Planning underway for 2023 Diocesan Convention, 'Love in Action'
[The Episcopal News – October 3, 2023] "Love in Action: For Healing, Housing & Hope" will be the theme for the 128th meeting of Diocesan Convention, a two-day hybrid event on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 and 11, at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th Street, Riverside.
Clergy and lay delegates are encouraged to attend in person, but may participate by Zoom if desired.
According to Canon Steve Nishibayashi, secretary of convention, a series of workshops featuring diocesan ministries living out the theme of Convention will precede the Friday business session, which will begin at 1 p.m. Workshops will be presented in three sessions, beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until noon. Topics and presenters will be announced in coming weeks.
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Friday's agenda includes the annual bishop's address, delivered by the Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor. The afternoon agenda also will include a panel discussion featuring leaders of The Episcopal Church’s Ethnic Ministries department comprising African Descent Ministries, Asiamerica Ministries, Indigenous Ministries, and Latino Ministries. Speakers will offer practical guidance and insights in their respective areas of expertise. The panel is coordinated by the Rev. Canon Anthony Guillén, The Episcopal Church’s missioner for Latino/Hispanic ministries and director of the Ethnic Ministries team. Guillén is well known from his many years of ministry in the Diocese of Los Angeles, including as a former rector of All Saints/Todos los Santos, Oxnard. More information about the panel will appear in a future issue of The News.
A complimentary reception and dinner (tickets required - see below for details) will follow the afternoon business session. Convention will reconvene at 9 a.m. Saturday morning with Holy Eucharist, will break for lunch at about 12:30 p.m., continue at 2 p.m. or as directed by the chair, and adjourn by 4 p.m.
The biannual Margaret Parker Memorial Lecture will be delivered on Saturday by Robert Ross, president of the California Endowment, who will speak on "the nexus of philanthropy and social and racial justice." (See related story below or here.)
Throughout the convention delegates will hear reports from various ministries of the diocese; vote for diocesan officers; and vote on several resolutions. The sessions will begin and end in prayer services designed by the Bishop's Commission on Liturgy & Music.
Read more here.
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California Endowment President Robert Ross to deliver Diocesan Convention’s Margaret Parker Lecture Nov. 11
[The Episcopal News – October 3, 2023] Focusing on the nexus of philanthropy and social and racial justice, California Endowment President/CEO Robert Ross – a physician and parishioner of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Altadena – will deliver Diocesan Convention’s eighth biennial Margaret Parker Lecture, slated for 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Diocesan Convention in Riverside.
A leader in implementing the Affordable Care Act in California, Ross also chaired the Los Angeles County Task Force on Alternatives to Incarceration, “developing a strategic roadmap for the county to reform the criminal justice system in support of health-focused strategies to reduce incarceration in 2021,” his California Endowment biography notes.
Ross, who has announced his retirement from the California Endowment in 2024, partnered with its board of directors “to raise $300 million for a first-ever social bond by philanthropy in California, designed to invest in systems-change and movement-building support of grassroots activists in social justice.”
Read more here.
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SAVE THE DATE
Pre-convention deanery assembly dates announced
The office of the Secretary of Convention has announced dates for three online deanery assemblies preceding this year's Diocesan Convention.
Each of the diocese's 10 deaneries is assigned to one of the gatherings. Individual deanery assemblies will follow the joint sessions.
The link to participate via Zoom will be emailed directly to clergy and registered delegates. Spanish translation will be provided. Assembly dates are:
Deaneries 3, 4 & 5
Saturday, October 21, 10 a.m.
Deaneries 6, 7 & 8
Sunday, October 22, 3 p.m.
Deaneries 1, 2, 9 & 10
Saturday, October 28, 10 a.m.
Diocesan Convention will be held Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 - 11, at the Riverside Convention Center.
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High schoolers invited to volunteer at Diocesan Convention
The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministries welcomes middle school and high school (grades 8 – 12) and college-age young people to serve as convention volunteers. The youth and young adult volunteers handle many logistical tasks while they learn about how their church and diocese are governed. Some will be be acolytes at the Saturday morning Eucharist.
Volunteers will arrive in Riverside on Thursday night for training, and work at the convention on Nov. 10 and 11. (Nov. 10 is a holiday at many schools, in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.) Meals, lodging and adult supervision will be provided. For more information and to register, contact Gabe Vasquez-Reyes at gvazquez-reyes@ladiocese.org; registraton deadline is Monday, Nov. 6.
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Help Ramallah orphanage replace furnace through LA - Jerusalem companion diocese ties
As cool autumn temperatures give way to winter cold, the 57-year-old heating system at Ramallah’s Arab Evangelical-Episcopal Home and School is in even greater need of replacement – and gifts from across the Diocese of Los Angeles are welcome to assist the $60,000 project.
