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Claremont School of Theology awards honorary doctorate to Bishop John Harvey Taylor
By Bob Williams
Recognizing Bishop John Harvey Taylor's decade-long "prophetic leadership" in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and beyond, Claremont School of Theology (CST) awarded him an honorary doctorate of divinity May 19 during commencement exercises at Westwood United Methodist Church near UCLA.
CST's co-presidents, retired United Methodist Church Bishop Grant Hagiya and Dr. Jeffrey Kuan, conferred the honors, presenting a traditional academic hood and diploma to Taylor, who is an alumnus of the school and the formerly co-located Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles.
"We want to thank you, Bishop Taylor, for your many commitments and the kind of prophetic leadership you have provided for all of us to make this place we call home a better place," said Hagiya, noting that he and Taylor both served as bishops in Southern California and as members of the Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders.
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Bishop-elect Antonio Gallardo L. addresses Diocesan Council
By Pat McCaughan
Bishop-elect Antonio José Gallardo Lucena addressed Diocesan Council May 14, offering a preview of first-year priorities to follow his July 11, 2026, consecration, including strategic planning, developing strong communications and relationships, creating new connections, strengthening existing ones, and preparing the 2027 budget.
“My first official meeting was at clergy conference, where I met with clergy for the very first time under my new role,” said Gallardo L. “I was able to appreciate the work they do, share my desire to be a pastor for them so that, in turn, they could be great pastors to all our congregations and institutions.”
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Diocese invited to join Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministries at L.A. Pride June 14
The Bishop’s Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministries warmly invites the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles community and friends to join the Annual L.A. Pride Parade on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
"This year’s LA Pride theme, 'Rising with Pride,' calls us to show up with courage, joy, and faith — bearing witness to the Way of Love in the heart of our city," planners say. "As a diocese, our presence at Pride is more than participation—it is proclamation. Together, we embody a Church that celebrates, affirms, and stands alongside LGBTQ+ people as beloved children of God. We will gather as an official diocesan parade contingent, offering a visible and faithful witness of inclusion and love. A Holy Eucharist service will be offered prior to the parade, with Bishop-elect Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena grounding our witness in prayer and community."
“Now more than ever, we are called to be visible in our faith in Christ—proclaiming that all of God’s children deserve dignity, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity,” said Thomas Diaz, chair of the Bishop’s Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministries. “We are called to be bearers of that love, making it known that the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles not only welcomes you, but affirms that all LGBTQ+ people are beloved children of God.”
Registration is required to be part of our diocesan parade contingent. To sign up as an individual or as a congregation, please email: edlalgbtqinfo@gmail.com. Registration link and additional details will follow initial email.
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Climate Kitchen to meet today on Call to Carbon Neutrality
The upcoming edition of Climate Kitchen, the virtual series from The Bishop's Commission on Climate Change, will be a diocese-wide invitation to get on the path to carbon neutrality. This Climate Kitchen, an hour-long Zoom set for Wednesday, May 20, at 5 p.m., will announce the project that is in formation, provide details about its step-by-step approach, and recruit interested parishes to be in a cohort. Please register here.
The program in the diocese will be modeled after the very successful program involving more than 30 churches that is underway in the Diocese of Northern California, as well as other churches like St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church in Dover, MA, that have achieved 100% net zero emissions.
All churches, green teams, building & grounds committees, and parishioners who want to live in to the resolution passed by the 80th General Convention in 2022 on carbon neutrality for The Episcopal Church, or who are feeling pulled toward care of creation, environmental stewardship, and love of God's precious Earth, and who want to be together in community to journey toward carbon neutrality are encouraged to attend.
Please register here.
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Girls Friendly Society to cover cost of 'Mental Health First Aid' training for adults supporting youth
Youth are facing significant challenges, but they don't need to manage alone. To equip parents, leaders, and all neighbors, Girls’ Friendly Society (GFS) is covering the cost of Mental Health First Aid certification for adults in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. This training is designed for adults (ages 18+) who regularly interact with youth (ages 5-18) of any gender.
Certification will include independent work and one online workshop. See GFS webpage for more details on the program. Capacity is limited. Registration open until May 10.
