July 19, 2022 Bishop Lucinda Ashby of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real brokered a very fruitful conversation yesterday between Dr. Rose Cohen of Community Agroecology Network and Father Lawrence Robles from All Saints/Cristo Rey Church in Watsonville. At the end of the meeting, both parties agreed to a 90 day extension of the lease agreement between ASCR and Tierras Milperas as a path forward. They commit to establishing…
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has issued a pastoral statement about the shooting at St. Stephens in Alabama. Please click the link to read in English Haga clic en el enlace para leer en español
Dear Beloved of El Camino Real, Just a few minutes ago, we learned of another tragic school shooting, this time in Texas. For those who oppose gun violence, this is another example of our failure as a society to protect our youngest and most vulnerable. For those who have school-age children and grandchildren, the tragedy is visceral, appalling and sickening. Those 18 children woke up this morning thinking about their…
Don't miss our joyous Great Vigil of Easter, which premieres on the diocesan YouTube channel Saturday, April 16, at 6:00 pm. Congregations across the Diocese of El Camino Real have joined together to create the Vigil, featuring fire and light, story and music, remembrance and hope. The multilingual service can be viewed with either English or Spanish sermons from Bishop Lucinda. Please note: The service will be preceded by a…
Are you looking for some outdoor fun for your child(ren) this summer? Look no further than Camp Saint Andrews, the official camp for the Diocese of El Camino Real happening from July 24 - July 30, 2022. Our traditional overnight camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is geared towards kids ages 8-15. Activities throughout the week include archery, swimming, fishing, arts & crafts, hikes to the lake, sports & games,…
Episcopal Relief & Development continues to work with Anglican and ecumenical partners to provide aid to people displaced by the crisis in Ukraine. International Program staff are in close contact with church and ecumenical partners including the ACT Alliance, The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, the Diocese of Europe, the Anglican Alliance and United Society of Partners in the Gospel. These organizations are coordinating immediate and long-term humanitarian responses…
In response to the Biden Administration’s announcement March 24 that the U.S. will admit 100,000 Ukrainians and others fleeing Russia, Episcopal Migration Ministries said it will help welcome and assist those refugees and others. “Another brutal conflict has caused much suffering in Ukraine and an exodus of families seeking safety in neighboring countries,” said Demetrio Alvero, operations director for Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM). “With this welcome announcement today that the…
Bishop Lucinda Ashby's long-awaited Seating of the Bishop service was held at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown San Jose on January 9, 2022. Delayed four times by COVID and other reasons, the service was held two days shy of the second anniversary of her consecration as bishop (Jan. 11, 2020) and on the 18th anniversary of her deacon ordination! See more photos and a video clip at the diocesan Facebook…
Christmas is an open door Every year at Christmas, we listen to an old story; and each time, we are invited to hear it differently spoken in the language of our hearts. Christmas pageants and our readings on Christmas Eve tell of angels and shepherds and even three kings making their way to the place where Jesus was born. At its very essence, the story of Jesus’ birth is one…
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