March 2016
A Prayer
Father, your son declared "blessed"
all those who mourn, knowing that no one can mourn
unless they love very much. 
Bring courage and strength to those who now mourn
because they have loved greatly.
Amen.
Diocesan News
Bishop Mathes and Diocesan Banner Easter Services with Bishop Mathes
The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes, bishop, will offer a meditation during the Good Friday service at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego, 92103 at 12 p.m. on March 25. In the Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday, March 26, 7 p.m., the choir sings this candle light vigil culminating in the first mass of Easter, confirmations and re- affirmations; Bishop Mathes presides and preaches. Champagne reception following. The bishop will preside and preach on Easter Day during the 8:30 a.m. service and the 10:30 a.m. service. All are welcome.
Celebrations of New Ministry
Help us welcome the Rev. Mark Hargreaves to new ministry at St. James by-the-Sea, 743 Prospect St., La Jolla. The Celebration of New Ministry will be Sunday, May 1 at 5 p.m. at St. James by-the-Sea.

Likewise, we plan to celebrate new ministry with the Rev. Janine Schenone and the people of Good Samaritan on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. 4321 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, 92121.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend both celebrations.
Welcoming New Clergy Members
We joyfully welcome the Rev. Jeff Martinhauk to his new position at St. Paul's Cathedral as the director of congregational life. Jeff joined the staff in January. He most recently served as rector of St. Timothy's, Apple Valley. Welcome, Jeff!

The Rev. Kent Branstetter accepted a call to serve as rector of St. Dunstan's, Del Cerro. He will begin in May. Interestingly enough, he served as the youth minister at St. Dustan's in 1982. Welcome back, Kent!
The application process for Fearless Love Grants is open now until March 16. These funds support new, innovative ministry ideas with priority given to those that partner with other congregations, enhance spirituality, emphasize youth, young adults and form disciples, among other things. For the application and more information, visit the diocesan website.
 
Leadership Academy
If you weren't able to attend last month's Leadership Academy, you can still benefit from the wealth of knowledge from presenters. Many have shared their slide presentations, and some videos from the day are available online. There you will find information on: human resources, finance and administration, graphic design, missional living, how vestry service can deepen your spiritual life, youth ministry, social media, and how to make your property work for you. This information has been sent to all wardens and attendees as well. 

Trips to the Holy Land, Turkey and Greece with David Moseley, Ph.D.
Embark on an adventure this summer with David Moseley, PhD, religious studies teacher at The Bishop's School, theologian-in-residence at St. Paul's Cathedral, and former professor of theology at the University of San Diego. As well as leading trips to the Holy Land (Israel, Palestine and Jordan) in June and working alongside local guides, David will teach a series of classes in the spring for trip participants about the history, geography and culture of the places visited on the trip. Learn more by visiting the diocesan website or contacting David Moseley. 
Camp Stevens
camp stevens butterfly The Best Summer Ever
For an adventurous summer experience in a loving, Episcopal setting, consider sending your kids or grandkids to Camp Stevens, our diocesan camp in Julian. Summer sessions begin July 3 and run through August 6. Registration rates start at $550 with tiered pricing and camperships available. Learn more and register: www.campstevens.org/summer .
Gary Hall Gary Hall Annual Retreat
April 8 - 10 at Camp Stevens, 1108 Banner Rd., Julian. 
"Listening for God in Nature, Scripture, and the Human Community" Christians and Jews have historically heard God speaking in the Holy Scriptures. We are also inheritors of a history (sometimes suppressed in our traditions) of listening for God in the created order of the natural world. The justice movements of our faiths have long heard God speaking in the voices of the poor, the outcast, and the oppressed. In this weekend retreat, Gary Hall will bring a selection of readings on which we'll reflect together in four sessions, leaving time for outdoor explorations on our own. Registration: $200/person, includes accommodations, meals from Friday supper through Sunday lunch, and all activities and programs. www.campstevens.org/register 
School for Ministry
School for Ministry Spring Workshops - $25 each
The diocesan School for Ministry (SFM) is a great place to learn in a community. Spring workshops (only $25 each) feature talented teachers including Michael J. Christiensen (video below). Upcoming topics include: church redevelopment, church systems, theology and practice of shalom, building and leading teams, leading change, and fresh expressions of ecclesia. Classes take place at the Episcopal Church Center in Ocean Beach, however, virtual attendance is available and encouraged. For more information or to register, visit the diocesan website.
