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School for Ministry
Saturday, August 25, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Orientation; 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Open House
Do you want to learn more about your faith? Are you interested in exploring ordained ministry? Come to the open house that follows orientation. Enjoy some food, and talk with current and former students. Auditors and full-time students are welcome. The semester begins on Saturday, September 1 with orientation on Saturday, August 25. The Rev. Cn. Allisyn Thomas, rector, welcomes questions about the school, discernment, classes and auditing.


45th Annual Diocesan Convention
Friday - Saturday, November 9 - 10
Register today for the annual diocesan convention, which takes place at St. Dunstan's, 6556 Park Ridge Blvd., San Diego. Earlybird rates of $65 per person are in effect until August 31. Regular registration is $75 until October 15. Late registration is $85 until November 2.

Submit Resolutions by October 1
All resolutions for the 45th Annual Diocesan Convention are due by October 1. Submit your resolution online. Proposed canonical changes are due by August 15.

Lodging
Our diocese has not reserved a block of rooms for this convention, however, you may view a list of hotels we have compiled, including distance from St. Dunstan's, the location of convention, the regular room rate, and a link to their website.

Stewardship for the Heart & Soul
Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ St. Michael's, Carlsbad
Do you want to gain a deeper theological and spiritual understanding of stewardship? Do you want to run a more meaningful and effective pledge drive in the fall? Do you want tips for deepening your congregation's understanding of year-round stewardship? If so, this workshop is for you.

More Stewardship Support
Annual Stewardship Calendars

Planning and Recruiting for Stewardship

Benedictine Stewardship
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79th General Convention Summary
During the General Convention, our church voted to welcome the Episcopal Diocese of Cuba into the fold. We established a three-year lift on the statute of limitations for reports of misconduct. We sent a strong message about immigration reform with our words and actions. We memorialized the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. We celebrated diversity, women's voices, and the movement of the Spirit.

Saturday, August 11, 6 - 11 p.m.
Love Uniting Volunteers (LUV) Gala
A fun evening with all proceeds funding renovations at St. Paul's Villa, an assisted living and memory care community in Bankers Hill.

Ixtacapa Youth Fundraiser Dinner
Saturday, August 11, 5-8 p.m.

Please join our diocesan youth for a barbecue dinner and hear stories of their time in Guatemala this summer. Proceeds will fund computers, WiFi and printers for the tutoring room in the village of Ixtacapa, where our youth served the people. $25 per adult, $10 per child 12 and under.

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Eucharistic Visitor Training
Saturday, August 25, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Take the Eucharist to disciples at home. This one-day training will teach you the art and history of Eucharistic Visiting. It is required to be licensed by the diocese.

Family Movie Night
Saturday, August 25, 6 p.m.
Join your Cathedral family for food, fun and film-watching as we gather to explore the important spiritual themes of the movie, Moana. There will be a food truck (Quick Stop Grill), activities and plenty of time for people of all ages to get together and enjoy one another’s company.  

Art Show and Sale
Saturday, August 25, 1-5 p.m.
Good Shepherd, Bonita invites you to attend an art show and sale to benefit Vida Joven de Mexico, a foster home in Tijuana, and Good Shepherd's outreach programs. Enjoy original photographic art, framed prints, jewelry and a framed, signed studio proof by Thomas Kinkade.
Huge Rummage Sale
Friday - Saturday, August 17 - 18
St. Dunstan's invites you to come both days from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds from this event support outreach programs and ministries.

Godspell Refugee Benefit Performance
Friday, September 7, 7 p.m.

St. Luke's, North Park is proud to present a special one-night performance of the musical Godspell as its inaugural St. Luke's Refugee Benefit Performance at St. Paul's Cathedral. All proceeds benefit St. Luke's job development work with the Sudanese and Congolese refugees. Ticket purchase includes a $50 tax-deductible donation to St. Luke's.

Rise for Climate March
Saturday, September 8, 10 a.m.
This global day of action on climate change sends a message to the Global Action Climate Summit and the world that we want climate friendly policies. As the fossil fuel industry threatens the future of our planet, there is no better time than now to take concrete steps toward lasting change. Meet at 202 C Street, San Diego.

Saturday, September 15, 11am-7pm
St. Philip's, 4660 Hardy Dr., Lemon Grove

Cuisine, Games, La Loteria Electoral, Bounce House, Aztec Dancers, Mariachi, Art Displays, Carousels, DJ. Congregations wishing to host a food booth, contact Joe Gamboa, 619-933-1346.

Bishop Katharine's Summer Reading Suggestions
Arctic Dreams
Barry Lopez offers a thorough examination of this obscure world-its terrain, its wildlife, its history of Eskimo natives and intrepid explorers who have arrived on their icy shores. But what turns this marvelous work of natural history into a breathtaking study of profound originality is his unique meditation on how the landscape can shape our imagination, desires, and dreams

Blacklisted!
These memoirs are the story of Bishop Shannon Mallory's travels throughout Africa, the story of dodging circumstances beyond belief: being forced out of Namibia when it was under South African occupation; getting blacklisted and kicked out of South Africa for courting the underdog during the years of apartheid; living in the midst of Idi Amin's bloody regime in Uganda; and experiencing many close brushes with death.

Save the Date: Cathedral Alternative Gifts Expo on Sunday, 2
Join St. Paul's Cathedral on Sunday, December 2 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  Discover holiday gifts from across the globe that bring a world of good. Enjoy a good time with family and friends purchasing holiday gifts that make a difference. Live music along with hot soup and bread will be available for a light lunch.  

More Upcoming Events
Family Harvest Weekend
Friday - Sunday, October 12 -14
Golden leaves, pumpkin pies and apples galore! Celebrate fall in Julian at our diocesan camp, Camp Stevens.

Coffee and Pie for Refugees
Saturday, November 3
Cafe Calabria, 3933 - 30th St., San Diego
$10 for coffee and pie; proceeds to RefugeeNet
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How2charist: a digitally instructed Eucharist
How2charist is a video series with animated informative text describing the Eucharist and what it means. We hope this will be available to congregations for educational purposes. Support the project's Kickstarter campaign or join the Facebook page to track its progress. The goal is to film in August and release the final this November.