Canon Holly McAlpen, Ethnic and Multicultural missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of California, began a five-month sabbatical August 1 after 22 years of service to the Diocese of California. At the end of her sabbatical, McAlpen will leave the diocesan office to pursue other ministry opportunities.
The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham
The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham (left) presents the Energy Oscar for Green Building and Energy Efficiency to Sister Pat Marie Mulpeters of Presentation Conference and Retreat Center, Los Gatos, California.
Bishop Peter Lee of Virginia
Bishop Peter Lee of Virginia accepted a call from Bishop Marc Andrus of California to serve as interim dean of Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, effective October 1.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church, San Francisco, CA
The Rector of St. Luke's waves back to tourists cheering from open-top buses during the parish's Palm Sunday procession in the Russian Hill neighborhood.
Sean McConnell
Sean McConnell, canon for communications in the Diocese of California, preaches during the opening Eucharist in the chapel at Camp Allen Conference and Retreat Center in Navasota, Texas for the March 18-20 annual meeting of the Episcopal Communicators.
Diners
Red Jordan Arobateau, center, volunteer from Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, dines with Mentone Hotel residents James Caravello, left, and Harold Fountenot.
Mentone Hotel resident
Virginia Miller, volunteer from Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, and Mentone Hotel resident Charles Stoudamire enjoy dinner together.
The Rev. Steven Strane's "hairy" witness (after)
The Rev. Steven Strane after lopping of a year's worth and an estimated 10 inches of locks
Pentecost At Trinity Episcopal Church, Menlo Park, CA
Pentecost Baptisms at Resurrection, Pleasant Hill, CA
Two baptisms during the Pentecost service at Church of the Resurrection, Pleasant Hill, CA. The Rev. Bruce Smith is the Rector.
All Souls, Berkeley, CA
Pentecost 2014 courtesy of Toni Borgfelt
Miss Molly meets the Rev. Karen
One of many pets who came to be blessed by our interim priest, the Rev. Karen Swanson, at All Saints Parish in San Leandro, CA.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St James' Episcopal Church, Oakland, CA
The bilingual church community in St James' - Santiago carried in the procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe icons of the Indigenous Guadalupe but as well as the Black madonna, Our Lady of Candelaria. With church banners and signs saying "Pray for Peace" and "Every person matters" the group walked around the neighborhood singing and praying. The procession, the Mass and the party brought together a diversity of cultures and languages. People prayed for justice and the end of prejudice in our society.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St James Episcopal Church, Oakland, CA
The bilingual church community in St James - Santiago carried in the procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe icons of the Indigenous Guadalupe but as well as the Black madonna, Our Lady of Candelaria. With church banners and signs saying "Pray for Peace" and "Every person matters" the group walked around the neighborhood singing and praying. The procession, the Mass and the party brought together a diversity of cultures and languages. People prayed for justice and the end of prejudice in our society.
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St James Episcopal Church, Oakland, CA
The bilingual church community in St James - Santiago carried in the procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe icons of the Indigenous Guadalupe but as well as the Black madonna, Our Lady of Candelaria. With church banners and signs saying "Pray for Peace" and "Every person matters" the group walked around the neighborhood singing and praying. The procession, the Mass and the party brought together a diversity of cultures and languages. People prayed for justice and the end of prejudice in our society.
Grace Cathedral marks centennial of cornerstone placement
From left, Mike Farrah, director of the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Services; Bishop Peter Lee, interim dean of Grace Cathedral; and Board of Supervisors President David Chiu, whose district includes Grace Cathedral and its surround Nob Hill neighborhood.
The Rev. Fran Toy
The Rev. Fran Toy, the first Asian-American woman priest in the Episcopal Church, celebrates the 25th anniversary of her ordination at a June 5 Eucharist and gathering. Bishop Marc Andrus of the Diocese of California, right, preached at the service.
St. Aidan's Church, San Francisco
Archbishop Martin Barahona (center), Primate of the Anglican Church of Central America, speaks at "Sacred Cocktails," a ministry of St. Aidan's Church, San Francisco.
A gathering Aug. 4 at San Francisco City Hall
Bishop Marc Andrus of the Diocese of California addresses a gathering Aug. 4 at San Francisco City Hall.
Lord, Send Us Your Spirit!
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, San Rafael, California (a mission of the Episcopal Diocese of California). Worship began on our beautiful outdoor labyrinth with a fire and flame-colored ribbon banners.
Pentecost Fire
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, San Rafael, California (a mission of the Diocese of California). Fire, banners, music, and the Body of Christ!
Pentecost
Youth leader Sarah Montoya and members of St. James Episcopal Church in San Francisco, California celebrate Pentecost 2015 with "fire hats" designed and made by youth group member Quincy Paul.
The Rev. P. Joshua Griffin
The Rev. P. Joshua Griffin is the environmental justice missioner for the Episcopal Diocese of California.
Students at St. Paul's Episcopal School in Oakland, California
Students at St. Paul's Episcopal School in Oakland, California, play the drums as part of the 2010 African American Cultural Celebration. This year's concert will be the school's 23rd.
Angel in awe
The angel with her elbows on the altar pays careful attention. Eucharist following the pageant at St.James' Episcopal Church, Fremont,CA, Christmas Eve
Bishop Andrus' family
Bishop Andrus' family – wife Sheila with daughters Pilar and Chloe – joined him on the altar after the ceremonial passing of the crozier, indicating his official investiture as bishop.
Asperges participants
California Bishop Marc Andrus, assisted by Church Divinity School of the Pacific seminarian Michael Reid, asperges participants October 12 in dedication and blessing of the Episcopal seminary’s renovated Easton Hall guest house and meeting facility.
Honorary degrees
The Rev. Dr. Katherine Lehman, left, Margaret Sipple, the Rev. Dr. Peter Sipple and the Very Rev. Cynthia Black received honorary degrees October 12 from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific during its annual Alum Convocation.
Straw-bale building
There is a job for everyone in straw-bale building
New construction in Willits, California
Malakai Schindel's mural of St. Francis and native Mendocino County wildlife on the side of the present church building can be glimpsed through the new construction in Willits, California.
Students helping
Students from area schools give a weekend to help with the bale work
Sheila Andrus
Sheila Andrus joins her husband, California Bishop Marc Andrus, during the December 7 protest outside the San Francisco federal building.
Marc Andrus protests
Bishop of California Marc Andrus protests the deaths caused by the Iraq war by blocking the entrance to the federal building in San Francisco December 7.
