Prayer for Illumination

Holy Spirit,

come and dwell in us.

Place Jesus Christ in us

so that he is the cornerstone

holding us together and

making us a sacred place

where steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;

righteousness and peace will kiss each other.

We pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

Long, Kim. Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year B, Volume 2 (Kindle Locations 1877-1883). Westminster John Knox Press. Kindle Edition.

Diocesan News & Events

Diocesan Convention Dates and Deadlines
Diocesan Convention is just around the corner. Please heed these dates and be on the lookout for future information, including online registration, open positions, agendas and more. Pamela Rieger, postulant from All Souls', will be ordained during the convention Eucharist.

August 17	Proposed Changes in Constitution and Canons Due
September 15	Early Registration Ends and Servant Ministry Awards Due
October 1	Nomination and Resolution Deadline
October 15	Convention Book Materials Due
October 19	Registration Ends
October 26	Late Registration Ends
November 7	42nd Diocesan Convention at All Souls', Point Loma
November 15	Mission Share Pledges Due

Register Now for Fall Classes

Interested in the Hebrew Bible? Want to know more about the role of the deacon? Would you like to be a part of a diocesan community of learners? Register for classes at the School for Ministry in Ocean Beach. Orientation is on Saturday, August 29. Classes begin Saturday, September 5 through Saturday, December 5. All classes take place at the Episcopal Church Center, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107. Register Online

Graphic Design Workshops

Graphic artist Megan Stanton (St. Michael's, Carlsbad) will share her expertise in this series of classes on graphic design. All are welcome to these casual, working lunches geared for church communicators. All sessions are 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The remaining workshops will be: Friday, September 4 at All Souls', Point Loma (Depth & Perspective); Friday, October 2 at the Episcopal Church Center, OB (Principles of Design); and finally, Wednesday, November 11 at St. Paul's Cathedral (Putting it all Together). Beverages will be provided. Please bring your own lunch. RSVP to Hannah Wilder.

Service Opportunities Around the Diocese

Pack the Backpacks at St. Mark's, City Heights

Tuesday, August 11, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. and Tuesday, August 18, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Help pack school supplies into backpacks. Contact Heather Smith.

Back to School Bash at St. Mark's, City Heights

Saturday, August 22, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Signup to volunteer on the big event day by Monday, August 3 via Heather Smith.

Churches Against Trafficking Break Free Run
Saturday, September 12, 7:45 a.m. in Mission Bay. Human trafficking is a $9.8 billion dollar industry in the U.S. with at least 100,000 children exploited annually. The proceeds from this event support education, community awareness, victim restoration and preventative services for vulnerable and at-risk youth. Learn more: www.breakfree.org

Visit Our Kids in Tijuana

Saturdays, August 15 & 22, 9:00 am,

St. John's Episcopal, Chula Vista

Share love and attention with the suffering, beautiful kids who live at Vida Joven. These children have been abandoned or have a parent in prison. We drive from St. John's Chula Vista, located at 760 1st Ave. All ages welcome. Spanish optional. A valid passport is mandatory. Registration for both first-time and returning visitors is required by the Wednesday before each trip. For more details and to register go to https://vidajovendemexico.org/get-involved/#visit Questions? Contact Beth Beall, BBeall@VidaJovenDeMexico.org.

Back 2 School Bash Back to School

Saturday, August 22 at St. Mark's

Every congregation is encouraged to participate in the annual Back 2 School Bash, which provides school supplies for children who would not otherwise be able to afford them. There are many ways to participate - sponsor a specific child, collect school supplies, volunteer, donate, and more. In the past we have had volunteer photographers take family portraits, and stylists give haircuts. Donations are welcome: http://stmarks-cityheights.org/giving-online/. Add B2SB in the special instructions. Find more information on the diocesan website or contact Heather Smith, 619-847-2856, to volunteer.

