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Episcopal News Update
A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles
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Pilgrimage: Bishop Taylor, 'LA 25' explore Holy Land
Bishop John Harvey Taylor and a group of 24 other pilgrims from the Diocese of Los Angeles are nearing the end of an 11-day visit to the Holy Land. Taylor has chronicled the trip in his Facebook and blog posts, where he has emphasized that in spite of massive protests by Israeli citizens to recent actions taken by their government, the pilgrims are safe and continue to visit holy sites. The group is being guided by Qumri Pilgrimages, which has helped many Episcopalians and others explore Israel and Palestine. The pilgrims were warmly welcomed by Archbishop Hosam Rafa Naoum of the Diocese of Jerusalem, with which the Diocese of Los Angeles has a longstanding companion relationship. (Photos: courtesy of John Taylor)
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COMING THIS MONTH
All are invited to inaugural Shepherd's Cup Golf Classic on April 24 at Industry Hills Golf Club
Tournament will benefit diocese's capital campaign
[The Episcopal News – February 1, 2023] The first-ever Shepherd's Cup Golf Classic and Dinner will be held on Monday, April 24 at the Industry Hills Golf Club and Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry, one of the most distinctive golf facilities on the West Coast and home to several professional golf tournaments.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Generation to Generation capital campaign supporting the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Los Angeles.
The golf tournament is open to foursomes and individuals; prizes will be awarded to the winners. Registration for a foursome is $800; for an individual, $225. Registration includes green fees, use of putting greens and the driving range, golf bag drop-off service, a golf cart, golfer grab bag, and the evening reception and banquet. The tournament will begin at 11 a.m.
Read more here.
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At left: The third Black Lives Evensong was held on March 22 at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Los Angeles. At right: A video invitation to the March 29 service, to be held at St. Timothy's Church, Compton. (Click on the image to view.) | |
Final ‘Lenten Service of Lament, Hope, and Call to Action for Black Lives’ is March 29
The diocesan community is invited to join the Program Group on Black Ministries and the H. Belfield Hannibal chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians for the remaining ‘Lenten Service of Lament, Hope, and Call to Action for Black Lives.'
The service, last of a series of four, will be on Wednesday, March 29 at St Timothy’s Church, 312 S Oleander Avenue, Compton 90220. The Rev. Vanessa Mackenzie will preach. The service will begin at 7 p.m., preceded by a soul-food dinner at 6 p.m.
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Long Beach churches co-sponsor reading, signing of new book by Gary Commins
The three Long Beach congregations of St. Gregory’s, St. Luke’s, and St. Thomas of Canterbury are co-sponsors for a reading and signing of the Rev. Canon Gary Commins’ new book, Evil and the Problem of Jesus, on Sunday, April 23 at 4 p.m. The event will be held at St. Gregory’s, located at located at 6201 E. Willow Street in Long Beach.
Commins (pictured) will discuss why he wrote the book, read selected sections, engage in Q&A, and sign copies of the book which will be for sale at the event. Light refreshments will be provided.
Written for a broad audience, Evil and the Problem of Jesus approaches the question of God and evil (theodicy) through the lens of Jesus’ relationship with evil (Christodicy). Grounded in pastoral experiences and perspectives from Hebrew scripture and other religious traditions, its primary focus is on how Gospel narratives can help reframe faithful, sometimes painful, questions about life and God’s love.
Commins is a retired priest who served in the Diocese of Los Angeles for 36 of his 40 years in active ministry, fourteen of those at St. Luke’s. He is now, he says, a happy pew-sitter who helps out on occasional Sundays at St. Thomas', St. Gregory’s, and Holy Nativity, Westchester.
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The Bishop's Blog is online here. | |
Daily prayer: Prayers in the Holy Land
March 29, 2023
“The church isn’t the building, it’s the people,” despite having the considerable virtue of being true, is among my least favorite axioms. The family is the people, not the house. But I advise you not to say so in a pastoral conversation with a family whose house has just burned down. We are entitled to love the places we love, laugh, feast, heal, read, pray, listen to music, feel safe, and gather strength for the journey. Home and church home both.
