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Everlasting God, who has existed from before the beginning of time,
listen to us.
Everlasting God, who is older than the oldest mountain or river,
look at us.
Everlasting God, who carries the world in your hands,
take care of us.
Everlasting God, who has fashioned the beauty of the horse,
protect us.
Shilluk, Sudan
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Wine Tasting for El Salvador
 | | Wine tasting and a silent auction to benefit the Diocese of El Salvador. |
Join us for an evening of wine tasting as we welcome the bishop of the Diocese of El Salvador, the Rt Rev. Martin Barahona and Noah Bullock, the executive director of Foundacion Cristosal, the non-profit organization that supports the Salvadoran diocese. All are welcome! Bring your friends!
Funds raised will support programs that empower young women in gang territories and community organizing in shanty communities on the outskirts of San Salvador.
There will be a wine tasting and silent auction of typical items made in the communities Cristosal works with (e.g. kites, pottery, hammocks). Please enjoy this opportunity to speak with Bishop Barahona, and learn more about our companion diocese of El Salvador. Noah Bullock will give a brief presentation about Cristosal's hands-on work. Questions? Please contact Alexandra Howard.
View Cristosal's web site
Saturday, October 1
Episcopal Church Center
2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd, Ocean Beach
7:00pm - 9:00pm
$20 in advance. $30 at the door
Register Here
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Camp Stevens seeks new executive director
Camp Stevens is seeking a new executive director to start September 2012. The candidate will be an on-site person who, with the Board of Advisers, will guide the creation of a vision for the future of Camp Stevens, grow and nurture the ministry of the camp, fund raise, build and maintain diocesan and community relations, and provide executive oversight of camp operations.
The Search Committee seeks to call someone with significant experience in camp management. The executive director needs to be physically fit and able to adjust to the rigors and lifestyle consistent with living and working in this type of environment.
Read full job post here.
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Pastoral Teaching from the House of Bishops
 | | Members of the Shuar tribe of indigenous Amazonians from Puyo, Ecuador, talking with Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori following the Sept. 18 Eucharist at Catedral de El Seņor in Quito. Photo by ENS |
This week the Episcopal Church House of Bishops, meeting in Province IX, in Quito, Ecuador, issued a Pastoral Teaching on our stewardship of the earth. It says, in part:
"Affirming the biblical witness to God's abiding and all-encompassing love for creation, we recognize that we cannot separate ourselves as humans from the rest of the created order. The creation story itself presents the interdependence of all God's creatures in their wonderful diversity and fragility, and in their need of protection from dangers of many kinds. This is why the Church prays regularly for the peace of the whole world, for seasonable weather and an abundance of the fruits of the earth, for a just sharing of resources, and for the safety of all who suffer. This includes our partner creatures: animals, birds, and fish who are being killed or made sick by the long-term effects of deforestation, oil spills, and a host of other ways in which we intentionally and unintentionally destroy or poison their habitat."
Read the full teaching.
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The Anglican Covenant
 By the Rev. Bill Zettinger, deacon at St. Bartholomew's, Poway One of the blessings of being an Episcopalian is that we are part of a worldwide Anglican Communion. The Communion is comprised of over 85 million members in 44 regional and national member churches that reside in 160 countries. In October 2003 The Lambeth Commission on Communion was established by the Archbishop of Canterbury at the request of the Anglican Primates (bishops) in response to developments in North America with respect to same-sex relationships. The mandate requested consideration of ways in which our understanding could be enhanced where differences threatened the life of the worldwide Church. In short, how does the Anglican Communion address relationships between its component parts in the spirit of communion? Read the full post. |
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18 ways pastors can ruin their reputations on Facebook
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From OurChurch.com
Pastors, Facebook is a great way for you to build and maintain relationships with people both inside your church and in your community. But Facebook is not without its risks. Every time you post something, you risk hurting, offending or distancing yourself from people. So, here are 18 things you want to avoid doing on Facebook...
Read article.
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Sleepless San Diego
Did you know that more than 10,000 men, women and children are homeless in San Diego County every night? Be part of ending homelessness in San Diego, and ultimately, across America.
Join hundreds of people from all over San Diego in an all-night event to raise awareness of homelessness. The funds help thousands of local homeless men, women, and children put their lives back together.
