• Election Online Prayer Service with Bishop Susan Brown Snook

    Zoom

    Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. […]

  • The Land is Not Empty: A Fall 2024 Virtual Book Study

    Zoom

    As a response to The Episcopal Church  Sacred Ground series and more recent LARK trainings, several EDSD congregations among others across the country have discussed the importance of honoring the First People whose sacred land was stolen from them.  Some have composed a land acknowledgment; some have gone beyond a land acknowledgment to learn more […]

  • Creation Care Community Roundtable

    Zoom

    Join in on the Creation Care conversation at the next Creation Care Community Roundtable! We'll be joined by the Rev. Pamela Dolan, rector of St. Martin's Episcopal Church in Northern California. St. Martin's transitioned to zero carbon operations in 2021. Rev. Pamela will share some of their journey to carbon neutrality and the many baby […]

  • Lay Catechist Training Registration

    Lay Catechist Training Registration
    Zoom

    A Catechist is a lay person authorized to prepare persons for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows. They function under the direction of the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. Their work is deeply important in expanding discipleship within a congregation. […]

  • Gun Safety Work Group April Meeting

    Gun Safety Work Group April Meeting
    Zoom

    Monthly meeting of the EDSD Gun Safety Working Group. The group will discuss ongoing advocacy and outreach activities, and progress with development of gun safety plans in the Diocese. New members are welcome to attend. Please contact Paul Conry for more information, paul.j.conry@gmail.com.

  • How To Be An Informed Voter with League of Women Voters

    Zoom

    EDSD Voter Participation Initiative provides online training to empower congregational voting advocates and others to take and share voter-related information with their congregations and surrounding neighborhoods. On September 3 at 6:20 p.m., San Diego League of Women Voters representatives will speak on “How To Be An Informed Voter.” For more Voter Initiative details, click here. Zoom […]

  • EDSD Children & Youth Program Information

    Zoom

    This year's EDSD Children and Youth Program calendar is officially out! There are opportunities to play together and to pray together. Diocesan level programming is a great way to allow the children and youth in your congregation to connect with other Episcopal youth, and to experience programs that might be out of reach for your […]

  • Lay Catechist Training Registration

    Lay Catechist Training Registration
    Zoom

    A Catechist is a lay person authorized to prepare persons for Baptism, Confirmation, Reception, and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows. They function under the direction of the Member of the Clergy or other leader exercising oversight of the congregation or other community of faith. Their work is deeply important in expanding discipleship within a congregation. […]

  • Benefits Administration in EDSD

    Zoom

    Please join us via Zoom on Wednesday, August 21 at 4 pm for this technical session with congregation benefit administrators in the diocese.  All congregations must have someone to administer their employee benefit plans (often the treasurer or person who processes payroll).  Come join us for an overview of recent changes to the enrollment process […]

  • Gun Safety Work Group April Meeting

    Gun Safety Work Group April Meeting
    Zoom

    Monthly meeting of the EDSD Gun Safety Working Group. The group will discuss ongoing advocacy and outreach activities, and progress with development of gun safety plans in the Diocese. New members are welcome to attend. Please contact Paul Conry for more information, paul.j.conry@gmail.com.