October 9, 2022

Coming up this week

Churches for Middle East Peace will host Oct. 8 online town hall to set stage for Diocesan Convention learning

[The Episcopal News – September 28, 2022] Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP) – a Washington D.C.-based ecumenical advocacy and education organization – will convene a live online town hall webinar at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, to raise awareness about Israel/Palestine as Diocesan Convention prepares to welcome Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum of Jerusalem Nov. 11-12.

All are welcome to attend the 90-minute town hall featuring panelists from Jerusalem and the United States “who hold expertise related to geo-politics in Israel/Palestine, land annexation, the Palestinian Christian community, and U.S. advocacy related to the Middle East,” planners say.

Designed to “introduce leaders in the Diocese of Los Angeles to key issues that deter peace and justice in Jerusalem and Israel/Palestine,” the town hall will provide key background to convention delegates and the wider diocesan community in advance of Naoum’s keynote address in Riverside.

Los Angeles Bishop John Harvey Taylor will welcome participants to the town hall set to amplify Diocesan Convention’s theme, “Back to the Holy City: The Hope of Christ in Our Time,” and to add context to the companion-diocese relationship shared by Jerusalem and Los Angeles.

There is no charge for the webinar, and attendees are asked to register here.

Invited panelists include:

• Mustafa Abu Sway, a member of the Hashemite Fund for the Restoration of Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought, and the Islamic Waqf Council in Jerusalem.
• Yusef Daher, coordinator of the Jerusalem Liaison Office of the World Council of Churches.
• Rabbi Daniel Roth, director of the Religious Peace Initiative (RPI) with Mosaica, where he oversees a network advancing both religious peace and mitigating crisis situations.
• Suha Salman-Mousa, co-director of Mossawa, the Advocacy Center for Palestinian Arab citizens of Israel, which promotes Palestinian Arab rights and a democratic society.
• Daniel Seidemann, who has lived in Jerusalem since 1973, has been a member of the Israeli Bar Association since 1987 and a partner in a firm specializing in commercial law.

More about the panelists is here.

The panel will be moderated by Kyle Cristofalo, CMEP’s director of advocacy and government relations.

Further information about the town hall may be requested from CMEP or the diocesan communications office at [email protected].

Study group will explore The Psychology of Christian Nationalism

By Susan Russell

How do we overcome polarization in American society? How do we advocate for justice when one side won't listen to the other and cycles of outrage escalate? These questions have been pressing for years, but the emergence of a vocal, virulent strain of white Christian nationalism has made it even more urgent that we find a way forward – and Pamela Cooper-White offers us tool to do precisely that in her book The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide.

In three brief, incisive chapters Dr. Cooper-White uncovers the troubling extent of Christian nationalism, explores its deep psychological roots, and discusses ways in which advocates for justice can safely and effectively attempt to talk across the deep divides in our society. Join us for a three-part study group exploring this important book and considering how we can be agents of change in this critical time of both challenge and opportunity. Join us Wednesday evenings, October 12, 19 and 26, 6– 7:15 p.m. Register here.

The Rev. Canon Susan Russell is canon for Engagement Across Difference for the Diocese of Los Angeles. Questions about the study group may be directed to her at [email protected].

Escuela para Ministerios en Español continues at All Saints Church, Pasadena

All Saints Church, Pasadena, continues to offer Escuela para Ministerios en Español in partnership with the Diocese of Oregon, every other Saturday in person and via Zoom.

The subjects offered in the four course modules are:

• Theology and Spirituality
• Theological Reflection
• Sacraments and Liturgy, Sacred Scriptures: Hebrew Bible and New Testament
• Church History and Anglican-Episcopal Tradition.

The Church History and Anglican-Episcopal Tradition module will begin on Saturday, Oct. 8, 5 - 7 p.m.

The program, taught entirely in Spanish, consists of four modules of formation that will be taught throughout the liturgical year – and participants can join at any time during any module. This program is offered for anyone interested in learning and engaging in an immersive Spanish theological experience.

