All Are Welcome at Good Sam
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in San Diego is an open-minded, inclusive, welcoming Christian community that seeks to love God and our neighbors through worship, service, learning, and community engagement. Our campus is in the University City neighborhood next to the University of California, San Diego. Our members come to us from many locations across the county and the world.
Good Sam Welcomes the Reverend Paul Klitzke as our New Rector
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in San Diego is pleased to announce the call and hiring of the Reverend Paul K. Klitzke as our new rector. He comes from Church of the Ascension in Dallas, Texas. He will assume his duties at Good Sam beginning April 1, 2025.
“The vestry and calling committee are excited that Rev. Paul Klitzke has accepted our call. With over 19 years as a rector or priest-in-charge, he has the qualities and experience we have sought in our new rector. I personally look forward to working with him and welcoming his family to San Diego." –Ward Fleri, Senior Warden and Search Committee Chair
Click here for more information and a message from Fr. Paul!
Visit, Worship, Pray
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church in San Diego is a warm, friendly, community-centered church committed to living out the values of Jesus in our church, our homes, and our community. We invite you to fill out the “Contact Us” form below—our staff will be in touch with you shortly.
Service Times
Sunday Worship
8 am – A simple, spoken Eucharist (Communion) service with organ music, in the sanctuary (in-person only)
10 am – A contemporary Eucharist service with choir and instrumental music, in the sanctuary or online
- In-person or streaming online at the Good Samaritan Episcopal Church Facebook page (top post).
- Lively coffee hour following the service, with adult educational forums about every 2 weeks.
- Sunday School (pre-school through middle school) during the service through the school year.
- Childcare in our nursery from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Pray with Us Weekdays
7 am and 8 pm Mon-Fri online
- Join us for Morning Prayer and Night Prayer (Compline) on the Good Samaritan Episcopal Church Facebook page (top post).
Contact and Connect
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church
4321 Eastgate Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 458-1501
Facebook - @GoodSamSanDiego
YouTube - @GoodSamChurchSD
Instagram - @GoodSamSD
Twitter/X - @GoodSamSanDiego
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Getting to Good Sam
Good Samaritan is in the University City neighborhood east of UC San Diego, just a few minutes’ walk from the Executive Drive Blue Line Trolley Station on Genesee Ave. If you prefer to drive, we have ample parking.