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Website will offer details on events to welcome bishop-elect
A new online hub of information related to the upcoming series of events welcoming the Rev. Dr. Antonio J. Gallardo L. as eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is set to launch Friday, May 29. Produced in English and Spanish, the webpages offer details of the July 11 consecration at All Saints Church in Pasadena and concurrent watch parties around the diocese; the July 12 installation at St. John's Cathedral during Evensong preceded by the afternoon downtown "Walk for Love and Truth"; and upcoming summer Saturday celebrations in each of the diocese's 10 geographic deaneries. Topics include ticketing for the consecration and installation, opportunities to share in giving gifts planned for the new bishop, and arrangements for a July 10 clergy gathering with Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe. A special edition of the Episcopal News Update -- to be emailed May 29 to all subscribers -- will provide links to the new website, which has been created by Samantha Wylie, diocesan program officer and Diocesan Convention coordinator, working in collaboration with the consecration and transition committees.
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Anne Sawyer elected dean of St. John's Cathedral
By Bob Williams
The vestry of St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles, has elected the Rev. Anne Sawyer as dean, Bishop John Harvey Taylor announced in a May 21 message welcoming the vote and confirming his full approval.
"“Dean Sawyer’s leadership has been a blessing and revelation – as a pastor during a time of transition, a prophet of the justice and love of our God in Christ, and an institution builder with a bracing vision for the future of St. John’s Cathedral," Taylor said. "I give thanks for her and for lay leaders who called her as dean, which I had the inestimable pleasure of affirming.”
Sawyer has served the cathedral since 2023 as interim priest in charge, most recently under the provision of "special circumstances" that allowed for her permanent appointment. Previously she served as rector of New York City's St. Mark's Church in the Bowery and as a co-founder of Imago Dei Middle School in Tucson, Ariz.
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LGBTQ+ Pride month events set to span diocese
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is gearing up to participate in LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations across Southern California, joining LGBTQ+ people and allies in proclaiming the sacred dignity of every human being in a year when that proclamation has never been more important. From parish contingents in local Pride parades and festivals to prayer services, community outreach, and public witness, Episcopalians throughout the diocese will stand in solidarity, celebrate God’s inclusive love, and renew commitments to justice, belonging, and beloved community for all. The Bishop’s Commission on LGBTQ Ministry is compiling a list of activities and opportunities around the diocese – coming soon to the commission's diocesan webpage. If you have events in your congregation or community to add, please contact Canon Susan Russell at srussell@ladiocese.org by Friday, May 29. For more information on EDLA Pride 2026, contact edlalgbtqinfo@gmail.com
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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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All invited to Episcopal- Lutheran Dodger Night Sept. 3
Baseball season is underway, so it is time once again for all Episcopalians to gather at Dodger Stadium for Episcopal Night, to watch the Dodgers play the St. Louis Cardinals. This year's game will be on Thursday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets will be $48 per person.
Ticket purchases will be organized, as usual, through congregation coordinators. Emails with details have been sent to clergy and congregation administrators.
Ticket orders must be placed by congregation coordinators no later than July 20.
This is an evening for Episcopalians and friends to gather together and have a good time as the Diocese of Los Angeles. The diocese will be joined again by the Lutherans of the Southwest California Synod in the true spirit of baseball and ecumenism, so invite your Lutheran friends to come out and join.
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Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union honors volunteers at annual meeting
At its annual meeting on May 26 at St. Paul’s Commons, the Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union honored volunteers who helped nearly 140 neighbors prepare their tax returns as part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Pictured are Estella Garcia (far left) and Urla Gomes (third from left). Presenting certificates were credit union vice chair Jennifer Miramontes, chair Canon Dan Valdez, manager Johnny Lee, treasurer Lou Duncan, and secretary Canon Anilin Collado. Not present were volunteers Carla Burgess, Melania Garibay, Julie Kelly, Marisa Ortega, and Christine Otiende. The Credit Union is proud to serve members, families, congregations, ministries, and employees within the Episcopal community, offering savings, checking, auto loans, personal loans, church loans, and member-focused financial services. (Photo: Bishop John Harvey Taylor)
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Bishop Taylor names Nate Hicks, Jonathan Roberts honorary canons
For more than a decade of diaconal and presbyterial ordinations at St. John's Cathedral in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Jonathan Roberts and Nate Hicks served as ministers of ceremonies, sharing their expertise in guiding sacramental liturgy. Jonathan (pictured at right) died last year. During a May 12 service or Evening Prayer at their home parish, All Saints' Beverly Hills, assisted by priest-in-charge Gary Hall and music director Canon Craig Phillips, Bishop John Harvey Taylor named Hicks and Roberts honorary canons of the diocese. Jonathan's spouse, Dayna Lynn Roberts, accepted on his behalf. Also, recognizing the parish’s recent centennial, Bishop Taylor presented the congregation with the gift of an illuminated manuscript by Vincent Mazzuchelli, 99, of St. Thomas, Hollywood, highlighting the words of Psalm 107:1.
