(along with +Martin Luther+ as a silent partner) - 18 February 2026 Agape’s SDSU team marked Ash Wednesday with ashes to passers-by who accepted our open invitation on the lawn near South Campus Plaza. Simultaneously, Torrey, our greyhound, and I planted ourselves under the welcome sun by the fountain on Library Walk to offer the same at UC San Diego… No lunch, no drinks, no bean bags to rest on…just Presence…and ashes…lovably weird in context, I’d say–or “good wyrd” as Stuar

by The Rev. Darin Johnson, Agape Campus Pastor and Executive Director Bill Eadie supported, connected and guided the Agape community on and beyond our board of directors with kind wisdom and caring leadership on and off campus. So that you all can have a glimpse of a few ways that Bill advanced Agape’s mission of love, particularly at San Diego State University, I’d like to share a few reflections since Bill claimed his eternal home in God on 15 November 2025. I met Bill soon

Our Second Annual scavenger hunt was a blast, this year in our historic Gaslamp Quarter. Curated by Escapely , this activity brought students together from our two campuses on a beautiful San Diego day. Being out in the neighborhood during the scavenger hunt turned the entire city into a classroom filled with energy and possibility. As we moved from place to place, solving clues and completing challenges, we were not just exploring off campus—we were actively engaging with

A wonderful part of my work with Agape is reminding high school students that The Church loves them and their participation makes us better. During a recent time at Camp Stevens with The Diocesan Youth Retreat, I shared the blessings and struggles of their next steps and how a healthy young adult community will continue to support them as they leap into university life, trade school, or work. I like to think of this as our Continuum of Care. A continuum of care during the

Our work at UC San Diego is with The Center for Ethics and Spirituality (CES) and includes interfaith partners like Hillel UCSD, the Jewish Community Center near campus. This year we chose to combine forces for a community event celebrating Shrove Tuesday and Tu BiShvat. Shrove Tuesday is a Christian observance that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday and marks the beginning of Lent, a time for reflection, repentance, and preparation for Easter. Like it's cultural si

Featured in an informative article in the News from The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego, here are thoughts from one of our student leaders. "Getting to administer ashes to Rev. Deacon Jen last year felt super special. It felt so right–to be a part of this tradition that people have been doing for hundreds of years. Receiving ashes has always been something very special to me, but getting to take part in a tradition that people have been doing for hundreds of years, I feel clos

Tuesday and Wednesday, each week, we post a prompt on a sandwich board to help students dive into conversation beyond, "how was your weekend?"  Witnessing the depth and connection in the conversations that follow, I was invited to offer a forum with Good Samaritan Episcopal Church .  That forum highlighted the vital role that meaningful conversations play in strengthening both community and faith. The Rev. Paul Klitze and I  emphasized that honest, respectful dialogue creates

University students are in a powerful position to lead their peers because they are living the challenges, opportunities, and questions of this stage of life together. When students step up as leaders, they don’t need to have all the answers—they just need the courage to listen, include others, and act with integrity. Peer leadership creates spaces where voices are heard and ideas can grow, whether in classrooms, clubs, residence halls, or community projects. By leading with

Our Logo… Our circular logo features leaves and a cross which combines natural imagery with a sense of unity and purpose. Looking great on a sticker or a t-shirt, this circle represents wholeness, continuity, and balance, suggesting harmony and completeness. Within this shape, the leaves symbolize growth, life, and renewal, often associated with nature, healing, and sustainability. Their organic form softens the design and brings a sense of calm and vitality, making the logo