ECCO Events

EDSJ Sacred Belonging Joint Commission Retreat

September 18-19, 2026

For members of the various social justice commissions of EDSJ, join us for our annual Sacred Belonging Joint Commission Retreat September 18-19 at ECCO.

Together we will reflect on our successes and challenges in 2026, plan for 2027, and share in worship and fellowship. This is a great opportunity to learn from one another and see how we, together, can work towards Becoming Beloved Community in EDSJ.

This gathering is paid for through the Sacred Belonging Commissions and is “free” for commission members.

Registration closes September 4^th. Late registration will require a $25 late registration fee from the participant.

Joint Commission Retreat Agenda

September 18

4pm: Check-in begin

5pm: Hospitality in Lyles Hall

6pm: Dinner

7pm: Welcome and games

8pm: Compline & rest

September 19

8am: Breakfast (come prepared to check out of your room)

9am: Morning Prayer

9:30-11:30am Successes & Challenges in 2026

11:30am: Photo & break

12pm: Lunch

1-2:30pm: Planning for 2027

2:45pm: Calendaring 2027

4pm: Depart

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67th Annual Diocesan Convention

November 6-7, 2026

Convention Pricing includes 1 night, 3 meals & social hour:

Double: $128

Quad: $116

R.V. with Meals: $96

Day Use with Meals (Commuter): $96

***Limited single occupancy rooms are available, please email [email protected] to request a private room***

A late fee of $25 will be tacked on to any registrations received after October 23rd.

Final payments due by October 30^th, a late payment fee of $25 will be tacked on to any late payment.

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The Magic of Mozart: Adventures in Operatic Elegance

May 14-16, 2027

The Magic of Mozart: Adventures in Operatic Elegance

“If Mozart was possible, then the word ‘impossible’ should be eliminated from our vocabulary.’” So said the 20-century Austrian composer Ernst Toch. And he was right! San Francisco Opera’s Dramaturg Emeritus Kip Cranna will take us on a musical tour through the full spectrum of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s operatic genius. As we explore the historical and literary contexts of the operas, video and audio examples will focus on listening skills that will help to more deeply appreciate Mozart’s gift for capturing the full spectrum of human nature in his music, his skill at musical characterization, and his matchless talent for drama. We’ll examine the early influences on this famous child prodigy, follow the course of his all-too-short career, and look in depth at his most famous works, including The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute, as well as several of his lesser-known gems. No previous opera background required. Just watch, listen, and enjoy.

Tentative Opera Schedule

Friday, May 14^th

4 PM – Registration & Lodging Check-in

5 PM – Orientation & Social

6 PM – Dinner

7PM – 9 PM – Opera Course ***Opera course description to be added

Saturday, May 15^th

8 AM – Breakfast

9 AM – 12 PM – Opera Course (10:30 AM -Coffee/Tea Break) ***Opera course description to be added

12 PM – Lunch

1 PM – 5 PM Opera Course (3 PM – Coffee/Tea Break) ***Opera course description to be added

5:30 PM – Social

6:30 PM – Dinner

7:30 PM – Performance

Sunday, May 16^th

8 AM – Breakfast

9 AM – 12 PM – Opera Course (10:30 AM -Coffee/Tea Break) ***Opera course description to be added

12 PM – Farewell Lunch

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Kip Cranna

Clifford (Kip) Cranna is Dramaturg (Scholar in Residence) Emeritus of San Francisco Opera, where he served on the staff for 40 years. In 2008, he was awarded the San Francisco Opera Medal, the company’s highest honor. Dr. Cranna holds a Ph.D. in musicology from Stanford University and teaches opera appreciation at Stanford Continuing Studies, the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes (OLLI) at UC Berkeley, San Francisco State University, and Dominican University.

Pricing & Registration

Per person pricing includes 2 nights of lodging, 6 meals (Friday Dinner – Sunday Lunch), nightly evening socials, and Saturday night performance

Single Occupancy: $ 590

Double Occupancy: $520

Quad Occupancy: $480

Commuter or R.V. Rate: $420

A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your reservation.

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