July 27, 2025

All invited to evangelism gatherings, local liturgies as Diocese of Taiwan delegation visits L.A. July 25 - Aug. 4

Evangelism and outreach events focused on ministry in Chinese cultural contexts are open to all in the diocese as a delegation from the Episcopal Diocese of Taiwan, led by Bishop Lennon Chang, visits the Diocese of Los Angeles from July 25 to Aug. 4.

The visit reciprocates a visit made by Bishop John Harvey Taylor and a delegation from the Los Angeles Diocese to the Diocese of Taiwan in September 2024. The two dioceses share an official companion relationship begun in 2023.

Events to which members of the diocese are invited include:

Note time change: A Wednesday, July 30 conversation with Bishops Chang and Taylor at St. Paul’s Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, has been moved to 9 a.m.; see related article below. Topics will include the possibility of exchange ministry between the two dioceses. All interested in church leadership and Chinese-language ministry are invited to attend; reservations are requested by emailing the Rev. Norma Guerra at nguerra@ladiocese.org.

A 10 a.m. Morning Prayer service on Saturday, July 26 at St. John’s Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles will welcome the delegation.

Sunday services July 27 at Church of Our Saviour, 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel will feature Bishop Chang preaching, a forum conversation, and luncheon. More details here.

On Saturday, Aug. 2, a 10 a.m. conversation on evangelism followed by lunch and a 2 – 4 p.m. outreach gathering are set for St. Thomas' Episcopal Church, 15694 Tetley St., Hacienda Heights. The afternoon session, to be led by the Diocese of Taiwan mission team and delegation, is intended to reach out to the Mandarin-speaking population of the greater Los Angeles area. The Mandarin-speaking congregations of St. Gabriel's Church, Monterey Park, and Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, also will take part. Themed "Be the Light," the event will include praise and worship, personal testimonies, healing prayers, and music from a community choir. Bishop Taylor will offer a closing blessing. A reception will follow. If interested in attending or inviting friends, please contact the Rev. Fennie Chang by email at hsinfenchang@hotmail.com.

On Sunday, Aug. 3, delegation members will visit local churches, with Bishop Chang preaching at the 10 a.m. service at St. John’s Cathedral.

While in Southern California, the delegation also will visit sites of interest and ministry, including Homeboy Industries headquarters in Los Angeles; the Chinese American Museum; the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; and areas affected by the January wildfires.

Rabbi Susan Goldberg of Nefesh salutes Bishop John Harvey Taylor at the Guibord Center gala on July 17. At left is Lo Sprague, Guibord Center director; flanking Taylor are Sherry Purcell, president of the Immaculate Heart Community, which is headquartered at St. Paul's Commons; and Tasneem Noor of NewGround, who is an interfaith minister in the Diocese of Los Angeles. Photo: Bob Williams

Guibord Center salutes Bishop John Harvey Taylor highlighting interfaith leadership; gala held at Greek Orthodox cathedral

By EN Staff

Recognizing the Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor’s ecumenical and interfaith collaboration throughout his tenure of as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, a new annual youth award in his name was announced during the July 17 annual gala of The Guibord Center – an L.A.-based nonprofit dedicated to building understanding among people of diverse religious traditions.

Hosted at the Huffington Center of L.A.’s historic St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the gala drew more than 150 attendees in support of The Guibord Center’s mission to “bring people together, to challenge assumptions, unleash the Holy and affirm the faith that transforms the world,” exploring “religion inside out.” Theme for the evening was “We Are the Light.”

Saluting Taylor as a leader “who has the courage to step forward into the difficult places and hold place for us to come together… and who cares deeply about youth,” Dr. Lo Sprague, Guibord Center president, said the new John Harvey Taylor Award will be awarded in 2026 “for the outstanding articulation of spiritual values through media by interfaith youth.” A $5,000 gift will launch this joint annual project in partnership with Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles, Sprague said.

