St. Bartholomew's, 16275 Pomerado Rd., Poway
An excellent opportunity to learn from experts in our diocese about finance and administration, stewardship, new initiatives, congregational development and communications. All are welcome. $15 per person, includes lunch. Scholarships available. Workshop Descriptions. Presenter bios and photos. 

Don't miss Handel's La Resurrezione oratorio, presented by the Bach Collegium San Diego on April 17 and 19. Written in 1708, La Resurrezione retells the dramatic events between Good Friday and Easter Day. Music Director Ruben Valenzuela is joined by vocal soloists Nell Snaides, Alice Teyssier, Ryland Angel, Scott Mello, and Mischa Bouvier for this very special seasonal event. Concerts will take place at St. James-by-the-Sea, La Jolla (Friday, April 17, 7 p.m.) and at First Presbyterian Church in San Diego (Sunday, April 19, 5 p.m.). Tickets are $10 - $50 and are available here. Enter the code EPISCOPAL to receive 10% off your order!

Saturday, April 25, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Episcopal Community Services (ECS) invites the people of the diocese to its annual gala, Water to Wine. The theme this year is "A Salute to Service." Reduced ticket prices. Please visit the ECS website for ticket information.

Sunday, April 26, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The San Diego History Center celebrates makers of San Diego history by honoring the San Diego companies, institutions and organizations that are 100 years and older. For more information, contact Bev Fritschner, 619-232-6203 ext. 148, or view the brochure.

The Defiant Requiem is a moving multi-media concert-drama revealing the powerful story of Holocaust prisoners and a contemporary message of hope. Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. Purchase Tickets

Saturday, May 9, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
The parish that brings the most new guests to the Refugee Net Gala will win an 11x14 icon of its patron saint, feast day, the saint of its choice, or an icon of Christ, written by the Rev. Paige Blair, rector of St. Peter's, Del Mar. Depending on the complexity of the icon, its value will be $700-$900. She will also write a second, 5x7 icon for the priest of the church that brings the most new people. Come to the RefugeeNet Amazing Journey Gala at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park, San Diego. Tickets are $85 and the proceeds benefit RefugeeNet programs to assist refugees as they resettle in San Diego. Tickets are available here: www.epsicopalrefugeenetwork.org. 

Friday, July 17, 7:10 p.m. versus Colorado Rockies
This year at Episcopal Night at the Padres an Episcopalian will get to throw out the first pitch! The church that sells the most tickets based on the percent of a congregation's average Sunday attendance, will get to choose the person to do the honors. And, a diocesan-wide choir will sing the national anthem. To join, contact Bill Eichorn. And, we'll collect clean, athletic socks at the gate as donations for people without homes. Ticket prices: $63 Skyline Patio (includes food and beverages); $25 Toyota Terrace (value:$40); $12 Upper Reserved (value: $17). Come and enjoy this diocesan-wide event! Talk to your congregation's Padres night coordinator or contact Hannah Wilder, 619-481-5456. For bulletin announcements, flyers and signup sheets, visit the diocesan website. Facebook event.

The whole family can get in on the fun at Camp Stevens. Their community-focused family camps include two weekend family camps: 1) Sprout: Spring Family Weekend (April 17-19) and 2) Memorial Day Family Camp (May 23-25). Both are great for grandparents and grandkids, or extended families. Find out more at www.campstevens.org/family. 

Gary Hall Retreat on Thomas Merton
May 8-10
Dean of the National Cathedral in Washington DC, Gary Hall will lead a retreat on Thomas Merton. Find out more at www.campstevens.org. 

Youth of the diocese with Bishop Mathes during last month's NightWatch at St. Paul's Cathedral.

All youth of the diocese are invited to attend the Impossible Games at Good Samaritan, 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego on Saturday, May 15, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. This program is a collection of play spaces that require youth to think, act and react. Dinner is served first, and then the games begin! They are called "Impossible Games" because the challenges first appear impossible to overcome; however, working together, youth quickly discover ways to play. For more info, click here. Please RSVP to Monica Mainwaring by May 13.