SFM logo School for Ministry Graduation
All are welcome to the second annual graduation from the diocesan School for Ministry. This year, Chris Harris, Nancy Holland and Richard Lee will graduate on Thursday, May 12 at 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church Center, 2083 Sunset Cliffs Blvd., San Diego, 92107. Join us as we celebrate their accomplishments.
Diocesan Events
dok logo Daughters of the King (DOK) Upcoming Events
Saturday, March 12: DOK Quiet Day, 
Spiritual Practices for the 21st Century - Lynn Nau, retreat leader,  9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., St. David's, 5050 Milton St., San Diego. In tough times we need all the inner strength and courage we can muster to stay resilient and balanced. In this Quiet Day, we will explore the four contemplative habits of stillness, silence, surrender, and gratitude as we learn or refresh practices of centering prayer, guided imagery, affirmations, and awareness of the presence of God. There will be time for silent reflection and an opportunity to walk the labyrinth. Noonday service and potluck lunch. Please bring a salad or dessert.
Via Crucis Via Crucis: Called to the Wall
Saturday, March 19, 8:30 a.m. pilgrims will embark from the diocesan cathedral in Los Angeles to the US-Mexico international border praying the Stations of the Cross as they go. We will join them at St. Paul's Cathedral for lunch around 12:30 p.m. and caravan by car to the border where we will celebrate a bi-national Eucharist. Bishop Mathes plans to celebrate from the Mexican side this year. All are welcome to participate in this act of solidarity with immigrants. More Info
Maundy Thursday Footwashing
All are welcome to join the effort in Ocean Beach for the annual interfaith community footwashing. Thursday, March 24, 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Episcopal Church Center. For more information, visit the diocesan website where you can also register online to serve as a volunteer. Episcopal Community Services will also host a footwashing at its homeless outreach clubhouse, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Friend-to-Friend, 2144 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego.
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Agape House Chili Cook-Off
Invite your friends and neighbors to the 13th Annual Agape House Chili Cook-Off on Sunday, April 10, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 8350 Lake Murray Blvd., San Diego. A benefit for the Lutheran-Episcopal campus ministry at San Diego State University. Music, awards, door prizes, and free childcare. All are welcome! Congregations that raise the most money will receive bragging rights and the highly coveted golden ladle and golden spatula awards. Register/More Info: 619-583-3972.
ECS Day of Play
Episcopal Community Services invites you to a country faire and circus for all  ages. Join us on Sunday, April 10 at San Dieguito Park for BBQ, carnival, games, hiking trails, a country circus and more. ECS is also planning to organize a team for the June 3-5 Rock-n-Roll marathon series. Contact Deann Ayer for more information. 
dsc Service Summit
The Diocesan Service Coalition (DSC) is a consortium of outreach coordinators from churches throughout the diocese who meet quarterly to network, share ideas, and collaborate on outreach projects. Our winter service summit will be Saturday, April 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Peter's, 334 14th St., Del Mar. All are invited. Our afternoon session begins at 12:30 p.m. and features a panel of speakers talking about prison ministry. Find information about upcoming summits and collective service projects on the diocesan website. Contact Sarah Shealy Stump with questions.
RefugeeNet Amazing Journey Gala
Save the date of Saturday, May 7, for the next RefugeeNet gala. It will be held at the Hall of Champions in Balboa Park from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. All welcome.
TeamECSWalk with Team ECS
Join the multi-generational Episcopal Community Services (ECS) team to walk/run the 5K in the Rock 'n' Roll marathon on June 3. This is a fun community event to raise awareness about and support the work of ECS. For information about how you can get involved, contact Deann Ayer, 619-228-2840.
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Ordinations
Multiple ordinations will take place on Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this holy service where Jacqueline Bray, Chris Harris, Richard Lee will be ordained to the transitional diaconate. 