Fundraising efforts – highlighted by the Rev. Dr. Fadi Diab, rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ramallah, and his wife, Ruba Gammoh, during their visit to the United States this past summer – have succeeded in raising nearly $20,000 toward the effort, with additional gifts from congregations and individuals requested to meet the goal.
Donors are invited to join Bishop John Harvey Taylor and others in the Diocese of Los Angeles in contributing to the new furnace via this secure link on L.A.’s diocesan website.
Describing the Ramallah institution’s ministries, Diab notes, “The Evangelical Home for Children has provided a safe haven for thousands of orphans, underprivileged children, and refugees for nearly 70 years now. Programs currently include a nursery school, after-school program, academic enrichment programs, summer camps, and a dormitory for volunteers and women in the workforce in Ramallah. There is an urgent need to install a new eco-friendly heating systems which will cost $60,000.”
Located on the West Bank, the Ramallah parish, school and home are part of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, with which the Diocese of Los Angeles has shared a companion relationship since 2005. Companion ties were deepened in 2022 with the visit of Jerusalem Archbishop Hosam Naoum to Diocesan Convention.
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Jana Milhon-Martin of Center for Lay Chaplaincy to join LA library's Community Care conversation Oct. 11
[Los Angeles County Library] This fall, L.A. County Library offers a series of virtual roundtable conversations exploring the intersections between community service in libraries and in faith organizations. These interfaith dialogues will bring together religious leaders from a diversity of traditions to discuss the ways in which libraries and faith-based organizations can work side by side to encourage soulful wellbeing in our communities. The purpose of these conversations is to encourage a broader understanding of the types of organizations that provide care and service to our communities, an understanding that promotes opportunities for partnership and connection between libraries and faith organizations.
The first event in this series is titled “The Purpose of Service,” and will explore the purpose behind community service, and what motivates the commitments of our faiths and our institutions in working towards collective wellbeing. Joining the conversation this week are Rev. Jana Milhon-Martin, Nirinjan Singh Khalsa, Elder Scott Tanner, and Roy Twobears Delarosa. The conversation will be held online on Wednesday, Oct. 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m. To register, visit the L.A. Library site here.
The Rev. Jana Milhon-Martin is an Episcopal priest and CPE Diplomate Supervisor. She currently serves as the Director for The Center for Lay Chaplaincy in the Los Angeles Episcopal Diocese. Scott Tanner currently represents the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Public Affairs for the area encompassing the Southwestern part of Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley. Nirinjan Singh Khalsa has served as a Commissioner on the City of Los Angeles Human Relations Commission for more than fifteen years and is the Executive Director of the California Sikh Council. Roy Twobears Delarosa is the spiritual advisor for the Native American Veterans Association. He is Yaqui/Apache and is recognized by the Native American Orthodox Church of America.
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Diocesan offices to close for Indigenous Peoples Day
Diocesan offices at St. Paul's Common and elsewhere will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9 in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Most offices will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
The Diocese of Los Angeles is located on unceded land of the Chumash, Kizh, and Tongva peoples.
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The Rev. Antonio Gallardo at St. Luke’s, Long Beach
October 1, 2023
When the Rev. Dr. Antonio Gallardo was 25, he left his native Venezuela to study and work in Japan, whose government had identified him as an incipient global business leader. It turned out to be the beginning of his priesthood, as his inherited Roman Catholicism was leavened by friendships with Muslims, Buddhists, Shinto, Mormons, and secularists — all people committed to living good lives irrespective of belief and doctrine.
Read more here.
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Los Angeles faith leaders and the Clinton Foundation
September 30, 2023
President Bill Clinton’s voice was heard welcoming guests Thursday afternoon at St. Paul’s Commons, Echo Park — on video, of course. It was the kickoff of the Clinton Foundation’s eight-month summit for Los Angeles-area faith leaders, deepening our understanding of the addiction crisis sweeping the United States. Among other things, we’ll learn how to treat a life-threatening fentanyl OD on the spot (the drug is so powerful that sufferers are likely to die before paramedics arrive).
Read more here.
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Canon John Hitchcock, Hillsides’ longtime executive director, dies at 83
At press time for the Update, The Episcopal News received word of the death on Oct. 2 of Canon John M. Hitchcock, retired executive director of Hillsides, a Pasadena-based diocesan institution founded in 1913 as the Episcopal Church Home for Children. Hitchcock served Hillsides for nearly 40 years prior to his retirement in 2010. A memorial service for Hitchcock is planned for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena. A full obituary will follow in The News.
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Funeral planned for the Rev. Canon Ginny Erwin
The funeral and celebration of life for the Rev. Canon Virginia (Ginny) Erwin will take place at Trinity Episcopal Church in Orange on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. The service will be live-streamed and recorded. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
Erwin, former rector of Trinity Church and a former archdeacon for Clergy Deployment and Development of the Diocese of Los Angeles, died Sept. 12 in Banning, where she had been living in retirement since 2006.
