When St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in La Mesa began looking for a meaningful way to respond to homelessness in East County, its leaders chose to focus on one of the […]
“Every conversation we have about money in church is a pastoral one.” A group of nearly 30 lay and clergy leaders from 16 congregations across the Diocese heard that message […]
Growing up, I was absolutely bound and determined that I would not become a priest. “Oops!” If I’m honest, there was an element of rebellion involved – a natural resistance […]
Every Tuesday evening, the parish hall at St. Andrew’s in Pacific Beach fills with the aroma of a hot meal, the laughter of volunteers, and the conversations of neighbors gathered […]
TALK STORY – Definition (Verb) To have a friendly, casual conversation; to catch up, gossip, or reminisce. (Noun) A casual chat or informal gathering to share stories and socialize. “Talk […]
Homelessness is, unfortunately, a part of the landscape of our communities. We pass people sleeping in cars, beneath freeway overpasses, and on sidewalks every day. Encampments have become so common […]
In the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, we are called to extend a spirit of hospitality, welcome, and connection within our congregations and beyond. The “Invite a Friend Sunday” season […]
It is wild to say I am grateful for a week of 90-degree temperatures, little sleep, and a body coated in bug spray, sunscreen, and dirt of every hue you […]
I am Harper “Hark” Patillo Rose, they/them, and I am a queer transgender Christian. I did not grow up Episcopalian, but found my way to the church after being kicked […]