All are welcome. For more information and/or the Zoom link, contact Alfredo Feregrino at 626.583.2713 or [email protected].

Oct. 8 event at episcopal residence to celebrate CFLC and PRISM chaplaincy programs

[The Episcopal News – September 14, 2022] The Center for Lay Chaplaincy (CFLC) and PRISM Restorative Justice invite the diocesan community to "Building Spiritual Vitality," an evening of music and dinner to celebrate chaplaincy as a vital and innovative means of bringing compassion to seemingly hopeless contexts.

The event, to be held Saturday, Oct. 8, 5 – 8 p.m. at the episcopal residence in Pasadena, will be an opportunity for CFLC and PRISM to share a vision for providing compassionate spiritual care in places where it is most needed and least accessible.

Tickets are $30 each (suggested donation). Register here or via Facebook here.

Read more here.

Bloy House course will explore sacred order of deacons

Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School Los Angeles, will offer a four-week class on the diaconate in October, presented online via Zoom.   

Deacons: Who, What, Why

An introduction to the sacred order of deacons

Saturdays, October 8, 15 and 22, 9 – 11 a.m., via Zoom.

Instructor: The Rev. Dennis Sheridan, Ph.D.

Cost: $50

Three two-hour sessions will offer a glimpse into the life and history of the diaconate. We’ll answer the questions: What does it mean to be a deacon today? How do I know that I am called? What are the steps for getting there? Participants will hear stories about deacons who act as the bridge between the church and the world and learn about the distinctive diaconal voice. Recommended for anyone who is curious about deacons and the diaconate in the Episcopal Church.  

For information and to register, click here.

Para información y para registrarse, haga clic aquí.

San Marino parish to host book discussion with author Mark Yaconelli

St. Edmund's Church, San Marino, invites the diocesan community to a discussion with storyteller, author, and activist Mark Yaconelli about his recent book, Between the Listening and the Telling, on Thursday, Oct. 6. The event will begin with a 6:30 p.m. reception; the program will start at 7 p.m.

"In an increasingly fast-paced and fractured world, sharing stories can be a radical and deeply human practice for uncovering the ties that bind us to one another," says the event announcement. Story invites us to step into the reality of another person’s existence and instead of judgment feel kinship. In the pages of Between the Listening and the Telling, [Yaconelli] leads readers into an enchanting meditation on the power of storytelling in our individual and collective lives. Through his work with The Hearth nonprofit, Yaconelli has served communities across the United States and United Kingdom to bridge divisions, heal trauma, shed light on injustice, and recover hope. In this inspiring and interactive presentation Mark Yaconelli will show how stories can heal our families, our world, ourselves."

For more information, visit St. Edmund's website. The church is located at 1175 San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino.

Feature: Hispanic Heritage Month

Members of St. Luke's, La Crescenta, offer visitors pieces of Salvadoran-style cheesecake during their Sept. 23 Latin Festival. Photo: Janet Kawamoto

Central and Latin American Episcopalians challenge and enrich diocese, wider church

By Pat McCaughan

[The Episcopal News – October 5, 2022] Maria Jimenez happily displayed a pan of layered enchiladas – Northern Mexican style, with “not too spicy” red chile sauce – that she’d prepared specially for the celebration of Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month at St. Luke’s of the Mountains Episcopal Church in La Crescenta.

“Typically, I fry an egg and put it on top,” Jimenez told The Episcopal News on Sept. 24 as the joyous sound of mariachis and the delicious aroma of Salvadoran pupusas and “pastelitos de carne” (empanadas); Guatemalan chiles rellenos; savory, chocolaty Oaxacan mole; cactus salad; drunken salsa; and chicken posole, filled the church hall.

Handmade paper flowers and table decorations were color-coordinated with mounted flags, representing parishioners’ countries of origin – blue and white for El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala; red, green, and white for Mexico; and red, white, and blue for Puerto Rico, Cuba, and for the United States because, “We are celebrating our heritages,” Jimenez said.