All clergy, youth leadership, and youth representatives are invited to the next Youth Collaborative Meeting on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  at Grace, 1020 Rose Ranch Rd., San Marcos. We will discuss events, mission trips, and retreats for youth through 2016; please bring your calendars and planned programs to share. RSVP to Grace: 760-744-7667 and bring $5 for lunch.

Ordination to the Diaconate: The Rev. Monica Mainwaring

Saturday, July 11 at St. Paul's Plaza honoring Dr. William & Barbara McColl

For more information contact Kathryn Courter.

Friday - Sunday, August 28-30 at St. James by-the-Sea, La Jolla

For more information, contact Gabrielle Strickler.

If you missed Bishop Mathes' messages, you may find them here: 

This month, the Rev. Timothy True accepted a call to serve as the new rector of St. Paul's, Yuma. He comes to our diocese from the Diocese of West Texas, where he served St. Luke's, San Antonio as a curate since June 2013. He is an alumnus of the School of Theology in Sewanee, Tennessee. Prior to seminary Father True was a teacher (middle and high school Latin and fine arts); he also has work experience in: youth and camping ministries, civil engineering, music, and teaching at the college level. He is eager to put his experience and gifts to work in Yuma, focusing especially on music, liturgy, Christian formation, education, and spiritual direction. Tim and his wife, Holly, have five children, ranging in age from kindergarten to college. They also have a Labrador retriever named Arwen.

Episcopal Relief & Development unveiled a new online tool to help Episcopalians learn more about local ministries, and prepare for disasters. The Diocese of San Diego's map is here. To get your parish up to speed, navigate to your parish page and "Take the Survey." 

Learn more on the employment page of the diocesan website.

Plans have been underway for over one year to ensure the 78th General Convention of The Episcopal Church is as paperless as possible. In this "Convention of Screens," much of the legislative work will be displayed electronically on tablets or on projection screens in the House of Bishops and the House of Deputies. To that end, each registered deputy and bishop along with the first clergy alternate/first lay alternate will be provided an iPad for their use during General Convention. The iPads will have access to the Virtual Binder, an application that replicates electronically most of what previously had been provided in the physical binders that have been part of General Convention. The iPads will also contain reference materials such as Constitutions and Canons, the Journal, and The Blue Book, as well as other materials supportive of the legislation processes of General Convention. The Episcopal Church's 78th General Convention, June 25 - July 3, will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. General Convention website

Join the Incarnation 100, an event for cyclists who want to support vital Sonoma County homeless service programs, including a daytime shelter, meals and a food pantry. Everyone is welcome. The June 6 ride features a 100-mile ride, a 100-km ride and a 45-mile ride along the Russian River Valley. Prices range from $70-$90. Learn more: http://incarnation100.org/ .

Beginning in June, clergy and lay leaders are invited to team together for five colloquia focusing on Anglican Spirituality; the history of Anglicanism; and Anglican Mission and Ministry grounded in the theology of Incarnation. Colloquia include morning prayer, Eucharist, and evening prayer at the Chapel of St. Mary the Virgin, Nashotah House. Parish-based ministry practicum immediately follow each colloquium. Participants receive specific, collaborative assignments attached to each colloquium. Readings and assignments are tailored to specific ministries after the first year. Ongoing learning and sharing takes place within community by means of an online learning platform, video conferencing and coaching relationships through the submission of practicum assignments; social networking; and monthly cohort meetings with Institute coaches. Discover more: www.ambroseinstitute.org. Apply today: www.ambroseinstitute.org/colloquia.  Beginning June 8-12, 2015

Ambrose Institute -- A Ministry of Nashotah House Theological Seminary, 2777 Mission Road, Nashotah, WI 53058.