An obituary is here.
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Memorial service for Canon Julie Dean Larsen set
A memorial service for Canon Julie Dean Larsen will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7 at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, San Juan Capistrano. Bishop John Harvey Taylor will preside.
Larsen, who died Sept. 11 at age 64, was vice chancellor of the Diocese of Los Angeles, member of the Corporation of the Diocese, member of the Coadjutor Bishop Search Committee, and deputy to two past meetings of General Convention.
Survivors include her husband, Chris Vogt; their daughter, Kallie; her mother, Judy Larsen; a brother, Todd D. Larsen; and a sister, Pam Rasmussen.
An obituary is here.
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St. Stephen's, Hollywood, launches 'Firefly' electrician training program for young women
[The Episcopal News – September 27, 2023] In this technological age, the world needs electricians, and St. Stephen's Church, Hollywood, invites young women interested in acquiring those skills to a special training program beginning Oct. 14 and continuing monthly for two years.
The St. Stephen's Firefly Program, funded by a grant from the Los Angeles Girls Friendly Society, will give young women ages 14 - 17 "technical training, hands-on group projects, and mentorship in a fun and interactive space," according to an announcement from the church, which is well known for its innovative projects. The program is offered for "beginners, aspiring electricians, or young women looking to expand their skill set."
The $50 registration fee includes necessary safety equipment and overalls (valued at $315). Scholarships are available, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Registration for the program – required by Oct. 7 is here. Sessions will be held once a month on Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 6125 Carlos Avenue, Hollywood (Los Angeles) 90028.
The class will be conducted in Spanish and translated into English.
Read more here. Flyers are available in English and Spanish.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8,
4 p.m.
The Episcopal Chorale Society's 40th Anniversary Gala Concert
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90007
Information/Tickets: 323.854.2268
Directed by Chorale founder Canon Chas Cheatham. Also featuring the Dream Orchestra (Daniel Suk, conductor) and the California Philharmonic Art Chorus (Baisheng Xu, director).
Donation: $25 (ticket required for entry).
Right-click on the flyer at left for a larger version.
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Brass Rubbing Centre returns to St. Luke's, Long Beach, Oct. 17
St. Luke's, Long Beach, will once again transform itself to "Cassidy Castle" on its 37th Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center beginning Oct. 17 and continuing until Nov. 11.
A fascinating program that conjures up knights in armor, grand ladies, dragons and more, the center is an outreach to schools and the community with lessons in historical art. Proceeds support the church's programs and its community outreach ministries.
The Brass Rubbing Centre makes real the historic background and importance of monumental brasses as well as the colorful people they commemorate in a combination of history, folklore, and art, using one of the largest collections of monumental brass facsimiles in North America. Visitors may choose from more than 100 reproduction-engraved plates of brass to do a rubbing, transferring the design to paper. A trained instructor will provide rag paper, metallic waxes, and instructions for visitors to create their masterpiece. Hangers are provided for the finished artwork. Picture frame matting is also available at a minimal cost.
Hands-on workshops are offered for groups of 10 or more Tuesdays - Fridays, with appointments available at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., or 1 p.m. The workshop includes a docent talk, instruction and all materials. The cost is $10 for each participant. Groups are welcome on Saturday at 11 a.m. Reservations are required
The Tea Room is available to groups during the week. Afternoon tea tickets are $28 ($18 per child) and include a docent talk, instruction, and all materials. Reservations are required.
Admission is open for walk-in individuals and families on Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. without reservations. On weekdays, reservations are required. Price for brass rubbings, including all materials, is $10 - $15, depending on the size of the rubbing.
"Cassidy Castle" and the Brass Rubbing Centre are located at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 E. 7th St. (enter on Atlantic Avenue), Long Beach 90813. Parking is available in the lot just north of the church on Atlantic Avenue or behind the church off 7th Street.
For information or reservations, email brass.rubbing.lb@gmail.com or call Gail Mutke at 562.439.9496.
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St. Luke's, Monrovia, invites basses, tenors to join its choir for Oct. 16 Evensong
St. Luke's Church, Monrovia, will hold its 19th annual Men's Evensong Invitational at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. Evensong for St. Luke's Day will be sung by the men of the St. Luke's Choir and men from choirs of other congregations of the diocese who would like to volunteer to sing. Sight reading ability and advance preparation are necessary, as rehearsal time is limited: music is available in PDF format. More information for singers is here. To join the choir for this service, contact Kent B. Jones, director of music, at StLukesDirector@aol.com. A free-will offering will be taken, and a reception will follow the service. St. Luke's is located at 122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016.
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Bloy House adds to Fall classes for laity, clergy
[The Episcopal News – September 11, 2023] Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles, is offering online formation classes for lay people and clergy. Both are required for the new lay ministry licensing program recently established by the Diocese of Los Angeles.
The fee for formation classes is $25. Click here for more information and to register.
