Anne is a deep thinker, an excellent preacher (she received the preaching award upon graduation from CDSP), a pastoral listener, a gifted teacher, and one of the best group process facilitators I have ever worked with (Anne facilitated mutual ministry reviews of Grace's children's and youth ministries in 2017). Anne pioneered the unique "Pathways Youth Pilgrimage" for the Diocese and is a trainer for the College for Congregational Development. In her previous church work Anne helped to build up teams to support children's and youth ministry. She also brings substantial experience and expertise in the areas of outreach and communications. At Grace, Anne will have particular responsibility for the areas of lifelong Christian formation-for adults, children, youth (supervising Erika's work), young adults and families. Her Sundays will be balanced between being with the 8 & 10AM congregations to preach and preside at worship and being present with the other Grace's other "congregations" on Sunday mornings-our children and youth."

The Bishop Search Committee has been working hard over the summer and fall months to review applications and hold interviews with candidates. Now the Search Committee moves into the final stages of their work. Candidates attended a discernment retreat along with the Committee for some in-person time together. The final slate will be announced in early December, after approval by the Standing Committee.

The Search Committee is grateful for your continued prayers, both for the team and for the candidates in the process. This is truly Holy Spirit work!

Visit the Bishop Search website to learn more.

For Active Employees and Retirees in Our Diocese - p lease note the important dates listed below:

2019 Retiree Annual Enrollment

October 15 - December 7, 2018

2019 Active Employee Annual Enrollment

October 29 - November 16, 2018

 

2019 Pre-65 Retiree Annual Enrollment

October 29 - November 16, 2018

 

This year, the Church Pension Group has provided a Member Education webinar. We encourage all Medical Trust Members to watch this webinar to learn about the 2019 Annual Enrollment. Learn more about 2019 Annual Enrollment. 

For questions, please contact our Benefits Coordinator and Accounting Specialist, Elizabeth Vang, via email at benefits@norcalepiscopal.org.

The Bishop's full 2018 visitation schedule is available here. 

The fourth year of our Pathways Youth Pilgrimage will be June 16-21, 2019. Pathways is a pilgrimage uniting youth to one another and to God, equipping them to be agents of truth, peace, and reconciliation. Led by the young adults who started Pathways, participants will spend the week together sharing meals, worshiping, having fun and traveling as pilgrims.

Pathways 2019 is open to all youth finishing grades 7-12. This fourth year of Pathways will take us to Humboldt County (our home base will be Humboldt State University) where we will explore matters of social and eco-justice as we journey to the Redwood Coast, visit historical indigenous sites, local churches, and meet with people in these communities who are engaging in the work of reconciling us and creation to God.

Application and Payment information is  here.

Participant applications are  here.

Young Adult and Adult Leader applications are  here.

Join St. Michael's, Carmichael, and the Episcopal Foundation of Northern California on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for a life planning  workshop, where you will learn about wills and trusts, long tern hospice care, durable power of attorney, and more.  You will leave with a guide that includes samples of important documents and resources to assist you with planning.

The suggested donation is $15. Please RSVP by Nov. 9 to  rhonda@stmichaelscarmichael.org or call the church office at 916-488-3550.

Trinity Cathedral's Trinity Respecting Earth and the Environment (TREE) group invites you to the A nnual Alternative Christmas Market on Sunday, Nov. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. i n the Great Hall. Don't get MALLED this year!

Come and support local and international craftspeople and avoid the mall! Enjoy the festive atmosphere, refreshments, and music, and bring your friends!

On Sunday, Dec. 2 from 6 - 7:30 p.m., St. Clement's, Rancho Cordova, (2376 Zinfandel Dr.) will be hosting celebrated theologian, author, and priest, The Rev. Jeff Bullock, where he will give a lecture about his new book, "Practicing God's Radical  Forgiveness." 

Books are for sale at $15 from St. Clement's and Fr. Jeff will be available for signing after the lecture. Please email info@saint-clements.com to reserve your copy of the book.

Audrey Denney poses for a photo between her sisters, the Rev. Robin Denney, left, and the Rev. Amy Denney Zuniga, who is holding her daughter. Photo from Episcopal News Service.

[Episcopal News Service] When Audrey Denney decided to run for Congress in California's 1 st District, she had the support of some rather important Episcopal priests: Her family members. All of them. 

Venturing into politics made Denney something of a family exception after her mother, stepfather and two older sisters all chose to enter ordained ministry, but their faith example and Denney's own Episcopal upbringing have influenced how she approaches the campaign trail. Read more.

The Rev. Amy Denney Zuniga is Rector at Grace, St. Helena. Audrey Denney, her younger sister, is running for Congress in California's 1st district.