While celebrating the Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 Latino/Hispanic Heritage Month, “We wanted to include the USA, because we are Mexican American,” Jimenez said passionately. “Along with the English-speaking congregation, we are one. Before, there was a separation, but not anymore. We have been so looking forward to this day. This is home for us; we have made the most beautiful community and friendships. I consider everyone here my family.”

Although at least 30 congregations in the Diocese of Los Angeles, and about half of the 100 U.S.-based dioceses in The Episcopal Church offer some form of Spanish language worship, the effort may be too little, too late, according to the Rev. Canon Anthony Guillen, The Episcopal Church’s director of ethnic ministries and missioner for Latino/Hispanic Ministries.

“I hear stories that are heart-wrenching; powerful stories of people encountering Jesus for the first time in our churches, of feeling accepted and loved, feeling they’ve found a spiritual home. It’s happening all over the church, but it’s not fast-growing. It’s slowly developing,” said Guillen, who formerly served as rector of All Saints Church in Oxnard in the Los Angeles diocese.

“The projection is that by 2060, one in every three Americans will be Latino. The need is urgent now if we’re going to reach Latinos.”

Read more here.

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Retired rector of St. Paul's to receive Pomona Pride's first Pioneer Award

Pomona Pride, an LGBTQ+ organization, will present its first-ever Pioneer Award to the Rev. Canon Mark Callahan, who recently retired as rector of the city's St. Paul's Episcopal Church, at their "Gayla" on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Fairplex Sheraton. Tickets to the black tie (optional) event are $150 and will benefit Pomona Pride. More about the event is here. For information and tickets, contact Roberto Muñoz, 909.240.0003.

Hallahan is pictured above reading a lesson during the recent requiem Eucharist for Queen Elizabeth II celebrated at St. Thomas' Church, Hollywood. Photo: Janet Kawamoto

Diocesan Convention

November 11 – 12, 2022

An invitation to clergy spouses and partners for Diocesan Convention

By Kathy O’Connor

Autumn greetings, friends! I hope you and your families are well and that you had the opportunity this summer to unwind, relax, and take at least a little time away from your daily routines and pressures.

Diocesan Convention is coming soon to the Riverside Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12th. I hope you will mark your calendars and be able to attend all or part of the convention. The speakers, including Archbishop Hosam of Jerusalem, will be wonderful.

Read the rest of this message.

Convention website gets new look, new URL

The Secretary of Convention's office, working with the diocesan communications office, launched a new Diocesan Convention website this week. The new address is www.diocesela.org/convention, replacing www.diocesanconvention.com, which has been discontinued.

Diocesan Convention will take place on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 – 12, at the Riverside Convention Center with the theme “Back to the Holy City: The Hope of Christ in Our Time.”

The new website has all convention information, including offices and candidates for election; forms and annual report information; resolutions and amendments to be voted on at convention; journals of previous meetings; convention meals and lodging information; and the virtual exhibit hall, as well as instructions for those planning to have exhibits at the in-person convention.

Questions about the website or the convention may be directed to Samantha Wylie, convention coordinator, at [email protected].

Read more here.

Pre-convention meetings

A Zoom format will be used for three pre-convention meetings for clergy, delegates and interested Episcopalians:

• Deaneries 3, 4 and 5 – Sunday, October 16, 3 p.m.
• Deaneries 6, 7 and 8 – Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m.
• Deaneries 1, 2, 9 and 10 – Sunday, October 30, 3 p.m.

Spanish translation will be provided at all three meetings. These presentations will include only the diocesan portion of the traditional deanery assemblies. Deans and presidents will plan deanery annual meetings.

More about Diocesan Convention

Diocesan Convention – 'Back to the Holy City: The Hope of Christ in Our Time' – will welcome Archbishop Naoum of Jerusalem [The Episcopal News, September 7, 2022]

CLUE invites all to 'Giants of Justice' event Oct. 20

CLUE, an interfaith justice organization in Los Angeles, Giants of Justice, has announced that it will hold its annual "Giants of Justice" breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Huffington Center at St. Sophia's Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles.