Episcopal Identity
Wednesdays, October 25, November 1, 8, and 15; 7 - 8:30 p.m.
How would you describe the modern Episcopal Church - its theology, its worship and community, its history, its organization, and what you love about it - to a friend who has never experienced it? A deeper dive than a confirmation class, even cradle Episcopalians will learn something new about our church. Facilitated by the Very Rev. Gary Hall, president of Bloy House, and Linda Allport, dean. This class is required for all licensed lay ministries, except Eucharistic minister, where it is recommended. It will be offered again in the Spring.
Anti-Racism
Tuesdays, November 28, Dec 5, 12, and 19; 7 - 8:30 p.m.
In accordance with a resolution of the 2000 General Convention that “the lay and ordained leadership of the Episcopal Church, including all ordained persons, professional staff, and those elected or appointed to positions of leadership on committees, commissions, agencies, and boards be required to take anti-racism training and receive certification of such training” the diocese now requires that every licensed lay minister complete training in understanding systems of oppression and how they affect the Episcopal Church and society in general. Facilitated by Suzanne Edwards-Action, MAPM, founder of My Work To Do. This class is required for all licensed lay ministries. It will be offered again in the Spring.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry remains in hospital for monitoring after surgery, no cancer detected
[Episcopal News Service – October 2, 2023] Presiding Bishop Michael Curry remains hospitalized as a precaution after his Sept. 20 surgery, and doctors have determined the mass they removed was not cancerous, according to an Oct. 2 update from The Episcopal Church’s Office of Public Affairs.
“Because successfully removing the mass required open surgery instead of laparoscopic, his full recovery time will be longer than originally hoped,” the update said. “Out of an abundance of caution, Bishop Curry’s doctors continue to monitor him in the hospital for a minor infection and management of his medication for atrial fibrillation.
“He is in good spirits and expresses his heartfelt thanks for all the prayers and well wishes during this challenging time.”
Read more here.
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Philadelphia 11 documentary recalls ‘ruckus,’ sets ordinations within larger justice struggles
By Mary Frances Schjonberg
[Episcopal News Service — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – October 3, 2023] Lois Peeples sat at the registration table in a back corner of the Church of the Advocate here on Sept. 30 remembering the scene in the church nearly 50 years ago when the ordination of 11 women deacons as priests touched off a firestorm in the church.
“It was a big ruckus” on July 29, 1974, she recalled with a smile, noting that many across the church and society at large objected to women becoming priests and bishops.
And, it was “marvelous,” Peeples said, to spend her 89th birthday in her church home of 60 years watching the premiere of the documentary “The Philadelphia Eleven.”
The film tells the story of what it calls “an act of civil disobedience.” The ordinations took place two years and a few weeks before the General Convention agreed that it was permissible for women to become priests and bishops. The 11 were harassed and received death threats.
Read more here.
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THURSDAYS, 7 p.m.
Episcopal Students of UCLA
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard Avenue, 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 Albans 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.
FRIDAYS, 6 - 7 p.m.
Vigil for Peace
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona Del Mar, 92625
Information here Zoom Meeting ID: 912 3096 9532; Passcode: 080100.
Worship bulletins here
Join us every Friday in the St. Michael’s sanctuary and on Zoom as we pray for peace in our community and around the world.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 7 p.m.
Blessing of the Animals
St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646
Fur, feathers, and scales, oh my! All creatures, human and animal alike, are welcome at this special service taking place on the Feast Day of St. Francis, the patron saint of animals. This short service will take place in the Rose Garden and will be followed by individual blessings for each animal. Celebrate at St. Wilfrid's, St. Francis style.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 7 - 8 p.m.
Taizé Heartfulness Service
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651
Join St. Mary's on the first Thursday of every month for a prayerful service, including prayer, meditative music, readings, silence, and healing. All faith traditions are always welcome.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 4 - 9 p.m.
'Faith and Blue' Community Gathering
First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood
6003 Carlos Avenue, Los Angeles 90028
Tickets here
“Faith and Blue” is a national coalition of faith-based communities and law enforcement agencies formed to create a bond between each other and the wider community. Locally, it is a coalition between the LAPD Hollywood Division and faith-based communities in Hollywood. The Rev. Carlos Ruvalcaba of St. Stephen's Church, Hollywood, is an Episcopal Church representative. The event will feature free food (Tommy’s Burger, Pink’s, and much more); opportunities to meet people and learn more about outreach programs; live music; a live petting zoo; LAPD horse and SWAT units; carnival games and activities and more. Tickets are free.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 8 p.m.
