We believe in putting our faith into action. Like the proverbial Good Samaritan in the Bible, we cannot just walk by those who are suffering, but do what we can to provide immediate relief and to bring about God's peace and justice in the world. We have ongoing efforts which are listed below, and we often have calls for volunteer support when there are extraordinary needs, such as when we collected and sorted donations for asylum seekers passing through San Diego.

Here are just a few of our offerings. If you are interested in helping, please email

JUST ACTION group

Good Samaritan is a member church of the San Diego Organizing Project, the local Faith in Action affiliate that seeks to improve the lives of our neighbors through advocacy, public policy changes, voter registration initiatives, forums with government bodies and local candidates, and more. Through one-on-one conversations with our parish community, Good Sam's Just ACTion group has identified three primary areas of interest: affordable housing and housing justice; climate change/creation care; and racial justice. Our team is now working with SDOP and Good Sam to provide information and develop actions in these areas.

Do you have ideas and opportunities to suggest? The Just ACTion group is eager to be responsive to our congregation's evolving interests.

San Diego pride parade

In July of each year, Good Samaritan coordinates a group to attend the San Diego Pride Parade, often joining up with other churches from the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.