Contact: 424 Via de la Valle, Solana Beach 858-755-2855 www.calvarylutheranchurch.orgMembership: 350-400Pastor: Mark DonaldAge: 57Born: San DiegoFormation: Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, MN; University of Minnesota; Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN Years Ordained: 23San Diego Reader: What’s the …
NecrologicalThe friar had said his paternosters dulyAnd scourged his limbs, and afterwards would have slept;But with much riddling his head became unruly,He arose, from the quiet monastery he crept.Dawn lightened the place where the battle …
Contact: 2324 Miller, Ave., Escondido 760-737-0393 www.chaliceuucongregation.orgMembership: 160Pastor: Sharon WylieAge: 53Born: San DiegoFormation: Pomona College, Claremont; Starr King School for the Ministry, BerkeleyYears Ordained: 12San Diego Reader: What’s your main concern as a member of …
1.When night's blacke Mantle could most darknesse prove,And sleepe (deaths Image) did my senses hyre,From Knowledge of my selfe, then thoughts did moveSwifter then those, most [swiftnesse] neede require.In sleepe, a Chariot drawne by wing'd …
Contact: 1625 Pacific Beach Dr., San Diego 858-945-0777 www.pacificlifechurch.orgMembership: 150 Pastor: Steve BombaciAge: 70 Born: San JoseFormation: Bethany Bible College, Scotts Valley (now closed); Vanguard University, Costa MesaYears Ordained: 41San Diego Reader: What’s your favorite …
When Lovely Woman Stoops to FollyWhen lovely woman stoops to folly,And finds too late that men betray,What charm can sooth her melancholy,What art can wash her guilt away?The only art her guilt to cover,To hide …
The Golden LandO sweet September in the valleyCarved through the green hills, sheer and straight,Where the tall trees crowd round and sallyDown the slope sides, with stately gaitAnd sylvan dance: and in the hollowSilver voices …
Contact: 5050 Milton St., San Diego 619-276-4567 www.saintdavidschurch.comMembership: 120 (Attendance: 55-60) Interim Priest-in-Charge: Father Kirby M. SmithAge: 71Born: Mount Clemens, MIFormation: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN; Lieutenant, U.S. Army (1976-1980); University of San Diego-Knauss School of Business; …
Seasons, Mirrors -for Shelia Sherwin, on her sixtieth birthdayIWe tell ourselves: objects in mirrors areAlways forced revisions of …
Contact: 6070 Division St., San Diego 619-263-6931 www.61anddcoc.orgMembership: 225 (Attendance: 130)Pastor: Jermiyah KellyAge: 28Born: San DiegoFormation: Morehouse College, Atlanta, GAYears Ordained: 3San Diego Reader: What’s your main concern as a member of the clergy?Pastor Jermiyah …
Fable Unicorns and cyclopses.Horns of goldand eyes of green.Over the steepin giant confusionthey illustrate the unglazedmercury of the sea.Unicorns and cyclopses.An eyeballand a power.Who doubts the terribleefficiency of those horns?Nature!Conceal your targets.Song of the Horseman CórdobaRemote and …
The OxI love thee, pious ox; a gentle feelingOf vigour and of peace thou giv'st my heart.How solemn, like a monument, thou art!Over wide fertile fields thy calm gaze stealing,Unto the yoke with grave contentment …
Contact: 1055 Tierra Del Rey, Ste. A, Chula Vista 619-267-5500 www.southbaycc.orgDenomination: Non-denominationalMembership: 30Pastor: William FryeAge: 28Born: San DiegoFormation: Mentored at South Bay Community Church Years Ordained: 5San Diego Reader: What is the mission of your church?Pastor …
A Natural HistoryThe spider, dropping down from twig, Unfolds a plan of her devising, A thin premeditated rig To use in rising. And all that journey down through space, In cool descent and loyal hearted, She spins a ladder to the …
King’s Cross ChurchContact: 4747 Soledad Mountain Rd, San Diego 858-999-0117 www.kingscrosschurch.usDenomination: Southern BaptistMembership: 200 (Attendance: 250-300)Pastor: Daniel BosAge: 47Born: Holland, MIFormation: Hope College, Holland, MI; Point Loma Nazarene UniversityYears Ordained: 4 San Diego Reader: What’s your main …
From EpithalamionYe learned sisters which have oftentimes Beene to me ayding, others to adorne: Whom ye thought worthy of your gracefull rymes, That even the greatest did not greatly scorne To heare theyr names sung in your simple layes, But joyed …
Contact: 2602 Reo Drive, San Diego 619-475-1575 www.sttimothysd.orgMembership: around 200 Pastor: Tim Jones Age: 59Born: National CityFormation: San Diego State University; Bethel Seminary (now closed), San Diego Years Ordained: 13San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on …
When You Are OldWhen you are old and grey and full of sleep,And nodding by the fire, take down this book,And slowly read, and dream of the soft lookYour eyes had once, and of their …