Chamber Orchestra Concert
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades
Information/Tickets here or 310.573.7422
Trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann will open the 39th season of concerts at St. Matthew’s Music Guild in Pacific Palisades. He will join the critically acclaimed Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, under the direction of Dwayne S. Milburn in Haydn’s popular Trumpet Concerto and Allen Vizzutti’s evocative “Rising Sun.” Lindemann has played both jazz and classical music in every major concert venue in the world, from the philharmonics of New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Moscow, and Tokyo to Carnegie Hall and even the Great Wall of China. The program will also include Mozart’s “Jupiter” Symphony and the “Pavane” by Gabriel Fauré. Tickets: $45 or Music Guild Season pass. Season passes for the seven-concert series are available for as little as $285.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Order of St John Annual Service of Investiture & Rededication
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills
Information: email Steve Leland at swleland1023@gmail.com
The Priory in the USA of the Order of St. John will host its national Service of Investiture and Rededication. A working Order of Chivalry under the British Crown, St. John is a modern humanitarian organization dedicated to providing first aid, healthcare, and support services worldwide. Founded as a religious and military order caring for sick pilgrims in the 11th century, the organization now commemorates 1,000 years of service to humanity. With Prior Nigel Heath, KStJ, and Chancellor Ellen LeCompte, CStJ, presiding, the colorful service will include music offered by the All Saints' Choir and the participation of Bishop John Harvey Taylor, a member of the order and bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles. All are welcome. To learn more about the Order of St. John and its global humanitarian endeavors, click here.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1 - 4 p.m.
Gather Your Burdens: An Afternoon with Mirabai Starr
Center for Spiritual Development
434 South Batavia Street, Orange 92868
Registration here
Information: 714.744.3160 or theCSD@csjorange.org
Join us for an in-person afternoon of spiritual refreshment guided by author and interspiritual teacher Mirabai Starr as we explore and delight in the healing potential of Sabbath and the sacred feminine through Mirabai's input and insight into spiritual practices, as well as ritual and guided journaling.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 3 – 7 p.m.
Harvest of Hope
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265
Information/Tickets here or harvestofhope@staidanschurch.org or 310.457.7966.
Featuring live music by Angel City Fiddle Squad, a silent auction, delicious food and wine tasting, plus children's entertainment. Childcare will be available. Dedication of Elder Parish Hall (in honor of the late Deacon Paul Elder) will be at 5 p.m. Proceeds support Episcopal Relief & Development, Habitat for Humanity, Malibu Labor Exchange and Vida Joven de Mexico Orphanage. Tickets: $50 ($100 per family).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, 5 p.m.
Blessing of the Animals
East slope of Echo Park Lake
Across from St. Paul's Commons
(840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles)
Information here or email info@holyspirit-la.org
Pets are a blessing! Celebrate with us! All creatures great and small, furry, feathered or finned, are invited to receive a blessing and a St. Francis medal at a Blessing of the Animals. Pets and their human companions of all faiths (or none) are welcome. If your pet can’t make it, or has transitioned to pet heaven, bring a photo or a memento to share and be acknowledged. Look for the “Blessing of the Animals” sign on the east slope of the lake, just north of the cafe and swan boat rental facility. Dogs are welcome, of course, but must be on a leash.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 4 p.m.
The Episcopal Chorale Society's 40th Anniversary Gala Concert
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information/Tickets: 323.854.2268
Directed by Chorale founder Canon Chas Cheatham. Also featuring the Dream Orchestra (Daniel Suk, conductor) and the California Philharmonic Art Chorus (Baisheng Xu, director). Donation: $25 (ticket required for entry).
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 4:15 p.m.
Solemn Evensong
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or here
The Choir of Saint James; James Buonemani, conductor. A uniquely Anglican service in the style of the great English Cathedrals at 4:15 p.m. Music selections: Responses by Richard Ayleward; Jesus College Canticles, Cambridge by William Mathias: "Faire is the Heaven" by William Harris; "Ave Maria" by Rihards Dubra. The Choir of Saint James is made up of amateur and professional adult musicians from the Los Angeles metropolitan area. It has been honored to serve three times as Westminster Abbey’s choir-in-residence during the months of August, 1999, 2006 and 2010.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 5 p.m.
Blessing of the Animals
St. Mark’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2901 Nojoqui Avenue (at Alamo Pintado Avenue), Los Olivos
Information here
Community members will welcome animals and their people outdoors in front of the church on the lawn. Blessings will also be offered for photographed pets who are unable to attend. Children may bring a stuffed animal to be blessed. Large animals, such as horses, are welcome if they are on a lead. Animals who are “unsociable” may remain in a vehicle or trailer, and the presider will come to them. Small animals must remain in a container, such as a cage or aquarium. Cats may be on a leash or in a crate. Humans of all ages and all faiths (or none) are invited to attend, with or without an animal companion. The event is conducted annually in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi near his feast day of Oct. 4.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 5:30 p.m.
St. Andrew's & Christ Church's Evening of Comedy!
