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May I shed all falsehood
and speak truth to my neighbors.
May all my words be building blocks, not weapons,
gifts of grace for those who long to hear.
~ by Pastor Steve Garnaas-Holmes
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FEATURED PHOTO
 | | Cool Youth Ministry: Youth at St. Anne's, Oceanside cleaned the parish refrigerator last week by removing all racks and scrubbing hard. They're staying cool and helping out. Great work! |
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FEASIBILITY STUDY
Our diocese is conducting a feasibility study to discern our next steps toward a capital campaign. The emailed version will come from erin@episcopalfoundation.org after Labor Day. Please check your spam folder. Once you locate the study, please complete it right away; it usually takes 20 minutes. The higher the response rate, the more comprehensive it will be. Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Study in September The feasibility study will be emailed the first week of September and due by September 21, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact Canon Howard Smith.
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Feedback We want to hear from you about these proposed funds and the idea of a diocesan-wide capital campaign. Fill out the form on our web site to tell us your thoughts: www.edsd.org/feedback .
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DIOCESAN BRIEFS
Fearless Love Grants We are pleased to announce the first fearless love grants. These grants will fund innovative new ministry ideas in our congregations. For more information, visit: www.edsd.org/fearlessgrants. Due October 1!
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Christian Educator, Youth Leader and Stewardship Resources A reminder that our diocesan web site hosts formation materials for all ages, including stewardship components. Developed as part of our new diocesan Mission Plan, these resources help people to envision their lived baptismal covenant, stewardship and mission. Starting the year with this kind of visioning could be transformative for your community! View Resources
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Camp Stevens 60th Anniversary Over 300 people visited our diocesan camp in Julian this weekend to celebrate 60 years of service, sustainable living, community, camping and youth development. View Facebook Photos and Videos. Stay tuned for more!
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Cristosal Video Want to know more about our companion relationship with the Diocese of El Salvador? Watch this short, informative video about Cristosal, the human rights organization working for community development.
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FREE Stewardship Webinars The Episcopal Church Foundation is pleased to offer free stewardship web conferences to help revitalize grassroots communities of faith. There is no cost to participate and all lay and clergy leaders are welcome. Once you register, ECF will email you call-in instructions and instructional materials. If you have any questions please email us or call us: 800-697-2858.
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Daughters of the King Fall Assembly All
women are welcome to attend, Saturday, September 8, 9a-1:30p at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 701 West St., Oceanside. Our program will be "Giving Glory to God and Our Country" presented by Susie Hayes, a National Cathedral Association Trustee and regional representative of the Washington National Cathedral. RSVP by September 4 to Chris Miller, 760-753-0495.
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Holy Eucharist and Internment of Ashes for the Rev. Canon Frank Kenneth Barta will be on Saturday, September 8 at 10:30a at St. Paul's Cathedral. Bishop Mathes will preside. A reception will follow. All welcome.
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Dorcas House Matching Grant The matching grant campaign ends this Sunday, September 9! Any gift you make to help feed, clothe, shelter and love our foster kids in Tijuana is doubled if you donate by September 9. Our goal is $50,000 and we've raised $37,794. Help us help our aspiring children. Donate Here
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Course on Compassion A course on compassion using a book by Karen Armstrong called Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life. The twelve steps she suggest begin with "Learn About Compassion," and closes with "Love Your Enemies." This is a seven-week course with an expectation for reading about two chapters a week (20 pages). Socratic questioning and interactive discussion. Thursdays at the Episcopal Church Center, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, 92107, beginning September 27 through November 8, 10a-12p. Cost: $70 plus the book: $14; total: $84. RSVP to Nancy Holland, 619-823-8998.
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Bishop Mathes Participates in Press Conference Tuesday, October 2, 1:30pm at First United Methodist Church in Mission Valley. Our bishop will speak at a press conference sponsored by California People of Faith to Abolish the Death Penalty. He will speak as part of a distinguished group of church leaders. All are welcome to attend. More Information
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Happening 59 This weekend retreat for teens will help them connect to other teens around our diocese, and learn and grow in their own spiritual lives. October 5-7 at Green Oak Ranch in Vista. More Info and Registration Contact Alex Tuttle with questions.
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CONVENTION KEYNOTE SPEAKER
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We're pleased to announce that Reggie McNeal will be our convention speaker. As a missional leadership specialist, McNeal will help to inspire us to become more outwardly focused, people-oriented and collaborative. To prepare for his presentation, we are sponsoring One Book, One Diocese and reading his book, Missional Renaissance. To join the online discussion, visit Facebook and search for "One Book One Diocese."
Learn More About Convention
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SAFEGUARDING GOD'S PEOPLE
Safeguarding God's People is a one-day training that teaches how exploitation and harassment occur, the awareness we need to prevent such occurrences, and - should exploitation or harassment occur - how to respond. Sessions run from 8:30am - 4:00pm and include lunch and materials. $30 per person. We currently have two trainings scheduled.
Saturday, September 22, All Souls' Episcopal Church 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 Register
Saturday, October 27, St. Thomas-of-Canterbury Episcopal Church, 44561 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, CA 92592 Register
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SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
St. Bartholomew's, Poway Preschool is currently accepting applications. Offering class sizes of 12 students, early drop-off, lunch, brunch and enrichment classes. Ages 2 - Pre-K welcome. For more information, contact the preschool, 858-487-2140.
