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7/6/2025 0 Comments Bishop Search: Save the Dates!
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The Standing Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin announces a preliminary slate of four candidates for our sixth bishop. The election will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at St. James’ Cathedral, in Fresno. The next bishop will succeed The Right Reverend David C. Rice, Fifth Bishop Diocesan of San Joaquin. The candidates in alphabetical order are: · The Rev. Canon Anna Carmichael Ph.D. – Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of San Joaquin · The Rev. Robert Keim – Rector of St. Barnabas, Arroyo Grande (Diocese of El Camino Real) · The Rev. Dr. Gregory Kimura – Rector of St. James, South Pasadena (Diocese of Los Angeles) · The Rev. Canon Shawn Wamsley – Canon to the Ordinary, Diocese of Pennsylvania This announcement draws to a close a prayerful and collaborative process that began in November of 2024. "The Nominating Committee has prayerfully selected an outstanding slate of candidates," said the Rev. Suzy Ward, President of EDSJ’s Standing Committee and Chair of the Nominating Committee. "The next step is that the Diocese and the wider church continue to pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as we proceed to the election in October." Since March, the Nominating Committee has reviewed applications and written materials, checked references, and conducted multiple interviews, initially via Zoom, and ultimately with the semi-finalist candidates at an in-person retreat at ECCO in mid-June. Additionally, with the help of the Presiding Bishop’s office, detailed background checks were conducted and candidates were also interviewed by EDSJ Chancellor Michael Glass. The Nominating Committee’s final action was to present a preliminary slate of nominees to the Standing Committee for their approval. At the time of the announcement of the preliminary slate by the Standing Committee on July 1, nominations of additional candidates to the slate by petition will be accepted until July 6, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Information on the petition process will be posted at that time. The final slate of candidates will be announced the following week. 6/28/2025 0 Comments Pictures from Ridgecrest PrideSt Michael's had a booth at the first annual Ridgecrest Pride which was held on June 28, 2025, at Freedom Park. This event was family-friendly, free to attend, and hosted by Unity in the Desert, the local 501(c)(3) LGBTQ+ organization.
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El 20% de los niños del condado de Kern sufren de inseguridad alimentaria. El costo promedio de los comestibles en California es de alrededor de $300.00 por semana para una familia de 4 miembros. El 40% de las personas mayores de sesenta años con bajos ingresos padecen inseguridad alimentaria. Nuestra campaña permanente consiste en patrocinar a una familia con una donación de $20.00 al mes. Por favor, llame a la Diácono Cathy Kline o al Padre Jorge Pallares o deje un mensaje en el contestador automático de la Iglesia Episcopal de San Miguel, teléfono (760) 446-5816, y le devolverá la llamada. 4/25/2025 0 Comments All Souls Food Pantry CampaignWe Need Your Help!
20% of the children in Kern County suffer from food insecurity. The Average cost of groceries in CA is about $ 300.00 per week for a family of 4 members. 40% of low-income over the age of sixty are food insecure. Our Permanent Campaign is to Sponsor a Family with a Donation of $ 20.00 a Month. Please Call Deacon Cathy Kline or leave a message on the answering machine to Saint Michael’s Episcopal ChurchPhone (760) 446-5816, and she will return your call.
Our Altar Guild invites us to participate in preparing the Church's Sanctuary for Easter Sunday. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, to clean and polish crosses, candle holders, other vessels and decorations. Everyone is invited to bring white lilies or any other white flowers to appropriately decorate the altar, the Paschal candle, and the baptismal font. However, the most important thing is to be in communion, dedicating time to our God, our Church, and our Family of Faith. Thank you.
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