In this time of pandemic, our first priority is ensuring the health & safety of all who worship. Based on current California COVID-19 tiers, our churches are hosting online and outdoor services. Please refer to the listing of churches and worship links; since times and dates can change, be sure to visit church websites for updates. No walls are needed to praise God!
Worship and Ministry
Online worship guide and resources for prayer, liturgical and ministry needs
Education for Ministry
Education for Ministry (EfM) is designed to prepare lay persons to live out by word and deed the promises made at baptism — to love God, to serve Christ, and to proclaim the Gospel. It’s a program of The School of Theology Programs Center of the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee. EfM enables baptized Christians to relate their faith to their lives and ministries in the world.
Liturgies
Diocesan Cycle of Prayer for Parishes, Organizations and Events 2022-2023
West Coast Collaborative – Diocesan School for Ministry
The Book of Common Prayer | El Libro de Oración Común
The Revised Common Lectionary on The Episcopal Church website
Liturgies for Marriages
The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage
The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2
For Bishop Lucinda’s Customary on Visitations and Marriages, email Kirstin Nielsen at the diocesan office.
The Commission on Ministry assists the Bishop in providing the development and affirmation of the ministry of all baptized persons in the Church.
The Art of Prayer: Benedictine Spirituality
Day One: Introduction to the Art of Prayer
Day Two: Stability
Day Three: Obedience and Discernment
Day Four: Core values
The Common Cup
Our diocesan curriculum on The Common Cup is made available to all people and communities within our diocese, with the hope that it will be a resource as we reflect more upon the meaning of the common cup in our Eucharist and in our common life. Please accept and use this curriculum in the spirit of formation, reflection, and further consideration as we move into being New Church.
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