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Bishop honored with portrait unveiling, art show ‘In the Key of Heart’
by EN Staff
The official portrait of Bishop John Harvey Taylor was unveiled May 30 at St. Paul's Commons, Los Angeles, along with the opening of “In the Key of Heart” an art installation based on the theme of Taylor's episcopate, “Feeding Hungry Hearts.” The portrait, painted by Juan Fernando Bastos, was a gift of Geoffrey Rusack and Alison Wrigley Rusack, the son and daughter-in-law of the late Bishop Robert Rusack, fourth bishop of the Los Angeles diocese.
More than 70 were in attendance at the celebration, where Canon Kathy O'Connor, who was instrumental in the commissioning of the portrait, did the official unveiling.
In a speech at the event, Taylor shared that his “Feeding Hungry Hearts” theme was based on Bruce Springsteen's song “Hungry Heart.” The song, Taylor said, proposes that everyone has a hungry heart. “In the church, our ministry is to satisfy the heart’s hunger by encouraging the people of God to glorify God and care for one another and their neighbors.
“I think we’re all conscious of the heart’s resilience as well as its tenderness and vulnerability,” Taylor said. “The human heart is one of the marvels of the universe, surely one of God’s masterpieces. For most of us, between two and a half and three billion heartbeats will get us from our Alpha to our Omega. And yet the heart can be so easily damaged — by disease, of course, and also an unkind word, or an act of injustice or inhumanity. Loneliness, isolation, alienation, and hatred — these and other sicknesses can strain and break our hearts.”
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Read the Bishop's remarks at the event here
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Bishop Search Committee releases profile; application, nomination forms online
The profile for the election of the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is now available here. Application and nomination forms are available on the diocesan website, here.
“This marks an exciting and prayerful step forward in our journey together as a diocese, and we are deeply grateful to all who have helped shape this comprehensive reflection of our hopes, challenges, and vision for the future of this diocese,” wrote Bishop Search Committee Co-Chairs Thomas Diaz and the Rev. KC Robertson. “We invite you to read it carefully and prayerfully.”
Watch the video announcement of the profile here.
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Bloy House invites all to June 13 dinner honoring retired President Gary Hall and Dean Linda Allport, welcoming new Dean Paul Daniels
All in the diocese are invited to a June 13 dinner honoring Bloy House’s retired president, the Rev. Canon Dr. Gary Hall, and its retired dean, Canon Linda Allport, while welcoming the Very Rev. Paul Daniels as new dean. RSVP for the dinner – set for 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s Commons, Echo Park – via email here by June 6. There is no cost to attend.
Hosted by Bishop John Harvey Taylor and the Bloy House board of trustees, the event will thank Hall and Alport for their years of service to Bloy House prior to their retirement last year, while also welcoming Daniels, who has just completed his first year of service. Originally planned for last January, the dinner was rescheduled due to the Palisades and Eaton fires.
“Gary and Linda, working in concert with our innovative board, reimagined Bloy House as a focal point for lay leadership formation and life-long Christian education,” Bishop John Harvey Taylor told The News. “Now called Sacred Leadership Licensing, the program Linda organized for training lay leaders is having a transformative impact at missions and parishes around the diocese. Their successor, Dean Paul, calls Bloy House ‘a hub for Christian innovation.’ We know our guests will enjoy this opportunity to give thanks for cutting-edge theological education leadership past, present, and future.”
Inquiries about the June 13 dinner may be emailed to bishopsoffice@ladiocese.org.
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Preaching unconditional love, Riverside mission church draws new members
By Pat McCaughan
One ministry of St. George’s Church involves showing up at the UC-Riverside campus with signs bearing messages like “God Loves You, period” and “God is a Black Trans Woman.”
For the Rev. Karri Backer, vicar of St. George’s since August 2021, maintaining a ministry of presence at UC-Riverside is all about sharing love at the margins, and the mission congregation has focused outreach efforts to the local LGBTQ+ community.
At times, the response has been heartfelt, with students cheering and applauding. “A girl came up to us and said, ‘is this really a church?” recalled Co-Bishop’s Warden Mary Simons, a retired UC-Riverside student affairs director.
“And, after a couple read the signs, a woman told me, ‘I saw the word God and thought oh no, but then I read your signs and I’m like, thank you so much,’” Simons said.
But there have been other more challenging encounters. “There were people who did not appreciate this expansive idea of God, surrounding us and asking questions and quoting Scripture verses. It was a different crowd completely,” Backer recalled.
St. George’s has been a Riverside Pride sponsor the past three years and, when attending events, “People ask us if we have pamphlets about the church. We say, no, we’re just here to tell you God loves you and help you flourish. It’s a sincere and authentic message,” she said.
