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
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 21,000 people form our 73 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).
Recent News
DioCal News & Events
DioCal News & Events: Confirmations this Saturday, Juneteenth weekend, Nomination open for...
Spotlighting Jail Ministries and Upcoming Training
Story and photo by Canon Debbie Low-Skinner One of our lesser-known clergy and unsung heroes is...
Bishop Marc denounces Ugandan church support of new anti-LGBTQAI+ laws
At the 2008 Lambeth Conference, I was honored to lead the sponsorship of a new film, Prophetic...
Upcoming Events
Racism and the history of the Episcopal Church: online book study
Racism and the history of the Episcopal Church: online book study
Please join Christ the Lord Episcopal Church in an online study about racism and the history of the ...
Deanery Meeting: Contra Costa
Deanery Meeting: Contra Costa
Save the date for the Southern Contra Costa meeting!
Yoga on the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral
Yoga on the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral
When: Tuesdays at 6:15 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. Where: Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Fra...
Diocesan Juneteenth Feast Day Celebration
Diocesan Juneteenth Feast Day Celebration
Date: June 17, 2023 Time: 11:30 A.M. Location: St Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 521 29th Str...
Pianist Kevin Ayesh Performs at St. Paul’s in Walnut Creek
Pianist Kevin Ayesh Performs at St. Paul’s in Walnut Creek
Where: In-Person – 1924 Trinity Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Online broadcast: visit stpa...
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