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Camp Stevens sets summer programs for children, youth
Summer programs for children and youth are scheduled at Camp Stevens in Julian, Calif., a facility of the Diocese of Los Angeles for nearly 75 years. Registration, program information, featured video, and pricing, and campership details are here. Summer camp sessions are scheduled as follows:
Session 1: June 21 – 26, ages 8-15
Session 2: July 5 – 10, ages 8-15
Session 3: July 19 – 24, ages 8-15
Session 4 (International Odyssey): Aug, 2 – 8, ages 12-17
"At Camp Stevens, summer campers experience the best of childhood and young adulthood," leaders say. "They find wonder in the natural world, build meaningful connections with peers, gain confidence from trying new things, and strengthen their own values with the support of caring counselors and staff."
Financial donations to the ministries of Camp Stevens also are welcome and may be made here.
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Girls Friendly Society covers cost of 'Mental Health First Aid' training for adults supporting youth
Youth are facing significant challenges, but they don't need to manage alone. To equip parents, leaders, and all neighbors, Girls’ Friendly Society (GFS) is covering the cost of Mental Health First Aid certification for adults in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. This training is designed for adults (ages 18+) who regularly interact with youth (ages 5-18) of any gender.
Certification will include independent work and one online workshop. See GFS webpage for more details on the program.
Capacity is limited. Registration open until May 10.
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By Your Side summer training set for June 17 - July 15 in Glendora and via Zoom
With the mission of supporting people in times of change and difficulty -- particularly in health crises, and to be at their bedside at the end of their lives as needed -- By Your Side is welcoming a new cohort into the compassionate presence training Wednesdays June 17 -July 15, with classes from 6 - 8 p.m.
After training, participants may join teams serving in hospitals, particularly Keck Medicine at USC and Olive View/UCLA, and in long-term care settings, especially ECS communities., but there is no obligation to volunteer.
Trainings are 10 hours. This cohort will meet onsite in Glendora and on Zoom. A fee of $70, which includes all materials, is due by the second class session. Training is complementary for ECS team members and scholarships are available for public enrollees. CE (12 hours) for nurses is available for an added $30 under California Board of Registered Nursing Provider CEP 16239. By Your Side was established in 2011.
For further information and to register, contact Susan Brown at sbrown@ecsforseniors.org or 626.403.5424.
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Diocesan Innovation Grant applications due July 15
Applications are now open for the second round of Diocesan Innovation Grants through the Office of Christian Formation, Children, Youth. More than $80,000 is allotted for grants and scholarships in this funding cycle. Application timeline for 2026 grant cycle now available here on the Diocesan Innovation Grants webpage. The grants are a part of the Immersed in Worship Program.
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Nomination process open for Episcopal Church leadership positions
The Joint Standing Committee on Nominations invites members from across The Episcopal Church to apply for the key churchwide leadership positions listed below. The priority deadline to apply online is June 15. Elections will take place at the 82nd General Convention in Phoenix, Arizona, July 3-8, 2027.
While applications will be accepted up to July 15, those received by the June 15 priority deadline will receive preferential review and consideration by the committee. Applications—which should be submitted electronically—will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The application form will help potential nominees discern whether they may be called to enter the application process. The process includes descriptions of each position and the unique gifts and skills sought for that role; the nomination process timeline; shared commitments and norms expected of leaders; and the church’s commitment to elected leaders. View the application form here.
Nominations are now being accepted for the following positions, committees, and boards:
- Trustee of the Church Pension Fund
- Member, Executive Council
- Secretary of the House of Deputies
- Treasurer of the General Convention
- Member, General Board of Examining Chaplains
- Member, Disciplinary Board for Bishops
- Member, Court of Review
- Member, Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop
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Stillpoint to offer spiritual director training for clergy and spiritual care workers
Stillpoint is offering an Introductory Orientation of the Spiritual Journey program, which is a required prerequisite to The Art of Spiritual Direction, Stillpoint's program that offers an introduction to the ancient art of spiritual direction: the practice of "companioning" others on personal spiritual journeys.
Stillpoint is dedicated to supporting spiritual seekers in the ancient tradition of spiritual direction, with 40 years of experience forming spiritual directors. Stillpoint continues to form people in this sacred art in the changing spiritual landscape of the 21st Century, so that the presence of God working can be witnessed in daily life.
The orientation program is an intensive experience of the Spiritual Journey, designed specifically for those who already have training and practice in spiritual leadership, such as ordained clergy, chaplains, lay leaders and other soul care workers. This orientation is a as a prerequisite for Stillpoint's Ghost Ranch formation program in The Art of Spiritual Direction.
This program is a small group, experience-based approach to help participants explore their calls to become spiritual directors. The program will help participants discover how spiritual life can develop, how spiritual direction work can be a powerful resource, and how to discern the next steps in their own spiritual journeys.
Find more information about the orientation here, and the Art of Spiritual Direction program here.
Please contact Director of Operations Krystle Hart at khart@stillpointca.org with further questions.
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Join monthly 'Companions in Mission' calls from The Episcopal Church
Join the monthly Companions in Mission call to hear from Episcopal Church Center staff, Anglican Communion speakers, foreign policy experts, global mission practitioners, and others about work going on around the communion and in Episcopal dioceses. Spanish interpretation is available. Upcoming sessions at 10 a.m. PT are set for June 3, July 1, Aug. 5. Register here.
