There is a lot happening at Good Samaritan over the next few weeks! From opportunities to engage in our wider community to worship, learning, and responding to God’s call through our Love in Action campaign, there are many ways to connect and participate. Here are some highlights, listed in chronological order, to help you plan ahead.

Our Vote Is Sacred — Friday, October 30, 6:00–7:00 p.m.

County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway

This gathering is part of a larger series of events and our ongoing work with the San Diego Organizing Project (SDOP). Our JustAction Team can help you connect with additional opportunities for election-related support and engagement.

Learn more at Vote Is Sacred.

All Saints’ Day — Sunday, November 1

Remember to turn your clocks back one hour on Saturday night!

All Saints’ Day is an important day in the church calendar, often marked by the sacrament of Baptism. When we do not have a baptism, we renew our own Baptismal Vows as we remember our shared life in Christ.

A longstanding tradition at Good Sam is to bring photographs of loved ones who have died and place them on an altar of remembrance to the right of our main altar. We share this meaningful practice with our Newman community. You are welcome to bring photos and place them before or during the services. They will remain on the altar through November 8.

Following the 10:00 a.m. service, we will offer a forum highlighting our ministry of pastoral care. We hope you will join the conversation! The forum will also be recorded and posted on YouTube for those unable to attend.

At 5:00 p.m., we will hold our second pilot service, which will also honor All Saints’ Day. As always, everyone is welcome!

A Service of Prayer Before Election Day — Monday, November 2, 6:00 p.m.

On the eve of Election Day, Bishop Susan Brown Snook and leaders from across the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego invite us to gather online for a service of prayer. This is an opportunity to pause, pray, and seek God’s guidance for our nation and our communities as we approach Election Day. More details and the link to join can be found here.

Episcopal Diocese of San Diego Convention — November 6–7

The annual Diocesan Convention will take place at St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church. Please keep our diocesan community and those representing Good Sam in your prayers.

Forum on Envy with Author Stacy Kim — Sunday, November 8, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Join us following the 10:00 a.m. service for a conversation with author Stacy Kim about her book Envy. Copies of the book will be available, and we look forward to an engaging discussion.

Love in Action In-Gathering — Sunday, November 15, during worship

This is an important moment in our Love in Action campaign as we bring our commitments together in worship. Please bring your commitment cards! We encourage everyone to participate in both the Give and Serve commitments as we consider how God is calling each of us to put our faith into action. Following the 10 am service there will be a celebratory gathering in Roetter Hall, the vestry have been busy preparing a special lunch, please plan on joining us.

As you can see, these next few weeks offer many opportunities for worship, learning, prayer, service, and connection. I hope you will participate as you are able and find ways to engage with the life of our community.

We will continue to share reminders and updates through our regular emails, website, and social media. I look forward to seeing you at Good Sam!

Blessings,

Paul