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Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union to hold annual meeting May 26
The annual meeting of the Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union will be held at St. Paul's Commons in the Paul the Apostle room Tuesday, May 26, at 5 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided, and there will be a raffle for attendees.
Please register by May 15 by email to CustomerService@EpiscopalCredit.org to attend
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Series of events will launch episcopate of the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena
Planning continues for consecration, installation, and deanery celebrations to welcome new bishop
By EN Staff
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles will welcome the Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena as its eighth bishop with July 11-12 liturgies and watch parties followed by weekly deanery celebrations.
The consecration, set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, at All Saints Church in Pasadena, will be a ticketed event complemented by watch parties screening the livestream across the six-county diocese.
The new bishop’s installation on July 12 will start with a walk for Love and Truth at 2 p.m. from St. Paul's Commons to St. John’s Cathedral, followed by Sunday Evensong at the Cathedral at 4 p.m. Sunday Evensong will be a ticketed event that will also be livestreamed. Thereafter, a series of weekly Saturday celebrations will welcome the bishop to each of the diocese’s 10 geographic deaneries.
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Una serie de eventos marcará el inicio del episcopado del reverendo Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena
Continúan los preparativos para la consagración, la toma de posesión y las celebraciones en los decanatos con motivo de la llegada del nuevo obispo
La Diócesis Episcopal de Los Ángeles dará la bienvenida al reverendo Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena como su octavo obispo con liturgias y eventos para ver la transmisión en directo los días 11 y 12 de julio, seguidos de celebraciones semanales en los decanatos.
La consagración, programada para las 10:00 a. m. del sábado 11 de julio en la Iglesia All Saints de Pasadena, será un evento con entrada, complementado con reuniones para ver la transmisión en vivo en los seis condados de la diócesis.
La instalación del nuevo obispo, el 12 de julio, comenzará con una marcha por el Amor y la Verdad a las 2 p. m., desde St. Paul’s Commons hasta la Catedral de San Juan, seguida de las Vísperas dominicales en la catedral a las 4 p. m. Las Vísperas dominicales serán un evento con entrada que también se transmitirá en directo. Posteriormente, una serie de celebraciones semanales los sábados dará la bienvenida al obispo en cada uno de los 10 decanatos geográficos de la diócesis.
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June 6 memorial service set the Rev. Bruce Freeman at Palisades parish
A memorial service for the Rev. Bruce Freeman has been set for 11 a.m. on June 6 at St. Matthew's Church in Pacific Palisades from which he retired last year after 10 years as rector. A full obituary is here.
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Neighborhood Youth Association celebration set for June 6; gifts welcome for new scholarship honoring Bishop Taylor on his retirement
The Neighborhood Youth Association -- a diocesan institution specializing in 100% college placement for applicants rising above socio-economic challenges -- has scheduled its 43rd annual Scholarship Celebration for Saturday, June 6, 5-7 p.m. at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles. All are invited, and reservations may be placed by email to events@nyayouth.org. A buffet dinner will be served, and a $100-per-person donation at the door is suggested. Festivities will include awarding of the first-ever Bishop John Harvey Taylor Scholarship established by NYA in honor of his retirement later this year, and in appreciation of his leadership as chair of NYA's board of trustees since 2017. Gifts to the new scholarship fund may be placed online here.
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New resources available in Diocesan Christian Formation Resource Bank
The Diocesan Christian Formation Resource Bank, a collection of shared resources managed by the diocesan Office for Christian Formation of Children and Youth and available in a shared Google Drive, now includes the 2026-2027 Planning Calendar. This full program-year lectionary-based calendar is designed to help with program-year planning, Sunday by Sunday.
Inside the shared drive are ready-to-use resources created by congregations across the diocese: lesson plans, intergenerational activities, retreat outlines, seasonal liturgies, prayer stations, and workshop materials. These are practical tools available for download that can be adapt for use in specific congregational context.
The resource bank is a shared space for collective wisdom. If you have a resource that has worked well in your parish, the formation office would love to include it. Please submit materials to mmorain@ladiocese.org with a short description of how they were used so others can imagine adapting them.
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Applications open for Diocesan Innovation Grants welcoming children in worship
Applications for the second round of Diocesan Innovation Grants through the diocesan Office of Christian Formation, Children, Youth has opened April 1. More than $80,000 is allotted for grants and scholarships in this funding cycle.
