conference email to all attendees.
Sponsors and Sponsorship Information:
Many thanks to the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego for hosting this event.

For more information please contact:
Ms. Heather Elise Zrubek
Member Services & Events Coordinator
National Association of Episcopal Schools
Phone: (212) 716-6309
Fax: (972) 386-6480
Email: hez@episcopalschools.org

RefugeeNet Gala 2019
2019-03-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Cypress Room, 3655 Park Avenue, San Diego, 92103, United States
Join us at The Hope Gala, an elegant evening to support the services and programs provided by RefugeeNet.
This fun evening of music, dinner, silent and live auctions helps raise funds to support new Americans with jobs, household setup, language skills, and much more.

Questions? Contact Polly Morelli, 619-838-2965.
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Communications Committee Zoom Meeting
2019-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | CA

Nightwatch - Registration is Now Closed!
2019-03-09 - 2019-03-10 | CA
Nightwatch 2019 – Human
Mach 9 at 6:00 PM – March 10 at 9:00 AM
Youth grades 6-12
Cost $20
Annual lent youth retreat at St. Paul’s Cathedral. Connect with youth from around the diocese, deepen your faith, connect to your humanity. The evening includes games, food, small group work, worship, laughter, love, friendship, and and overnight in the cathedral!
Registration is now closed.
Please contact youth missioner, Charlette Preslar with any questions, cpreslar@edsd.org

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

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

St. Patrick's Day Dinner, St. John's Chula Vista
2019-03-16 17:30 - 21:00 | CA

United Thank Offering Ingathering
2019-03-18 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
On Sunday, May 5 churches all over our diocese will once again gather in all the donations to the United Thank Offering (UTO) via the little blue mite boxes. Parishioners will assemble their United Thank Offering mite boxes that have accumulated thanksgivings and spare bills and change as part of the UTO Ingaterhing.

The blue boxes are supplied by UTO. Every time you think of something you are grateful for, you drop an offering into the box. By May 5, you may have quite a few gratitudes to contribute to the ingathering. It’s just one more way to express gratitude to God in this life.

In its earliest years in the 19th century, UTO, organized and run entirely by Episcopal women, was at times the largest single source of funding for The Episcopal Church’s missionary work. Today its grants support state-of-the-art ministry on the leading edge of the #JesusMovement. A short history of UTO is here.

UTO’s “blue box” mite boxes and other supplies can be ordered from ShimaofNavajoland.com, or call 928.729.5540. The items are free, but shipping charges apply. The boxes usually arrive in four to five days. For other resources visit the United Thank Offering website.

Anyone interested in serving as a parish or mission UTO coordinator should speak with clergy and lay leaders, then contact Jamie Wood: jamiecwood3@gmail.com. Jamie is available to speak about UTO and its with in your faith community.

Congregations in Transition Roundtable
2019-03-19 08:00 - 17:00 | CA

Camp Stevens Sunday
2019-03-24 08:00 - 17:00 | CA
Please take this opportunity to invite your congregation to explore our diocesan camp. Camp Stevens emphasizes leadership development and creativity in a safe and loving Christian environment.
Ideas for Camp Stevens Sunday:

Sing camp songs from the Camp Stevens Songbook
Invite a member of your congregation who has experienced Camp Stevens to give a brief testimonial
Display summer camp brochures
Invite a member of the camp staff to speak at a forum or in your service by emailing info@campstevens.org
Contribute Sunday’s offering to Camp Stevens.
Share the dates of summer camp, wilderness trips and family camps

Adventure Sessions – Campers and counselors unite to create an unforgettable week. 4 sessions between June 30-August 2)
Mini-Camp – This four-day version of our adventure sessions is perfect for first-time campers or experienced adventurers with tight summer schedules. (July 14-July 18)
International Odyssey – Join our 40+ year tradition of bringing Japanese campers to Camp Stevens. (August 4 – 10)
Wilderness Trips – Choose between a Sea Kayaking journey to Catalina (July 6-July 12), our On the Road trip featuring rock climbing, backpacking, and surfing (July 20-July 26), or a Backpacking expedition (July 29-Aug. 3).
Memorial Day Family Camp – May 25 – 27
Summer Family Travel Camp – July 14 – 18

Thank you for being a bridge-builder between Camp Stevens and your congregation.
Learn More and Register: campstevens.org/summer

Tuesday Talks: Writing Well
2019-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Zoom
Tuesday, March 26 @ 2 p.m.
Link to Join: https://zoom.us/j/765604628 Meeting ID: 765 604 628
Join other church communicators for monthly discussions about websites, bulletins, newsletters, social media and how to get people to read!
An informal, online gathering for church communicators, Tuesday Talk focuses on strong writing this month with our guest facilitator, Paul Weingarten.
About our facilitator:
Paul Weingarten is a former Chicago Tribune editor and award-winning writer. His areas of interest have been health care, the Middle East, national security, education, foreign policy, among others. He ran a staff of 150, and managed a $20 million budget. Under his direction, the Tribune won two Pulitzer Prizes.
He will share a handful of pointers to improve one’s writing. As always, all are welcome to attend. There is no cost.
Email Hannah Wilder with questions.

Breaking the Silence on Mental Health
2019-03-30 09:30 - 15:00 | Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road, Poway, CA, 92064, United States
Engage with the author at this special event! The Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund, author of Blessed are the Crazy: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health, Family and the Church
The day will include a panel discussion, story telling and workshops.
Clergy, this event is eligible for .5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Cost for this event is $30 for participants, or $50 for pastors seeking CEUs
Payable in with cash, checks or online donation the day of the event
Lunch is Included
This event is presented by Beloved San Diego and Beloved Compassion Network
Co-sponsored by Community Church of Poway (UCC) and University Christian Church (DOC)
For more information about Beloved Compassion Network, visit our website.
FREE BONUS EVENT SUNDAY, MARCH 31
Join us at 10:00 a.m.
Worship featuring the Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund
University Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
3900 Cleveland Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

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Rustle Up Some Fun
2019-04-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Christ Episcopal Church, 1114 Ninth St., Coronado, CA, 92118, United States
A fundraiser for the high school youth Mission Mexico trip this summer
You are invited to an evening of fun, laughter, and delicious food for a good cause! This summer the youth of our diocese will travel to the Diocese of Western Mexico, our companion diocese, for an opportunity to assist the Pame (indigenous) people and to run a children’s program in Guadalajara. The total expense of the trip is $600 per student. This fundraiser will help to ensure that all the youth can attend, regardless of their family’s financial means.
The evening’s activities include barbecue selections from north and south of the border, photo booths, dancing and a silent auction.
The menu includes:

36 hour Tri Tip
Apple Jicama Slaw
Vegan Baked Beans
Adobo Grilled Vegetables
Cornbread
Beer & Wine

$50 per adult. $20 per child under 12.
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