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Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 8
June 28, 2026
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Jeremiah 28:5-9
Psalm 89:1-4,15-18
Romans 6:12-23
Matthew 10:40-42
Preacher: The Rev. Jennifer Wagner Pavia
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Saturday, June 27, 6:00 PM: "Tour de France Dinner Party" SoB venue at the Kadota-Sundt residence
Saturday, July 11, 6:00 PM: "Paint, Sip & Nosh Night" SoB venue in Luther Hall
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Bible and Breakfast
Tuesdays | 9:30 AM
Luther Hall & Zoom
Midweek Eucharist:
Wednesdays | 7:00 PM
Chapel in the Sanctuary
Adult Forum: Living Faithfully with Alzheimer's
Wednesdays | 8:00 PM
Luther Hall & Zoom
| | | THE BACKPACK PROJECT IS BACK! | |
St. Bede’s has partnered for several years with First AME Church on a back-to-school backpack project for children in foster care, and the start of summer means it’s happening again!
Our plan is to fill 45 backpacks (15 for elementary school-age children, 15 for middle school and 15 for high school), and we’re collecting money to purchase the supplies that will go inside.
The campaign will be June 25-Aug. 14. As always, giving early is greatly appreciated!
If you’re writing a check, please make it payable to St. Bede’s with “Backpack Project” in the memo portion (at the lower left corner of the check.) You can bring the checks (or cash) to church, mail the checks to church, or send your checks to Alice Short (3156 Coolidge Ave. Los Angeles 90066). Want to donate via Vanco? There will be a dedicated backpack donation tile.
As always, we will schedule an “assembly dinner” (probably in early August) to prepare the backpacks and enjoy the fellowship this project offers.
Questions? Please reach out to members of the mission committee. Thank you!
| CELEBRATING FRANK at 70!! | | Frank is all smiles as he celebrates his 70th birthday | | |
By Daphne Moote
The Rev. Jennifer and I had the pleasure of joining Frank to celebrate his 70th birthday at Disneyland! A fun coincidence is that Frank has celebrated several milestone birthdays at Disneyland over the years, and this year his birthday fell during Disneyland's own 70th Anniversary celebration.
We arrived in the afternoon just in time to catch a short character parade before enjoying a leisurely stroll down Main Street. To our surprise, Disneyland was not overly crowded, making for a relaxed afternoon with relatively short lines and perfect weather.
We explored Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, enjoyed both Star Tours and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (where our crew's engineering and gunnery skills definitely left room for improvement!), and revisited the Haunted Mansion, one of the highlights of our day. While Jennifer checked "it's a small world" off her Disneyland bucket list, Frank and I took on the Matterhorn. We reunited to laugh our way through the Jungle Cruise (yes, the corny jokes are still there!) before cooling off at Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room. Frank enjoyed his pineapple juice, Jennifer chose the pineapple soft serve, and I couldn't resist the classic Dole Whip float!
One of the highlights of the afternoon was relaxing on a nearby patio while listening to a very engaging ragtime pianist. He kept everyone laughing with playful banter and a few delightfully corny knock-knock jokes, and Frank was a great sport, joining right in. Before long, the entire patio was singing "Happy Birthday" to Frank (and another birthday guest), creating a heartwarming memory. Throughout the day, Cast Members and guests alike wished Frank a happy birthday, thanks to the birthday button he proudly wore.
As evening approached, we headed over to Disney California Adventure, where we enjoyed a relaxing dinner before strolling through the beautifully illuminated Cars Land. We watched World of Color from a cozy viewing spot away from the biggest crowds and even caught a glimpse of the Disneyland fireworks from across the way since Disneyland had closed early for Pride Nite. The perfect ending came when we made it onto Soarin' Over California as the very last guests admitted before the park closed!
Cheers to you, Frank! Jennifer and I were delighted to celebrate this special milestone with you. Thank you for a wonderful day.
Most photos: Daphne Moote
| | Frank and Rev. Jennifer laugh joyfully on Disneyland's Jungle Cruise | | |
Join parishioner and DJ Phil Conrad for a series of radio programs celebrating American music on KXLU 88.9 FM and KXLU.com every Thursday morning from 8-10 a.m. starting July 2. You'll experience the diversity of American classical music and some musical surprises!
| SISTERS OF BEDE UPDATE: NEW DATE/SPACES AVAILABLE | | SUMMER POTLUCK AND OUTDOOR EUCHARIST | | |
We are excited to bring back our Summer Potluck Dinner and Outdoor Eucharist this year!