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From the Bishop Search Committee: Meet the Application and Interview Design Subcommittee
One in a series of introductions to the subcommittees of the Bishop Search Committee
Members of the Application and Interview Design Subcommittee are the Rev. Dr. Rachel Nyback (St. Cross, Hermosa Beach), chair, Ms. Chet Longid (Holy Trinity and St. Benedict, Alhambra), the Rev. Elizabeth Molitors (Trinity, Santa Barbara), the Rev. Carlos Ruvalcaba (St. Stephen's, Hollywood).
What does your subcommittee do?
Our committee is responsible for the initial application. We discerned what information we need, given what we have heard from the listening sessions, and what questions we want answered in this initial introduction to a candidate. After applications are in, we will help formulate the Zoom interview process and questions, and also assist with planning for the discernment retreat.
What does that involve?
It involves asking initial important questions and then going deeper with each interaction with a candidate. When our committee was formed, someone described it as going from a blind date (application), to dating (Zoom interview), to going on a trip together (retreat). Each part of the search process helps the candidates learn more about our diocese, and helps us learn more about the candidates. We reviewed all of the information from the Holy Cow! survey and from the listening sessions, both in person and on Zoom. We worked to formulate questions and a process that addresses the hopes and concerns as voiced by our diocese, and as reflected in our profile.
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Correction: Cathedral to host Juneteenth observance June 14
The diocesan Program Group on Black Ministries and the Union of Black Episcopalians H. Belfield Hannibal Chapter present a Juneteenth Observance, Saturday, June 14, 4 p.m., at St. John’s Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles. All in the diocese are invited to join.
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Markham B. Campaigne, former headmaster of St. Margaret's Episcopal School, dies at 83
Markham B. Campaigne — a former headmaster of St. Margaret's Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano who was instrumental to the schools growth as the longest-serving headmaster in the school's history —died May 28. He was 83 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann, and their four children, Markham Baker Campaigne Jr., Daniel Paul Campaigne, Sarah Joy (Campaigne) Zell, and Deborah Louise Campaigne.
Under his leadership, St. Margaret's doubled in size to its current level of more than 1,200 students, and the campus was increased by nearly 20 acres.
Campaigne remarked that “together we have built a world-class school while remaining true to our spiritual, caring and integrity-based roots.”
Campaigne was a strong supporter of school arts and athletics programs and was often present at school events.
Prior to serving as headmaster at St. Margaret's, Campaigne was assistant headmaster, as well as math teacher and basketball coach, at The Bishop's School, La Jolla, from 1977 -1986.
Campaigne graduated the Naval Academy, and served in the Marine Corps for 22 years, including in Vietman.
"His loss is immense and will be felt throughout the St. Margaret’s community," said Jeneen Graham, current head of school at St. Margaret's, in a May 30 statement. " Mr. Campaigne was a pillar of the St. Margaret’s community and one of the most influential figures in the history of our school. We will miss him, yet we will remember his visionary leadership, his thoughtfulness, his strong faith and his love and care for the Tartan community."
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Visiting St. Columba’s, Camarillo, and St. Richard of Chichester, Lake Arrowhead
June 2, 2025
A new rector, thinking of new ways to share the saving, unifying power of the sacraments of Jesus Christ with his parish’s neighbors. A mountaintop mission on the 40th anniversary of its dedication, living out Christ’s justice in a cruel time. This was how I experienced the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles over the weekend, from Camarillo in Ventura County to Lake Arrowhead, back out San Bernardino County way.
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What Jesus would have us do this Pride month
June 1, 2025
Episcopalians are blue, red, and sometimes a good Anglican shade of purple. But our rainbow colors don’t run when our government attacks our trans and nonbinary siblings. Every American, no matter how small their cohort, was endowed by their Creator with the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When our politics reward cruelty instead, the people of the United States need to see our church standing up for our baptismal promise to respect the dignity of every human being. As Pride month gets underway, let’s say it again. The Episcopal Church stands with trans and nonbinary people and repudiates Trump’s politics of fear and hate.
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All invited to march with diocese at L.A. Pride
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles’ Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministry and the Sacred Resistance Task Force invite all to join in the 2025 L.A. Pride Parade on Sunday, June 8—which falls on Pentecost this year.
“Together, we will bear witness to sacred resistance, proclaiming boldly that our faith calls us to respect the dignity of every human being,” said Thomas Diaz, chair of the Bishop's Commission on LGBTQ+ ministry. “As we walk, sing, and show up in love, we embody the spirit of Pentecost: a holy fire that unites across differences, ignites hope, and inspires justice.”
