As you may recall, high school yearbooks are a big deal. They capture favorite memories and contain friends' signatures forever. The people of St. Timothy's, Rancho Penasquitos inquired at the local high school and learned that many students go without yearbooks because they're considered non-essential and that these students feel ashamed as a result. The congregation raised $1,000 in two weeks and provided yearbooks for 11 students, who were bowled over by the gift. This is the start of school outreach at St. Timothy's. This fall they plan to hold a shoe campaign and later on to develop an annual fundraiser to support the new school outreach program.  

Did you know that your hard-working diocesan Evangelism Committee has taken initiative and created a new section on the diocesan website? Now you can find evangelism resources such as: a food ministry toolkit, a military ministry toolkit, chapter four of Transforming Evangelism by David Gortner, tips for writing press releases, and videos of Episcopalians telling their faith stories (see below). Check it out: edsd.org/evangelism.

I Shared: Susie Hayes (1:10)

The Diocese of San Diego received the largest United Thank Offering (UTO) grant that it has received in recent years: $65,771. This was the third largest gift awarded this year by UTO. The money will fund a mobile shower unit. Initially, it will be deployed to places that already serve homeless people: St. Andrew's, Pacific Beach; St. Anne's, Oceanside; St. Peter's, Del Mar and the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach. Read more. 

Bishop Mathes was featured in a story about clergy hobbies in the June issue of Episcopal Journal. He said woodworking allows him, "time when I create something tangible. I take my mind totally off of the church -- if I didn't, I wouldn't have all my fingers!" 

Read the story here.

Apply for a grant from the Diocese to support new congregational ministry initiatives. Learn more here: edsd.org/fearlessgrants. 

The annual Bishop's Appeal joins hundreds of Episcopalians from all corners of our diocese to provide life-giving services for people in need. Together we can do more. Learn about the Appeal and Donate Here.

Join the summertime diocesan-wide service project: a backpack drive for children who are homeless or low-income throughout our diocese. School supplies, clothes, shoes, binders, paper, pens are all welcome. Backpacks and other supplies will be distributed at a bash at St. Mark's, City Heights on Saturday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, edsd.org/dsc or contact Heather Nunnery Smith.  

All are invited on a transformational trip to our companion diocese, the Diocese of El Salvador. Wednesday, July 17 - Wednesday, July 24, we'll work on a project with Salvadoran youth, learn about Cristosal's rights-based approach to community development, meet Bishop Barahona and much more. For more information, contact Alexandra Howard. 

Saturday, June 15, join the kids of Dorcas House, an orphanage in Tijuana supported by many congregations in the Diocese, for games, laughter and fun! Spanish not necessary. Love is. Meet in the parking lot of St. Paul's Cathedral at 10:30 a.m., returning at 6 p.m. Bring your passport and $25 cash. No one turned away for lack of funds. RSVP to Suzanne Warren, 619-437-8700. 

Registration is open for summer 2013's Adventure Sessions, International Odyssey and Wilderness Trips at Camp Stevens! Send your children or grandchildren to our diocesan camp for a week of making friends, spending time outdoors and discovering more about themselves in a supportive Episcopal community. Signup! www.campstevens.org/summer 

Host a Japanese teenager August 10-12 as part of the International Odyssey camp at Camp Stevens. After spending one week at camp, Japanese students stay in the homes of Americans to get a sense of what life is like in the States. If you are interested in hosting two Japanese teens, contact Zach or call the camp: 760-765-0028.

Annette Frank, parishioner at All Souls', Point Loma was featured as a neighborhood star on the local news for her commitment to rowing on a regular basis, even as she celebrates her 90th birthday. Congratulations, Annette!

Watch the 3:03 segment. 

Becky Gleason, of St. Michael's by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, is traveling to Telo, Honduras at the beginning of August to be a missionary with the Episcopal Young Adult Service Corps. She will support the educational programs of the local Episcopal diocese. Pray for her and follow her adventures on her blog. 

The early bird registration has been extended to June 28 for this conference on generosity, discipleship and stewardship. Speakers at this year's conference include Dr. J. Clif Christopher, author of Not Your Parents' Offering Plate and other books, Bishop Bruce Caldwell, retired bishop of Wyoming and Emily Scott, conference musician. Registration and More Information