The tradition of blessing animals can be traced back 800 years to Saint Francis of Assisi. His pioneering act of blessing animals highlighted the intrinsic connection between humans and all […]
In various cultures, larks are said to symbolize, represent, and inspire many things. In some Latin American cultures, for example, they are believed to advise humans on how to improve […]
Deacons are ordained ministers of the church, dedicated to a special ministry of servanthood. According to the Book of Common Prayer’s Ordination service for Deacons, deacons make Christ and his […]
Dear Friends in Christ, Last week, the President of the Episcopal Church’s House of Deputies, Ms. Julia Ayala Harris, wrote a letter to deputies, informing them that she had been […]
It is rare to a find a place where you feel at home. I don’t necessarily mean your experience of the family you grew up in, but home in the […]
For me, it began with ‘Beanie Bundles’ for field workers in Imperial Valley. At the gathering of deacons last Fall, we dedicated ourselves to serving the needs of the farm […]
In recognition of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego’s 50th anniversary this year, we are posting a series of articles exploring our history. In the photo above, the newly consecrated Bishop […]
During July—when many congregations are quieter due to the heat and too many parishioners out of town on vacation, six individuals from 4 different congregations gathered weekly to study the […]
For over 17 years, I have worked as a fundraiser in the Episcopal Church. Over that time, I have witnessed so many wonderful examples of generosity, both from donors and […]
