I had a fascinating and provocative meeting with representatives of the Church Pension Fund last week.  The purpose was to keep dioceses updated about current realities across The Episcopal Church.  […]

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church began demolition today of its original church building on the corner of Thirtieth and Gunn Streets. The additional space will significantly expand St. Luke’s participation in […]

It’s a regular pattern.  Disaster strikes–maybe it’s a flood.  Maybe it’s a tornado, or a hurricane.  Maybe it’s an earthquake.  There are many casualties and lots of devastation.  And before […]

The painting is by James Tissot, and is called “The Widow’s Mite” French, ca. 1886-94 Jesus sits opposite the treasury, where people deposit their temple donations. A rich man tosses […]

Applications for United Thank Offering (UTO) Grants  Every year ministries across the Episcopal Church receive tens of thousands of dollars in grants from the United Thank Offering (UTO). The application materials […]

Clergy members of the Diocese of San Diego gather this week for the annual clergy conference at Vina de Lestonnac retreat center in Temecula. The retreat begins on Monday, October […]

Lay and clergy leaders of Mission Area Three churches participated in a half day meeting at Good Samaritan, UTC on June 13, 2015.  This was the third in-gathering held in […]

How does one make a bequest or planned gift to the Diocese of San Diego? Most planned gifts are made as bequests through one’s will or estate plan. In fact, […]

Because of a generous, forward-thinking couple, the Diocese of San Diego now has a secure source of funding for certain clergy pensions, and for the health and welfare of retired […]

“How are mission share pledges used?” This is a question we receive in the bishop’s office from time to time. To answer, it may be helpful to review last year’s […]