Young Women's Bible Study

The young women of the diocese meet on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month for Bible study, tea, snacks and conversation. The location rotates among the homes of participants. Please contact Becky Gleason, diocesan program intern, to learn more.

Save The Date

Godly Play Core Training

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

For more information, contact Gabrielle Strickler.

Young Adult Coastal Cleanup Day

Saturday, September 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Contact Becky Gleason.

Clergy Conference

Monday - Wednesday, October 5-7 at Vina de Lestonnac, Temecula

Please check this calendar listing for more information.

Diocesan Day of Service

Sunday, October 11 at churches throughout the diocese

Check this page on the diocesan website or read this article.

Congregational Assessment Tool (CAT) Training

Tuesday - Wednesday, October 20 - 21, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach. Contact Allisyn Thomas.

Retired Clergy Gathering

Wednesday, October 28 at St. David's, 5050 Milton St., San Diego

More Information.

Presiding Bishop Investiture

Sunday, November 1 at Washington National Cathedral. More Information.

Diocesan Convention

Saturday, November 7 at All Souls', 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego

One day only! Check this page for information as it becomes available.

Congregational Events

Funeral and Internment for Catherine Eckmann

Friday, August 14, 4 p.m. at St. David's, 5050 Milton St., San Diego

The people of St. David's invite all to attend a funeral and internment ceremony for Catherine Eckmann. Her remains will be interned in St. David's Memorial Garden, followed by a reception. For more information, contact the parish office: 619-276-4567.

Soulful Parenting In (and Out of) the Pew

Conversation in Community led by Dawn Stary and Laurel Mathewson

Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, CA 92103. All parents want to teach our children well, yet mornings in church and questions about God anytime can make us feel inadequate. Join fellow parents to gain insight about developmentally appropriate ways to respond to your children. Pastoral counselor Dawn Stary and the Rev. Laurel Mathewson will help us explore how Christian spirituality can shape our parenting. Coffee and pastries will be served. Contact the Rev. Laurel Mathewson for more information.

Diocesan Day of Service

Episcopal churches throughout the diocese will hold a special service project on Sunday, October 11. Your church can join the fall quarterly services project of the Diocesan Service Coalition by signing up to join forces with Interfaith Community Services by August 31: www.bit.ly/2015ACT. Participate in projects like making meals, painting and landscaping that impact people in need. By filling out this form, you are only indicating interest, not signing up for project. Project signups will come later. Questions? Contact Mary Ferro, 760-489-6380 x. 203. Learn more and share your ideas by visiting the event page on the diocesan website. Together we can accomplish so much more in Jesus' name.

Employment Opportunities

Youth Ministries Director at St. James, La Jolla
Youth Ministry Leader at Trinity, Escondido
Pianist at St. Matthew's, National City

Visit the diocesan website for more information

Beyond Our Diocese

Radical Grace Screening

Wednesday, August 12, 7 p.m.

Mix dedication to social justice with a large dose of spunk, and you get three nuns who stood up to the Catholic hierarchy and won, along with their fearless sisters throughout the nation. Their story is movingly told in the new film Radical Grace, directed by Rebecca Parish, with Susan Sarandon as executive producer. The film is coming to San Diego for one night on Wednesday, August 12 at The Unity Center of San Diego, 8999 Activity Road, San Diego. The screening begins at 7 p.m., with a drum circle performance by the San Diego Women's Drum Circle at 6:30 p.m. The screening is sponsored by InsideOut Radio: Voice of The Inner Revolution. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit the website or contact Tracey Sridharan, 602-312-2538.

LED Lighting Solutions for Churches and Schools

Behind-the-Meter (BTM) Solutions provides churches and schools energy-saving technologies including: LED lights, theatrical lights, lighting control systems and more. Their projects save money for many Episcopal churches in Southern California, and while the diocese does not directly endorse any vendors, we are happy to let you know about their services. For more information, please visit: www.btmsolutionsllc.com or contact Enrique Bendesky.