Honorees this year are:

• Ikar, a spiritual community dedicated to reanimating Jewish life through soulful religious practice, recognized for bringing their entire faith community into the active pursuit of justice through their their Minyan Tzedek program

• Unite Here workers at the Chateau Marmont Hotel in Hollywood for their successful unionization drive.

• Pastor Eddie Anderson of the McCarty Memorial Christian Church (West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles) for his longtime social activism. According to the McCarty Church website, "He has worked with political campaigns, schools, and community development initiatives to motivate passions, organize strategy and navigate inequality." He is active in a number of local and national justice organizations, and serves as co-chair of the California Poor People's Campaign.

All are invited to the breakfast and program; early-bird tickets are available at $125 until 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 30; $150 thereafter. For tickets or for tribute ad and sponsorship opportunities, click here. Checks may be mailed to CLUE, 464 Lucas Ave, Suite 212, Los Angeles, CA 90017

The event will begin at 7 a.m. with breakfast and a VIP reception, followed by the program at 8:30 a.m. St. Sophia's Cathedral is located at 1324 S. Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles.

According to its website, CLUE (Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice), founded in 1996 by an interfaith coalition, "unites low-wage workers, religious leaders, and community members across religions and regions to build an economy that works for everyone."

The Diocese of Los Angeles and individual Episcopalians have been supporters of CLUE since its inception. Among former Giants of Justice honorees are: the Rev. Canon Richard Gillett (2007); the Rev. Canon Frank Alton (2008); Canon Lydia Lopez (2012); the late Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno (2017); and the Rev. Canon Tom Carey (2021).

Restorative justice retreat will celebrate Camp Stevens' 70th anniversary

[The Episcopal News] To mark its 70th anniversary, Camp Stevens invites alumni, former staff, friends and the diocesan community to a Restorative Justice Retreat Oct. 28 – 30. The weekend will celebrate the camp's history of impact and growth while looking to the future.

A video invitation from Kathy Wilder, executive director of Camp Stevens, is here.

Valarie Kaur – renowned civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, innovator, best-selling author of See No Stranger, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project to reclaim love as a force for justice – will deliver a keynote address at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. Kaur was recognized in September by President Joe Biden as one of 16 Uniters healing America at the White House. More about Kaur is here.

Martin Vitorino, mindfulness teacher, LGBTQIA+ trainer and competency consultant, will lead a workshop for youth on "Disarming the Inner Bully," and one and for adults on "Disarming the Inner Critic."

Childcare, children's and youth programs, hands-on green building projects, and camp favorites such as campfires and sunset hikes will be offered during the weekend. Registration is available for the entire weekend or for Saturday, Oct. 29 only, including all the day's programs, lunch and dinner, and the keynote speaker presentation. Contact Wilder at [email protected] for more information.

Read more here. A web page with retreat schedule information is here.

Panel will discuss roles of Asian women in church leadership

The Gathering - a Space for Asian Pacific Spirituality - invites all to a panel conversation, "Front and Center: AAPI women on church leadership," featuring women's perspectives on the future of the church, peace and justice causes, and leadership roles, on Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at St. Athanasius' Church (at St. Paul's Commons), 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026.

Panelists include: Julianne Hines, social justice advocate and senior warden at All Saints Church, Pasadena; the Rev. Charlene Jin Lee, Presbyterian minister (PCUSA) and professor of practical theology at San Francisco Theological Seminary; and the Rev. Katie Nakamura Rengers, staff officer for Church Planting from the office of Presiding Bishop Michael Curry. Erika Bertling, intercultural educator and consultant, will moderate the conversation.

Anyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend this free event. Free underground and street parking is available. A flyer is here. For additional information, email [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE

Good News Gardens Field Day at Camp Stevens will focus on food, faith and service

Camp Stevens will host Field Days: Food, Faith, Service – An Immersive Agrarian Ministry Experience, Dec. 7 – 8, hosted by Good News Gardens, a new initiative of The Episcopal Church.