Diocesan 2025 Pride T-shirts will be available for purchase the day of the parade.
To be part of the diocesan contingent, please fill out the interest form by Thursday, June 5. Parade location and arrival details will be sent after sign-up. Come and walk in faith, pride, and resistance.
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Save the Date: All invited to celebrate World Refugee Day June 20
Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service (IRIS) invites all to join in celebrating “safety in unity, strength in community” at World Refugee Day 2025. The celebration will take place on Friday, June 20, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Commons, 840 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles. Join for an afternoon of resources, workshops, children's activities, and live entertainment.
World Refugee Day honors the courage, strength, and determination of those who are forced to flee their homeland under threat of persecution, conflict, and violence. This annual celebration recognizes the hard-working network of refugee agencies and highlights the remarkable achievements of refugees throughout California.
IRIS’s entire $3.3 million budget was eliminated in January. IRIS has had to reduce staff while trying to meet the increasing needs of its clients for legal and social services. IRIS is currently depending completely on the IRIS Emergency Fund in order to keep the doors open. To support World Refugee Day, IRIS needs donations of gifts cards, essential items, giveaways, and gift bags. Learn more about donating items to IRIS at Donate — Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service.
Flyer is available in Spanish here.
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Torrance, Redondo Beach parishes to celebrate installation June 7
The Celebration of New Ministry and Installation of the Rev. Julie Beals as the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Redondo Beach and St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Torrance will take place on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's, 1432 Engracia Ave., Torrance, CA 90501. Bishop John Harvey Taylor will preside. The installation will be followed by a reception. All are invited join in the celebration.
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Interfaith Solidarity Network to host ‘Enough!’ rally
The Interfaith Solidarity Network is hosting a non-partisan community event to demonstrate against extremism and exclusion, Sunday, June 8, 2 - 3:30 p.m., at Encino Park, 16953 Ventura Blvd. Join for music, speakers, food, and to stand with the community. Register here.
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Free screening of ‘No Other Land’ offered in Pasadena
Join the All Saints Pasadena Racial Justice Ministry and the Middle East Ministry at a free screening of the 2025 Oscar-winning best documentary, “No Other Land,” which exposes the ongoing zionist attempts to erase the West Bank Palestinian villages of Masafer Yatta, and of the tentative friendship between the filmmaker and a Jewish Israeli ally.
The screening will be Saturday, June 14, beginning at 5:30 p.m., with optional discussion time to follow. Screening will take place in the Learning Center at All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena.
Free street parking and parking in the church lot are available. Light refreshments will be served. Email AllSaintsMEM@gmail.com to confirm attendance. There will be an opportunity to support the Masafer Yatta community through the Center for Jewish Nonviolence.
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Pomona Parish to host Pride film festival in June
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Pomona, is hosting a film festival for Pride month at the church, 242 E. Alvarado St., Pomona. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is free and popcorn and soda are included. All are welcome. Call 909.622.2015 to reserve seats. Schedule of films is below.
Friday, June 13 - MILK (2008) The story of Harvey Milk and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for LGBTQ rights and became California's first openly gay elected official.
June 20 - Love Free or Die (2012) A documentary on Gene Robinson, the openly gay Episcopalian bishop who set a precedent in New Hampshire state politics, and the battle for LGBTQ people to receive full acceptance in the faith.
June 27 - A Normal Heart (2014) In 1980s New York, a writer (Mark Ruffalo) and his friends join forces to expose the truth about the emerging AIDS crisis to both the government and the gay community.
July 11 Fantastic Woman (2017) Marina, a transgender waitress and nightclub singer, is shocked by the death of her older boyfriend. Mourning the loss of the man she loved, she finds herself under intense scrutiny from those with no regard for her privacy.
July 18 - My Name is Pauli Murray (2021) A look at the life and ideas of Pauli Murray, a non-binary Black lawyer, activist and poet who influenced both Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Thurgood Marshall.
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Camp Stevens summer camp registration open
Registration is now open for summer sessions for children at Camp Stevens, the diocesan facility in Julian, California. Camp sessions will be held as follows:
Session 1: June 22 – 27, ages 8-15
Session 2: July 6 – 11, ages 8-15
Session 3: July 20 – 25, ages 8-15
Session 4 (International Odyssey): Aug. 3 – 9, ages 12-17
In the International Odyssey week, some campers attend from as far away as Japan where our partnership with the Episcopal School Rikkyo has brought international friendship to Camp Stevens for over 40 years.
“At Camp Stevens, summer campers experience the best of childhood and young adulthood; 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,” the Camp Stevens website says.