The Comedy and Magic Club
1018 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach 90254
Tickets here
Join St. Andrew's, Torrance, and Christ Church, Redondo Beach, for an entertaining evening with a line-up of world class comedians. Tickets; $50 per person. All proceeds support outreach ministries to the communities of Torrance and Redondo Beach including food programs for people in need, an after-school program for youth ages 13-18, and free concerts. We have a private room and space is limited.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 6 - 6:45 p.m.
Compline with the Choir of St. Paul's, Ventura
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara
Calm your soul at the end of the day during our brief, candle-lit, choral prayer service. This is an a cappella offering. Selections of music highlight composers such as Tallis, Lotti, Rickard, and St. Paul's music directors, Tara Eisenhauer and Felix Eisenhauer. There is no cost, but a goodwill offering will be taken; proceeds will be used for the choir's tour and pilgrimage to Europe in 2024.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
St. Wilfrid's Feast Day Services
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646
Join the clergy at St. Wilfrid's as they celebrate their patron saint, Saint Wilfrid. Each service will be unique and provide an immersive, spiritual opportunity to connect with St. Wilfrid and deepen our understanding of all saints.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 12 – 2 p.m.
SAGES Lunch & Speaker Series
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills
Reservations: Gflores@alllsaintsbh.org
Sel Kardan, president and CEO, Colburn School of Performing Arts. We are very fortunate to have this dynamic leader whose vision for the Colburn School and the future of music and dance in Los Angeles is alive and multifaceted. Many of us have attended beautiful concerts and performances featuring gifted young Colburn students, so come and join us to learn more about its newest Frank Gehry-designed plan for campus expansion. Suggested donation: $15. SAGES is All Saints' fellowship ministry for mature adults. We gather two Thursdays a month for lunch, friendship, prayer and engaging presentations.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7 - 9 p.m.
The Guibord Center's Annual Fundraising Dinner: 'Our Hearts Beat On'
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
514 W. Adams Street, Los Angeles 90007
Information/Tickets here
The Guibord Center – Religion Inside Out partners with faith communities and individuals to open hearts and minds through a range of programs, public lectures, and immersive events. These experiences reveal the wonder and transformative power at the center of our many religious and spiritual traditions, putting us in touch with something larger than ourselves.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7 p.m.
Taizé Service
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1432 Engracia Ave, Torrance 90501
Our candlelit evenings of music, meditation, and prayer return for another season! Join us at St. Andrew's on the second Thursday of each month, starting on October 12, to experience this powerful, spiritual service.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7 - 8 p.m.
A Creation Taizé
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1432 Engracia Avenue, Torrance 90501
Information: 310.540.1722
The mutual ministry of St. Andrew's and Christ Church, Redondo Beach, invite all to this monthly candlelit service of music, meditation and prayer. October’s focus will be on St. Francis of Assisi. Taizé services will be held in-person or online throughout the year. Online services available here.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Free Legal Clinic
Jackie Robinson Community Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena 91103
Open to all individuals and community members who need legal assistance, but lack the resources to hire an attorney. Please bring with you any and all papers related to your case. Get help with renters’ or homeowners’ rights; access to cash, food, or health benefits; unemployment benefits; immigrants’ rights; questions about a will or trust; and divorce or child custody issues. If you can’t attend the clinic and are in need of support, please call Public Counsel at 213.385.2977. The clinic, sponsored by All Saints Church, Pasadena, is held on the second Saturday of each month.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14, 5 p.m.
Diamond Jubilee Gala Celebration
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita
Reservations: email christopher@st-stephens.org
A dazzling evening of local cuisine, live music, live and silent auctions with SCV Woman of the Year, Jenny Ketchepaw as the evening’s emcee to celebrate St. Stephen's 60th year of ministry. St. Stephen's, which already engages in a host of community ministries, is developing a long-range strategy that will bring about the modernization of our campus and ensure that it becomes a more valuable resource for the people of Santa Clarita. Specifically, we are focused on transforming our campus to be better suited to support educational initiatives for both children and adults, to be flexible beyond the internal needs of the parish alone, and to be environmentally friendly, safe, inclusive, and accessible for all people and to use our campus resources to support and amplify the meaningful work already being done by local organizations that provide care to vulnerable people in need. Tickets: $45. Sponsorships are available. Childcare will be provided. Reservations are requested by Sept. 15. To donate to the fundraiser, click here.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 11 a.m.
The Historical Jesus as the Bridge Between Faiths
St. Michael & All Angels Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar
Information here
Registration here
Featuring biblical historian and National Geographic and WONDRIUM Great Courses Presenter Professor Jean-Pierre Isbouts, author of The Fractured Kingdom: Uniting Modern Christianity Through the Historical Jesus. (Read more about the book here.) He weaves the origin stories of Christianity and the Lord's Prayer into a reinvigorating and urgent rallying cry for unity in the modern church. This is a free event but seating is limited. Please register to attend.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 4 p.m.