Timeline for 2026 grant cycle is available here on the Diocesan Innovation Grants webpage. Focused on welcoming children into intergenerational worship, the grants are a part of the Immersed in Worship Program.
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Donations requested for families affected by ICE activity
Hollywood supplies low
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Hollywood is collecting essential supplies for families affected by recent ICE activity. Because pantry inventory is running low, donations are urgently needed to help meet immediate needs, including food, hygiene products, cleaning supplies, and household basics.
Those who prefer to contribute financially can also donate through the links and payment options listed on the flyer at left.
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All invited to May 21 pop-up webinar exploring Christian responses to war
The Episcopal Church's Office of Government Relations will host "Christian responses to war and peace" May 21, 12 - 1 p.m. PT. This follow-up event builds on the discussion held during an initial webinar in April, though attendance at the earlier session is not required.
Panelists will discuss New Testament approaches to war and peace, early Christian perspectives on war and military service, and the role of peacebuilding in today’s world and in everyday life.
Spanish interpretation will be available, and a recording will be shared with all registrants within 24 hours of the event.
Register here.
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St. Francis, Palos Verdes Estates, to host 55th annual antiques show and sale May 28-30
Proceeds from the 3-day fundraiser support the Mission and Outreach of St. Francis Church
St. Francis Palos Verdes Estates will host the 55th Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale, its annual fundraiser, on Thursday and Friday, May 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Opening Night Party, “Fiesta De Antigüedades,” will be held Wednesday, May 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 donation presale, $75 donation at the door. The popular 3-day event features top dealers from Northern and Southern California who will display and sell a dazzling array of 18th, 19th and early 20th Century furniture, silver, prints, jewelry, china, pottery, rugs, Asian antiques, vintage Americana and more. In addition to the antiques, the show features the Harvest Cupboard with tasty homemade offerings; Garden Gazebo with plants and ornaments, Patio Luncheons, and English Afternoon Tea.
A native plant expert from Palos Verdes Land Conservancy will give a talk and professional tips on “Creating your own butterfly garden waystation and home for local species with a beautiful plant from the Palos Verdes Peninsula,” on Thursday, May 28, at 3 p.m. Admission is $10 (cash or check).
St. Francis Episcopal Church is located at 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. For questions, call 310.375.4617. Visit www.stfrancispalosverdes.org for information and to print out a $2 discount admission coupon.
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Orange County Women’s Chorus to present Border Crossings: Music Beyond the Boundaries
The Orange County Women’s Chorus looks forward to presenting their third concert of the season, Border Crossings: Music Beyond the Boundaries on May 30 (7 .m.) and 31 (3 p.m.) at St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach.
The concert will celebrate music by immigrants and refugees, with songs that emphasize ties that bind, not walls that divide, planners say.
“We’d planned a different program for our May concert, but the headlines from Minneapolis and around the nation these past few months cried out to us for a change of course,” said Artistic Director Eliza Rubenstein. “This performance is a feast of music by composers who came to the United States seeking safety and success, and a reminder of the gifts that immigrants bring—and have always brought—to our country. It’s not a lecture. It’s a joyous program of beautiful music by our siblings from other shores.”
Tickets ($35 for adults, $30 for seniors, $15 for students, plus $2.00, $1.75, and $1.50 ticketing fees, respectively) are available at ocwomenschorus.org or may be purchased at the door.
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By Your Side summer training set for June 17 - July 15 in Glendora and via Zoom
With the mission of supporting people in times of change and difficulty -- particularly in health crises, and to be at their bedside at the end of their lives as needed -- By Your Side is welcoming a new cohort into the compassionate presence training Wednesdays June 17 -July 15, with classes from 6 - 8 p.m.
After training, participants may join teams serving in hospitals, particularly Keck Medicine at USC and Olive View/UCLA, and in long-term care settings, especially ECS communities., but there is no obligation to volunteer.
Trainings are 10 hours. This cohort will meet onsite in Glendora and on Zoom. A fee of $70, which includes all materials, is due by the second class session. Training is complementary for ECS team members and scholarships are available for public enrollees. CE (12 hours) for nurses is available for an added $30 under California Board of Registered Nursing Provider CEP 16239. By Your Side was established in 2011.