Christ Church Day School in Coronado serves children from Junior Kindergarten throughout 6th grades. Class sizes are limited to 16 with specialty teachers in art, music, PE, Spanish and Spiritual Nurture. There are limited openings in some grades still available. Contact Nancy Iverson, director of admissions, at 619-522-6460 for further information.
All Saints' Episcopal Preschool Now Enrolling for Fall 2012. We are located at 3674 Seventh Ave. in Hillcrest, San Diego. We have space available for children ages 24 months to 5 years of age. Open Monday - Friday, 7a-6p. Call or email us today to schedule a tour: 619-298-1671 Lic. # 370805933. www.sdallsaints.com
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St. Thomas Episcopal Preschool & Kindergarten in Temecula is currently enrolling children ages two through kindergarten for our fall 2012 session. Space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
We offer FT (7a-6:30p), PT (8:30a-12:30p) and have flexible scheduling. For more information or to schedule a tour please contact Ali Jude: 951-302-8498 or visit: www.episcopalchurchtemecula.org. Lic. 334830693.
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St. John's Episcopal Parish Day School This Chula Vista gem is currently accepting applications for children in pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade. Class sizes are 20 students or fewer. For more information, contact Wendy Sandoval.
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Pianist Opening at St. Timothy's Our Episcopal church in Rancho Penasquitos is looking for a pianist/choir director for Sunday services. The candidate should be able to play the piano and keyboard and assist with music selection. Contact the Rev. Wilfredo Crespo if interested.
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Your Family of Origin and Life Now This eight-week seminar will explore the obstacles and problems encountered by adults raised in families with parenting, alcohol, drug, anger or abuse issues. Led by the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Hart at St. Andrew's, Encinitas. Wednesdays, 7-9p, beginning September 5. $80/individual. $120/couple. For more information, contact Siena House: 760-427-8991.
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9/11 Memorial Prayer Service in Oceanside Tuesday, September 11, 7p-9p. St. Anne's is offering a candlelight Memorial Prayer Service including healing prayer. All are welcome. 701 West St., Oceanside. For more information, contact Sandy Morrison, 760-966-2950.
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September Spaghetti Dinner
St. David's Parish and Preschool welcome the community to the 13th Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, September 14, from 5-7p at St. David's, 5050 Milton Street, San Diego, 92110. This annual event supports our preschool tuition assistance program. $10 per adult and $5 per child or max $30 per family. There will also be an opportunity drawing with great prizes! Call the church office at 619-276-4567 or the preschool at 619-276-7048 for more information.
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Alpha Course at St. Dunstan's Sundays, beginning September 16. Learn more about Alpha, a non-denominational course that encourages questioning, exploration and digging deeper into faith, at a complimentary dinner on Sunday, September 16 at 5pm. Childcare available. For more information, visit www.stdunstans.org/alpha
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St. Mark's Italian Night September 29, 6p. Enjoy authentic Italian cuisine, opera arias, raffle, Italian desserts, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit St. Mark's outreach programs. $25/person. Reserve your ticket by calling 619-283-6242 or emailing stmarksoffice@prodigy.net.
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Feast on the Mesa A benefit for the San Diego State University campus ministry, Agape House. Saturday, October 13, 5-8p. An interactive and casual tour of tastes, fresh tacos, sangria, margaritas, beer and non-alcoholic drinks. Live and silent auction and door prizes. $45 through Sep. 30. $55 at the door. RSVP by Sep. 30 to agapehousesdsu@gmail.com or 619-583-3972.
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Join St. Bartholomew's April 18-29, 2013 as we follow in the footsteps of Jesus. See Bethlehem, Tiberius, Sea of Galilee, Cana, Jerusalem, the River Jordan, the Dead Sea and so much more. Our clergy escort and spiritual guide will be the Rev. Bill Zettinger. Total cost is $3,799 per person. Contact Trip Coordinator Jill Henderson, 760-807-8445, for full brochure and details.
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Biblical Wisdom for Post-Biblical Times In this exploration of the Wisdom Tradition we shall examine what ancient texts have to teach and how they can become the foundation of a profound way of life for all of us: a biblical wisdom for post-biblical times. Rabbi Rami Shapiro will help us hear wisdom's voice and discern for ourselves what she has to teach. Expect an interactive seminar with dialog and chanting. Bring a Bible. Oct.12-14 at the Order of St. Helena in Augusta, Georgia For more information, visit www.osh.org
Leadership and Anxiety in the Church A family systems perspective. Wednesday, September 25, 9a-4p at Placentia Presbyterian Church, 949 North Bradford, Placentia. Learn to distinguish between acute anxiety and chronic anxiety; examine the roots of anxiety; gain insight into how the scapegoating process impacts church conflict; understand emotional triangles; the importance of maintaining non-anxious presence; and enhance your role as leaders in the church. Sponsored by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. A coupon is available for groups of four or more who register from the same church. View the online brochure.
Mediation Skills Training Institute November 12-17, 2012 at Placentia Presbyterian Church. Also presented by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, this weeklong training will equip leaders with the skills necessary to handle interpersonal, congregational and other forms of conflict. For more information, view the online brochure .
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REST IN PEACE
Amanda Mullins died this week of cancer. She was 26. Her father is the Rev. Edward Mullins, previous rector of St. Bartholomew's, Poway. Please keep the Mullins family in your prayers.
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