Read more here.
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Pilgrimage in a time of agony
March 27, 2023
We are on pilgrimage in a nation in agony, gripped by the crisis of Israel’s right-wing government’s attempt to take over the judiciary. Agony is not a new experience for Palestinian Arabs living in occupied territory since 1967. But by and large Israel has managed to put a good face on, to deflect feelings of shame, even to brag that it is the only democracy in the Middle East. Its peace movement, once vibrant, has been quiescent since the second intifada in 2000-03, a spasm of extremist Palestinian terrorism that tore the country’s heart out. Many Israelis and Palestinians work together for peace and the two-state solution, but they’ve lost traction.
Read more here.
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Bloy House announces April, May formation classes for clergy and laity
Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles, has announced several continuing education and formation classes for laity and clergy.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
21st Century Ministry in Multicultural Contexts: Enjoying our Colorful Tapestry
Bloy House (in person)
1300 E. Colorado Street, Glendale 91205
Register here
Facilitated by the Rev. Carlos Ruvalcaba and the Rev. Melissa Campbell-Langdell. Ministry, lay or ordained, in our diocese is a multicultural experience. How do we gain skills and insight, not only to understand others' languages and cultures, but to be open to transformative friendships? We will explore the invitation of seeing the "other" as our friend, and discuss the importance of cultivating connections with those who share different backgrounds to bridge cultural and religious divides. What we learn from these relationships—how to nurture, respect, and care for others—will help us make meaningful change in the world. Lunch will be provided. Class fee: $25
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SATURDAYS, APRIL 29, MAY 6 and MAY 13, 9 – 11 a.m.
Deacons: Who, What, Why
Via Zoom. Register here
Facilitated by the Rev. Dennis Sheridan, deacon. Three two-hour sessions will offer a glimpse into the life and history of the diaconate. We’ll answer the questions: What does it mean to be a deacon today? How do I know that I am called? What are the steps for getting there? Participants will hear stories about deacons who act as the bridge between the church and the world and learn about the distinctive diaconal voice. Recommended for those discerning a call to ordained ministry. Class fee: $50.
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Francisco Garcia to lead online CDSP course in 'Theology and Ethics: Liberation Perspectives and Praxis'
The Rev. Francisco Garcia will lead an online course titled "Theology and Ethics: Liberation Perspectives and Praxis" for Church Divinity of the Pacific's (CDSP) CALL Online Courses April 10 – May 29.
In this course, students will be introduced to theological-ethical perspectives from liberation traditions with attention to various cultural, social, ethnic, and political contexts that have emerged from historically marginalized communities, with a focus on the United States and Latin America. This course places scholars from various liberation traditions (Latin American/Latin@/x, Black/Womanist, Indigenous, Asian American, Feminist, Queer, Working-Class) in conversation with each other and highlights the necessary interrelationship between liberation theologies and liberation ethics.
García is a Ph.D. candidate in Theological Studies, Ethics and Action at Vanderbilt University's graduate Department of Religion, and serves on the leadership team of the Wendland-Cook Program in Religion and Justice at Vanderbilt Divinity School as a graduate research fellow. He previously was director of Peace and Justice Ministries and Latinx Ministries at All Saints Church in Pasadena, and later priest-in-charge and rector of Holy Faith Church, Inglewood. He was the convener and co-founder of the diocese's Sacred Resistance justice ministry and served as co-chair of the diocesan Task Force on Sanctuary until 2019.
This Spring CALL will offer 10 seven-week courses open to lay and ordained, people in discernment, or anyone with a general interest in the content. Continuing education credits are available. For more information or to register for this and other courses, click here.
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Art show, sale at St. Paul's Commons will benefit IRIS refugee ministry
[The Episcopal News – March 22, 2023] Members of the diocesan community and their friends are cordially invited to “Crossings: An Evening of Paintings of the Refugee Journey and Storytelling,” on Saturday, April 15, from 5 to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Commons. The event, held on World Art Day, is a benefit for Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service (IRIS), the diocese's migration ministry.