At left, representatives of St. John's Community Health guide attendees at the July 19 wellness fair at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral. At right, Acting Dean Anne Sawyer presides as Jim Mangia, president/CEO of St. John’s Community Health, and cathedral member Canon Karen Uhler are honored for their contributions to the clinic, originally an outreach ministry of St. John's. Photos: Bob Williams

Cathedral, social service partners mark milestones; wellness fair co-hosted with St. John’s Community Health

By Bob Williams

As part of the celebration marking the centennial of its landmark sanctuary, St. John’s Cathedral has this summer highlighted two longstanding social agencies – St. John’s Community Health and Carter House affordable housing – both founded and nurtured by parishioners and clergy.

Several hundred local neighbors attended a July 19 wellness fair co-hosted with St. John’s Community Health, a banner event in the cathedral’s summer focus on outreach ministries that also include a Saturday-morning food bank led by Canon Lurelean Gaines, senior warden, and team.

Health screenings, medical referrals, haircuts, and a garden lunch were part of the festivities at the cathedral, located at 514 W. Adams Blvd., in L.A.’s downtown University Park district near USC. The campus is set to open a new chapter of community service in the near future with development of affordable and market-rate housing on site.

Jim Mangia, president/CEO of St. John’s Community Health, and the cathedral’s Canon Karen Uhler, a vestry member when Mangia was hired 27 years ago, were honored during the fair by the Very Rev. Anne Sawyer, the cathedral’s interim dean and priest-in-charge, who welcomed all in attendance and was interviewed on-site by ABC7 television news.

NOTE CHANGE IN TIME

Prospective leaders invited to join Taiwan Bishop Lennon Chang and L.A. Bishop John Harvey Taylor in conversation July 30

If you’re interested in leadership in The Episcopal Church, lay or ordained, and are also curious about Chinese language ministry or service in the Diocese of Taiwan, please join bishops Lennon Chang of Taiwan and John Harvey Taylor of Los Angeles for a conversation and lunch at St. Paul’s Commons on Wednesday, July 30 starting at 9 a.m., with brunch served. (Note schedule change from previous start time of 9:30 a.m.)

“We are a multilingual diocese,” Taylor told The News. “Those who want to be deacons or priests are used to us urging them to develop capacity and eventually fluency in a language other than English spoken in one of our churches. One great choice is Mandarin – and a great way to learn would be a trip to Taiwan, possibly even an internship in one of its wonderful Episcopal missions and parishes.”

This opportunity for Los Angeles discerners to meet with Bishop Chang, and other members of his delegation will take place during their upcoming nine-day visit. Taylor led a delegation to Taiwan last fall.

The meeting and luncheon are free of charge. Those who want to attend and learn more about these possibilities are invited to send an email to the Rev. Norma Guerra at nguerra@ladiocese.org.

Photo: The Rev. Fennie Chang of the Diocese of Los Angeles interprets for Bishop Lennon Chang of the Diocese of Taiwan as their deputations meet at General Convention in June 2024.

Cathedral Connections

Save the dates: All welcome for events marking centennial of cathedral’s landmark sanctuary

Celebrating 100 years since the 1925 consecration of St. John’s Cathedral’s landmark sanctuary, three commemorative events are planned this fall to mark this milestone while looking ahead to future ministry. A cathedral thanksgiving service is set for 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, concurrent with the Feast of Christ the King. Also planned are two ticketed fundraising events; an Oct. 4 Art and Architecture luncheon featuring highlights of the sanctuary’s Romanesque Revival design, and a Dec. 20 gala dinner. Reservation details and ticket pricing will be announced soon.

With its exterior facade patterned after the Church of San Pietro in Tuscania and its ceiling echoing that of San Miniato Basilica in Florence, the sanctuary was designed by architect brothers Francis Pierpont Davis and Walter S. Davis. Interior appointments include a distinctive altar triptych; extensive mosaics, marble panels, and stained glass; and the bishop’s hand-carved cathedra, or official seat.

Located at 514 W. Adams Blvd. near USC, the 1925 sanctuary was built to replace a wooden church that the parish, founded in 1890, had outgrown. St. John’s was named the diocese’s pro-cathedral in 2007. The centennial commemoration also has included celebration of St. John’s outreach ministries (see related article above).

Bishop search news

Meet the team behind the Communications and Technology Subcommittee

by the Bishop Search Committee

One in a series of introductions to the subcommittees of the Bishop Search Committee

[The Episcopal News] Hello, we’re the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the Bishop Search Committee. Chair: Ms. Cherrylin “Chet” Longid (Holy Trinity & St. Benedict, Alhambra). Members: the Rev. KC Robertson (St. Matthew’s, Pacific Palisades) and Thomas Diaz (All Saints, Pasadena).

