Deepen your Godly Play practice at this 3-day advanced training retreat, August 7–9, led by certified trainers Jana Sundin and Charlette Preslar at St. James by-the-Sea (743 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037). Designed for experienced Godly Play practitioners (3+ years and two Core Trainings), this retreat offers space for spiritual renewal, peer dialogue, case study reflection, and fresh insight. Whether you’re a volunteer, clergy, or program leader, you’ll leave reenergized and better equipped to support your circle. Registration is now open and closes August 1. Space is limited to 16 participants. Register today to secure your spot!

Do not miss this unforgettable evening of new beginnings on August 9 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral. San Diego Philharmonic with Diego Guerra, Conductor presents Resurrection: Mahler - Symphony No. 2. This performance of more than 100 musicians and chorists will directly support Comunidad de Luz, our shelter offering refuge, dignity, and a new beginning for migrant women and children in Tijuana, Mexico. 

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New Online Bible Course on the Parable of Jesus … for Smarties! 

A Short Introduction to Hermeneutics (Principles of Biblical Interpretation - 3 weeks), beginning on Monday, August 18. For more information, go to our Learn page. 

From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Eucharistic Visitors are lay people trained and licensed to bring Holy Communion to those who are homebound, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to attend church. This online training will offer practical guidance, theological context, and pastoral care practices to equip you for this sacred ministry. Go here to register.

New Online Bible Course on the Parable of Jesus … for Smarties! 

A 12-week class on Hebrew Scriptures 1 (background to the Hebrew Scriptures, and detailed study of the Torah and the Deuteronomist History, from Genesis to Ezra-Nehemiah), starting on Monday, September 15. Go here for the syllabus.  

At Bergstrom Lodge at Camp Stevens for the Women’s Retreat, October 3 – 5. Go to the Women of Grace page for more info. THERE ARE NO MORE OPENINGS.

The 52nd meeting of Diocesan Convention in EDSD will be held November 7-8, 2025, at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in San Diego. We’re gathering as a community to celebrate all we’ve accomplished and to look to the future of our work to share the good news of God in Christ with the world. While Convention is filled with moments of joy, connection, and worship, it’s also when we roll up our sleeves and do meaningful ministry together. Each year, we adopt a diocesan budget, elect leaders to roles such as the Executive Council, Standing Committee, and General Convention delegates, and vote on resolutions that shape our shared ministry

“The Heart of the Journey” takes place at two gorgeous properties in the "magic town" of Todos Santos, Mexico.  SD based author and spiritual director, Beverly Peterson will be your guide to deepening a relationship of intimacy with God through contemplative practices and healing art.