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All Things Convention
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Bishop Mathes
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Beloved,
It is a joy to have just concluded our annual Clergy Conference. The blessings were abundant: Jay's wisdom, our times of fellowship and conversation, beautiful sunrises with hot air balloons crossing the sky, and moments of quiet reflection. There are few times during the year that I look forward to more. Once again, my anticipation was not in vain; for that I thank you.
Our 40th Annual Diocesan Convention will be held on Friday, February 21 and Saturday, February 22. Friday we will gather at the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach for a blessing and dedication by the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori. Convention business and workshops begin on Friday afternoon at the DoubleTree in Mission Valley.
A special feature of convention this year is the capital campaign kick-off dinner, which will take place at the DoubleTree on Friday, February 21. Hosted by the capital campaign, this dinner is open to everyone in the diocese at no cost. All who wish to attend must register online, provide their names and dinner choices, print tickets at home and bring them to the event. Register here: www.edsd.org/diocon2014.
Saturday begins with a festive Eucharist at St. Paul's Cathedral, followed by workshops at the DoubleTree and the conclusion of business by 4 p.m. All nominations or resolutions must be submitted by Monday, December 2, so talk to your church's delegates about submitting one if you have an idea.
As this is our 40th anniversary, we hope that all congregations will participate in this convention. Please consider creating a prayer flag, or two, or twenty, which we will fly at the Center in Ocean Beach during the blessing and dedication. Prayer flags give visual voice to our prayers, hopes and dreams and it is my hope that these flags will represent your congregation's prayers for our diocese over the next 40 years.
I look forward to this annual gathering and I encourage you to register today. The price is $65 until Friday, November 1. The next price bump is Thursday, October 31 at $75. Finally, latecomers who register on or after Wednesday, January 1 will pay $95. So register today!
Thank you for your attention to these things even as you focus on your own congregation, stewardship and all the many activities of fall.
Blessings on you and your ministry, 
The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes
Bishop
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Good Books on the Bishop's List
The Bishop's List currently hosts many titles that may interest you. Among them are Spanish BCPs, Aquinas' Commentary on the Gospels, Lesser Feasts and Fasts and Clerical Dictionaries. The Bishop's List
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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. Early bird: $65 until Nov. 1. Regular until Jan. 1: $75. Late until Feb. 15: $95. 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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Send your Delegate Certificate
Please send your delegate certificate for diocesan convention to Bobbi Hoff today. If you have any questions, please call Bobbi: 619-481-5454. Thank you.
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Servant Ministry Awards
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Smiling servant ministry award recipients recognized by their rectors, vicars and priests-in-charge.
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Every year at convention, Bishop Mathes gives awards to those congregants who have demonstrated extraordinary ministry, as nominated by their rectors, vicars and priests-in-charge. This is a good way for you to say, "thank you," to those quiet workers who deserve recognition. The deadline to submit your nominations is Thursday, October 31. Submit your Servant Ministry award nomination today.
Nomination Form PDF
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Afternoon Tea & Evensong
Sunday, October 13 -- Afternoon tea begins at 3 p.m. followed by Evensong sung by the All Souls', Point Loma choir. We will celebrate the feast day of St. Luke. Storyteller Gertrud Nelson will bring him to life. All are welcome. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Canon Nancy Holland, 619-823-8998. Transport 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, October 12 for a hardhat tour and brown-bag lunch beginning at 8 a.m. Please RSVP to Canon Nancy Holland.
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Ordinations
Your presence and prayers are requested for two upcoming ordinations. Saturday, October 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral, the Rev. Colin Mathewson and the Rev. Laurel Mathewson will be ordained to the priesthood. On Saturday, November 9 at 10 a.m. at Christ Church, Coronado, the Rev. Michael Stone will be ordained to the priesthood. Luncheon to follow.
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 United Thank Offering Sunday
United Thank Offering (UTO) Sunday is October 20. We hope you have passed out mite boxes and have allowed your congregation to express its gratitude. More Information
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Safeguarding God's People
There is one more Safeguarding God's People training this year: Saturday, October 26 at St. Peter's, Del Mar. The training is $35 and includes lunch and materials. Learn more and register: www.edsd.org/safeguarding.
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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. The San Diego event is from 10:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The desert event begins at 10 a.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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Plan Ahead
All Saints' Day Service, Saturday, October 26 at 1 p.m. at All Saints' Cemetery, 200 Peyri Rd., Oceanside, Bishop Mathes presiding.
Communications Roundtable, Wednesday, November 6 at the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach, 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monk Development COO will speak about websites. Bring your questions and ideas! RSVP to Hannah Wilder.
Fresh Start, Tuesday, November 12 at St. Alban's, El Cajon, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. for all clergy members who are new to the diocese.
Clergy Advent Quiet Day, Tuesday, December 10 at St. Bartholomew's, Poway, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Barry Beisner will join us.
40th Annual Diocesan Convention Blessing and Dedication of the Episcopal Church Center on Friday, February 21 and festive Eucharist on Saturday, February 22; Presiding Bishop to join us. Register today: www.edsd.org/diocon2014
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