The two-day Field Days event will offer participants opportunities "to connect with God, neighbor, earth, and self." Activities will include:

• Farm-to-table Eucharist
• Good News Gardens-themed workshops (information on topics and leaders coming soon)
• Participation in farm chores
• Restorative practices such as hiking or yoga
• Fellowship with other Good News Gardens, food justice, and agri-ministry-minded folks

Cost is $100 per participant; partial scholarships are available. Register here. (New users will need to create a profile to register.)

Field Days are made possible in part by a Constable Grant from The Episcopal Church, and with support from the departments of Evangelism and Creation Care.

Contemplative autumn walk will explore spirituality in nature

Payton Hoegh – Jubilee Fellows coordinator and web designer and technician for the Diocese of Los Angeles – will lead a contemplative walk at Paradise Falls in Wildwood Regional Park, Thousand Oaks, on Saturday, Oct. 22, 1 - 4 p.m.

The event is part of the Autumn Walk: Finding Sabbath in Nature program sponsored by the Center for Spirituality in Nature, and is coordinated with Green Sabbath Weekend (so designated by the Green Sabbath Project to raise awareness of and promote solutions to the global environmental crisis).

"We will gather at the trailhead of Paradise Falls trail in Wildwood Regional Park," said Hoegh, who is spiritual communities director for the center. "We will engage in a brief mindfulness practice and then walk slowly and contemplatively along this beautiful path. With attention and intention, this will offer an opportunity to see some of the subtle signs of autumn in Los Angeles as we stop regularly for observation and learning about sabbath with the plants and animals we encounter. There will be a time for solo reflection and group dialogue."

Cost for the walk is $20 per person. Registration and information are here.

Hoegh also will lead a contemplative experience on Dec. 17 at the Madrona Marsh Preserve, centering around the Winter solstice as an invitation to reflect on darkness, light, and resilience. More information is available here.

The Center for Spirituality in Nature, based in Arlington, Virginia, "provides opportunities for deepening spirituality through nature and for nurturing loving relationships with the Earth," according to its website. "Through spiritual re-awakening, re-grounding and re-orientation, we mindfully participate in the healing of the Earth community of which we are called to be a loving part."

Payton Hoegh, who describes himself as "a budding faith leader discerning the priesthood in the Episcopal Church," holds a master of divinity degree from the Claremont School of Theology. He is an avid reader, hiker, trail-runner, and climber.

Kay Lindahl to speak on listening as sacred art, spiritual practice at DOK Fall Assembly

Kay Lindahl, founder of the Listening Center, will be the featured speaker at the Daughters of the King Fall Assembly, to be held via Zoom on Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The program will "explore the sacred nature of listening and engage in some spiritual practices that support becoming a listening presence," according to the event announcement.

Lindahl (pictured) will lead a workshop titled “Listening as Sacred Art and Spiritual Practice."

"According to St. John of the Cross, listening is God’s first language," says the DOK release. "But just how fluent are we in the language of listening? In this fast-paced culture, speaking has become our first lan­guage. We spend hours preparing to speak but little time preparing to listen.

"[Lindahl] will help us understand this as way of being in which stillness and attentiveness provide the space for people to speak authentically and know they are being heard. It is from this place that we can listen across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems.

"Once we experience listening as a sacred art and a spiritual practice we find that it transforms all of our relationships, nurtures our inner voices, and inspires our spiritual growth."

Kay Lindahl is author of the award-winning book The Sacred Art of Listening, and a certified listening professional. She is a skilled presenter and workshop leader who teaches that listening is a creative force that transforms relationships.

To register for the Fall Assembly click here. For more information email [email protected].

November border visit will offer glimpse of migrant experience

[The Episcopal News – August 31, 2022] The Southern Border Committee of the Program Group on Global Partnership, in cooperation with the nonprofit faith-based organization Border Compassion, invites members of the diocesan community to join them for a visit to the Posada del Migrant Shelter in Mexicali, Mexico, Nov. 4 – 5.

Spanish language skills are not necessary for visitors, according to the Rev. Patricia O'Reilly, committee chair, who notes that the two-day trip is a good opportunity for those who might want to visit a shelter, but would prefer to do so with a group. Mexicali, considered one of the safest border crossing cities, is directly across the U.S. border from Calexico, California, and is the capital city of the Mexican state of Baja California.