For further information and to register, contact Susan Brown at sbrown@ecsforseniors.org or 626.403.5424.
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St. John's shares video on cathedral life
A new video recently shared by St. John's Cathedral features reflections from long-time members, new parishioners, and the Very Rev. Anne Sawyer, interim dean and priest-in-charge under special circumstances, about why the congregation is important to them and the wider community. Watch here.
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Anglican Palestinian woman Layan Nasir released from Israeli prison
[Episcopal News Service] Layan Nasir, an Anglican Palestinian woman, has been released from Damon Prison at Daliyat al-Karmel, Israel, eight months after an Israeli court convicted her on unclear charges.
“Joyful news today for the release of Layan Nasir,” Archbishop Hosam Naoum, bishop of the Diocese of Jerusalem and primate of the Anglican Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, said in a May 15 Facebook post.
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Wisconsin priest’s survey of thousands of churches aims to pinpoint what fuels growth
[Episcopal News Service] When the Rev. Chris Corbin looks at The Episcopal Church’s membership and attendance numbers, he sees bright spots.
Corbin, a priest in the Diocese of Wisconsin, has launched a project with backing from Forward Movement called the Growing Episcopal Churches Study. In it, he already has obtained survey responses from hundreds of Episcopal churches, and hopes to potentially hear from thousands more, to help pinpoint what factors makes some “bright spots” churches thrive compared to others.
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TUESDAY, MAY 26 5 p.m.
Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting
St. Paul's Commons, St. Paul the Apostle room
840 Echo Park Ave.
Register by May 15 by email to CustomerService@EpiscopalCredit.org to attend.
FRIDAY, MAY 29 8 p.m.
YuEun Gemma Kim Plays Dvořák
St. Matthew’s Church
1031 Bienveneda Ave, Pacific Palisades
Debussy’s Danse (Tarantella Styrienne), orchestrated by Maurice Ravel; music from John Graham’s award-winning score for Unbound; and Dvořák’s Violin Concerto in A minor. Featuring violinist YuEun Gemma Kim with the Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, Dwayne S. Milburn, conductor. $45 general admission, $10 students with ID at the door
Information: musicguildonline.org | 310.573.0722
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, May 28-30. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
55th Annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
St. Francis Palos Verdes Estates will host the 55th Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale, its annual fundraiser, on Thursday and Friday May 28 and 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Opening Night Party, “Fiesta De Antigüedades” will be held on Wednesday, May 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 donation presale, $75 donation at the door.
Visit www.stfrancispalosverdes.org for more information
SATURDAY, SUNDAY, MAY 30, 31, 7 p.m.; 3 p.m.
Music Beyond Borders
Orange County Women's Chorus
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach
Celebrate music by immigrants and refugees, and songs that remind us of the ties that bind, not the walls that divide.
SUNDAY, MAY 31 4 p.m.
The Leading Ladies
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow St., Long Beach
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America the Readers Theater of the American Association of University Women, Palos Verdes Peninsula Branch, will present a fully costumed original play featuring a lively interview-style discussion between Martha Washington, Abigail Adams, and Dolley Madison. Free-will offering.
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 7:30 PM
Compline Service
St. Paul's Church
3290 Loma Vista, Ventura
Candle-lit a cappella choral service of prayer, reflection, and peace.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
Blackbird Baroque
St. Martin in-the-Fields Episcopal Church
7136 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka
St. Martin’s Music Salon presents “Blackbird Baroque“ in concert with Laurel Diskin, baroque violin; Shahid Yasser Osuna, baroque flute; Suzanna Giordano Gignac, baroque violin and viola; Helen Taylor, baroque cello; Ted Stern, theorbo; and Christian Stendel, harpsichord and organ. This concert will be played in Baroque tuning (A = 415Hz).
Free-will offering.
Information: 818.348.1419.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7 4 p.m.
The Newfangled Four
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow St., Long Beach
From Southern California, The Newfangled Four is one of the top barbershop quartets in the world, performing all around the United States, as well as internationally. Combining old-fashioned slapstick humor with their quirky offbeat comedy, The Newfangled Four merges their talents as top-notch harmony singers and world class entertainers. Free-will offering.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 5 p.m.
