LARK (Localized Anti-Racism Knowledge) began as a challenge from Bishop Susan Brown Snook. In February 2022 she asked the Racial Justice and Reconciliation Task Force (RJRTF) to develop a localized anti-racism workshop. Since anti-racism trainings are usually designed in other regions of the country, they reflect their populations and histories. Our area has its own […]
Join us for this time to socialize and catch up on what is happening throughout the diocese and in our lives. You can look forward to Bishop Susan joining us and providing a short message. We are inviting all retired clergy living in our diocese and their spouses, as well as the widows and widowers […]
Bishop Susan will make an episcopal visit, which often includes baptisms, confirmations, receptions and reaffirmations. It is an opportunity for the congregation to get to know our bishop, and to celebrate the unity we share as one diocese of the Episcopal branch of the Jesus movement.
Speaker: Joan Chittister Location: St. Margaret's Episcopal Church About this Event: World renowned author Joan Chittister is coming to the Coachella Valley to share her passion for God, Justice & Life. Sister Joan has been a passionate voice for social justice and women’s rights for over 50 years. Her energizing message invites us to participate in a vision […]
EDSD Youth at Convention Sponsored by the EDSD Youth Collaborative For: youth grades 6-12 When: November 8-10 Cost: $100 (scholarships available) Registration includes: - 2 night hotel stay in Palm Desert, CA - 5 meals - Annual awesome t-shirt - A full weekend of programming Registration is limited to just 32 participants. Register now! Register
Our 46th Annual Diocesan Convention will take place on November 8 and 9 at St. Margaret's, 47-535 Highway 74, Palm Desert, CA 92260. Important Dates & Deadlines April 30: Deadline for Lay Delegate Certificates. If you have not yet sent yours in, please contact Keren Mondaca, 619-481-5455. July 21: Deadline for Nominations August 1: Deadline for […]
Eucharistic Visitors and Pastoral Care Visitors Pastoral Care Ministries of Presence, Healing and Hope In this fun, interactive workshop, you will learn about the Eucharistic Visitor and Pastoral Care Visitor history and the theological underpinnings of these pastoral care ministries. You will be provided the opportunity to practice the experience of a private home/hospital communion […]
“All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation.” ~ II Corinthians 5:18 This workshop will help you understand . . . That conflict need not be bad, but is an opportunity for growth. The Biblical basis for conflict transformation. Your own style of responding […]
All members of the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend this important opportunity to get to know our candidates for fifth bishop of San Diego. Learn about the candidates.
No one’s plans for the end of life will be exactly the same, but one thing is for certain: if you don’t plan, someone else will decide for you. From reviewing medical care if you are incapacitated, to how you wish be remembered by your loved ones, and planning your estate, take the time now […]