The evening will feature a pre-sale of pastels by Katherine Gould, whose work has been celebrated in numerous exhibitions and private collections throughout the United States. In addition to the art exhibit, for which refugees will serve as docents, the evening will feature music, storytelling by refugees, and an interactive experience that will invite attendees to create their own poetry.
Read more here.
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Video series from CFLC & Prism explores chaplaincy ministries
The first five installments of The Work, a series of videos exploring the work of the Center for Lay Chaplaincy & Prism Restorative Justice, are now online. Lay and clergy chaplains tell stories of their ministries to people in challenging contexts, and explore the transformative practices of CPE.
The first five videos are: "Introduction"; "Ash Wednesday in the Jails"; "The Gifts of CPE"; "The Heart of the Work"; and "Spiritual Refuge with Tea." All five videos may be found on YouTube here.
CFLC and Prism welcome donations to help them expand their reach and achieve their mission of 'Chaplaincy Everywhere." To donate, click here. To learn more about CFLC & Prism, visit their website here.
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Seeds of Hope offers help to those seeking food assistance
Seeds of Hope, the food justice ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles, is working with CalFresh Food, the statewide food program that helps Californians buy more groceries when money's tight, and the L.A. County Department of Public Social Services to help qualified Angelenos receive food assistance.
Seeds of Hope staff members are ready to support individuals and lead sign-up events at congregations. They will walk new applicants through the process to make registration quick and easy. Assistance is available in English and Spanish. (Applicants may also begin the process here.)
To learn more or to host a support session, contact Erica Nieves of Seeds of Hope at enieves@ladiocese.org.
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'Spiritual mosaic' of the African diaspora will be theme of Black ministries conference
The Western Region Union of Black Episcopalians and the Province VIII Black African Ministries Conference will present a conference titled "Envisioning a Spiritual Mosaic: The African Diaspora Ablaze in our Beloved Community" Thursday, Saturday, April 20 - 22 at the Church of the Epiphany, 2222 S. Price Road, Tempe, Arizona.
The Rev. Mary Tororeiy (pictured) of the Diocese of Los Angeles will be among the speakers. Others will include the Rev. Canon Anita Braden and the Rev. Canon C.K. "Chuck" Robertson, canon to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry for ministry beyond the Episcopal Church.
The event will be "a spirit-filled gathering celebrating the mosaic that is our Beloved Community," according to the event announcement. A reception will be held Thursday evening as well as a service on Saturday afternoon.
Registration fee is $50. For information and to register, click here.
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February 2024 West African pilgrimage discernment group now forming
Members of the Diocese of Los Angeles community are invited to consider joining a group of prospective pilgrims to Senegal and the Republic of Guinea in February 2024.
Sponsored by the Program Group on Global Partnership (PGGP) and IRIS, the diocese's refugee and migration ministry (www.iris-la.org), the group will spend the next year considering the history of forced migration from the West African “Slave Coast” through study and prayer.
The Episcopal Church’s Sacred Ground dialogue series may inform the group’s preliminary work, which will take place mostly through virtual monthly meetings. The pilgrimage itself will engage participants in active ministry with diocesan mission partners in West Africa, including possibilities for teaching and post-pilgrimage partnership.
For more information and to be invited to an informational meeting, please contact Troy Elder, IRIS' executive director, at telder@ladiocese.org.
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SAVE THE DATE
2023 Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium set
The Diocese of Los Angeles will once again descend on Echo Park for Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 1 for a games against the Atlanta Braves, according to the Rev. Canon Greg Larkin (AKA "Canon Baseball"). Tickets may be ordered through each congregation's coordinator; more information will be available after Easter. For now, please save the date.
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Registration is open for summer sessions at Camp Stevens
Camp Stevens, the diocese's facility in Julian, California, opened registration for its summer camp sessions on Feb. 1
The summer schedule is:
- Adventure Session 1: July 9 – July 14
- Adventure Session 2: July 16 – July 21
- Adventure Session 3: July 23 – July 28
- Adventure Session 4: July 30 – August 4
- International Odyssey: August 6 – 12
Teen Wilderness Trips will also be available:
- Sea Kayaking 1: July 10 – 14
- On the Road: July 23 – 28
- Sea Kayaking 2: August 7 – 11
Camp Stevens uses tiered pricing, and encourages families that are able to pay at the top tier to help make camp available to as many children as possible. Camperships are available: application forms may be filled out after the camper is registered. To register, click here. Families registering for the first time will need to create an account; returning families will need to update their passwords.