July 1: Episcopal Night at the Padres (versus Yankees)
August 13: LUV Gala supporting St. Paul's Senior Homes & Services at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marino, one of the honorees is Kathryn Bunch
October 3-5: Clergy Conference at Vina de Lestonnac
November 11-12: 43rd Diocesan Convention at St. Margaret's, Palm Desert
Youth
Youth Collaborative Meetings
The Youth Collaborative, open to all in youth ministry leadership, will hold its next quarterly meeting on Saturday, April 9 at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego. Please bring your calendars, ideas and $5 for lunch. Mark your calendar for the remaining meetings: August 13 at St. Andrew's by-the-Sea, Pacific Beach and October 29 - 30 at Camp Stevens - leadership retreat.

Spring Youth Retreat
Come to Camp Stevens with the youth collaborative for a wild adventure! Ropes course, trail blazing, service projects, campfire, freetime, chapel, prayers, Bible-talking, laughing and singing. Two nights of slumber parties, six delicious, organic meals. Friday, April 29 - Sunday, May 1. $110 per person. Open to all diocesan youth. Register online.
Middle School Urban Immersion Trip
Urban Immersion will be a three-day intensive experience combining cross-cultural exposure, hands-on service projects and spiritual reflection in the heart of San Diego's most diverse neighborhood. Highlights include visiting the farmer's market, the food pantry, family-style dinner at the Red Sea restaurant, and guided spiritual reflection. Open to all youth entering sixth grade through eighth grade, in the 2016-2017 school year. $115/youth. June 24-26 at St. Mark's, 4227 Fairmount Ave., San Diego-City Heights. For more information, contact Alexandra Howard. 
SUMMA Theological Debate Camp
All high school students are encouraged to consider attending the SUMMA Theological Debate Camp at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, July 18 - 26. Students learn how to think critically, express themselves clearly, and explore faith in relation to science, history and philosophy. Visit the website for information and applications.
High School Summer Mission Trip
The Youth Collaborative invites all high-school aged youth on its mission trip with Amor Ministries. The trip will entail a building project in Tijuana, Mexico, July 25 - 30. For more information, contact Charlette Preslar.
Congregational Events
Spring Fling Golf Tournament in Hemet
Seeking joy for all, the golf tournament entrance fee supports Good Shepherd, Hemet's many programs and ministries. Enjoy 18 holes of golf, an awards meal and an opportunity drawing. Sponsorship opportunities available. Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. at Golden Era Golf Course, 19871 Gilman Springs Rd., San Jacinto, 92583. $50. Contact the Rev. Kathleen Kelly for more information. 
Walking The Way with Jon Finley
Jon Finley, parishioner at St. Paul's Cathedral, San Diego is struggling with a progressive and chronic illness. In response to God's call, he has chosen to take a pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago as he seeks deeper intimacy with God and a renewed spirituality. If you would like to learn more about "The Way" please join Jon on Tuesday, March 15 at 7 p.m. at St. Paul's Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego for a free presentation of the film starring Martin Sheen. 
Fresh Food Distribution & Family Movie Night
St. Mark's monthly fresh food distribution takes place on Saturday, March 19, 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. At 5:30 p.m. that evening, all are welcome to attend a free, family movie night. St. Mark's, 4227 Fairmount Ave., San Diego. Info: stmarkscityheights@gmail.com. St. Mark's also plans to host a Maundy Thursday footwashing on March 24, 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. They plan to serve about 70 homeless people with new shoes, haircuts, showers, etc.
Build a Tiny House of Prayer
Learn how to build a tiny house, an imaginative solution for homelessness in San Diego and beyond. Learn about local community groups, meet our house and not housed local residents, and enjoy some food from the grill. Young and old are welcome to help build a stronger neighborhood. Saturday, March 20 at St. Andrew's, 1050 Thomas Ave., San Diego, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Spring Break Day Camp
A day camp for elementary-age school children during Holy Week, March 21-25. Music, games, crafts, drama, and more. Teens and adults are welcome as leaders and helpers. Trinity, 845 Chestnut St., Escondido, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For more information, visit the website or call the church: 760-743-1629. 
