~ In God's Hands, Common Prayer for the World excerpt

Fearless Love Grants Awarded      

We are happy to announce that the Fearless Love grants have been awarded. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. The committee had a difficult time deciding because there are so many worthwhile ministries and ideas. The Rev. Martha Anderson wrote a summarizing article that details which funds went to whom. Read Article

Capital Campaign      

Gifts are still rolling in to the Build the Serving Church capital campaign. We will announce the final number at Diocesan Convention. It's not too late to be one of the contributors to this successful effort to: provide clergy mentorships, provide loans and grants to congregations, renovate the Episcopal Church Center, and strengthen the Bishop's Appeal. Contribute Here

Anglican-Roman Catholic Day of Dialogue    

All are welcome to attend the annual Anglican-Roman Catholic Day of Dialogue on Saturday, January 24 at the Roman Catholic Pastoral Center, 3888 Paducah Dr., San Diego. Should differences in moral theology divide our churches? The Rev. Robert Christian, OP, STD will explore this topic with us. 9:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. $25, lunch included. Questions? Contact Eleanor Ellsworth. 

In partnership with San Diego State's Consensus Organizing Center, the diocese is working to raise up Latino/Hispanic leaders for the church. This training will equip our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters to lead others in ministry and beyond. Saturday, January 24, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church Center, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego. Learn More

Vestry Training

On Saturday, January 31, a training will take place for vestry and bishop's committee members at St. Thomas of Canterbury, 44651 Avenida de Missiones, Temecula, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Bishop Mathes, Canon to the Ordinary Allisyn Thomas and Canon for Administration and Finance Julie Young will present the basics for steering an Episcopal congregation. $10, lunch included. Registration coming soon.

Leading Change

The Rev. Frank Munoz, MA, MDiv, will lead a series of three classes about embracing the future and leading change in the 21st century. All classes will take place on Wednesdays, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the diocesan School for Ministry, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego. February 25, March 4 and March 11. $15 for all three classes. Register

Future Midweek Offerings will focus on theology in today's world and community organizing. Learn More

Are you planning to apply for a 2015 UTO grant? It is time to get your plans together. Information is available on the diocesan website. For more information on these items, contact UTO Coordinator Jamie Wood. 

The Episcopal Preaching Foundation invites all to attend a preaching conference, March 5-7 at the Cathedral Center in Los Angeles. The conference is for all who are interested in preaching more effectively - in Spanish and English - native speakers and those just learning, seminarians, clergy and laity. In a mix of worship and celebration, plenary sessions and preaching groups, we will learn and grow together as we study and proclaim Jesus. Featured speakers: Justo Gonzalez, Simón Bautista, Arturo Bañuelas. Registration (includes meals): $75 before February 1, $100 after. Daily rate: $40. More Information

Youth

Convention, Canyons & Community

Youth ages 13-18 are invited to attend a summer adventure in faith that will include volunteering at the Episcopal Church's General Convention in Salt Lake City, a local day of service, and a visit to Zion National Park, June 23-27. Total cost including transportation, food, accommodations, and travel insurance is $400 per participant. Monthly planning meetings begin in February -- please reserve your spot by February 8. For more information, contact Susan Hulbert: 

susan.hulbert@yahoo.com.  

All youth leaders/volunteers/representatives are invited to attend the first official meeting of a new diocesan youth collaborative! The purpose of the meeting is to build collaborative efforts to serve youth in the Diocese of San Diego, including planning for summer youth mission trips, retreats and youth participation at Convention, which is Feb. 13-14. Come, share ideas and resources and get to know others involved in youth ministry. Lunch included. $5 donation requested. Saturday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Christ Church, 1114 Ninth St., Coronado, 92118. Please RSVP to Charlette Presler: dre@christchurchcoronado.org. 

Youth Buzz

Find out about what other youth groups around the diocese are doing. Share ministry and events. Expand your youth ministry resources and abilities. Sign up for the Youth Buzz, the quarterly e-news from the diocese about all things related to youth ministry: email hwilder@edsd.org or visit www.edsd.org/signup. 
 

Lenten Resources

Lenten Blessings Coupon Book

This Episcopal Relief and Development Coupon Book was written and produced by the Lake Missoula Clericus, the Episcopal clergy serving the parishes of northwest Montana. Every Monday through Saturday during Lent, count your blessings and share out of that abundance with the poor, victims of natural disasters, and people distressed by war. Your participation will help your ERD respond to global needs. Learn More
 

Society of St. John the Evangelist 

Journey through Lent with the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE) as the monks help us to stop, pray, work, play and love. Brother Gregory, in particular, is passionate about helping people with their sense of time and achieving balance. Learn More

All clergy new to their positions in the last eighteen months are welcome to join this group. Wednesday, January 14 at St. Andrew's, 890 Balour Dr., Encinitas, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. To RSVP or for more information, please contact the Rev. Janet Wheelock. 

Donate blood on Saturday, January 10, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Anne's, 701 West St., Oceanside. When scheduling an appointment, please go to: www.sandiegobloodbank.org Click on "Donate Blood," "Appointments," and provide the code: SAEC. For more information, call 800-469-7322.
 

Join Episcopalians from across the diocese, and members of other faith traditions in this Balboa Park cleanup honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Monday, January 19, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Meet at Marston House, 3525 Seventh Ave. When you checkin, please say that you are an Episcopalian. Organizers tally volunteers by faith tradition and we'd love to have a tally of Episcopalians. All ages welcome. For more information, visit the website. 

The Episcopal Refugee Network now accepting volunteer tutors! Wednesday and Thursday afternoons are peak tutoring times at St. Mark's, 4227 Fairmount Ave., San Diego, 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. To volunteer as a tutor, contact Jake Young: 619-283-1337. Donations of furniture, housewares, beds, glasses, pots, pans, are always welcome. To arrange for drop-off or pick-up, please call St. Luke's, North Park: 619-283-1337. 

Dorcas House January Trip         

Begin Your New Year with Children in Tijuana! Saturday, January 24

The Rev. Maryanne Lacey is a trained and experienced spiritual director currently serving on the pastoral care committee at St. Paul's Cathedral. If you have been thinking about spiritual direction, contact Maryanne Lacey, 619-272-0440 

Bishop Pierre Whalon of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, has issued this statement concerning the January 7 terrorist attack on satirical Charlie Hebdo in Paris. 

Creator God, you sent your Son Jesus into the world that we might enjoy your peace always. Give us the strength to live as your children and be makers of peace and unity. Grant that all peoples might put aside their differences, and seek the unity of your Kingdom. We make this prayer to you in Jesus' name. Amen.  

General Convention Needs Volunteers

The Diocese of Utah seeks volunteers for the 2015 General Convention, which will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center June 25 - July 3. Shifts range from 2-6 hours. More information and signups are available online. The 79th General Convention will take place in Austin, Texas in July, 2018. Learn More

The Episcopal Peace Fellowship is a national organization connecting all who seek a deliberate response to injustice and violence and want to pray, study and take action for justice and peace in our communities, our church, and the world. We are called to do justice, dismantle violence, and strive to be peace makers. Learn More

Attend a free screening with special guest speaker, Rana Sodhi, regarding hate crimes and inclusion. The film, Waking in Oak Creek, concerns one of the deadliest hate crime attacks in recent U.S. history. It highlights how law enforcement and the community responded to the tragic murders of several Sikh worshippers. Thursday, February 5, 5:30 p.m. Reception, 6:30 p.m. Film Showing at the Central Library Auditorium, 330 Park Blvd., San Diego. RSVP

Employment Opportunities

Full-Time Organist/Choirmaster/Music Director at All Souls', Point Loma