Diocesan News
A day does not go by without a news story about how the Delta variant of COVID-19 is causing a rise in the number of people contracting the virus and the subsequent increase in related deaths. We are not out of the woods yet. With this in mind, the diocese will continue to require congregations to follow strict COVID Protocols. Our protocols are essentially the same as those promulgated on…
Welcome to The Rev. Canon Martha Korienek, the new Canon to the Ordinary for the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real! Canon Martha will support Bishop Lucinda Ashby in the areas of transition ministry and leadership development; her duties will include guiding clergy and parish transitions, arranging and coordinating clergy education and retreats, adapting diocesan structures for the future, and more. She will also preside and preach regularly at parishes…
Bishop Lucinda Ashby released the following statement this week regarding COVID-19 protocols. For more information, visit the COVID resources page. Dear People of El Camino Real, As we progress along the path to recovery from the pandemic, there are predictable setbacks. Of late, counties in our state are re-mandating masks indoors and evaluating protocols. Our COVID protocols set on June 15 remain in place, as they are within current guidelines…
Bishop Lucinda Ashby and the leaders of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real have acknowledged with sadness the recent increase in violence towards Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) people. In a statement of solidarity with the AAPI community released June 2, the leaders "utterly condemn all violent and discriminatory acts (physical, verbal and published) against the AAPI community, and call for justice and protection from such actions." The…
Bishop Lucinda Ashby sent the following message in response to the mass shooting today at the VTA light rail yard in downtown San Jose: Dear people of El Camino Real, Our hearts are broken yet again by today’s shooting at the Valley Transportation Authority light-rail yard in San Jose. We mourn the loss of nine lives and share in the grief suffered by their families and loved ones. VTA employees…
The 51st Earth Day is Thursday, April 22. You might consider a Creation Care based service, educational event or activity as a way of encouraging conversation about the stewardship of creation in your congregation. The Diocese of El Camino Real Creation Care team has compiled this list of resources and events to aid parishes plan events and services to commemorate this day. We hope you can use these resources to…
Don't miss our joyous Great Vigil of Easter, which premieres on the diocesan YouTube channel Saturday, April 3, 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…
Updated April 1: Bishop Lucinda Ashby and the diocesan staff have concluded "Tuesdays in Lent," a weekly noon prayer service streamed live on the diocesan YouTube page and featuring reflections by Bishop Lucinda and the staff. Each prayer is streamed live at the diocesan YouTube page at 12 pm noon, and it remains available for view on the page. Recent prayers include: March 9 -- reflection from Canon Brian Nordwick on…
Updated with new deadline: The diocesan Episcopal Church Women "Honored Woman’s Day" is scheduled for Saturday, April 24. The event will be held virtually, using Zoom video conference tool. At that time, we will honor a woman from each of our congregations in the Diocese of El Camino Real -- women who proclaim their faith through their lives and actions for their congregation, the diocese, and the community. The full…
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