Tiered pricing is available, for families to pick the price that best matches their ability to pay. For those in need of additional financial assistance for camp fees, applications for “camperships,” offering additional financial support, are available.
Learn more and register here.
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‘Queer Lectionary’ to be released July 1
A Queer Lectionary: (Im)Proper Readings from the Margins, Year A, edited by Peter Carlson, professor of religion at California Lutheran University, is set for release July 1. A launch party at All Saints, Oxnard, is planned for early July, with more details to follow.
The book includes commentaries on every Sunday and feast day reading in the Revised Common Lectionary from interdenominational scholars and homeleticians
The Rev. Jeff R. Johnson, bishop of the Sierra Pacific Synod in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, said of the book “In a time when the status quo kneels before authoritarian power, these reflections run to meet us, arms wide, full of holy mischief.”
Use code QUEER20 here for 20% off.
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On the road: Deacons welcome invitations from congregations
Deacons of the Diocese of Los Angeles are on the road and available for preaching and worshiping with congregations – and to offer forums about the diaconate’s unique ministry of “interpreting the needs of the world to the church, and the church to the world.”
“It is our joy to visit large and small congregations, encouraging active ministry in a world that needs to know the way of love more than ever,“ notes the Venerable Laura Siriani, archdeacon of the diocese, who joins Bishop John Harvey Taylor in guiding and supporting deacons in their ministries.
Currently, 30 deacons serve congregations from Santa Barbara to Rancho Santa Margarita and east to San Bernardino. Their ministries reach people on the margins and in the social gaps: immigrants, those who are homeless, incarcerated, hospital patients, their families, and those in recovery.
“Deacons preach, teach, lead studies, and pastor in their congregations. Our deacons are eager to tell their stories,” Siriani adds.
Any congregation wishing a deacon’s visit during the summer or fall is invited to contact Archdeacon Siriani at lsiriani@ladiocese.org.
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Malibu parishioner shares in production of new documentary ‘Homeschooled’
The new documentary “Homeschooled,” released June 1, is available for group screenings in local theaters, notes Thomas Pettinelli, a parishioner of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Malibu, and vice-president of development for Branded Pictures Entertainment.
Ahead of the documentary’s streaming release, producers are reaching out to homeschool communities and faith-based organizations across the country to offer the opportunity of hosting private group screenings of “Homeschooled” in local theaters. It’s a unique way to experience the magic of movies — together, on the big screen, producers say.
Further information may be requested from Pettinelli at tapettinelli@gmail.com.
Watch the trailer here.
Recent review here.
As Daniela Emanuelle writes in Buzzfeed: “Homeschooled does an extremely tasteful job of highlighting dark subjects like bullying and suicide, all while showing the inevitable excitement that comes with a group of kids who are about to go to their first prom. By the end of the movie, you won’t be ready to say goodbye to the diverse cast of characters whose stories will resonate beyond the credits.”
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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 V.S. Arizona Diamondbacks game, at 7 p.m. Signup information has been sent to congregation and organization leaders.
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Shepherd's Cup postponed to September 15
The Shepherd's Cup Golf Classic will now be held on Monday, September 15. The venue will remain Eagle Glen Golf Club, 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway Corona. More information here.
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Episcopal Church blesses, commissions Pride Month celebrations
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church kicked off Pride Month celebrations and affirmations of LGBTQ+ people with a special livestreamed Eucharist at the Chapel of Christ the Lord at the Episcopal Church Center in New York, New York.
Watch the service on the church’s website or Facebook page.
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe presided in person at the June 1 service, which served as a blessing and formal commissioning for Episcopalians and Episcopal congregations to observe Pride Month. The Rev. Cameron Partridge, rector of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in San Francisco, Diocese of California, and a trans man, preached remotely.
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Pilgrimage to detention centers along U.S.-Mexico border highlights immigrants’, employees’ needs
[Episcopal News Service] Episcopalians from five states and the District of Columbia are in the middle of a five-day pilgrimage to immigration detention centers along the U.S.- Mexico border in New Mexico and Texas. At each stop they, along with area residents, offer a prayer vigil for detainees and for center employees harmed by the system.
“We want to continue to shine a light on immigrants, because [Americans] are not aware of what is happening, what we are supporting as taxpayers and voters,” the Rev. Leeann Culbreath, a priest in the Diocese of Georgia and one of the pilgrimage organizers, told Episcopal News Service in a phone interview while traveling to the group’s third stop. “We are responsible for this system and what is happening to these people, who are all beloved children of God.”
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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 – 12:45 a.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 FRIDAYS, 6 - 7 p.m.