The St. Wilfrid Choir & Clergy present a service of Evensong
St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Ln, Huntington Beach
Music by Durufle, Buonemani, Stanford and Halley
The St. Wilfrid Choir conducted by Rev. William Wells with guest organist Jason Klein-Mendoza.
Information: Stwilfridschurch.org 714.962.7512
SUNDAY, JUNE 14 11 a.m.
L.A. Pride with Bishop's Commission on LGBTQ+ Ministries
A Holy Eucharist service will be offered prior to the parade, with the diocese's bishop-elect, the Rev. Dr. Antonio J. Gallardo L. grounding the witness in prayer and community. Register by email to edlalgbtqinfo@gmail.com
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Recurring events
TUESDAYS, 10 – 10:30 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 AND THURSDAYS, 9:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Community Yoga Class
St. James Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Community yoga is an inclusive and accessible gathering for people of all ages and skill levels. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. 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.
TUESDAYS, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Teen Tuesdays
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
The new St. Francis Youth Group meets Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall! This weekly gathering is a relaxed “study hall” style hangout where teens (ages 13–18) can come after school to do homework, enjoy pizza and snacks, play games, and share in a short devotional. It’s a space to unwind, connect with friends, and grow in faith together. The Youth Group is a joint ministry of St. Francis and Wayfarers Chapel, and all teens in the community are invited to join—so bring your friends! Come for the pizza. Stay for the friendship and faith.
For more information contact Shelley Reece, missioner of programming and youth, at shelley.reece@stfrancispalosverdes.org
WEDNESDAYS, 10 a.m.
Midweek Holy Eucharist
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Join us for a peaceful midweek Holy Eucharist service, celebrated with hymns and prayers from Rite II in our Chapel. Each week we include the collect for the saint commemorated in the church calendar. It’s a wonderful opportunity to pause, reflect, and be renewed in the middle of your week. All are welcome!
WEDNESDAYS, 6:10 p.m.
Weekly Taize service
All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena
132 N Euclid St., Pasadena
Info: jeanniecobb@me.com
Come join this time of quiet worship when we still our busy minds and listen for a word from God. Take a deep breath, join in the singing of short, repetitive chants, and feel the Spirit around you. A small instrumental ensemble supports our prayers as we sing. The reading of scripture, spaces of silence, and intercessory prayer are also part of the experience. All are welcome.
WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m.
Women's Lectionary Study
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Join us every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Library for Women’s Lectionary Study. We’re exploring scripture through “A Women’s Lectionary for the Whole Church – Year W” by Rev. Dr. Wilda Gafney, discovering fresh perspectives that center women’s voices and experiences in the Bible. You don’t need the book, and you don’t need to attend every week— just come as you are to listen, learn, and share in open, thought-provoking conversation. Everyone is welcome — men and women alike!
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, 6:30 p.m.
Episcopal Students of UCLA
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles
Information: josh@stalbanswestwood.org
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.
THIRD SUNDAYS, 7:30 p.m.
Nightsong: A Service of Compline
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
1227 4th St. Santa Monica
Still your soul at Nightsong - a meditative chanted service led by vocalists. This ethereal form of the beloved Episcopal service of Compline creates space for us to lay our anxieties to rest as we seek peace and restoration. Nightsong is held regularly on the third Sunday of each month, live-streaming.
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Pilgrimage to Spain
Holy Trinity Church, Covina, and Blessed Sacrament, Placentia, with NAWAS International Travel
October 13 - 24 2026
Join the the Rev. Steven De Muth and the Rev. Barrett Van Buren in a pilgrimage to Fatima, Lourdes, and Spain with Avila and Barcelona. Explore Holy places and historic sites throughout the Iberian Peninsula and France as we trace the footsteps of the three shepherd children at the Cova da Iria in Fátima, spend time with Teresa of Ávila, mystic and writer of The Interior Castle and more, participate in an evening torchlight procession on our way to the famous grotto of our Lady in Lourdes, visit majestic Madrid, the royal city and the Prado, the Archabbey of Montserrat and with the beloved Black Madonna. Finally, enjoy a few days in Barcelona and see the hopefully completed Sagrada Familia, and much more.
