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WHEN IS A BOOK NOT A BOOK?

By: Bishop Susan Brown Snook

This year, General Convention began to redefine the Book of Common Prayer. I mentioned this development in my recap of General Convention on July 12. But exactly what happened, and why does it matter?

The first thing to understand is that the Book of Common Prayer is a vital symbol of the unity of the church. When the first BCP was developed by Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Cranmer in 1549, it demonstrated the hope that the Protestant and Catholic wings of the Church of England could end the conflicts of the Reformation by praying together. It was also the first time the people of England could worship in their own language, participating fully and understanding the prayers and readings. This dedication to praying in a way that people can understand and share is a core commitment of our church – which is why the Book of Common Prayer has often been revised to reflect evolving language and culture. Read More

Covid-19 cases in our region are back on the upswing. San Diego, Imperial, and Yuma Counties have entered the high-risk category for Covid infections, according to the CDC (Riverside County remains in the medium-risk category).

Churches from throughout the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego joined St. Paul's Cathedral in the SD Pride Parade on Saturday. Enjoy these photos by the talented Susan Forsburg.

Join Canon Gwynn Lynch on August 13, from 9 to 11 via Zoom for our next Leadership Roundtable. The session will be oriented toward wardens and other congregational lay leaders, but all are welcome to attend. This will be an open discussion of topics received from lay leaders.

Thinking about starting a Creation Care ministry but need more information on creation care? Consider participating in Creation Care 101, a free program, toolkit, and community-building resource designed for the church

The virtual film and discussion continue each month this summer! The next EDSD Environmental Summer Film Festival is held from 7 – 8:30 pm on July 27.

The Diocesan Service & Justice Coalition is a group of dedicated service/outreach and peace/social justice coordinators who gather to network and share ideas and collaborate on projects to make a greater impact in our community.

Book your room for the Good News Festival and capitalize on this exclusive room rate at the Town and Country Resort. 

These short videos can be used to supplement your church's VBS formation offerings this summer, as conversation starters with your family, or as support for your walk. Join in tomorrow, July 21.

In partnership with Christ Church Coronado, the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego is pleased to offer a Godly Play Core Training Retreat on August 19-21.

IN THE DOWNTOWN STREETS OF BALTIMORE

By: The Rev. Hannah Wilder, Deputy to General Convention

On the first day of the convention, hundreds of deputies marched to the site of a shooting that took place the previous day. We prayed a vigil in response to gun violence provided by Bishops United Against Gun Violence. We also prayed in a call-and-response fashion, sang songs about peace, and heard speakers call on our elected officials to act to end gun violence. 

As we marched through the busy tourist area, I noted that this was holy work. Yes, coming together on Sundays to worship God in a house of prayer is holy. But so is marching in the busy downtown streets of Baltimore -- or wherever gun violence takes place -- to speak words of healing, to inspire hearts to make change, and to sing a new reality into being. Read More

Across the Church

Precautions minimized COVID-19 transmission at General Convention, public health adviser says

Forward Day by Day app and website upgrades add Spanish content

Trinity Wall Street Awards $750,000 to Virginia Theological Seminary

Preaching Conference for Deacons Offered via Zoom in Spanish

A DEPUTY'S REFLECTION ON GENERAL CONVENTION

By: Louis Glosson, Deputy to General Convention

The 80th General Convention of the Episcopal Church was like no other. I missed the joint worship services with Bishops and visitors. I missed the singing together as a family of Episcopalians from all over. Yet we performed the task for which we were elected as Deputies from The Diocese of San Diego. Our Deputation of Lay and Clergy members worked as a team to pass over 400 resolutions and elect members of the Episcopal Church to vacant positions, including the President and Vice President of the House of Deputies.  We also elected members to the Executive Council, which is important because, between General Convention meetings, the Executive Council continues to take care of the business of the Episcopal Church and resolutions which were passed.  

 Of the 400 resolutions, many were placed on the Consent Calendar, yet we still had to vote on them. In order to perform the legislative tasks in this abbreviated Convention, we worked three nights until 9:30 pm. Because this was a four-day General Convention, we adjusted the schedule. Our Alternate Deputies were on the House floor the first day, which is also unusual. Generally, it takes three or four days before an Alternate can get on the floor. Read More

We Pray for...

In the Anglican Cycle of Prayer, we pray for The Church in Wales.

In the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer, we pray for: St. Mary’s in-the-Valley, Ramona

For the growth of multi-cultural ministries in our diocese.

This week, we also pray for our Bishop and all those preparing to travel to Lambeth Conference. 

We pray for all victims of mass shootings and their loved ones.

We pray for our diocese, that we may live out Christ’s mission with Courageous Love.

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