THE PARTY OF PARTIES: This SATURDAY | | The St. Bede's Friends of Music will present the music of J.S. Bach, Dieterich Buxtehude, Jacquet de la Guerre, Jean-Marie Leclair and Jean Philippe Rameau at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25. Please join us and check out the 2026-27 schedule below! | | SHOE DRIVE: Soles for Souls | | |
Seeking donations for men, women and children
Three years ago, we had a very successful shoe drive, and we were able to donate 80 plus pairs of shoes to the Salvation Army in Santa Monica, thanks to Elizabeth Coombs–and everyone at St. Bede’s.
So, we thought we’d try it again!
For the next several weeks, we will be collecting donations of practical, everyday shoes and clean, gently-used shoes for men, women and children. We are reaching out to various organizations to ask if they have targeted needs (men’s boots in large sizes for men, for example, or sneakers for women in wide sizes).
We’ve also asked for shoe sizes for our six Sacred Resistance families, which have 20 plus children among them.
Please be on the lookout for collection bins in the narthex.
Questions? Please reach out to members of the Mission Committee.
Thank you!
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ADULT FORUM: Exploring Liturgy with How2charist
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Next Adult Forum
October 11-November 4
Exploring the Liturgy with How2charist
In the Episcopal Church, we do a lot of pew aerobics – standing, sitting, kneeling – during a worship service. Ever wondered about the “what and why" behind it? Join us Wednesday evenings at 8pm after the Midweek Service for a 4-week series featuring How2charist, a unique digital instructed Eucharist. This engaging video curriculum uses on-screen graphics, historical facts, and clear narration to guide us step-by-step through our liturgy. Over four weeks, we will explore the history, beauty, and deep symbolism of the Rite II Eucharistic service from The Book of Common Prayer. Whether you are new to the Episcopal Church or have been sitting in the pews for decades, this interactive series will bring fresh meaning to your worship experience. Bring your questions and a friend!
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Homecoming Sunday at St. Bede's was celebrated with a great feast, thanks to the wrangling of Daphne and Rev. Jennifer--and everyone who brought a dish on Oct. 11. There were burgers and brats, salads and dips, French toast, fruit and veggies and amazing desserts. Thanks to everyone who participated! | | |
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Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
Proper 25
Oct. 25, 2026
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18
Psalm 1
1 Thessalonians 2:1-8
Matthew 22:34-46
Preacher: The Rev. Jennifer Wagner Pavia
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Bible and Breakfast
Tuesdays | 9:30 AM
Luther Hall & Zoom
Midweek Eucharist
Wednesday | 7:00 PM
Chapel in the Sanctuary
Adult Forum: Exploring the Liturgy with How2charist
Wednesdays | 8:00 PM
Luther Hall & Zoom
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Saturday, October 24, 6:00 PM: Party of Parties hosted by Sisters of Bede in Luther Hall (see flyer above)
Sunday, October 25, 2:00 PM: Friends of Music concert featuring Baroque chamber music (see flyer above) in the Sanctuary
Sunday, November 1: All Saints Day-- bring photos of departed loved ones & completed Stewardship paperwork to be blessed
| | | BOOK CART: Thank you for your continuing support! | | | | |
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.
We depend on donations of your unneeded books to stock our carts. We especially need: mysteries (our most popular), general fiction (including romance), and general nonfiction. You can leave them next to the book carts in the parish hall.
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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, liquid baby bath soap, diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6), bleach, canned vegetables, fruit and protein, 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.
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CLUE - Supporting Immigration Work:
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for standing in intimate solidarity as we seek to build a society where everyone is safe and lives with dignity.
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL NEWS
A newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles
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Bishop Antonio celebrates with Deanery 3 Westwood
A joyful evening of worship, fellowship, and community as Bishop Antonio José Gallardo Lucena joined the people of Deanery 3 for the final gathering in his series of visits across the Diocese of Los Angeles!
Hosted by St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Westwood and the Rev. Adam L. Dawkins, Rector, the evening brought together people from across the Westside for a celebration of shared faith and ministry, including a beautiful Choral Evensong led by the choir of St. Alban’s.
Throughout these deanery gatherings, Bishop Antonio has had the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage in meaningful conversations with congregations about their ministries, challenges, and hopes for the future. As this series concludes, we celebrate the relationships strengthened along the way and look forward to creating more opportunities to gather, collaborate, and discover how the Holy Spirit is working in our communities.
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| | Pictured are Indigenous Episcopal leaders who helped develop the Soul Shop Movement’s suicide prevention training curriculum for Indigenous communities. During the first “train the trainers” program for Indigenous community leaders, held Oct. 5-9 at Calvary Episcopal Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, future trainers learned how to teach suicide prevention workshops for the Indigenous population. Photo: Courtesy of Shaneequa Brokenleg | |
Church’s Indigenous Ministries and Soul Shop host first suicide prevention ‘train the trainers’ program
By Shireen Korkzan
The Episcopal Church’s Office of Indigenous Ministries and the faith-based nonprofit Soul Shop Movement held the first “train the trainers” program at Calvary Episcopal Cathedral in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, teaching future trainers how to teach suicide prevention workshops for Indigenous communities.
The early October five-day training, which was funded by a United Thank Offering grant, stems from the successful pilot training at the annual Winter Talk conference for Indigenous Episcopalians in February in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Most of the 10 future trainers were Indigenous, representing tribes and groups throughout the continental United States and Hawaii.
“Everyone who was there talked about how meaningful this training was, and they all shared how their lives have been touched by suicide in some way, which is such a big problem in Indian country,” the Rev. Shaneequa Brokenleg, the church’s staff officer for racial reconciliation and interim missioner for Indigenous ministry and an enrolled member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe (Sicangu Nation), told Episcopal News Service.
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