Death of the Ball Turret GunnerFrom my mother’s sleep I fell into the State,And I hunched in its belly till my wet fur froze.Six miles from earth, loosed from its dream of life,I woke to …
Contact: 8262 Allison Ave., La Mesa 619-286-3251 www.allpeopleschurch.orgDenomination: All Peoples Global Movement of ChurchesMembership: 900Pastor: Robert HerberAge: 49Born: Austin, TXFormation: Baylor University, Waco, TX; Antioch Discipleship School, Waco Years Ordained: 18San Diego Reader: What’s your favorite subject on which to preach?Pastor Robert Herber: Friendship …
Contact: 4955 A St., San Diego 619-264-5825 www.peopleschurchsd.orgDenomination: Assemblies of GodMembership: 200-250 Pastor: Phoebe DialAge: 64 Born: Manila (Olongapo City), PhilippinesFormation: Bethel Bible College, Manila; All People’s Church Bible School, San Diego Years …
I.N.R.I.A rough quiet was universal in the grain,The world was sunk with a thud in its post-hole,The land planed smooth with a dead calmOn a rude length of wood. This somber season Lends itself …
110Alas, ’tis true, I have gone here and thereAnd made myself a motley to the view,Gored mine own thoughts, sold cheap what is most dear,Made old offenses of affections new.Most true it is that I …
Contact: 4227 Fairmount Ave, San Diego 619-283-6242 www.stmarks-cityheights.orgMembership: 25Pastor: Father Richard LeeAge: 53 Born: Leicester, EnglandFormation: University of Wales, Bangor, Wales; Episcopal Diocese of San Diego School for MinistryYears Ordained: 9San Diego Reader: How long do you …
Take, Oh Take Those Lips AwayTake, oh take those lips away,That so sweetly were forsworn,And those eyes, the break of day,Lights that do mislead the morn:But my kisses bring again,Seals of love, but sealed in …
New Life Presbyterian Church of La MesaContact: 5333 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa 619.667.5999 www.newlifelamesa.orgMembership: 300Pastor: Joel WoodAge: 47Born: Lima, OHFormation: Moody Bible Institute, Chicago; Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pittsburg, PAYears Ordained: 16San Diego Reader: What …
First United Methodist Church of EscondidoContact: 341 S. Kalmia St, Escondido 760-745-5100 www.fumcescondido.orgMembership: 500 (Attendance: 250)Pastor: Lisa PettyAge: 45Born: PowayFormation: California State University-Fullerton; Iliff School of Theology, Denver, CO Years Ordained: 10San Diego Reader: Why did you …
WAV College ChurchContact: 4875 Viewridge Ave., San Diego 510-917-2093 www.wavcollege.churchMembership: 110Pastor: John KoAge: 47Born: Olney, MDFormation: University of California-Berkeley; Biola University, La MiradaYears in Full-time Ministry: 7San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on …
Unity San DiegoContact: 3770 Altadena Ave, San Diego 619-280-2501 www.unitysandiego.org Membership: 110Pastor: Karla LightnerAge: 67Born: Evanston, ILFormation: Unity Urban Ministerial School, Detroit, MIYears Ordained: 4San Diego Reader: Why did you become a minister?Pastor Karla Lightner: …
City View ChurchContact: 8404 Phyllis Pl., San Diego 858-560-1870 www.cityviewsd.comMembership: Four 10:30 a.m. Sunday worship services: English, 160; Ethiopian, 35; Swahili, 35; Spanish, 30Pastor: Chris Soto Age: 53Born: San FranciscoFormation: Bethany University, Santa Cruz Years Ordained: 30San …
Hope ChurchContact: 5651 Water St. La Mesa 619-922-1547 www.hopechurchsandiego.comAttendance: 125-150Pastor: Sean BeaudoinAge: 44 Born: San Diego Formation: 8 years in county, state, and federal prison as a six-time convicted felon; Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA; Gateway Seminary, Mill Valley; …
Mission Valley Christian FellowshipContact: 6536 Estrella Ave., San Diego 619-683-7729 www.mvcf.comMembership: 175 Pastor: Robert CobbAge: 50Born: La MesaFormation: Bible Study at Mission Valley Fellowship Years Ordained: 25San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on which to preach?Pastor …
Missiongathering San DiegoContact: 8693 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa 619-354-3993 www.missiongatheringsd.orgDenomination: Disciples of ChristMembership: 85 (Attendance: 30-40)Pastor: Braeden StorkersenAge: 30Born: Fullerton Formation: Antioch Bible College, Temecula; Meadville Lombard Theological School, Chicago; Harvard Divinity School, Cambridge, MA; Claremont …
Christ Episcopal Church & Day SchoolContact: 1114 Ninth St., Coronado 619-435-4561 www.christchurchcoronado.orgMembership: 400 Pastor: Mother Regan M. SchutzAge: 45Born: Eugene, ORFormation: Jesuit High School, Portland, OR; University of Colorado, Boulder; University of the South-The School of Theology, …
