These are the first six words in the Gospel of Mark. “The beginning of the good news…” And yet it isn’t lost on me that this gospel does not begin […]

What began as an Advent resource created for the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is about to reach people far beyond our diocese. Walking with Mary, the three-week Advent formation […]

With joy, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego welcomes the Venerable Gigi Miller as our new Archdeacon, beginning October 1. In this role, Gigi will support the diocese’s deacons and […]

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 […]

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 […]

A few years back…okay, more than a few years, it was 2009 actually…I decided that I needed to return to a fairly regular church life after a significant personal crisis.  […]

EfM has changed the way I understand my faith, my church, and even how I see God at work in everyday life. As I prepare to complete the four-year EfM […]

All Christians are called to live out their faith in daily life. EfM is short for Education for Ministry. In each EfM seminar, you’ll experience community by praying, studying, worshiping, […]

What does it look like when a small congregation responds to the stirring of the Holy Spirit with bold faith? At the Church of the Good Shepherd in Bonita, the […]

Holy Week is holy not because it is religious but because it is profoundly Real. My first Holy Week as a new rector challenged me to line up all the […]