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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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Camp Stevens sets summer programs for children, youth
Summer programs for children and youth are scheduled at Camp Stevens in Julian, Calif., a facility of the Diocese of Los Angeles for nearly 75 years. Registration, program information, featured video, and pricing, and campership details are here. Summer camp sessions are scheduled as follows:
Session 1: June 21 – 26, ages 8-15
Session 2: July 5 – 10, ages 8-15
Session 3: July 19 – 24, ages 8-15
Session 4 (International Odyssey): Aug, 2 – 8, ages 12-17
"At Camp Stevens, summer campers experience the best of childhood and young adulthood," leaders say. "They find wonder in the natural world, build meaningful connections with peers, gain confidence from trying new things, and strengthen their own values with the support of caring counselors and staff."
Financial donations to the ministries of Camp Stevens also are welcome and may be made here.
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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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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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Pentecost Day sermon at St. Andrew’s, Fullerton
May 25, 2026
Now that we’ve received the Holy Spirit, the question is what we do with it. Whether heaven’s gift is for me or the world. His courage restored by Jesus Christ’s mighty Resurrection and glorious Ascension, Peter was pretty clear. Citing the prophet Joel, he said that once we’re in the Spirit, we prophesy — young and old, the enslaved and free, every gender. We raise our voices for God’s vision of righteousness, justice, and love, because that’s what prophets do. St. Paul is just as clear in 1 Corinthians: “To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.”
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A farewell visit as bishop to St. Andrews, Fullerton
May 25, 2026
I wish I could remember who suggested I try St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fullerton. It was 1995, and my life was in flux. A lifelong and confirmed Episcopalian, as an adult, I’d dipped my toe in a couple of Methodist and Episcopal parishes. Finally an ancient, persistent voice, whispering from deep inside, said I had serious work to do.
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Driving with the Golden Rule
May 23, 2026
The golden rule isn’t just for church. It applies everywhere. And it can be a matter of life and death. I love motorists’ John 3:16 bumper stickers. They should also try Matthew 7:12, in which Jesus says not to operate your two-ton hunk of death-dealing metal and flimsy fiberglass in a way that’s dangerous toward others if you don’t want others to do the same to you.
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Bible study and supper at St. Martin’s in Twentynine Palms
May 21, 2026
Out in Twentynine Palms, they still remember how much Bishop Robert Rusack loved their Shrove Tuesday pancakes. Frances, the bishop’s warden, has worshiped at St Martins in the Fields on and off since 1957. As I sat with her and other congregants in the parish kitchen, she gestured toward the spot where the bishop stood, first in line, while her father, Garland, manned the griddle.
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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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After years fostering interfaith ties, San Diego mosque surrounded by allies in grief
[Episcopal News Service] For years before the deadly May 18 shooting, the Islamic Center of San Diego in California stood out as a place that welcomed anyone through its doors – Muslim or not. The mosque’s imam, Taha Hassane, spent decades cultivating relationships with clergy, neighbors and community activists from across the city.
Hassane told Religion News Service in an interview he believes in showing up for others and “trying to make our society the best in terms of acceptance, tolerance.”
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Newark priests stand with families outside ICE detention center
[Diocese of Newark] When the Rev. George Dredden gave a phone interview about what he experienced outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 25, he was still hoarse and coughing after being exposed to pepper spray.
Dredden, who serves as priest for community engagement at Christ Church in Short Hills, went there along with the Rev. Miguel Hernandez of Holy Trinity in West Orange, the Rev. Michael Muller of St. Peter’s in Mountain Lakes, and his wife, Liz Muller, to support family members protesting the treatment of their detained loved ones.
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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
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 10 a.m.
100th Anniversary Celebration and Eucharist
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 South California Avenue, Monrovia
On Trinity Sunday, Bishop John Harvey Taylor will preside at the 100th anniversary celebration of the present building of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Monrovia, which was dedicated on May 30, 1926. Bishop Taylor will bless the many additions to the building in recent years as well as the completely redesigned back yard, with its new plantings, labyrinth, fountains, and mosaic installation. The St. Luke's Choir, under the direction of Kent B. Jones, will sing their final Sunday of the choir year. The anthems will be "I'll Praise My Maker While I've Breath" by Lloyd Pfautsch and Anton Bruckner's "Locus Iste." The Rev. Neil Tadken has been Rector of St. Luke's since 2013.
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 p.m.
Compline Service
St. Paul's Church
3290 Loma Vista, Ventura
Candle-lit a cappella choral service of prayer, reflection, and peace.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 7:30 p.m.
Community Pride Service
St. Augustine by-the-Sea
1227 4th Street, Santa Monica (between Wilshire & Arizona)
Join local congregations to celebrate God’s love for all in this special PRIDE worship service! Come rejoice in God’s wonderfully wild and extravagant embrace – unconditional love that breaks through all barriers to fill every heart. All are welcome – whether you identify as queer or ally – whether you are God-loving or God-curious – come as you are! For more information and to view participating congregations, click here.
SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 3 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.
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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