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FOR THE SAKE OF GOD'S KINGDOM

By: Bishop Susan Brown Snook

As followers of Jesus, we are heartbroken and in anguish for these latest acts of senseless and unspeakable violence. And so, we pray. We pray for the eleven dead and their loved ones, we pray for the eight wounded and their families, we pray for the witnesses and the survivors, we pray for the first responders, we pray for the officials who must deal with the aftermath, we pray for the people of Buffalo, New York, and Laguna Woods, California, we pray for the perpetrator and his family, and we pray for this nation. 

As followers of Jesus, we also know that prayer—while critically needed—is not enough on its own. Not when the tally of mass shootings for 2022 is up to 198 and not when the Buffalo incident is reported to be a racially motivated act of white supremacy.  Read More

Celebrate the ordination of Brian Petersen, Lilia Mendoza, Katherine Gordon, and Nancy Burnett to the Priesthood on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11 am at St. Andrew's, Encinitas. 

Vaccination is required for attendance.

Celebrate AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) Month through facilitated discussion and clip viewing of the 5-part PBS series: Asian Americans. 

This virtual training introduces tips and tools to shape stewardship formation in your congregation.

Evangelism 101 is a not-so-basic training designed to introduce a fresh, humble, effective, and Episcopal approach to the spiritual practice of evangelism. 

Are you ready for PRIDE? Join All Saints Episcopal Church in Vista and groups from North County San Diego to celebrate LOVE at this interfaith Pride event on June 2.

Sacred Ground is the Episcopal Church’s film & reading based series which creates space for difficult but respectful and transformative dialogue on race, racism & faith.

ROYAL PROMOTION: KNIGHT OF GRACE

By: Chris Tumilty, Director of Communications

Her Majesty the Queen, Sovereign Head of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem, has been pleased to sanction Promotions in, and Admissions to, the Order of St John. The Rev. Canon Andrew Rank has been promoted to Knight of Grace, one of the highest levels of service and recognition in the Order.

The Rev. Canon Rank was taken entirely by surprise by the announcement. He will receive the honor in Houston this October. Bishop Susan Brown Snook said, "I am inspired by the long-term service that The Rev. Canon Andrew Rank has given to the Order of St. John. As an important health-care provider to all religions and ethnicities in the Holy Land, the Order is not only a healer but a peacemaker. Andrew joins his brother in the Society of St. Paul, the late Rev. Barnabas Hunt, in being recognized in this way, and I am honored to know such dedicated servants to the work of Christ." Read More

Across the Church

May 22 - Chef's Dinner at St. Luke's North Park

May 25 - Lay Eucharistic Visitor Training

ENS - General Convention Update

PRAYERS FOR MEMORIAL DAY

By: The Rev. Dr. Frank Munoz, EDSD Military Missioner

Join the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego in prayer as we approach Memorial Day. EDSD knows the great sacrifice our military members, their families, friends, and neighbors endure in order for all of us to celebrate our freedoms. Take a moment and pray for these courageous people who gave their lives for the goal of peace and security for all. Consider including one or more of these prayers in your Sunday services. Read More

For Clergy

May 19 | Court-Clergy Conference

This  day-long program modeled on successful community outreach programs presented by courts throughout the state. It is designed to provide religious leaders of all faiths with information that would be helpful in providing support and guidance to congregants in legal crisis situations. Read More

May | Regional Clergy Lunches (RSVP)

Plan to gather with diocesan clergy for lunch and fellowship (no planned programming) at a location most convenient for you, or attend multiple sites, including St. Andrew's-Encinitas on 5/18; Christ Church-Coronado on 5/25; and/or St. Margaret's-Palm Desert on 5/25. Lunch is held from 11:30 -1:00 pm - RSVP Here. For more information, email the Clergy Enrichment Committee.

June 18 | Ordination to the Priesthood (Save the Date)

God willing and the people consenting, The Right Reverend Doctor Susan Brown Snook, Bishop Diocesan of San Diego, will ordain Brian Petersen, Lilia Mendoza, Katherine Gordon, and Nancy Burnett to the Priesthood on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11 am. Ordinations will take place at St Andrew's in Encinitas with a reception to follow. Vaccination is required for attendance. Your prayers and presence are requested.