Similar to a Walkathon, participants in Sleepless San Diego collect sponsorship donations from friends and family. All donations go to helping the homeless at San Diego Rescue Mission and other local non-profits serving the homeless and raising awareness of homelessness across the county. For more information, or to register, visit the web site.
Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25 Liberty Station, Point Loma 2700 Cushing Rd. San Diego, CA 92106
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Service Coalition Summit: October 1
 Calling all Service/Outreach coordinators! We are having our second Service Summit on Saturday, October 1 at St. Bartholomew's, Poway and hope you can join us!
The Service Coalition is comprised of service/outreach coordinators from Episcopal churches throughout our diocese. We'd love to have every congregation represented in our group! Our purpose is to create a network of service/outreach coordinators, to build relationships among parishes, to enhance joint outreach projects, and to brainstorm and problem solve outreach efforts and challenges.
The morning will be an all-hands discussion and after lunch we'll meet in smaller groups to network and brainstorm around specific outreach efforts.
For more information and to RSVP, please contact Sarah Shealy Stump, 619-200-6408.
Saturday, October 1
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
16275 Pomerado Rd., Poway
10:00am - 2:00pm
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Progoff Intensive Journal Workshop
 Developed by Dr. Ira Progoff, this system of linked reflective writing exercises moves people through their history of outer events, inner symbolic events and resources; guiding them into dialogues with the significant persons and works of their lives. Built from his study of the lives of creative people this is a non-judgmental, non evaluative process to generate energy and momentum towards the recognition of new paths and wholeness in the journaler's life. The first in the series, 'Life Context' introduces people to the methods of the journal. It helps you to gain a perspective and to "loosen the soil of your life" by recollecting memories of events and experiences that have shaped your life. Other aspects of the workshop: - Develop fresh awareness of themes and convictions that bridge the periods of your life.
- Recognize possibilities and interests yet to be explored.
- Develop insights about major areas: Relationships with other persons; career and special interests; body and health.
- Find meaning in life: begin to apply Progoff's concepts of spirituality to your life.
The second part is also a two-day workshop; it will take place at the cathedral on October 29 and 30, 2011. To register, or for more information, visit the St. Paul's Cathedral web site. Questions? Contact the Rev. Canon Allisyn Thomas.
Saturday, October 8 St. Paul's Cathedral 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego 9:00am - 6:00pm on Saturday 1:00pm - 6:00pm on Sunday $145. Scholarships available. |
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Safeguarding God's People
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Preventing misconduct is of utmost importance in our Church.
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Safeguarding God's People teaches how exploitation and harassment occur, the awareness we need to prevent such occurrences, and - should exploitation or harassment occur - how to respond.
All sessions run from 8:30am - 4:00pm and include lunch and materials. $30 per person. For more information, contact Registrar Isabel Lynne, 619-481-5455.
Saturday, September 24 (this Saturday!)
St. David's
5050 Milton St., San Diego
Online registration closed. Contact Isabel.
Saturday, October 22
Good Shepherd
3990 Bonita Road, Bonita
Register Here
Saturday, January 21
St. Paul in-the-Desert
125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs
Register Here
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Dignity and Diversity: anti-racism training
 This invaluable workshop explores what culture is and why we have cultural differences; cultural differences' impacts on leadership; theological reflection on multicultural leadership; and developing a spirituality for leadership in a diverse, changing world. The training fulfills the requirement for anti-racism training for all clergy, professional staff and those elected or appointed to positions of leadership on committees, commissions, agencies and boards, in compliance with general convention resolutions. The Rev. Eric H. F. Law, an ordained Episcopalian priest, will lead the training. He founded the Kaleidoscope Institute, in order to develop competent leadership in a diverse, changing world. He is an internationally known consultant and trainer in multicultural ministry and building inclusive communities. He is also a photographer, playwright, and composer. Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19 St. Paul in-the-Desert Episcopal Church 125 West El Alameda, Palm Springs $25, includes three meals REGISTER HERE |
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"I Am" art exhibit by the children of Dorcas House
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Dorcas House kids have created art and writing projects to share with you!
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The children of Dorcas House proudly present an exhibit of their art and writing projects. Dorcas House is a foster home in Tijuana supported by our cathedral and many congregations throughout our diocese. The parents of these Tijuana children are incarcerated; therefore no other foster home will accept them. For more information about Dorcas House, visit the web site.
Please RSVP to Judy MacDonald, 619-298-7261 ext. 324.