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Committee outlines presiding bishop nomination, election processes
[The Episcopal Church – March 28, 2023] The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) is continuing its work to prepare The Episcopal Church for the election of the 28th presiding bishop at General Convention in 2024.
The final of three educational essays the JNCPB is posting this month is here. It lays out the basic timeline and steps for the nominating and election process.
The first essay traced how the office of presiding bishop has changed and evolved from being the senior bishop by consecration who presides over meetings of the House of Bishops to the elected and complex multifaceted position it is today. The second essay outlined the current roles, functions, and responsibilities of the presiding bishop.
Committee members are grateful to their predecessors who, leading up to the election of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry in 2015, published the original versions of these essays. The committee thanks Bishop R. William Franklin, the author, and Sally Johnson and Bishop Ed Konieczny, previous co-chairs, for their permission to allow these essays to be updated and re-posted.
It is the hope of the JNCPB that all Episcopalians, and especially all members of General Convention, will take the time to read these essays to learn the importance of what we will do next summer at General Convention. Should you have any questions or comments about these essays or the work of the JNCPB, please contact pb28@episcopalchurch.org.
Canon Steven Nishibayashi, Thomas Diaz, and the Rev. Antonio Gallardo of the Diocese of Los Angeles serve on the Joint Nominating Committee. Nishibayashi and Bishop Mark Lattime of the Diocese of Alaska are co-chairs. More about the committee is here.
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Church Pension Group issues first report on lay employee compensation
By Melodie Woerman
[Episcopal News Service – March 29, 2023] The Church Pension Group has issued its first-ever report on lay employment and compensation within The Episcopal Church in a look at demographic, geographic and compensation differences among lay employees who are enrolled in retirement plans sponsored and administered by the Church Pension Fund.
In general, the report found that 75% of lay employees are women, with an average age of 50 and an average eight years of service. 51% of lay employees have been in their job for at least five years.
Overall, for all lay employees, the median compensation is $38,000 a year, with full-time employees making $47,000 and part-time employees making $29,000.
The 2022 data covers 13,000 lay employees, which is about 73% of active lay employees enrolled in CPF retirement plans, according to a news release about the report. This includes those who work full time, defined as 1,500 hours a year, as well as those who work part time.
Read more here.
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Three Wisconsin dioceses move toward possible reunion votes at October conventions
[The Episcopal Journal & Cafe – March 26, 2023] Leaders of the Episcopal Wisconsin Trialogue steering committee, representing the state’s three dioceses, say that the next several months will be pivotal in the discernment process that began in the fall of 2021 and involves 58 leaders from across the dioceses of Milwaukee, Fond du Lac and Eau Claire.
“We’re seeing the fruits of the labor of so many faithful Wisconsinites,” Bishop Matt Gunter of Fond du Lac and Eau Claire said. “With God’s grace, we are finding our way toward better being the church that God is calling us to be.”
Read more here.
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New podcast offers resources for Episcopal public advocacy
[The Episcopal Church – March 24, 2023] Episcopalians and others interested in demonstrating their faith through civic engagement and advocacy are invited to subscribe to a new podcast, dubbed “Episco-pols” from The Episcopal Church Office of Government Relations.
Designed to inform and inspire, “Episco-pols” can be subscribed to via any podcast platform. In the pilot season, church advisors for international, domestic, and environmental policy will tackle frequently asked questions about church engagement with the government and offer action steps.
“It is my hope this new means of communication about our advocacy work will prove helpful to both seasoned experts and those who are simply curious about how to integrate government relations into their existing church ministries,” said the Rev. Charles K. Robertson, canon to the presiding bishop for Ministry Beyond The Episcopal Church.
