COVID-19 News & updates
Our latest health and safety guidelines for congregations.
Bishop Search
News and information regarding the search for the next Bishop of California
2022 DioCal Giving Guide
Please consider giving to one of our many nonprofit organizations.
Statement of Solidarity
We acknowledge and pay respect to past and present tribal members of the Indigenous nations …
About the Episcopal Church in the Bay Area
The Episcopal Church in the Bay Area, formally known as the Diocese of California, is a diverse community of faith with congregations spread throughout the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Approximately 24,000 people form our 75 congregations. We are comprised of six deaneries (a geographical group of congregations): the Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, and Southern Alameda deaneries cover their respective counties; the Peninsula deanery consists of all of San Mateo County and a small portion of Santa Clara County.
Bishop Marc
The Rt. Rev. Dr. Marc Handley Andrus is our eighth bishop. Elected in 2006, he serves as the Episcopal Church in the Bay Area’s chief pastor and is charged with the apostolic work of leading, supervising, and uniting the churches of our diocese. Prior to his installation as Bishop of California, Andrus served as Bishop Suffragan in the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama.
Top Visited Pages
Check out these pages for some of the most relevant and up-to-date information pertaining to the diocese!
Staff Directory
The diocesan staff is here to answer your questions and link you to helpful resources.
Convention
Our annual Convention is where we prayerfully gather to discern our future as a diocese.
Calendar
Special events, workshops, and much more!
Find A Church
Click here to find a congregation near you!
Capital Campaigns
Resources and guidance for a successful campaign.
Bishop Marc’s Climate Work
Our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Marc Handley Andrus, is a leading Episcopal voice for climate action. His faith-centered advocacy work includes leading the annual Episcopal Church delegation to the UN Climate Conference (COP).
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Upcoming Events
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
Grace Cathedral is hosting a training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, an internationally-recognize...
New Season of Growing with Grace for Children and Families: Creation Care in Lent
New Season of Growing with Grace for Children and Families: Creation Care in Lent
Children and those who care for them are invited to go on a Lenten Journey with Growing with Grace! ...
Sacred Earth: Growing Beloved Community in an Expanding Universe with Brian Swimme
Sacred Earth: Growing Beloved Community in an Expanding Universe with Brian Swimme
When: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 7:00 PM Where: Zoom Register here Join us for the next episode of Sa...
High Mass for the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
High Mass for the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Date: March 25, 2023 Time: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Venue: Church of the Advent of Christ the Kin...
Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class
Afro-Peruvian Family Dance Class
Family Dance Class When: March 25 at 12 p.m. Where: Santiago/St. James, Oakland Teachers: Carmen Rom...
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