The light of God surrounds you;
The love of God enfolds you;
The power of God protects you;
The presence of God watches over you.
Wherever you are, God is.
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The Land of the Rising Sun  | |
Devastation as a result of the earthquake and tsunami.
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As we see the pictures of devastation wrought by earthquake, fire and tsunami, our hearts ache for the people of Japan. It remains to be seen the full impact of this catastrophe but it appears to be immense.
I ask you to hold the people of Japan as well as all others affected by this disaster in your prayers. Knowing that financial assistance will be needed I also ask you to make a gift to Episcopal Relief and Development so that our church can respond as Jesus would have us do - as good Samaritans.
Contribute to the Japan Response Fund
Japan is a beautiful and resilient country whose gracious hospitality I have been privileged to enjoy. It is often referred to as the land of the rising sun.
May God touch this part of God's creation with a spirit of new life so that out of the ashes may rise new life and new hope.
The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes
Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego
Natural disaster prayer and worship resources
Update from the Most Rev. Uematsu, Anglican archbishop of Japan
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School for Congregational Leadership  | |
Over 100 people attended Saturday's pragmatic sessions at All Souls' in Point Loma.
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Dynamic. Informative. Good presentations. Useful. Excellent.
These are some of the ways people described Saturday's session at All Souls' in Point Loma. Over 100 people came to the School for Congregational Leadership, a day of pragmatic workshops geared toward new vestry and bishop's committee members.
Bishop Mathes opened the day with an address about leadership. Morning workshops were titled "Vestry 101," "Stewardship 101," and "Finance and Administration 101." Roundtable discussions covered wardens, vestry, treasurers, communicators, administrators and clergy. Afternoon sessions focused on "Handling Conflict," "Building Resources in Your Church," "Top Ten Things You Need to Know about Finance and Risk Management," and "Staying Out of Trouble and the New Title IV."
The Rev. Mike Russell, rector of All Souls' personally cooked the lunch and helped serve it. The day closed with reflections on the day and closing prayers.
"This was common sense, thoughtful, loving advice," said one parishioner from St. Peter's, Del Mar. "It was excellent footing for a new vestry member."
FACEBOOK: Photos
VIDEO: Canon Young discusses cash versus accrual accounting
Presentation Materials
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Why Tweet? 
"Here are three good reasons.
First, Twitter is the most comprehensive 'pulse' of digital information today. If you want to know what digitally-oriented people are thinking and talking about now, it's the best tool.
Second, Twitter is personal. You can find terrific reporting in the New York Times or The Atlantic, but on Twitter you can hear directly from Egyptians during the uprising in Tahrir Square, or from Cisco's chief technologist about what cloud computing means to her.
Third, tweet because you have something to say. Everyone has topics they're passionate about and insights to share. Clay Shirky calls this your cognitive surplus. You can learn an enormous amount on Twitter, and others can learn from you."
Excerpted from The Atlantic Monthly article, "The Bare Bones Guide to Twitter."
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Strategic Planning Survey 
At last month's Diocesan Convention, the Strategic Planning Committee shared a draft Preamble, Vision, Mission and interpretation of the Baptismal Covenant-- all unique to our context here in the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego. The committee would like to hear from those who were not at convention as well.
Please follow the link below, pray through their drafts, and give them feedback to three questions.
The survey will be live till April 13.
Read Draft Respond to Survey
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Diocesan Messenger
The latest edition of the Diocesan Message is now available online. In this issue you'll find information about convention, our new strategic plan, Father Blessing in Iraq and much more. View the Messenger To receive a copy at your home, send your physical address to Hannah Wilder. |
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Lenten Quiet Day
The Daughters of the King (DOK) invite all women of the diocese to a Lenten Quiet Day at Christ Church, Coronado. The theme is, "An Unhurried Day with Jesus," and the retreat leader is the Rev. Chris Murphy. For more information, contact Janet Allen Shaw. Saturday, March 19 Christ Episcopal Church 1114 Ninth Street, Coronado 9:00am - 1:00pm |
Chili Cook-Off  | |
Chili raises funds for campus minsitry at SDSU
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Join Agape House for their 8th Annual "Hotter than Thou" Chili Cook-off to benefit the Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry at San Diego State University.
Featuring the best chili recipes submitted by local congregations, great food, childcare, entertainment, and don't miss out on entering your favorite cookie creation in the "Cookie Chill-Off" competition!
All are welcome! Invite your friends and neighbors!
If you are unable to attend, you can still show your
support for Campus Ministry by making a donation today!
Gifts received by the end of the event will be credited toward
your congregation's chili. The congregation raising the most
money will receive bragging rights and the highly coveted
Golden Ladle and Golden Spatula awards!
For more information, call 619-583-3972 or email agapehousesdsu@gmail.com
Sunday, April 10
Christ Lutheran Church, Pacific Beach
4761 Cass Street
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Congregational Events & News
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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir at St. Luke's  | |
Hear the choir this Saturday!
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St. Luke's in North Park invites the people of the diocese to hear the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Choir this Saturday, March 19.
Admission is free. A goodwill offering for the continued ministry of St. Luke's will be collected.
Ken Anderson will direct.
For more information, contact Donna at St. Luke's.
Saturday, March 19
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
3725 30th Street, San Diego
6:00pm
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Health and Wellness Ministry in Poway
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St. Bart's is helping us be healthy!
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St. Bartholomew's Health and Wellness Ministry will be offering its first CPR training of 2011 on Saturday, March 19 in the Conference Room at St. Bartholomew's. The class is open to anyone in need of certification using American Heart Association sanctioned material.
The CPR/AED training will run from 8:00am until 12:00pm. The cost is $30.
The Adult First Aid class will run from 12:30pm until 4:40pm.The cost $30.
If both class are taken, the cost is reduced to $55. Everyone registered for a session will receive a notebook, CD and certificaton card upon successful completion of the course. To enroll, please notify: Chris Bodle, 858-618-5952.
Saturday, March 19
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, 92064
8:00am
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The Blessed Sacrament: A Eucharistic Workshop
St. Michael's by-the-Sea is offering a Lenten workshop on the Blessed Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. This two-session event, sponsored by the Daughters of the King, Agape Chapter, takes place Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9. Friday's session is offered twice: from 12:30 pm to 2 pm in Ede Hall (following Mass at 12 noon; lunch is provided), and again from 7 pm - 8:30 pm in Ede Hall. Saturday's session is 9 am to 12 noon in Ede Hall (following Morning Prayer at 8:45 am; continental breakfast is provided). Bill Ryon, an Episcopal layman from St. Paul's K Street in Washington D.C., is the presenter. Free will donations appreciated. Please call the office at 760.729.8901 by Tuesday, April 5 for reservations, or sign up online at www.stmichaelsbythesea.org.
Friday - Saturday, April 8 - 9
St. Michael's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
2775 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad
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