Mosaix Saxophone Quartet Concert
St. Gregorys's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562.420.1311
Mosaix Saxophone Quartet presents an afternoon celebration and exploration of the saxophone, with an eclectic mix of solo and quartet arrangements. Freewill offering, with a reception to follow.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 4 p.m.
Evensong for St. Luke's Day
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016
Kent B. Jones, music director, will conduct the men of St. Luke's choir, along with invited singers from other congregations, in this annual celebration of the parish's patron saint. A reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 5 p.m.
Chamber Music Concert II: Grand Sonatas and Small Pieces
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information/tickets here or 310.275.0123 or info@allsaintsbh.org
Phillip Levy, violin, and Tae Yeon Lim, piano, perform works by Mozart, Schumann, Tchaikovsky, Bartok and Kreisler. Tickets: $20 ($10 students and seniors). Admission free with Music Guild donor season pass.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15, 6 p.m.
Classical Sundays at Six: Martin Glicklich, flute, & Friends
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or here
Breana Gilcher, flute; Phil O’Connor, clarinet; Jonathan Stehney, bassoon; Emily Pesavento, horn. Martin Glicklich has enjoyed success as an educator, soloist, conductor, chamber and orchestral musician, and has been described as possessing dazzling virtuosity with an enchanting, singing sound. A native of Los Angeles, Martin received his doctorate in flute performance at the Thornton School of Music at USC under the tutelage of James Walker.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 7:30 p.m.
A Service in the style of Taizé
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information here or 310.275.0123 or info@allsaintsbh.org
Begun many years ago at the ecumenical French monastic community called Taizé, these services, with candlelight and singing of chants, are a wonderful way to refresh in the midst of a busy week.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2 - 4 p.m.
60th Anniversary Service
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
15694 Tetley Street, Hacienda Heights
Information here
All are welcome to join this celebration event with music, drama, prayer, and a special message from Bishop Diocesan John Harvey Taylor. A complimentary reception in the parish hall and on the patio will follow the service.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 7:30 p.m.
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble: William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes
St. Bede’s Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Mar Vista (Los Angeles)
Tickets here
Featuring music by William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes, two giants of the English Renaissance, who died 400 years ago this year. Come hear beautiful motets and often hilarious madrigals by these two masters, as well as Byrd's beloved Mass for Four Voices. Tickets at $25 available in advance or at the door ($20 seniors or SCEMS members; $10 students with current ID).
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 4 p.m.
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble: William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes
Church of the Angels
1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena
Tickets here
Featuring music by William Byrd and Thomas Weelkes, two giants of the English Renaissance, who died 400 years ago this year. Come hear beautiful motets and often hilarious madrigals by these two masters, as well as Byrd's beloved Mass for Four Voices. Tickets at $25 available in advance or at the door ($20 seniors or SCEMS members; $10 students with current ID).
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 6 p.m.
Classical Sundays at Six:
Michele Zukovsky, clarinet, & The Capitol Ensemble
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information here
Phillip Levy & MAYa Magub, violin; Michael Larco, viola; and Michael Kaufman, cello. Selections include Mozart's String Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 428 and Clarinet Quintet in A Major, K. 581. At age 18, Michele Zukovsky became the Los Angeles Philharmonic's principal clarinetist, and went on to become its longest-serving female woodwind player. Read more about this artist here.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 12 – 2 p.m.
SAGES Lunch & Speaker Series
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills
Reservations: Gflores@alllsaintsbh.org
Bill Lincoln. Member of All Saints’ and former Vestry Member and Treasurer, our own Bill Lincoln joined the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees in 2014 and served as President for four years. His business acumen as an entertainment industry finance professional has found wide expression and has resulted in the expansion of Arboretum income opportunities and a steady financial picture. Bill has always shared his talents very generously, and we are grateful and excited to hear about his experiences at the L.A. Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, and elsewhere. Suggested donation: $15. SAGES is All Saints' fellowship ministry for mature adults. We gather two Thursdays a month for lunch, friendship, prayer and engaging presentations.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 4 – 5 p.m.
Choir Concert: Vivaldi’s Gloria in D
St. Clement’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente 92762
Join us for a thrilling musical journey! Experience the spirited beauty of Vivaldi's Gloria in D in the historic sanctuary of St. Clement’s, performed by our very talented chancel choir and accompanied by chamber orchestra and soloists. Revel in the splendor of Mozart's "Laudate Dominum" and "Ave Verum Corpus," Handel's majestic "The Trumpet Shall Sound," and the alluring “Autumn” movement of Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Don't miss this hour-long program of lovely music on an autumn afternoon. A reception follows the concert. Free, with a free-will offering accepted. All are welcome.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 29, 4 p.m.