Please join us on Wednesday, July 1 for an evening of fellowship, food, and worship.
Potluck Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
Outdoor Eucharist: 7:00 p.m.
Weather permitting, we will gather on the patio for dinner before joining Jennifer for the Eucharist. We enjoyed this event last year and thought it would be fun to make it an annual Sisters tradition.
We are also extending an invitation to a few of our friends who regularly attend Wednesday services, as we thought it would be nice to share the evening with our wider midweek church family.
If you plan to attend, please sign up using the link below. We want to ensure we have proper seating set up for our meal on the patio as well! Thanks so much.
https://www.signupgenius.com
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The Sisters of Bede book cart is an excellent resource not only for our congregation but for the groups that use our facilities. In exchange for books, the reader leaves a free-will offering. The money collected is added to the funds donated by the Sisters to the NYA.
Each month, Melora Sundt and I add a bunch of “new” books to the cart and weed out books that have been on the cart for several months. Melora takes the “weeded” books to support a similar program at the YMCA.
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We depend on donations of your unneeded books to stock our carts. Several years ago we had lots of inventory to fill the carts each month, but we are running low at this point. We especially need: mysteries (our most popular), general fiction (including romance), and general nonfiction.
If your Spring cleaning efforts include making some room on your bookshelves, nightstand, or beside your favorite chair by reducing the number of books, please consider bringing them to church. You can leave them next to the book carts in the parish hall and I’ll make sure they are put away.
Thank you for your continued support of the Sisters of Bede book cart.
Kathy Russell
| | SUPPORT SACRED RESISTANCE | | |
St. Bede's has partnered with Sacred Resistance--a task force of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles--which assists immigrant families that are sheltering in place. The Mission committee has been assisting in the delivery of household goods, groceries and clothing.
There are two ways you can help:
1. Local Family Support We are currently supporting local families who need the following items:
ART SUPPLIES: Sketch pads, markers, construction paper, children's scissors, pipe cleaners, crayons, gel crayons, air dry modeling clay, stamps, stickers
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: Notebooks, loose paper, notepads, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, rulers, pencil sharpeners, erasers, highlighters, pencil/pen bags, glue sticks, Sharpies
HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, dish soap, laundry soap, hand soap (soft soap), liquid baby bath soap, diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6), bleach, canned vegetables, canned fruit, rice, oatmeal, pasta
CLOTHING: Men's sizes L/XL, women's sizes M/L, children ages 4-10. Coats, sweatshirts, shirts, pants, and socks (new or gently used) are all welcome.
How to give:
2. Broader Community Distribution
Sacred Resistance is also collecting dry goods and household items for distribution to families throughout Los Angeles County. View their wishlist here: https://www.myregistry.com/organization/sacred-resistance-los-angeles-ca/5220494
You may also drop off items directly at Sacred Resistance headquarters in Hollywood:
- Monday–Tuesday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Thursday–Friday: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Address: 6125 Carlos Ave, Los Angeles CA 90028
Monetary donations can be made here: Venmo: @ststephenshollywood Paypal: https://bit.ly/sacred-resistance
Your generosity helps families in our community during a vulnerable time. Thank you for your support.
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Dear friends,
Many of you have shown concern about new immigration policies and how they will impact this vulnerable population among us here in Los Angeles. Below is information about how you can get involved through CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice), an organization that St. Bede's works with and supports. Join us in preparation for this essential work.
Blessings,
Rev. Jennifer+
At the core of nearly every faith tradition lies the concept of a just, harmonious, and loving society where all souls are valued and everyone can thrive.
It is unconscionable that people fleeing violence in other countries would be deported back to those places, regardless of threats to their safety and security.
Because the Trump Administration is threatening immigrant communities across the country (regardless of documentation status), CLUE is working across Southern California to protect immigrant workers and their families in a variety of important ways.
You can join us in this work or support it with your donations knowing that you are doing your part to protect vulnerable people.
SUPPORT CLUES IMMIGRATION WORK
RAPID RESPONSE NETWORKS
If you see ICE Activity anywhere you go, you can report it to the Rapid Response hotlines in your area.
- Los Angeles: 888-624-4752
- Orange County: 714-881-1558
- San Bernardino/Riverside: 909-361-4588
- Kern County: 661-432-2230
- Central Valley: 559-206-0151
CLUE is working with RRN partners to offer ongoing trainings for faith leaders and community members who want to show up for workers and families being targeted by ICE.
