Have you ever had one of those long, busy days when you fall into bed that night, stopping for what feels like the first time in 12 hours, and find yourself wondering, “What did I get done today?” It happens to many of us. The chaos of ordinary life takes the helm, and you find […]
Recently, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego and the Commission on Ministry (COM) have revamped the discernment process for anyone inquiring about ordination as a call in their lives. What is discernment, and why do we have a formal process? Discernment is prayerful and intentional listening someone does to better understand what God might […]
Education for Ministry: Fertile ground to grow your faith “Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers” (Baptismal Covenant, BCP 304). Every baptized Christian is called to ministry. What is yours? Education for Ministry (EfM) is a program of the School of Theology at the […]
Bishop Susan Brown Snook joined the Bishop of Western Mexico, The Rt. Rev.Ricardo Joel Gómez Osnaya; the Bishop of Southeastern Mexico, The Rt. Rev. Julio C Martin; the Bishop of Guatemala, The Rt. Rev. Silvestre Romero; and delegations from San Diego and Los Angeles in Tijuana to discuss mutual ministry and cooperation across the border. […]
The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is excited to announce the headliners for the Good News Festival! The Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be joined by social justice leader, The Rev. Dr. William Barber! With two of the greatest public speakers in a generation, the Good News Festival is primed to be the most energizing […]
“I didn’t know it’d be this much fun,” said Rachel Ambasing, Pastoral Director with St. Matthew’s, during the recent filming of Summer Snacks–premiering July 7. “It’s like Video VBS but shorter and better,” said Ambasing during a lighting break. Ambasing went on to teach the Good News of Christ while talking about the balance of […]
Bishop Susan Brown Snook was celebrated by Church Divinity School of the Pacific with an honorary doctorate at their 127th Commencement Ceremony on May 21. Bishop Brown Snook preached to an energetic graduating class: “We are witnesses that Jesus is alive,” said Bishop Brown Snook. Moreover, if you asked the Bishop if she believes that […]
“Ten dead at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. Give to the departed eternal rest Let light perpetual shine upon them.” So reads the May 14 addition to ‘Litany in the Wake of A Mass Shooting’ on Bishops Against Gun Violence website. Just a day later, Sunday, May 15, yet another addition is needed: “One dead at […]
Her Majesty the Queen, Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, has been pleased to sanction Promotions in, and Admissions to, the Order of St John. The Rev. Canon Andrew Rank has been promoted to Knight of Grace, one of the highest levels of service and recognition […]
When asked about Episcopal Community Services (ECS), many San Diego Episcopalians recognize the organization as the service arm of the Episcopal Diocese. Established in 1927, ECS serves those that were often forgotten. In 1954, ECS expanded its support programs to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of all San Diegans. Today, over 7,000 people […]