Tell us what your subcommittee does.

Our subcommittee is tasked with managing the technological aspects and communications related to the bishop search process. During the initial stages of the search process, we were deeply involved with information dissemination and facilitating Zoom listening sessions. We created informational videos and flyers that we circulated via social media and other platforms with the goal of communicating to the diocese and the wider community updates and information pertinent to the bishop search. We also work collaboratively with the diocesan Communications Office to enhance coverage and ensure appropriate information is shared and distributed.

You’re doing a lot on social media. Tell us where to find your postings, and why you’re in so many places.

You can find us on Facebook and Instagram as “EDLA Bishop Search 2025.” Our informational videos are also on YouTube. We’re definitely using these platforms for greater connectivity.

The Bishop's Blog (additional entries are here)

A visitation at Trinity, Melrose

July 21, 2025

I was a witness on Sunday at Trinity Episcopal Church on Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles when the Holy Spirit came down and confirmed a band of brothers — or at least one rocking family duo.

Diego, 14, plays the bass. At our service, he had stood up to be confirmed. Then we sat down together at lunch. When Diego told me his influences, I can’t tell you I knew them all. In turn, he listened politely as I told him about John Entwistle and Phil Lesh and ventured to say that musicians from the sixties and seventies had probably influenced his influences.

Guibord Center: ‘We Are the Light’

July 19, 2025

Our nation’s personality is being chemically altered. Someone has ordered us a heart transplant, and we don’t recognize the provenance of the new organ. The light of liberty and justice for all, streaming from the imperfect though earnest work of the founders, the light of the American dream – it’s been wired to a dimmer switch that is being ratcheted down and down and down.

Events & Announcements

OC Forum ‘Immigration, Enforcement and Unrest’ series available

The OC Forum — a non-profit, non-partisan, current affairs organization — has released the first part of its three-part discussion series “Immigration, Enforcement and Unrest.” The discussion features Bishop John Harvey Taylor in addition to a professor at UCI law, a leader of the Orange County Republican Party, politicians, and other experts, bringing together multiple perspectives on recent immigration enforcement actions and protests against these actions, focusing on Southern California. Watch the discussion here.

Diocese of West Texas requests prayers, flood relief donations

In the midst of deadly ongoing flooding beginning July 4, the Diocese of West Texas has launched a donation webpage for contributions to support relief efforts. More than 100 have been killed in the floods, mostly in Kerr County, within the Diocese of West Texas. Donations also can be made to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. Read the Episcopal News Service story here.

IRIS merchandise launched to fund immigrant support

Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service (IRIS) has launched merchandise to help fund their work supporting immigrants and refugees, available here. In addition to IRIS branded items, IRIS offers “Know Your Rights” themed merchandise. IRIS also continues to seek donations to the IRIS Emergency Fund, currently the organization's main support keeping it's doors open to immigrants and refugees.

Sacred Resistance organizes donations for local families affected by ICE

Sacred Resistance — the immigration justice ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles — is organizing donations for families affected by ICE raids, seeking shelf-stable food donations, personal hygiene items, household essentials, and baby products, in addition to financial donations.

In-kind donations may be made at 6125 Carlos Ave, Los Angeles, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Financial donations may be made through St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Hollywood via PayPal or Venmo to @ststephenshollywood.

Bishop Taylor invites all in diocese to join in Shepherd's Cup golf classic Sept. 15

This year's annual Shepherd's Cup golf tournament and dinner will take place Monday, Sept. 15 at Eagle Glen Golf Club in Corona. Above, Bishop John Harvey Taylor issues a video invitation for all in the diocese to participate. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit diocesan fire-relief efforts. Registration and more information are available here.

Immaculate Heart Community and CLUE Justice will host youth nonviolence workshop

A youth nonviolence and de-escalation workshop hosted by the Immaculate Heart Community and CLUE Justice will take place Sunday, July 27, 2 - 4:30 p.m., at 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles. The event is free, but registration is requested. Sign up here to attend.