If you want to be trained to be a rapid responder and you live in Orange County, Los Angeles or the Inland Empire, contact Sithy Bin at sbin@cluejustice.org.
CLUE WELCOME NETWORK
CLUE is cultivating its vast network of houses of worship to create a network of congregations that provide respite, and even longer-term shelter, to migrants released into Southern California.
Over 30 congregations are already participating in the CLUE Welcome Network that houses asylum seekers and refugees. We receive referrals from CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights) for asylum seekers in need of shelter, from legal service providers that are seeking sponsors for people being released from detention, or direct walk-ins. Some congregations in the network provide temporary shelter or short-term housing, and others support those efforts with gifts of supplies, transportation, etc.
Thank you for standing in intimate solidarity as we seek to build a society where everyone is safe and lives with dignity.
If your congregation is interested in joining the network, offering housing or supplies or services, please contact Sithy Bin at sbin@cluejustice.org.
In faith and solidarity,
Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
| | A PRAYER for IMMIGRANTS from BISHOP TAYLOR | | PRAYER FOR PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND | | ST. BEDE'S ONLINE GIVING PORTAL | | |
Visit the St. Bede's website and at the top of every page, look for the "Donate" button. When you click on the "Donate" button, you will be transported to St. Bede's Vanco eGiving and Payment Process Site.
Vanco is an industry leader in online payments. More than 40,000 churches, faith-based groups, nonprofits, schools, and educational organizations trust Vanco to securely complete transactions every day. Vanco complies with PCI Level 1 standards, the highest security standard in the payment processing industry.
You are invited to set up one-time or recurring gifts using credit, debit, or bank transfer on Vanco's secure payment processing platform. Giving online through the Vanco site saves time and the hassle of remembering to bring your offering. In addition, you decrease the expense incurred by St. Bede’s from handling and processing checks and cash.
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL NEWS
A newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles
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All are invited to July 11 consecration watch parties scheduled across diocese
By EN Staff
Festive watch parties scheduled across the six-county Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Saturday, July 11, will offer livestream video coverage of the ordination and consecration of the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as its 8th bishop in 1o a.m. rites at All Saints Church in Pasadena.
Because seating at All Saints is limited and in-person attendance at the consecration service will be ticketed, the consecration committee has arranged the watch parties in each of the diocese’s 10 geographic deaneries so Episcopalians across diocese can participate together. A directory of congregations in each deanery is here.
Watch parties will screen the livestream, which will be available on the diocesan Facebook page and the YouTube channel of All Saints, Pasadena.
Confirmed watch party hosts and addresses are:
Deanery 1: Trinity Church, 600 Saratoga St., Fillmore; St. Peter’s, 402 S. Lincoln St., Santa Maria
Deanery 2: St. Luke’s of the Mountains, 2563 Foothill Blvd., La Crescenta
Deanery 3: St. Alban’s, 580 Hilgard, Westwood (Los Angeles)
Deanery 4: To be determined
Deanery 5: St. James, 1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Deanery 6: Holy Trinity, 100 N. 3rd Ave., Covina
Deanery 7: All Saints, 3847 Terracina Drive, Riverside
Deanery 8: St. Peter’s, 1648 W. 9th St., San Pedro; St. Thomas, 5306 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach
Deanery 9: St. Andrew’s, 1231 E. Chapman Ave., Fullerton
Deanery 10: St. George’s, 23802 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
For updates, additional details, and the full consecration weekend schedule, visit the consecration website here.
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In Richmond, churches retrace the path of the enslaved to confront their own history
By Fiona André
[Religion News Service] From 1830 to 1860, tens of thousands of enslaved people disembarked ships at Richmond’s Manchester Docks, an entry point into a bondage system that built Virginia’s wealth and shaped the city’s history. Shackled together, the enslaved people trudged along a muddy trail connecting the docks to the city’s auction house, where they were sold and bought as property.
Today, the path, known as the “slave trail,” is part of a citywide walking tour exploring Richmond’s role as a major hub of the domestic slave trade.
As about 20 Virginians marched in line, in silence, over the muddy trail on June 13 — some clinging to one another to understand the experience of enslaved people who walked the trail in chains — a gospel singer performed the African American spiritual “Wade in the Water” alongside them.
Walking silently, Renee Munford, who is Black, said she felt her ancestors. The 65-year-old wondered what they thought as they walked, whether they were afraid, confused or both. At some point, she cried.
“Every time I looked out at the water, all I could see was people coming in on ships and disembarking, and just in a frenzy, so my heart bled for that,” she said.
READ MORE HERE
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