Small churches, those with an average Sunday attendance of 30 or fewer people, are welcome to attend this casual get-together. We will share best practices, and compare notes as we brainstorm ways to work together to build God's kingdom. The Rt. Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Ms. Jan Romerdahl and possibly the Rev. Canon Susan Brown […]
Come meet other leaders of congregations in transition, talk about common issues and learn best practices within our diocese and the Episcopal Church. Questions? Contact the Rev. Laura Sheridan-Campbell: lsheridancampbell@edsd.org. Click below to register for this event. Register
Have you wondered if your church is safe when you're worshiping there? Have you thought about starting a safety and security ministry in your faith community? Learn what others are doing to protect their congregations, and what you can do to provide a safer experience for everyone who sets foot on your campus. Diocesan Safety […]
Come learn how our churches can comply with the new California state requirements to provide sexual harassment prevention training to all employees before January 1, 2020. These courses were developed by Praesidum who developed and manages our Safeguarding God’s People program. There are two versions: one for Preventing Sexual Harassment for Employees in California and one […]
Please join us for a conversation with your fellow church treasurers about benefits, compensation, and whatever else may be on your mind at a Treasurer’s Roundtable on October 13 at 6:00 pm. All interested parties are welcome—you do not need to be a treasurer. Register Below.
The EDSD Creation Care Community will hold two Roundtables with the same format. The second of the two roundtables will take place Sunday, Jan 29 from 2pm - 3:30pm. These events will offer a time to learn more about climate resilience in addition to many new ways to practice care for creation during this critical […]
Congregational Governance Basics Roundtable – April 29, 2023, 9:00 a.m. to noon, Zoom Vestries, Bishop’s Committees, Treasurers, and other congregational leaders are invited to join a virtual training in all things governance! Canon Gwynn Lynch (Canon to the Ordinary) will cover Vestry/BC basics and Canon Jeff Martinhauk (Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer) will cover Finances […]
EDSD Creation Care Community May Roundtables Register for the next EDSD Creation Care Community quarterly roundtables. This interactive program will begin with Sharing Good News about Climate Change Solutions, followed by discussion and networking, as well as an opportunity to learn about upcoming events. Choose either Tuesday, May 9 or Thursday, May 11, from 6:30 […]