Malibu church to host Sept. 7 political forum

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 28211 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu, will host a political forum after worship on Sunday, Sept. 7, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in Elder Hall. The forum theme is “The Trump Administration’s March Towards Complete Authoritarian Rule.”

The forum will discuss how the actions of the present administration impact the rule of law, national security, democratic ideals, academic and media independence, and civil rights. It will ask the question: Is there anything people of conscience imagine can be done to help restore the revolutionary American dream?

The open discussion will be led by Cort Casady, Emmy-winning writer-producer and author of “Not Your Father’s America,” and by Malibu attorneys and visiting law lecturers at the University of Oxford, England, Don Howarth and Suzelle Smith. All are welcome.

CLUE hosting daily Mass and weekly prayer vigil praying for immigrant families

In response to recent Immigration 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. More information is available on the CLUE “Summer of Resistance” Instagram page, here.

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.

EcoPreacher program applications due Aug. 4

Faith leaders passionate about preaching in a climate-changed world are invited to apply for the 2024–2025 EcoPreacher Cohort — a 10-month journey of learning, connection, and transformation. Application deadline is August 4. Through workshops, peer support, and expert guidance, this program equips preachers to faithfully engage climate justice from the pulpit. Spots are limited. More information here.

Episcopal Church Asiamerican Ministries offers leadership retreat for Asian American/Pacific Islander young adults

The Episcopal Asiamerica Ministry Young Adult Convocation invites Episcopalians of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent ages 20 to 32 to a leadership retreat at Camp Mokuleia in Waiahlua, Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. The retreat will run Sept. 11 -14, centered on the theme “Pilina Nani No” (“Beautiful Connection”), and feature the Rev. Malcolm Keleawe Hee as keynote speaker. Learn more and register here.

Aug. 29 is Episcopal-Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium

This year's Episcopal-Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium will be Aug. 29, for the Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game, at 7 p.m. Signup information has been sent to congregation and organization leaders.

From the wider church

New Jersey mayor says town won’t seize Episcopal church if public doesn’t support plan

By Mary Frances Schjonberg

[Episcopal News Service – July 23, 2025] Mayor Dan Rodrick of Toms River, New Jersey, has delayed a council vote on his plan to seize an Episcopal church’s property, and he told Episcopal News Service he would end his effort to turn the church’s 11 acres into parkland if town officials confirm the public doesn’t support it.

The proposed ordinance that would allow the town to seize Christ Episcopal Church had been heading for a final vote July 30. Instead, the delay was welcomed by Episcopal leaders, who expressed relief while reaffirming that the church is not for sale.

Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on crisis in Gaza

[Episcopal News Service] Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe issued the following letter to the church on July 16, as the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate.

Yesterday, Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East gave a powerful address to the Church of England’s annual Synod in York about the situation in Gaza and the Holy Land. He spoke of the horrifying humanitarian conditions that the war in Gaza has created, including the continued bombing of hospitals, a desperate lack of medical supplies, and a food distribution system that he likened to the dystopian novel “The Hunger Games.”

In his address, Archbishop Hosam asked for our help, saying, “Where the church is wounded and constrained, we need the wider body of Christ to help us, to be the church in brutal and damaging times.”

For more churchwide stories, visit Episcopal News Service.

Calendar

TUESDAYS, 9 – 9:30 a.m.

Episcopal Church Immigration Updates

Via Zoom

Join Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Office of Government Relations every Tuesday at 1 p.m. ET for 30-minute updates on U.S. immigration policy and how Episcopal congregations and communities are responding. Spanish interpretation is available. Register here.

TUESDAYS, 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Gentle Yoga For Seniors

Holy Trinity Church, 100 N. Third Ave., Covina

Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. No matter your strength or flexibility, this class is intended to hold loving space for you to intentionally move and stretch your body in a safe and supportive environment. Beginners are welcome. $10 per class. Our instructor is Kerry Cannell Muir, RYT500/hr. Email: kerrywithakww@gmail.com. All are welcome.

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Community Yoga Class

St. James Episcopal Church

1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena

Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Community yoga is an inclusive and accessible gathering for people of all ages and skill levels. Beginners are welcome. $15 per class, $120 for a 10-class pass. A collaboration between Caitlyn Ference-Saunders, RYT500 and St. James' Episcopal Church. We respect the history of yoga as a holistic South Asian practice. Our classes are offered with cultural respect and religious neutrality in mind. All are welcome.

