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From Bishop Mathes
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Bishop Mathes
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Beloved,
I hope that you have had some time for recreation and renewal over the summer. It is important to slow down just a bit and refresh one's soul. As the slower summer season moves to the faster-paced fall, I find myself feeling incredibly grateful for our life together as a diocesan community. We are blessed to have an extraordinary clergy cohort in our diocese. Our diversity and unity of purpose is an outward and visible sign of what God calls us to be as the church.
At the end of the month, September 30-October 2, we have an opportunity to come together in our annual clergy conference as a community. Together, we will have chance to grow in our ministry by hearing from the Rev. Jay Sidebothem , former rector of Holy Spirit, Lake Forest and director of RenewalWorks, a ministry of Forward Movement. Jay will share with us helpful models of evaluating spiritual depth and growth within congregations.
While I am convinced we will find our time with Jay a great gift, I also believe that a substantial benefit comes from simply being together. Please make attendance at this year's clergy conference a priority. It is your contribution to your own well-being and that of our clergy community.
Please register as soon as possible: Clergy Conference. Don't let finances deter you. If you need help attending, please email me. I look forward to seeing you.
Blessings to you in your ministry. Faithfully, The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes Bishop |
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Register for Clergy Conference
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Jay Sidebotham
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The Rev. Jay Sidebotham will be our presenter at this year's Clergy Conference. Formerly the rector of Church of the Holy Spirit in Lake Forest, Illinois, Father Sidebotham is now the director of RenewalWorks, a ministry of Forward Movement. He will discuss ways to assess and develop our congregational spiritual vitality. Interactive sessions will invite clergy members into conversation so we may learn from one another.
September 30 - October 2 at Vina de Lestonnac Retreat Center in Temecula. If you have any questions about the clergy conference, contact the Rev. Joseph Dirbas, 858-755-1616.
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Retired Clergy Gatherings
- St. David's, San Diego on Wednesday, October 23
- St. Margaret's, Palm Desert on Wednesday, Nov. 6
A gathering of retired clergy and spouses/partners as well as surviving spouses/partners will be held both in San Diego and Palm Desert. Both events are from 10:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Coffee and goodies will precede our time with Bishop Mathes, a Eucharist and a sumptuous luncheon. $15 per person. Make your reservation with Bobbi Hoff for the San Diego event or Dan Rondeau for the Palm Desert event. Questions? Contact Al and Stephanie Smith.
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Register for Diocesan Convention
 Convention registration is a little different this year. It is all online and it's open now. We encourage you and your delegates to REGISTER TODAY for both convention and for the capital campaign kick-off dinner. The cost of dinner is covered by generous campaign donors. Select your table and reserve seats in advance. Only those who have dinner tickets will be admitted. To register, click here.
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Afternoon Tea & Evensong
Sunday, September 22 -- Afternoon tea begins at 3 p.m. followed by Evensong sung by the St. Peter's, Del Mar choir. We will celebrate the feast day of St. Michael and All Angels, and as such a delightful storyteller will bring St. Michael to life. All are welcome. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Canon Nancy Holland, 619-823-8998. Transportation to and from the Episcopal Church Center is available upon request.
If tea and Evensong is not your cup of tea (pun intended), join us on Saturday, September 21 for a hardhat tour and brown-bag lunch beginning at 8 a.m. Please RSVP to Canon Nancy Holland.
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Rest in Peace
Father Ned Kellogg died last week. His memorial service will be Friday, September 27 at 11 a.m. at St. Bartholomew's, 16275 Pomerado Road, Poway, CA. All clergy are invited to come and vest: cassock, surplice and white stoles.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and may light perpetual shine upon him. Amen.
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