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Donations requested for families affected by ICE activity; Hollywood supplies low
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Hollywood is collecting essential supplies for families affected by recent ICE activity. Because pantry inventory is running low, donations are urgently needed to help meet immediate needs, including food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and household basics.
Those who prefer to contribute financially can also donate through the links and payment options listed on the flyer below.
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CLUE seeks donations to maintain bond fund for detained immigrants
Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) has been operating a volunteer-run bond fund for six months, which has reportedly become the largest immigrant bond fund in the United States. Now, after bonding out more than 100 people who have been able to return to their families, the donation-fed fund is running dangerously low.
CLUE is calling on the network of faith leaders and community members to help continue this sacred work. 100% of donations go directly towards paying somebody’s bond.
Donations, small or large, can make a life-changing impact on families.
Donate here
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CLUE invites all to join daily masses, weekly vigils for immigrant families
In response to recent Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and detentions, Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) is holding daily mass services Monday - Friday, beginning at 9:30 a.m., at Placita Olivera. CLUE welcomes people of all faiths and backgrounds to the services, and invites attendees to bring signs, prayers, and presence.
CLUE will also host a weekly prayer vigil for those who have been disappeared by ICE every Tuesday, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., at the Los Angeles Federal Building, 300 N. Los Angeles St. Register here to attend. Find more protests and events on CLUE's Summer of Resistance Instagram page.
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Legal resources on sensitive locations, immigration enforcement available for religious employers, workers
Catholic Legal Immigration Network has created two resources for religious employers and workers on what you should know in case immigration agents show up at your place of worship.
Under the Obama administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a memo informing its officers that they should not perform arrests in “sensitive locations” such as churches, schools, and hospitals. This also included events like weddings, funerals, and special religious services. This memo was reinforced by the Biden administration, which issued a “Sensitive Locations Policy” (also known as the “Protected Area Memorandum”).
On Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued several executive orders that rescinded these protections.
ICE is now permitted to enter sensitive locations and perform immigration enforcement – including interrogations, searches, and arrests. In light of this reversal, congregations may now experience more interactions with ICE within their community spaces, and residences.
Resource for religious employers here. Resources for workers here.
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TENS 2026 stewardship materials available
The Diocese of Los Angeles continues its membership in TENS: the Episcopal Network for Stewardship, which offers stewardship resources, teaching and training opportunities.
The diocese's membership provides access to TENS materials for all its congregations. To log on, visit the website, select "Annual Pledge Campaign" from the navigation bar and “Plenty Good Room" from the dropdown menu. The password for 2026 is Matthew22:4. (Note: the password is case sensitive and there are no spaces. No user name is required.) Materials are available in English and Spanish and in MS Word and PDF versions.
“In God’s house there is always room for more: more ideas, more people, more ways to share, more stories to tell. And in the world that God created, there is more needed: more love, more connection, more peace, more creativity. Plenty Good Room reminds us that there is always room in God’s house; we just need to make ourselves at home and invite others to join us. The ways we steward our relationships, resources, and responses to grow ministry and serve our neighbors are the ways we connect our gratitude to our generosity. There’s Plenty Good Room in God’s House; pull up a chair and sit down.”
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Selected links from items previously published in the Resource Roundup are below for your reference.
FROM THE DIOCESE
Reserve St. Paul’s Commons retreat, event space
Canon Anilin Collado, retreat center manager, is available to assist with all reservations and pricing schedules; she may be reached by email at retreat@ladiocese.org or phone at 213.482.2040, ext. 250. Full information, including photos and capacity of event spaces, is available online.
Contact: The Rev. Canon Susan Russell, srussell@ladiocese.org
Questions about Safe Church may be sent to safechurch@ladiocese.org. Julie Kelly, at 213-482-2040, ext. 227, can support inquiries about the Praesidium Training Academy and Missy Morain, at 213.905.0181, is the Safe Church officer, and can answer questions about training needs, background check requirements, and reporting.
Checks to the diocese must be made out to “The Protestant Episcopal Church” or “Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.”
The annual diocesan rate for mileage reimbursement in 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile driven for business use.
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Migration, Refugee, and Immigration resources
American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (AFEDJ) supports the vulnerable and displaced in the Holy Land through support of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem’s hospitals, schools, and centers for children with disabilities.
'Beloved Community' resources
Responding to racism, police brutality, and community trauma
The official Episcopal Church LGBTQIA+ Pride logo
General Resources
Episcopal Racial Reconciliation Resources:
Police Reform
Prayers for justice
Scriptures related to justice, lament, and solidarity, to assist with preparing a liturgy, finding direction and encouragement, or calling communities to work for justice:
- Exodus 22:21-23
- Micah 6:8
- Isaiah 58:6-12
- Isaiah 61
- Psalms 10, 13, 89, and 103
- Luke 4:16-21
- Ephesians 6:12-20
- Hebrews 13:1-3
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CURRICULA
Christian Nationalism study guide
A three-week study guide to The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide by Pamela Cooper-White, from the Engagement Across Difference Ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles.
Love God, Love God’s World
A nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry. From the Creation Care ministry of The Episcopal Church.
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Listings for clergy employment in the Diocese of Los Angeles are here (scroll down to the end of the web page).
Listings for lay employment are here.
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