Saturday, September 24
St. Paul's Cathedral
2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego
Queen's Courtyard
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Arts Alive 2011: an evening with Richard Lederer
 | | Verbivore Richard Lederer will perform at Trinity, Escondido. |
Trinity Episcopal Church presents Arts Alive 2011, an Evening with Richard Lederer to benefit youth programs. The evening will include word play and laughs with Richard Lederer, famous lexicraftologist, author, and humorist; a silent auction with art from a number of local artists including James Hubbell; music by Peter Pupping & Friends; and hors d'oeuvres plus dessert. The church is located at Ninth Ave. and Chestnut St. in Escondido. Note that seating is limited, and we expect this event to sell out.
Tickets cost $25 and are available online or you may call the church office: 760-743-1629.
Friday, September 30
Trinity Episcopal Church
845 Chestnut St., Escondido
6:00pm
$25
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Congregational Announcements
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St. Mark's Italian Night is this Saturday
This Saturday, St. Mark's hosts its fourth Annual Italian Dinner, "Una Buona Notte."
It's a fun evening of good Italian food, good wine, good Italian dessert, and good music provided by talented musicians belting out your favorite art songs, arias and folk songs. This year's event features some fabulous and unique Silent Auction items, from Chargers tickets to one-of-a-kind art prints to antique Venetian brandy snifters.
You don't need a gondola - just come on over to St. Mark's! If you're already planning on coming, help spread the word, or remind that reluctant party-goer! Tickets are $25 each and the entire proceeds go to support our ministry in action programs such as the Community Food Distribution, our tutoring program with refugees from Myanmar and the Sudan, our "Caught up Short" cupboard for neighborhood families needing an extra bit of food, and our work with local foster children.
Tickets can be reserved by emailing Father Collins, or calling 619-283-6242. You can also stop by - we will be waiting for you!
Saturday, September 24
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
4227 Fairmont, San Diego
6:00pm
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Join us for Moving Planet
 | | Moving Planet: a global day of action. |
As people of faith we need to stand up and witness to our commitment to a more sustainable world! Moving Planet is a global day of action to move the world away from fossil fuels and demand solutions to the climate crisis. A large coalition of religious institutions and environmental groups (including St. Paul's Cathedral Simpler Living group) is sponsoring two events in San Diego.
From 10:00am to 11:00am, St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral will host EarthKeeping: an Interfaith Dialogue. Representatives of various faith traditions will discuss their beliefs in terms of caring for and protecting creation, especially in light of the climate crisis.
Moving San Diego to a Clean Energy Future, a march and rally will follow from 11:00am to 1:00 pm just across the street in Balboa Park. The 1.2 mile march will conclude at the Sports Museum with speakers, including Congressman Bob Filner (D-CA).
More about both events can be found at the coalition's website. For more information, contact Masada Disenhouse 619-335-1265 or Phil Petrie 619-298-0464.
Saturday, September 24
St. Paul's Cathedral
2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego
10:00am Interfaith Dialogue
11:00am March and rally
Free
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Blessing of the animals at St. Thomas of Canterbury
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Pets are blessed at St. Thomas, Temecula.
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St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church will hold its fifth annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 1, at 10:00 am. The event is in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.
All animals, not just pets, including horses and other large animals, are welcome to attend, along with their owners.
"As usual everyone needs to be reasonably well-behaved, so leashes, crates and cages will be in order," said the Rev. Robert Nagy, vicar of St. Thomas. "Horses will be blessed in the courtyard."
St. Francis pet medals will be available for purchase. Gifts of money and pet supplies will be most welcome and all donations will go to support Animal Friends of the Valleys.
The short service welcomes not only members of St. Thomas, but all other friends and neighbors who wish to bring their animals for a blessing and experience the joy of this annual event. For more information, contact Lew Wood.
Saturday, October 1
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
44561 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula
10:00am
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The Exegete: a sermon resource
"The Exegete," produced by the Rev. Sare Gordy from the Diocese of Western New York, is a weekly publication geared toward preachers using the Revised Common Lectionary. "The Exegete" provides a copy of the lectionary, a retelling of the gospel, a weekly word study, reflections on each of the readings and a cross reference guide to what other times the readings can be heard all combined into a beautiful, easy-to-read, printable PDF that is delivered to your email's inbox every Monday.
Find out more here
There is a free trial and the opportunity to give as a gift. Questions? Contact the Rev. Sare Gordy.
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