Salt & Light: The Bishop's Statement on COVID-19
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[March 12, 2020] As you know, we are facing an unprecedented health crisis in our world because of the new coronavirus. In Italy and other countries, the health care system is overwhelmed and people are dying from lack of available resources. Sadly, the virus is here in the United States and it is spreading rapidly. A number of new cases have been discovered here in our area in the Diocese of San Diego.
Complete Letter and Video Here
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The Bishop’s Office requests all parochial schools to follow the guidance of their local public school districts and to temporarily close when they do.
Most of San Diego’s school districts have announced their temporary closure to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “California has now entered a critical new phase in the fight to stop the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic,” San Diego Unified Superintendent Cindy Marten and Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner said in a joint statement reports the Union Tribune.
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St. Andrew’s
St. Bartholomew’s
St. Peter’s
St. Paul’s Cathedral
St Margaret’s
St. Dunstan’s
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Note from Tuesday, March 10th: Health & Wellness
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[March 10, 2020] As the concern about the COVID-19 outbreak spreads, and as we begin to suspect that there are many more cases in our communities than are yet known, I would like our churches to update their preparations for this disease. Although, for most people, the illness poses a low risk, for the elderly, vulnerable, and immunocompromised it can be deadly. We owe it to our congregations to take precautions to protect the vulnerable among us.
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As the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, ONE LICENSE—together with hundreds of our Member Publishers—is honored to assist worshiping communities worldwide during this extraordinary time. We are able to provide two different gratis license options valid through April 15, 2020.
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How to livestream your worship in 4 easy steps
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The coronavirus is keeping people at home. Anxiety about the unknown, novel virus is preventing people from gathering in groups. The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego offered suggested common practices (
https://edsd.org/health-and-wellness-coronavirus/
) for many congregations, including offering services to help folks stay connected to their church communities.
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The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is here to support you through this difficult time. The sudden impact of COVID-19 on our community-life does not mean we need to give up community.
Find a list of resources that can help here
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including a bulletin for Morning Prayer, resources for online giving for your congregation, help in setting up video meetings, Faith at Home resources, and more
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Diocesan Staff: Working Remotely
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New Diocesan Ministry Partner for Episcopal Relief & Development
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The Diocese of San Diego and Episcopal Relief & Development are proud to announce Meredith L. Hardy, MSW, J.D., as the new Diocesan Ministry Partner.
Episcopal Relief & Development facilitates healthier, more fulfilling lives in communities struggling with hunger, poverty, disaster and disease – areas where few others go and even fewer remain for the long haul.
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Upcoming Events (Canceled due to COVID-19)
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Called to the Wall
(Canceled due to COVID-19)
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Renewal of Vows
(New information to become available)
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Upcoming (
Still Scheduled
) Youth Events
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Episcopal Youth Bonfire
Sunday, May 31 beginning at 4:00 pm
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2020 Episcopal Youth Event
July 7-11, 2020
University of Maryland, College Park
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