Listeners can expect deep dives into current issues to better understand their intricacies; an exploration of dynamics in Congress, the White House, and federal agencies; and guest speakers from the government, partner organizations, and Episcopalians doing this work across the U.S.
Read more here.
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Joint Budget Committee invites Episcopalians to weigh in on spending priorities in April 17 Zoom call
[The Episcopal Church – March 8, 2023] How is The Episcopal Church changing? How should its budget allocations change? What are your missional successes and challenges?
Episcopalians are invited to respond to these and other questions in a church-wide listening session on Zoom with the Joint Budget Committee of the Executive Council on Monday, April 17, 1 - 2:30 p.m. PT (4 - 5:30 p.m. ET). Responses will help guide the committee in its work to craft a 2025-2027 church budget. Learn more about the Joint Budget Committee and view its budget process timeline here.
Written responses may also be submitted online. To respond and register, click here.
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This occasional feature of the Update includes specific needs, including temporary housing, items to give away or sell, and items needed. Listings (which must be Episcopal Church-related) may be sent to news@ladiocese.org. |
Housing needed for international student at Pepperdine University
Janeth Jepleting, an international student at Pepperdine University and a member of All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi, Kenya, who has recently been attending St. Aidan's Church, Malibu, is in need of housing for April and May. She is looking for a room within an hour's drive of the university to rent until June 1, when she will depart for Michigan to begin an internship at Acton Institute through July. She may be contacted at janeth.jepleting@pepperdine.edu. or 240.367.7627. (An article about Jepleting may be read by clicking the image at left.)
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SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 4 p.m.
A String Quartet Concert
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1432 Engracia Avenue, Torrance 90501
Information: 310.540.1722
The mutual ministry of St. Andrew's and Christ Church, Redondo Beach, invite all to this FREE String Quartet concert with selections from Claude Debussy and W.A. Mozart. Donations will be accepted for the Music Ministry. Please join us in-person in Torrance, or online, available here.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 6 p.m.
Classical Sundays at Six
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or here
Free. Livestream and on demand at GreatMusicLA.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 2, 8 p.m.
Compline
St. John's Cathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information here
Compline is held on the first Sunday of each month. Join us for this 30-minute service of candlelight, stillness, prayer, & song, followed by simple food and fellowship.
MONDAY, APRIL 3, 7 p.m.
Evening Prayer for Holy Monday
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Information here
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 7 p.m.
Evening Prayer with Live Stations of the Cross
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Information here
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 6 p.m.
Tenebrae
Holy Trinity Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723
Information: 626.967.3939 or holytrinitycovina.com
A service of Shadow & Light, with traditional readings and meditations on the Passion of Christ
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 7 p.m.
Holy Eucharist
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Information here
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5, 7 p.m.
Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1432 Engracia Avenue, Torrance 90501
Information: 310.540.1722
The mutual ministry of St. Andrew's and Christ Church, Redondo Beach, invite all to walk with Christ through The Passion in this candlelit and musically inspired service. Donations will be accepted for the Music Ministry. Please join us in-person in Torrance, or online, available here.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 12 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Service with Footwashing
Christ Episcopal Church
408 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277
We will wash each other's feet as we remember Jesus' humility, and we will strip the altar in silence. Presented by the Mutual Ministry of Christ Church and St. Andrew's, Torrance.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 6 p.m.
Maundy Thursday (Agape Feast)
Holy Trinity Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723
Information: 626.967.3939 or holytrinitycovina.com
Contemplative Taizé-style music; Mediterranean dinner (catered; reservation required)
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Agape Meal, Foot Washing, Eucharist and All-Night Vigil
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Information here
A $30 donation is suggested to cover the cost of the meal
THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica on Maundy Thursday
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123 or info@allsaintsbh.org or here
All Saints’ Choir will perform G. P. Palestrina's Missa Brevis; Craig Phillips' "Peace is my last gift"; and Maurice Duruflé's Ubi caritas, Tantum ergo.
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FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 12 p.m.
Mass (pre-sanctified) and Stations of the Cross
Holy Trinity Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723
Information: 626.967.3939 or holytrinitycovina.com
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 12 p.m.