THURSDAYS, 7-7:30 a.m.

Churches for Middle East Peace weekly calls on Holy Land conflict

Via Zoom

Join weekly briefings on the Israel-Hamas war hosted by Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), of which The Episcopal Church is a founding member and active on the board. CMEP mobilizes Christians in the United States to advocate for equality, human rights, security, and justice for Israelis, Palestinians, and all people of the Middle East. Learn more and register.

THURSDAYS, 10-10:30 a.m.

Episcopal Public Policy Network/Office of Government Relations weekly calls

Via Zoom

Join these 30-minute conversations each Thursday with Office of Government Relations staff members, who share an overview of the political environment and legislative outlook, offer advocacy tips, and answer questions. Register here.

THURSDAYS, 7 p.m.

Episcopal Students of UCLA

St. Alban's Episcopal Church

580 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles

Information: episcopalstudentsucla@gmail.com

We are a group of Christians, looking to further our relationship with God and strengthen our bonds in Christian community. Meeting in the library at St. Alban's Episcopal Church (right near campus), we are a welcoming community whose goal is to live out the truth of the gospel through spiritual growth, community experience, and service.

FIRST SATURDAYS, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dress a Girl Around the World sewing ministry

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

242 E. Alvarado St., Pomona

All are invited to participate in St. Paul's sewing ministry, creating dresses for the Dress a Girl Around the World project. Experienced sewing is not required! Please email seniorwarden@stpaulspomona.org to attend.

AUGUST 3 - 9

International Odyssey Week

Camp Stevens, Julian, Calif.

Spend a week at summer camp climbing the ropes course, exploring nature, and making new friends at Camp Stevens. Some campers attend from as far away as Japan where our partnership with the Episcopal School Rikkyo has brought international friendship to our backyard for over 40 years. Financial aid is available to qualifying families and attendance is open to all 12-17 year-olds. Bus transportation available. Learn more and register here. For questions, contact Elena Turner, summer camp director, at summer@campstevens.org or 760.765.0028.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Political Forum

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church

28211 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu

Join St. Aidan's for an open political discussion led by Cort Casady, Emmy-winning writer-producer and author of “Not Your Father’s America,” and by Malibu attorneys and visiting law lecturers at the University of Oxford, England, Don Howarth and Suzelle Smith. The forum is titled “The Trump Administration’s March Towards Complete Authoritarian Rule.” All are welcome to attend.

Events to be included in the online diocesan calendar and the Update may be emailed to mtrudinger-smith@ladiocese.org.

Opportunities

PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage to India

Episcopal Evangelism Society and Forward Movement

November 7 - 24, 2025

Join the Rev. Koshy Mathews and the Rev. Troy Mendez in a pilgrimage that follows the footsteps of St. Thomas the Apostle, visiting places where he ministered and was martyred. Participants will encounter ancient sites of Christianity in India, meet faithful Christian communities doing transformative ministry, and witness how diverse cultures intersect in a hope-filled search for peace.

For details and registration, contact info@myfaithjourneys.com or 1.877.732.4845

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Episcopal Evangelism Society and Forward Movement

January 6 - 19, 2026

Join the Very Rev. Troy Mendez and the Rev. Canon Scott Gunn in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Walk where Jesus walked, from Galilee to Jerusalem, sail on the Sea of Galilee, meet local Christian communities and members of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem ministering faithfully in extremely challenging conditions, and learn how faith leads to solidarity, justice, and renewed hope.

For details and registration, contact info@myfaithjourneys.com or 1.877.732.4845

Journey to the Holy Land

All Saints, Riverside, and friends, with Qumri Pilgrimages

March 2 - 13, 2026

Join All Saints Episcopal Church, Riverside, in a Journey to the Holy Land led by the Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce and the Rev. Canon Kelli Grace Kurtz, with local guides Canon Iyad Qumri and Rami Qumri. For more information, email PilgrimKGK@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER

Food Pantry

Our Saviour Center

4368 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte

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. For information or to sign up, email info@our-center.org. Volunteers may fill out a volunteer form here.

