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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!
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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).
Recent News
Conclusion of Lambeth 2022
“The greatest Call is the call to relationship.” Archbishop Justin Welby As with most absolutizing statements, the above statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury, in his closing keynote address this morning, may overstate the reality, but it is largely true. The...
Lambeth Conference update: Creation care, eco-justice to be the focus of Lambeth Palace visit
Story and photos by Stephanie Martin Taylor, DioCal Canon for Communications The Communion Forest booth at the Lambeth Conference [Canterbury, U.K.] On Wednesday, Bishop Marc and Sheila will travel to Lambeth Palace, the Archbishop of Canterbury's official London...
Bishop Marc Update from Lambeth: The Global Church is the Local Church
Perhaps you’ve seen the Episcopal News Service coverage of the LGBTQ+ solidarity march by University of Kent staff and students during the Lambeth Conference. Sheila and I were among a number of Lambeth Conference attendees to take part. Why were the Kent folks...
Upcoming Events
Celtic Spirituality Pilgrimage with Rev. Jon Owens
Celtic Spirituality Pilgrimage with Rev. Jon Owens
August 8th 2022-August 18th 2022 Put your deposit down by Sept. 30th and save $150 “This eleve...
Observing the Season of Creation in Congregations, 2022
Observing the Season of Creation in Congregations, 2022
Zoom Workshop on resources The Season of Creation is an annual celebration of prayer and action to p...
Classical Guitarist William Feasley Performs
Classical Guitarist William Feasley Performs
St. Paul’s Concert Series is excited to present Classical Guitarist, William Feasley in his so...
Good Shepherd’s Zoom Book Club: Brothers in the Beloved Community
Good Shepherd’s Zoom Book Club: Brothers in the Beloved Community
Good Shepherd in Berkeley invites you to the next edition of its Zoom Book Club. We’ll be tal...
Day of Discernment 2022
Day of Discernment 2022
Image: Wheat Harvest, Emile Bernard (photo: Tom Poynor) Have you ever wondered if you are called to ...
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