The group will travel to Calexico on Nov. 4, stay in the Howard Johnson hotel, and on Nov. 5 cross into Mexicali to visit the shelter, where they will spend the day interacting with migrants, playing with children, and learning more about the migrant experience before returning home. Migrants at the shelter — which can accommodate as many as 300 people — fled their homes to escape violence, poverty and climate disasters

Read more here.

L.A. sheriff candidates Luna, Villanueva respond to questionnaire from diocesan Commission on Gospel Justice and Community Care

[The Episcopal News – September 14, 2022] The two candidates in the Nov. 8 run-off election for Los Angeles County sheriff have responded to a questionnaire provided by the Bishop’s Commission on Gospel Justice and Community Care in its ongoing work of sharing information on issues of policing and its impact on the public’s well-being and safety.

Responses (accessible by clicking on linked names) are here:

• Robert Luna, retired chief of Long Beach Police Dept.
• Alex Villanueva, incumbent sheriff of Los Angeles County

Read more here.

Episcopalians in Florida, Puerto Rico continue hurricane recovery efforts

By Egan Millard

[Episcopal News Service – October 4, 2022] Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian became one of the most powerful storms ever to hit Florida, the extent of the damage is becoming clearer, with communities across the southeastern United States affected to varying degrees and catastrophic destruction concentrated in the coastal area around Fort Myers. Episcopalians from the Diocese of Southwest Florida and beyond are banding together to begin the long process of recovery, starting with meeting the immediate needs of people whose homes were destroyed or rendered uninhabitable.

Internet and phone service outages, impassable roads, gas shortages and curfews have made it difficult or impossible for some parishes to figure out how their buildings and parishioners fared. A few – including St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church on Sanibel Island – have been using Facebook to share updates on who has been confirmed safe and who has not. Five days after the storm hit, the Rev. Bill Van Oss, rector, and his wife Sue, the parish communications director, were still trying to track down a few parishioners to make sure they were safe.

The Van Osses and other parish leaders have been calling parishioners to keep track of who is safely off the island – which lost part of the causeway linking it to the mainland – and who was being rescued by helicopter. The urgency of finding their parishioners far overshadowed the status of their building, but an aerial survey brought welcome good news: Unlike many buildings on the island, the church appeared essentially intact, though surrounded by floodwaters.

Read more here.

Episcopal priest’s 4-day ‘Jeopardy!’ streak yields $78K — and some subtle evangelism

By Egan Millard

[Episcopal News Service – October 3, 2022] Answer: This Episcopal priest is now a four-day “Jeopardy!” champion, with winnings of $78,098.

Question: Who is the Rev. David Sibley?

Sibley, the rector of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Walla Walla, Washington, ended his streak on Sept. 30. But during his reign, he lived out a childhood dream, did some outreach on behalf of the church, and – above all – just had fun.

“It’s an odd and surreal experience to be where I am at the moment, but it’s been overwhelmingly positive and I have no complaints,” Sibley told Episcopal News Service on Oct. 3.

Sibley isn’t the first Episcopal priest ever to compete on the show – at least two others have – but he attracted the most attention, given the length of his run and his engagement with fans on Twitter.

Read more here.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 6 p.m.

Prayer in the Taizé Style of Worship

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101

Information: [email protected]

In the chapel at All Saints. Taizé worship is quiet, reflective, peaceful and joyful. It is simple songs and chants in different languages, readings, silences and meditative prayers.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Young Adult Prayer Nights

St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Library)

580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles (Westwood)

Information: 310.208.6516

Join us for open spiritual discussions, readings, snacks and evening prayer. We will meet every Thursday.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 6 p.m.

Movie Nights in the Sacred Garden

Church of Our Saviour (Cleaver Hall)

535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775

Bring a chair or blanket and your favorite treat to watch a family-friendly movie in our the Sacred Garden (located behind the small staff parking lot). Admission is FREE.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 7 p.m.