EMPLOYMENT

Listings may be sent to news@ladiocese.org. There is no charge.

HERMOSA BEACH: Bookkeeper. St. Cross Episcopal Church is looking for an experienced bookkeeper 20 hours a week, in office, must be available Monday, other days are flexible. Benefits included. Please send a resume and cover letter to jobsearch@stcross.org to receive a more thorough job description. We would love to hire someone quickly.

IRVINE: Part-time Assistant Priest. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is seeking a half-time priest with strong preaching, interpersonal, and collaborative skills. The ability to welcome new and diverse persons and to communicate with young people is essential. This person would assist with preaching, Christian formation, and would partner with our rector in supporting the ministries of our congregation. Please send cover letter/questions/resume to Peter@standrewsirvin e.org.

ORANGE: Bookkeeper. Trinity Episcopal Church is looking for an experienced bookkeeper 19 hours a week, in office, flexible days and hours. Please send a resume and cover letter to parish_admin@trinityorange.org to receive a more thorough job description. We are looking to hire right away.

PALOS VERDES: 3/4 time priest. St. Francis Episcopal Church is seeking ¾ time priest who unabashedly loves Jesus, works well with all ages of people, and enjoys creating interesting and sustainable programs and/or one-off events. The associate would spend most of their time working with the congregation to find out what programs they want, collaborating with them to create it, and helping them to promote and support it. In addition to this, the associate would assist the rector with sacramental duties every Sunday and holiday, as well as pastoral duties as needed. Base pay is $51,235 per year; other benefits include stipends for business expenses and continuing education, insurance, and the Church Pension Plan (18% of base pay). Submit cover letter, resume/CV, OTM portfolio, and 2 sermons to The Rev. Jason Shelby at jason.shelby@stfrancispalosverdes.org by July 31.

PASADENA: Part-Time Youth Associate (part-time), All Saints Church. Reports to director of Children, Youth, and Families. Hours: 12 hours/week, Sept 2025 through June 2026; Wednesdays and Sundays required (non-exempt position). Compensation: $20/hour. The ideal candidate will have a heart for serving youth, spiritual maturity, a commitment to continual spiritual and personal development, and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of youth in our community. As a youth associate, you will work closely with our youth minister and director of Children, Youth, and Families to plan, organize, and implement programs that support the spiritual, emotional, and social needs of our youth. Full job description here.

RIVERSIDE: Curate/Assistant Priest. All Saints Episcopal Church is seeking a full-time priest to minister collaboratively with a dynamic team in a vibrant community. Strong skills in preaching, interpersonal communication, liturgical sensibilities, and community engagement are priorities. This is a “generalist” position and requires the ability to move effectively between pastoral care, administrative tasks, preaching, and working with the rector in supporting a variety of lay-lead ministries. Website: AllSaintsRiverside.org Please send cover letter/questions/resume to MotherKelliGrace@gmail.com.

SANTA CLARITA: Part-Time Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church is seeking a part-time employee to develop, coordinate and lead all St. Stephen’s Church children & Youth activities. The major goal of the Children & Youth Ministry Coordinator is to guide young people in their faith journey, by creating a welcoming environment, providing faith direction and encouraging discussion, education and programming. The position will be 10-12 hours per week. For more information, contact christopher@st-stephens.org.

WESTCHESTER: Part-time Parish Administrator. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church is seeking a parish administrator to work 20-25 hours per week in person, managing day-to-day administrative functions of the parish and serving as the central point of communication between church leadership, the congregation, and the community. The administrator will oversee communications, scheduling, records, events, and facility coordination. Benefits will include health insurance, and pay will be $25-$28 per hour, depending on experience. See the full description and application instructions here.

WESTCHESTER: Part-time Parish Sexton. Holy Nativity Episcopal Church is seeking a parish sexton/ facility maintenance associate to work 12-15 hours per week, including some Sundays. The building and grounds associate will be responsible for care of the Holy Nativity campus, including maintaining mechanical and utility systems, overseeing cleaning and landscaping services, ensuring security, managing supplies, preparing for events, performing light repairs, or coordinating outside professionals as needed. Pay will be $20-$25 per hour, depending on experience. See the full description and application instructions here.

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