Full trip information pamphlet here. For more information, contact padresteve@holytrinitycovina.com or 626.967.3939
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Journey to the Holy Land
All Saints, Riverside, and friends, with Qumri Pilgrimages
February 2027
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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Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service
Assemble “Essentials Kits”, organizing drives for essential items for immigrant and refugee families, set up fundraiser events for IRIS, facilitating workshops for clients, or suggest an idea of your own. Visit the IRIS volunteer page to get involved.
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Seeds of Hope
Volunteer with Seeds of Hope at free farmers’ markets, gardens, and compost sites, which all rely on volunteers. From lifting boxes to planting seeds, every hand makes a difference.
To join, fill out the volunteer form here pick what you want to do, and join the crew.
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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. Volunteers may fill out a volunteer form here.
| | HUNTINGTON BEACH: Youth Director. St. Wilfrid’s Episcopal Church is seeking a Youth Director who will be responsible for guiding youth, grades 6-12, in their understanding of themselves and their Christian faith. Duties include organizing social and faith-based youth events centered on belonging, community building, and appreciating their self-worth. The Youth Director should be a strong leader by example and knowledge, and will help to build strong leaders in the church from the youth community. A detailed job description can be found here. | SAN CLEMENTE. Director of Music. St. Clement’s by-the-Sea, a vibrant Episcopal parish, is seeking a part-time director of music. The role will include the artistic, liturgical, and administrative leadership of music at St. Clement’s. Working collaboratively with the Rector, this individual will shape a music program that supports Episcopal liturgy, enriches congregational singing, and inspires spiritual engagement. Information and application instructions here. | LAGUNA BEACH. Director of Parish Operations and Digital Systems. St. Mary's Episcopal Church is seeking someone who will bring clarity, structure, and momentum to complex incomplete systems and evolving workflows. Duties include maintenance of parish records and sacramental documentation, coordination of event logistics, bills, deposits, payroll coordination, and more. This is a part-time position, with a pay range of $24.00–$28.00 per hour, based on years of relevant experience in office management. Candidates interested in this position should email a cover letter and resume to parishoffice@stmaryslb.org. Note Subject line as Office Manager, Attention: Linda Bratcher. Details and application information here. | LOS ANGELES: Part-time Sexton. St. John’s Cathedral is seeking a part-time Sexton (20 hours per week) to assist with the care and upkeep of its historic campus. This important role helps ensure the cathedral remains a welcoming place for worship, prayer, and local gatherings. Responsibilities include facility cleaning, basic maintenance, event setup, and helping prepare spaces for services and activities. Candidates should be dependable, physically able to assist with light maintenance and setup tasks, and able to work Sundays and major church holidays. Full job description here. To apply, please email churchoffice@stjohnsla.org | LOS ANGELES. Part-Time. Executive Assistant. St. Philip’s Episcopal Church is seeking an executive assistant to assist with office tasks and management 18 hours per week. Executive assistant will help manage calendars of appointments and deadlines as requested by priests; handle email and call responses for the priests, wardens and vestry; help music leaders with copies of music and communication; and coordinate communication with the cantor and the organist. More information here. To apply, send a letter of introduction and resume to Shirley Smith at sandgsmith18@gmail.com. | Oak Park: Administrator/Bookkeeper, Church of the Epiphany is seeking is a Part-time to full-time on-site Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper. Parish Administrator/Bookkeeper play vital roles in supporting the mission and daily life of our church through excellence in administration, hospitality, communication, and financial stewardship. Ideally, we hope to find one gifted individual who can serve in both capacities, continuing the integrated approach that has served our parish well. At the same time, we recognize that these responsibilities require a unique combination of skills and experience. Therefore, we are also open to hiring a Parish Administrator independently and arranging separate bookkeeping support if needed. Details here. Email info@tcote.org to apply. | PASADENA: Part-Time Youth Associate, 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. | TUSTIN: Preschool Director. St. Paul's Episcopal Church Preschool is seeking a new director. St. Paul’s Preschool is a Reggio Emilia -inspired community of children, teachers, and parents committed to supporting one another in raising self-reliant and joyful children and learners. St. Paul’s Preschool is one of the two Outdoor Classroom demonstration sites in Orange County. Details and application instructions here. | | |
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