Beloved in Christ, Like many of you, I awoke this morning to the news that the United States and Israel had launched military strikes against Iran. Amidst deep concern about […]

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, the season of repentance and preparation for the gift of Easter. On this day, Christians pray litanies of repentance and receive ashy […]

Dear People of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego,  Thank you all for your prayers and tender care. Some of you know that I had surgery this past Thursday, and […]

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through […]

I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you […]

As the federal shutdown continues, we know that many of our neighbors, and some of our members, are facing real hardship. At this time, we understand that members of the […]

This week, we celebrate the 4th of July – the 249th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s a holiday of picnics and fireworks and lots of […]

Beloved in Christ, I am departing for a two-month sabbatical on July 4, returning on September 7. World and local events have led me to write to you now, with […]

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been your bishop for almost exactly six years now. I arrived here in San Diego to begin my new work on May 5, 2019, […]

Beloved in Christ, Like all Californians, we are watching with great concern the events unfolding around immigration protests in Los Angeles. We are deeply concerned about the ICE raids and […]