Good Friday Veneration Of The Cross & Solemn Liturgy
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Information here
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 5:30 p.m.
Christ’s Way of the Cross for Peace and Healing in Our World
Camarillo United Methodist Church
291 Anacapa Drive, Camarillo
St. Columba's Episcopal Church, Camarillo United Methodist Church, and Mount Cross Lutheran Church invite the community to join them for the two-mile Good Friday prayer walk, during which volunteers will carry a large wooden cross as well as prayers for peace and healing (which anyone may send to CamarilloCross@gmail.com). The walk will begin at Camarillo UMC and proceed along Las Posas Road, pausing at St. Columba’s, 1251 Las Posas Road. It will end at Mount Cross Lutheran, 102 Camino Esplendido, with a 7 p.m. service where the Passion of Christ will be read, interspersed with musical selections.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 6 p.m.
Mass (pre-sanctified) with organ, choir and cello
Holy Trinity Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723
Information: 626.967.3939 or holytrinitycovina.com
Choral Anthems by Johannes Brahms and Harold Friedell; Pie Jesu from Maurice Durufle’s Requiem for organ, mezzo-soprano, and cello; Solo cello music from Bach’s Second Cello Suite in D minor
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 6 p.m.
Good Friday Service
Christ Episcopal Church
408 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277
All are welcome to lay prayers at the foot of the Cross. Presented by the Mutual Ministry of Christ Church and St. Andrew's, Torrance.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 7 p.m.
Good Friday Veneration Of The Cross and Tenebrae
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Information here
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 7 p.m.
Fauré Requiem Concert
St. James' Episcopal Church
3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach 92663
Information: info@stjamesnewport.org
Presented by the St. James Choir and Orchestra “Fauré’s Requiem is a beautiful musical experience that, in an immersive way, explores the profound mystery of Christ’s ultimate victory over death,” says the Rev. Canon Cindy Evans Voorhees. The choir and orchestra will be under the direction of Dr. Hanan Yaqub, along with Mark T. Purcell, St. James' director of music. Freewill offering. Parking is available in the church lot across 32nd Street.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 7 p.m.
Easter Vigil
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Information here
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 7 p.m.
The Great Vigil of Easter
Christ Episcopal Church
408 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277
Presented by the Mutual Ministry of Christ Church and St. Andrew's, Torrance.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 7:30 p.m.
The Great Vigil of Easter
Holy Trinity Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723
Information: 626.967.3939 or holytrinitycovina.com
The Vigil is the greatest and most noble of all solemnities, wherein the Holy Church meditates on the wonders the Lord God has done for his people from the beginning, trusting in his word and promise until, as day approaches, with new members reborn in Baptism, the church celebrates the first mass of Easter.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 6 p.m.
Classical Sundays at Six: Formosa Quartet
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or here
Free. Livestream and on demand at GreatMusicLA.org.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Taizé Service
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Begun many years ago at the ecumenical French monastic community called Taizé, these services, with candlelight and singing of chants, are a wonderful way to refresh in the midst of a busy week.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 6 p.m.
International Laureates Organ Series: James Kealey
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or here
Free. Livestream and on demand at GreatMusicLA.org.
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FRIDAY, MAY 5, 8 p.m.
Spring Concert: Glories of Bach & Handel
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123 or info@allsaintsbh.org or here
Program will include Coronation Anthems 1 & 3 ("Zadok the Priest" and "The King Shall Rejoice") and Organ Concerto Op. 7, No. 1 in B-flat by Georg Frederic Handel; and Magnificat, BWV 243, by Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach and Handel are considered the two greatest composers of the High Baroque, and indeed two of the greatest in the history of Western music. This program features uplifting and joyous music, characterized by both grand gestures and intimate expressive moments. Handel’s Coronation Anthems were originally written for the coronation of George II in 1727. Bach finished his Magnificat in D in 1733, and it is a true jewel among his large sacred choral works. Tickets: $25 adults / $15 students & seniors. Admission free with Music Guild donor season pass.
SUNDAY, MAY 7, 6 p.m.
