Lord, I am taking a stand for what I believe is right.
The people are looking to me for leadership,
and if I stand before them without strength and courage,
they will falter.
I am at the end of my powers.
I have nothing left.
I have nothing left.
I have come to the point where I can't face it alone.
Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1965.
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Report Sexual Misconduct in Bulletin/Newsletter Reminder
Please include the following paragraph in your bulletins and/or newsletters. Forward copies of the printed reminder to Bishop Mathes in the Office of the Bishop, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103.
Report Sexual Misconduct
As part of our ongoing commitment to creating a safe haven for everyone, please be reminded that our diocese values the tenet of our baptismal covenant to "respect the dignity of every human being." Part of the way we live into that is to train people in the prevention of sexual misconduct. Another part that goes hand-in-hand with training is reporting incidences of sexual misconduct. Our bishop, the Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, takes reports seriously and investigates them thoroughly and confidentially. If you believe you have experienced sexual misconduct of any kind, please contact Bishop Mathes immediately: bishopmathes@edsd.org, 619-481-5450.
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Write and Plan Your Fall Pledge Campaign in Just Six Hours  | |
The Rev. Laurel Johnston joins us from the Episcopal Church Center in New York.
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Have you ever panicked in September when you realized you didn't have a stewardship campaign planned and ready? Don't let it happen this fall!
Plan your fall pledge campaign as part of a year-round stewardship program in this workshop style seminar. It's the perfect opportunity for your congregation to draft and finalize your 2011-2012 plan in just one day.
Learn from the inspiring stewardship expert, the Rev. Laurel Johnston, Staff Officer for Stewardship from the Episcopal Church Center in this one day ecumenical retreat designed for stewardship committees, teams, staff or chair people. Your team will come away with a complete and creative plan tailored for your specific congregation and situation.
Cost is $25 per person and includes lunch.
Send registration and $25 per person registering to: St. David's Episcopal Church; 5050 Milton St.; San Diego, CA 92110.
Mail in your registration form by Wednesday, May 18, 2011.
Questions? Contact the Rev. Suzanne Watson, 619-276-4567
VIDEO: Interview with Walter Bruggemann
Saturday, May 21
St. David's Episcopal Church
5050 Milton Street, San Diego, 92110
9:00am - 3:00pm
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Communicators' Lunch 
All communicators of the diocese are invited and encouraged to attend this quarterly networking lunch. This quarter's topic is improving our newsletters.
Please bring copies of your newsletter and a willingness to improve. We will learn from one another in a safe environment where we give and receive constructive criticism and helpful tips to improve readership.
Please RSVP by April 27 to hwilder@edsd.org.
If you would like a sandwich or salad for $5, please include your preference in your RSVP.
Wednesday, May 4
St. Paul's Cathedral, Guild Room
2728 Sixth Avenue, San Diego, 92103
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Free
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Take the 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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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!
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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An Amazing Journey: Passport to Hope 
The Episcopal Refugee Network invites you to attend their first special event featuring a silent auction, opportunity drawings, live entertainment, fantastic food and beverages. Tickets are $75 per person. 100% of the proceeds benefit The Episcopal Refugee Network.
To purchase tickets, visit the web site.
For more information, contact Shere Martinez-Little.
VIDEO: About the Episcopal Refugee Network
Saturday, April 30
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121
6:00pm - 10:00pm
$75
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Congregational Events & News
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Three Club Golf Tournament  | |
Grab your friends and your golf clubs and have fun with St. Dunstan's!
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Format
Two Person Scramble: sign up with a partner (or one can be assigned for you). Each team member hits a tee shot. You choose the best ball and each team member hits the ball from there. Continue this way until one team member sinks it. You receive one score for the two person team.
Each player is limited to three clubs. No sharing. One of your three clubs must be a putter.
Cost
$65 per person includes green fees, prizes for top golfers; one complimentary mulligan per person; lunch
Carts can be purchased on an availability basis for $10 per person.
Added Bonus
Opportunity Drawing: Winning ticket receives a cash prize of $100. Additional mulligans can be purchased for $2.50, not to exceed two per person.
For more information, contact: Fred Dominico, 619-463-1022. Reserve your spot by returning a completed registration form, along with a check payable to St. Dunstan's by Friday, April 8 to: St. Dunstans's Three Club Golf Tournament, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego, CA 92120. Attn: Fred Dominico.
Saturday, April 16
Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort
Pine Glen Executive Par 3 Course
3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
8:00am Registration
9:00am Start
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Spring Festival and Craft Fair 
You're invited to St. David's annual festival and craft fair! Everyone is invited to enjoy yummy food, live music, cake walk, silent auction, games with prizes, jumper, and the biggest craft fair they've ever had!
100% of the proceeds benefit the preschool's education program.
For more information, please call, 619-276-7048 or 619-276-4567.
Saturday, April 16
St. David's Episcopal Church
5050 Milton Street, San Diego
11:00am - 3:00pm
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The Struggle to Live with Faith in the
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Runyeon speaks to young and old alike.
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Media Age
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is presenting stage and screen star Frank Runyeon in a dramatic play; "The Struggle to Live with Faith in the Media Age." Over the last 20 years Frank has starred in over 1,000 television shows including As the World Turns, Santa Barbara, General Hospital and Melrose Place. Reviewers have said that "Frank will change the way you will view the mass media forever. Few people are speaking the language that captures the attention of both youth and adults that sheds new light and ignites laughter as does Runyeon." Cost is $10 per person, children and youth under 18 are free.
For more information, contact Louise Lawson.
Wednesday, April 20
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA 92064
7:00pm
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Faith and Fairy Tale 
Practical Spirituality from the Chronicles of Narnia
Come hear nationally-known C. S. Lewis scholar and speaker Andrew Lazo describe Lewis' eminently practical truths from the Chronicles of Narnia, truths that can transform our lives, offering hope, humility, and wisdom as we share Christ's message and seek to shine in our own lives the Light of the World.
Admission: FREE. Free childcare provided. Dessert reception to follow in Ede Hall. Seats are limited! Click here to register, or call the office at 760-729-8901.
Friday, April 29
St. Michael's by-the-Sea
2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, 92018
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teaching C. S. LEWIS: A Curricular Workshop 
Drawing from his years of experience teaching the works of C. S. Lewis to all ages and in a wide variety of settings, Andrew Lazo will discuss how to develop C. S. Lewis' writings into practical lesson plans and curriculum units. This workshop will give teachers practical tips and inspiring ideas for how to craft lessons and activities that will engage and challenge all kinds of classes and small or large groups.
Registration: $10 per person
Pay at the door with advance registration, or send check payable to St. Michael's by-the-Sea, P. O. Box 127, Carlsbad, CA 92018. Please write C. S. Lewis Curricular Workshop on the memo line.
Free childcare provided. Seats are limited! Click here to register, or call the office at 760-729-8901.
Saturday, April 30
St. Michael's by-the-Sea
2775 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, 92018
8:45am - 12:00pm
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