Easter Eve
Join members of St. Andrew's for a Great Vigil of Easter liturgy with a difference - sparklers, silly string, and water pistols included. Share the wonder of this holy night with joggers and strollers in Pacific Beach as we bring the liturgy to the community around us. Holy Saturday, March 26, 6 p.m., Fanuel Park at Mission Bay in Pacific Beach. Contact the Rev. Simon Mainwaring for more information.
Outlaw Klezmer
Jimmy Schmendrix joins the Hutchins Consort in celebration of klezmerized versions of much loved tunes including Vivaldi's "Spring," Lily Boulanger's D'un matin du printemps, and more. Friday, April 8, 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's, 890 Balour Dr., Encinitas For information: contact@standrewsepiscopal.org. 
National Day of Prayer
Join Trinity in an interfaith worship experience at Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway, Escondido on Thursday, May 5. Islam, Ba'hai, Sikhs, and multiple Christian traditions will take part. This is the only interfaith observance of the National Day of Prayer in North County. Help us demonstrate that religion is a unifying influence, instead of a platform for Christianizing the nation. Sponsored by the Escondido Faith Leaders' Council, and organized by the Rev. Meg Decker, rector of Trinity, Escondido. 
More Congregational Events
Sunday, April 17: Music on the Point Concert Series at All Souls', Point Loma
Wednesday, April 20: Parent Workshop at St. Andrew's, Encinitas
Saturday, April 23: Canyon Cleanup at St. Mark's, City Heights
Saturday, April 23: DOK Quiet Day at St. Thomas, Temecula
Sunday, April 24: Holy Humor Sunday at St. John's, Fallbrook
Sunday, April 24: Mass on the Grass at St. Andrew's, Encinitas
Fri-Sat, April 29-30: Garage Sale at Good Shepherd, Hemet
Beyond Our Diocese
Lent Madness
Lent Madness, inspired by college basketball tournaments, pits 32 saints against each other in a bracket as each saint seeks to win the coveted Golden Halo. Throughout Lent, fans vote for their favorite saints at www.lentmadness.org. The saintly scorecard is the definitive guide to Lent Madness in 2016. Many parishes and families like to keep track of the competition on the bracket poster. Other accouterments include the saintly beverage holders and the golden halo flying disc. 
Become an Episcopal Church Foundation Fellow
ECF Fellows are lay and ordained scholars and ministry leaders who are making a significant impact on our Church. The application for the 2016 Fellowship is Friday, March 11. Please visit the ECF website to learn more about the Fellowship Partners Program, the application process, and be sure to review our list of Frequently Asked Questions. For questions or more information, contact Brendon Hunter, 800-697-2858.
Charles Wesley for the Church Today
How has God called you to serve the church? Preaching? Music? Songwriting? Charles Wesley, the 18th century songwriter and co-founder of Methodism, has much to enrich your ministry. Choose from one of three workshops to learn how this historical hero can enhance what you do today. Wesley and Stronger Preaching; New Music Setting for Wesley Hymns; Getting Out of Songwriting Ruts with Wesley's Help. Saturday, March 12, 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Point Loma Nazarene University, 3990 Lomaland Dr., San Diego. $30 workshop or $50 workshop and banquet. Register online: www.charleswesleysociety.org.
Dean Bridges to Participate in USD Conference
The Very Rev. Penelope Bridges, dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, will participate in the Society of Christian Philosophers Pacific Conference March 17 - 19 at the University of San Diego (USD). "The End of Religion?" features Gordon Graham and Philip Jenkins and will explore questions of religiosity, secularization of society, causes and consequences of religious belief and religious identity. Dean Bridges will also officiate at Evensong in Founders Chapel. Free. For more information, visit the website or contact H.E. Baber.
Sister Simone Campbell Speaking in Pasadena
Simone Campbell, SSS, author of Nun on the Bus, and activist for economic justice, will be a keynote speaker at The Episcopal Network for Stewardship's annual conference, June 3 - 4 at All Saints', Pasadena. All Saints' has been a leader in the Episcopal Church around stewardship for over 50 years and is the largest Episcopal Church in the West. For details go to: http://www.tens.org/2016-conference/. If you are interested in going with a diocesan group, contact Hannah Wilder.
Employment Opportunities
These, and other, opportunities are posted on the diocesan website.