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 […]
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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
Building Trust - Navigating Conflict The clergy of EDSD will once again join together at the beautiful Vina de Lestonnac retreat center in Temecula in September. Please note that this year’s retreat will be held Wednesday, September 25 to Friday, September 27. During our time together, we'll be working on building trust and navigating […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” Click HERE for Mor Info
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