Prayer Vigil for Peace
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
3233 Pacific View Dr., Corona Del Mar, 92625
Join us on the first Friday of each month in the St. Michael’s sanctuary and on Zoom as we pray for peace in our community and around the world. For Zoom information, visit our website.
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FRIDAY JUNE 6, 8 p.m.
Bachtet concert
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Church, 1227 4th St., Santa Monica
Baroque Collegium LA presents: Bachtet. This newly founded ensemble brings together some of the city’s most acclaimed vocalists and instrumentalists, offering fresh, historically informed interpretations of Baroque masterpieces. With a passion for expressive storytelling and musical precision, Baroque Collegium LA is poised to become a premier destination for classical music concert-goers. Join us as we reimagine the brilliance of the Baroque—right here in the heart of LA. Join us on June 6th for the first official concert launch. Donations are accepted at the concert.
Information and registration here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
LA PRIDE with the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles
March with Episcopalians & friends from across the Diocese at LA PRIDE Parade! All are welcome! (Time and location to be announced)
For more information contact gleamlainfo@gmail.com.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 4 p.m.
Choral Evensong
St. Cross Episcopal Church
1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach.
St. Cross Music Department invites you to an evening musical offering. This contemplative service of music, poetry and prayer will feature the St. Cross Chancel Choir, and the choral music of Herbert Sumsion and Stephen Paulus. All are invited to a reception which will follow the event. A good will offering is appreciated.
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 6 p.m.
HolyCow! survey results presentation
Online
All are invited to attend the review and explanation of the diocesan survey conducted by HolyCow! Sign up here to participate.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 7 – 8 p.m.
A Pentecost Taizé
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
525 E. 7th St., Long Beach
Information: 562.436.4047
St. Luke’s invites all to this quiet hour of prayer, chant and renewal. Taizé services will be held online throughout the year. Online services available here or by joining this Zoom link. Meeting ID: 864 4405 5548, Password 525
THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 7 – 8 p.m.
A Pentecost Taizé
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1432 Engracia Ave., Torrance
Information: 310.540.1722
The mutual ministry of St. Andrew's and Christ Church, Redondo Beach, invite all to this monthly candlelit service of music, meditation and prayer. Taizé services will be held in-person or online throughout the year. Online services available here.
JUNE 13 -18
Pride Film Festival
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
242 E. Alverado St., Pomona
Friday, June 13th - MILK (2008)
June 20th - Love Free or Die (2012)
June 27th - A Normal Heart (2014)
July 11th - Fantastic Woman (2017)
July 18th - My Name is Pauli Murray (2021)
Event is free and all are welcome. Call 909.622.2015 to reserve seats. For film details see related story above.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1 - 3 p.m.
All Saints Pasadena Welcomes Bishop Gene Robinson
All Saints Church, Pasadena
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Join us for Tea with Bishop Robinson, a time of fellowship, conversation and inspiration in Sweetland Hall. Robinson is retired Bishop of New Hampshire and the first openly gay bishop in the Anglican Communion.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Sunday with Bishop Gene Robinson
All Saints Church, Pasadena
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Bishop Gene Robinson will be the Forum speaker at 9 a.m. and will preach & preside at the 7:30 and 10 a.m. services. The 10 a.m. service will include the West Coast debut of “Our Wildest Imagining,” a major original choral composition celebrating Bishop Robinson’s historic 50-year ministry and message of radical welcome, by award-winning composer Dr. Dominick DiOrio. Enjoy rainbow popsicles on the lawn after church!
AUGUST 3-9
International Odyssey Week
Camp Stevens, Julian, CA
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.
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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
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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
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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
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St. Andrew's Soup Kitchen
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1231 E. Chapman, Fullerton
Do you have a few hours to spare on Friday nights? Join us at St. Andrew's Soup Kitchen to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who rarely have a hot meal. Fridays at 5:30 p.m. St. Andrew's is in need of dedicated volunteers to help serve dinner and assist with cleanup. Their time and effort will provide warmth, nourishment, and a sense of community to our guests. No experience is necessary – just a kind heart and a willingness to help. All are welcome. To volunteer, please contact office@saintandrewwsfullerton.com
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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.
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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@standrewsirvine.org. | 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. | 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. | | UPLAND: Music Director and Organist. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Upland, California, seeks a part-time music director and organist who can bring musical gifts, creativity, faithfulness, and joy to our community. We hope to strengthen and expand our music program, which has a long history of quality voice and instrumental offerings from a core group of dedicated volunteer musicians who help lead the congregation in worship each Sunday. A full job description is here. Resumes, references, and links to musical performance recordings should be sent to our selection committee at music@stmarks-upland.org. Please include a short cover letter of introduction. | | |
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