Classical Sundays at Six: Colburn Chamber Ensembles
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or here
Honors Ensembles from the Colburn School. Free. Livestream and on demand at GreatMusicLA.org.
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Additional events are listed on the diocesan calendar here. Calendar information may be emailed to news@ladiocese.org. | |
Food Pantry
Our Saviour Center
4368 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte
With lower pandemic numbers and everyone back at school and work our Food Pantry is in need of volunteers. Lend a hand on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., rain or shine, to help us help the neediest families in our community. Volunteers should be age 16 and up. Street parking is available on Santa Anita, McGirk and Lambert avenues. Please wear a mask. All activities are outdoors; dress appropriately and wear close-toed shoes. For information or to sign up (not required), email info@our-center.org.
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EMPLOYMENT
Listings may be sent to news@ladiocese.org. There is no charge.
NEW THIS WEEK
SAN GABRIEL: Three part-time music positions. Church of Our Saviour is hiring an Interim Children’s Choir Director for grades 2-5 (2-3 hours/week), an Alto Soloist/Section Leader (4 hours/week) and a Director of Music (almost half-time). To send a resumé, or for further information, contact Dr. Paul Kilian at OrangeUGladPK@gmail.com.
CONTINUING LISTINGS
GLENDORA: Organist. Grace Episcopal Church is seeking a professionally trained church organist to be a part of our strong and vital music ministry. The organist will be expected to play for one Sunday service and one choir rehearsal per week, feast days, and for festive concerts. We offer a traditional Rite II service at 10 a.m. on Sundays. The preferred style of music is classical sacred music, ranging from Palestrina to Rutter. The pipe organ is by Manuel Rosales, built in 1977, with a new console in 1980, and substantial reconditioning work in 2016. The organ has two manuals and 26 ranks. The organist will work directly under our choirmaster/director of music in a collaborative manner. Salary: $18,000. Weddings and funerals will provide additional compensation. A full job description is here. Send resume to the Rev. Susan Scranton via email at grace@graceglendora.org or by postal mail at 555 E. Mountain View Avenue, Glendora 91741.
LOS ANGELES: Administrative Assistant, St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Part time (no more than 15 hours/week). On site as much as possible. Wage: $18/hour. Requires English and Spanish. Full job description here. Contact: Marc Nesbit, senior warden, at bx94860@yahoo.com or the Rev. Thomas Quijada-Discavage at tdiscavage@ladiocese.org.
SOUTH PASADENA: Parish Administrator. St. James’ Church is seeking a Parish Administrator. A full-time, exempt position, the parish administrator supports the overall work process of the church office, works with the priest-in-charge and parish accounting manager, and provides general supervision to the office volunteers and contractors. Prior experience as a church/parish administrator in one or more churches is preferred (experience in an Episcopal parish a plus). Social media (at a minimum, Facebook, Instagram, and Mailchimp) and database skills are important. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. For more information, please contact the Rev. Michelle Baker-Wright at mbaker-wright@sjcsp.org or 626.799.9194.
THOUSAND OAKS: Assistant Principal, St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School. Duties include helping with admissions, development, parent relations, student supervision, and program development. Candidate must have a college degree, a teaching credential, and a minimum of five years working in a school. Administrative experience is desirable. If interested, please send resume to nwhitson@stpatricksdayschool.org.
TUSTIN: Sexton. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 25 hours/week. The sexton serves to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and readiness of Church facilities to enable the work and ministry of the congregation and to create a pleasant atmosphere for members, guests, and staff. Job description here. Contact: administrator@stpauls.org.
WESTCHESTER: Parish Administrator, Holy Nativity Episcopal Church. Part-time. Good communication skills, computer skills, and organization skills required. $20/hour at 15 hours per week (over 3-4 days per week. Contact: The Rev. Michael Foley, holynativityrector@gmail.com or 310.670.4777.
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LOCATION NEGOTIABLE / NEW YORK, NY: Editor/Reporter. Episcopal News Service is seeking a full time Editor/Reporter to join its team and help to embolden the church's primary source of news and ministry of storytelling. Full job description here.
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