When was the last time someone invited you to something meaningful? Was it for dinner with friends, a neighborhood gathering, a volunteer opportunity, or maybe your first visit to a […]

On Sundays, I worship at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Vista. We gather over coffee, check in on one another, welcome visitors, and share stories from our week. Friends who […]

Over the years, I’ve had countless times where I’m sitting at my desk, after a long day, looking at a half-finished project and realizing I wasn’t stuck because I didn’t […]

One of Bishop Susan Brown Snook’s first projects after she was consecrated our Bishop in 2019 was to start work on a strategic plan. After a major pivot because of […]

Across the diocese, congregations are already practicing evangelism in ways they may not always recognize as evangelism. Churches are showing up at neighborhood events, farmers’ markets, and marches. Volunteers are […]

When the angels appeared to the shepherds on that first Christmas night, they brought the very first announcement of the good news of Jesus’ birth. “Do not be afraid,” they […]

In 2020, after a year steeped in prayer, listening, discernment, and courageous visioning, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego launched an ambitious five-year strategic plan. Designed to help us share […]

I have spent my entire life in the Episcopal Church, and I’ve spent my entire professional career working for a Diocese in the Episcopal Church. But for most of it, […]

On October 27, St. Mary’s in-the-Valley Episcopal Church hosted a lively “Invite-a-Friend Sunday” along with a mini-ministry fair. This special event was part of a broader Episcopal Diocese of San […]

Inviting someone to church can feel daunting. Sometimes, just the thought of approaching a friend or neighbor with an invitation to church can make me feel like I have rocks […]