First Unitarian Universalist Church of San DiegoContact: Hillcrest Campus—4190 Front St., San Diego; South Bay Campus—970 Broadway, Ste. 104, Chula Vista www.firstuusandiego.orgMembership: 500Lead Minister: Justine SullivanAge: 61Born: Boston, MA Formation: Boston University; Simmons College-School for Social Work, …
First Baptist Church of San DiegoContact: 5055 Governor Dr., San Diego 858-457-4827 www.fbcsd.comMembership: 55 (Attendance: 125-140)Pastor: Matthew AdrianAge: 38Born: Kansas City, MOFormation: Baptist Bible College (now Mission University), Springfield, MOYears Ordained: 17 San Diego Reader: Why did …
St. Matthew’s Episcopal ChurchContact: 521 E 8th St., National City 619-474-8916 www.stmatthewsnatlcity.orgMembership: 200 (Attendance: 40-60)Pastor: Father Roberto MaldonadoAge: 65Born: Manati, Puerto RicoFormation: University of Puerto Rico; Evangelical Seminary of Puerto Rico; Palmer Theological Seminary, St. Davids, …
San Diego Reader: How long do you spend preparing your sermon?Pastor Drew Davis: My sermons are topically based. I usually spend Fridays working on my sermons, but I am daily processing what my sermon will …
Summit Unitarian Universalist FellowshipContact: 8778 Cottonwood Ave., Santee 619-562-0833 www.summituuf.orgMembership: 100Pastor: KC Marie Pendell Age: 34Born: Orange County, CAFormation: Chapman University, Orange; Meadville-Lombard Theological School, Chicago Ordination: in processSan Diego Reader: What’s the mission of your church?Pastor KC …
The property line melts into forest, its late winter browns speakAn unknown beast’s pelt; felled oaks hunch over like sleeping bears While beech and birch extend into ugly candid possum hair,And elms and maples muster into …
Plymouth ChurchContact: 2717 University Ave., San Diego www.plymouthsd.com/homeMembership: 105 Pastor: Michael GonzalesAge: 45 Born: SangerFormation: University of San Diego; Fordham University, NY Years Ordained: 11 San Diego Reader: What’s the mission of your church?Pastor Michael Gonzales: Plymouth is a place …
Pilgrim Progressive Baptist ChurchContact: 4995 A St., San Diego, 619-264-3369, [email protected]: 500 (attendance: 200-300)Pastor: Donnell TownsendAge: 63Born: Tupelo, MSFormation: U.S. Navy, Corpsman; Anderson University, Anderson, INYears Ordained: 19 San Diego Reader: Why did you become a …
Lifepoint ChurchContact: 5480 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa (619) 776-9834 www.lifepointsd.comMembership: 100Pastor: Tony Orlando Age: 50Born: La MesaFormation: Bethany College (closed in 2011), Santa Cruz Years Ordained: 17 San Diego Reader: What’s your favorite subject on which to preach?Pastor …
Clairemont Lutheran ChurchContact: 4271 Clairemont Mesa Blvd,San Diego, 858-273-7423 www.clairemontlc.orgMembership: 130 in person/40 onlinePastor: Cyndi JonesAge: 72Born: Terra Haute, INFormation: University of California-San Diego; Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, MA; Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MNYears Ordained: 4.5San …
St. Mark’s United Methodist ChurchContact: 3502 Clairemont Dr., San Diego www.stmarksumcsd.org 626-714-8097Membership: 350Pastor: Darin ArntsonAge: 40Born: San DiegoFormation: University of California-Irvine; Candler School of Theology, Altanta, GAYears Ordained: 7San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on …
…et nihil mihi deerit.The living room is over-heated, like a gaping kitchen oven-door,Long past the payoff in savory odors resulting from bowls of color.The back parlor launches its many campaigns of hushed conversation.Sunlight glistens farewells …
New Song Community ChurchContact: 3985 Mission Ave., Oceanside 760-560-5000 (Carlsbad Campus: 3780 Pio Pico Dr., Carlsbad) www.newsongchurch.comMembership: 800Pastor: Hal SeedAge: 66Born: Santa BarbaraFormation: Wheaton College, Denver Seminary, Littleton, CO; Fuller Seminary, PasadenaYears Ordained: 38San Diego Reader: …
Neighbors ChurchContact: 4672 35th St, San Diego [email protected] www.sdneighbors.churchMembership: 150Lead Pastor: Dan Braga (and Alexa Braga) Age: 46Born: Gooding, IDFormation: Western Seminary, Portland, ORYears Ordained: 24San Diego Reader: What is your favorite subject on which to preach?Pastor …
New Seasons Transformation ChurchContact: 2300 Bancroft Dr., Spring Valley, 619-775-2994, www.nscsv.orgMembership: 600+Pastor: Bishop A.B. Vines Age: 58Born: Bronx, NYFormation: Point Loma Nazarene University; Andersonville Theological Seminary, Camilla, GA; Cornell University, Ithaca, NYYears Ordained: 28San Diego Reader: What’s …
Coastlands Community ChurchContact: 3552 College Ave., San Diego; 619-630-8315; www.thecoastlandchurch.netMembership: 120Pastor: Jacob McDonnellAge: 41Born: Ferguson, MOFormation: St. Louis Christian College, St. Louis, MO (since closed); University of Missouri-St. Louis; California State University-East Bay; Biola University-Talbot School …