Seraphour: Spirit and Light
Church of the Epiphany
5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park 91377
Information here or music@tcote.org or 818.991.4797
From the Renaissance to present day with music from the old and new world, the women of Seraphour celebrate Spirit and Light. With works by Sungji Hong paired with Taverner and a new setting of “Veni Creator,” this program offers a sublime window into the eternal and divine. Come and experience the ensemble that Fanfare calls “meltingly beautiful.” There will be a simple reception after the concert to greet the artists.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6 p.m.
Classical Sundays at Six: Thomas Ospital, organ
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information here
International Laureates Organ Series. Titulaire of the grand organ at Saint-Eustache Church in Paris and professor of Organ Interpretation and Harmony at the Paris National Conservatory of Music (CNSMDP), Thomas Ospital is a young artist who has quickly earned a place amongst the world’s finest concert organists. Read more about this artist here.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 4:15 p.m.
Solemn Evensong for All Saints Sunday
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information here
The Choir of Saint James, directed by Canon James Buonemani, will sing Responses by Bernard Rose; Collegium Regale Canticles by Herbert Howells; "O Quam Gloriosum" by Philip Moore; Second Eve by Ola Gjeilo.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information here or 310.275.0123 or info@allsaintsbh.org
All Saints’ Choir & Parish Choir perform "We Remember Them" by Tarik O’Regan; Preces & Responses by Bernard Rose; Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in A Minor by T. Tertius Noble; "The Souls of the Righteous" (U.S. premiere) by Craig Phillips (music director at All Saints'). A reception will follow the service.
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Food Pantry
Our Saviour Center
4368 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte
With lower pandemic numbers and everyone back at school and work our Food Pantry is in need of volunteers. Lend a hand on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., rain or shine, to help us help the neediest families in our community. Volunteers should be age 16 and up. Street parking is available on Santa Anita, McGirk and Lambert avenues. Please wear a mask. All activities are outdoors; dress appropriately and wear close-toed shoes. For information or to sign up (not required), email info@our-center.org.
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October 7 – 17, 2024
Italy Pilgrimage
Join the Rev. Steve De Muth and the Rev. Barrett Van Buren for an 11-day pilgrimage across Italy. We will visit Venice, Florence, Assisi, and Rome. The tour price includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, first class/select hotels, most meals, professional tour director, comprehensive sightseeing, all hotel service charges and local taxes, porterage and entrance fees. Cost is $4,549 per person from Los Angeles including $520 taxes/airline surcharges. For information, contact Steve De Muth, 100 N. Third Ave., Covina, CA 91723 or 626.967.3939 or padresteve@holytrinitycovina.com. A full itinerary is here.
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EMPLOYMENT
Listings may be sent to news@ladiocese.org. There is no charge.
CORONA DEL MAR: Director of Music. Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church seeks a director of music to help us create inspiring and transformative liturgical experiences in the English Cathedral tradition. The successful candidate will be an outstanding musician, choral director, and organist, with a track record in cathedral music or a similar setting. At present, the position is part-time with hopes of increasing the position to full-time in the next couple of years. A full job description and application information can be found here.
LAGUNA HILLS: Organist/Choir Director. St. George’s Episcopal Church, a warm, welcoming community, seeks a dynamic, ministry-driven individual to direct our small choir, while providing organ and piano accompaniment as called for. The well-maintained organ is a 3-manual Allen. Our piano is a Yamaha C5 Grand. Excellent acoustics. Present duties include main Eucharist at 10 a.m., preceded by choir rehearsal at 9 a.m. Weekly staff meetings are held via Zoom. The ideal candidate must demonstrate proficiency in both organ and piano performance. Bachelor’s degree in music preferred. Familiarity with Episcopal liturgy and versatility with many styles of music preferred. Compensation dependent upon qualifications. Please submit resumé, references, and cover letter to the Rev. Pat McCaughan at revpatmccaughan@aol.com. Questions may be addressed to emett.loera30@gmail.com.
PASADENA: Childcare staff. All Saints Church is seeking two part-time employees to care for groups of five to 20 children on-site during Sunday services (8 a.m. - 1 p.m.). Hours will vary during other days of the week, usually focused around afternoons and evenings depending on program status and family needs. Total hours per week are a minimum of 5 on Sunday, and will not exceed a total of 8 hours per week. A full job description is here.
SANTA MONICA: Music Director. St. Augustine by-the-Sea, an inclusive and progressive Episcopal Church, is seeking a creative and dynamic music director to lead its music program. An organist and adult choir are in place. The music director will select choral offerings and help plan music and manage the church's music program, rehearsing and directing the choir. Full job description is here. Compensation: $25,000+. Starts Summer 2023 (negotiable). Send resume and references to the Rev. Nathan Rugh, rector, at nate@saint-augustine.org.
TUSTIN: Sexton. St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 25 hours/week. The sexton serves to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and readiness of Church facilities to enable the work and ministry of the congregation and to create a pleasant atmosphere for members, guests, and staff. Job description here. Contact: administrator@stpauls.org.
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