'Love Lessons" with John Brancy, baritone, and Robert Cassidy, piano

St. Mark's in-the-Valley Episcopal Church

2901 Nojoqui Avenue (at Alamo Pintado Avenue), Los Olivos 93441

Information here

Baritone John Brancy and pianist Robert Cassidy will perform their concert "Love Lessons," featuring: Gustav Mahler’s Songs of a Wayfarer, Maurice Ravel’s song cycle Don Quichotte á Dulcinée, selections by Frank Bridge and Reynaldo Hahn, as well as musical theater favorites. Tickets: $20 (patron tickets: $35. Students: free).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stillpoint: Native Expressions of Indigenous Spirituality

Church of Our Saviour

535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775

In person and livestream

Information/registration here

Led by the Rev. Leonard Casey Church, indigenous missiologist and pastor, a members of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians. This Stillpoint one-day retreat will include participation in: incense burning, medicine wheel and dream catcher making, a pipe ceremony, making of prayer ties, a talking circle, and other indigenous expressions used in spiritual practice.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 10 a.m.

Israel and Palestine: An online town hall meeting

Register here

Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), a Washington D.C.-based ecumenical advocacy and education organization, will convene the webinar to raise awareness about Israel/Palestine as the Diocese of Los Angeles prepares to welcome Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum of Jerusalem to Diocesan Convention Nov. 11 – 12. Read more here.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s, Ventura, Spirituality in Nature Group Family Activity

Big Rock Preserve, Ventura

Information/Reservations/Directions: Dan Wakelee, [email protected]

St. Paul’s Ventura is establishing a Spirituality In Nature Group. The group's goals are to explore nature to better understand what it means to be stewards of God’s creation, and to strengthen our connection with the amazing natural world around us. Join us for the first Spirituality in Nature Group activity. This event will last about an hour an a half, involve an easy hike, activities for children, and reflections, and is suitable for all ages. We will meet at Ventura Land Trust’s Big Rock Preserve (near Foster Park).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 5 - 7 p.m.

Escuela para Ministerios en Español

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101

Information/Zoom link: Alfredo Feregrino, 626.583.2713 or [email protected]

All Saints Church, Pasadena, offers Escuela para Ministerios en Español in partnership with the Diocese of Oregon. The program, taught entirely in Spanish, consists of four modules of formation that will be taught throughout the liturgical year – and you can join at any time during any module. This program is offered for anyone interested in learning and engaging in an immersive Spanish Theological experience. Classes are in-person (and also available live on Zoom!) every other week at All Saints Church on Saturdays, 5:00-7:00 p.m. The subjects to be offered in the four modules are Theology and Spirituality, Theological Reflection, Sacraments and Liturgy, Sacred Scriptures: Hebrew Bible and New Testament, and Church History and Anglican-Episcopal Tradition. The fourth module’s first class, Church History and Anglican-Episcopal Tradition, will be on October 8.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 5 - 8 p.m.

'Building Spiritual Vitality': CFLC and PRISM

The Episcopal Residence

3435 East California Blvd., Pasadena 91107

Register here

The diocese's Center for Lay Chaplaincy and PRISM Restorative Justice ministries invite all to an evening of music and dinner to celebrate chaplaincy as a vital and innovative means of bringing compassion to seemingly hopeless contexts. Tickets: $30. Read more here.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 4:15 p.m.

Solemn Evensong in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church

3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010

Information: 213.388.3015 or here

The Rev. Kate Cress, rector, will preside. Music presented by the Choir of St. James, directed by Canon James Buonemani. Music will include “Lord, thou hast been our refuge” by Ralph Vaughan Williams; “Beati quorum via” by Charles Villiers Stanford; Evening Canticles “Collegium Regale” by Herbert Howells; Responses by William Smith; and “Song for Athene” by John Tavener. There is no charge. Livestream and on demand here.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9, 6 p.m.

Organ Recital: Raúl Prieto Ramírez

St. James in-the-City Church

3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Information/Livestream/on demand here

Classical Sundays at Six “International Laureates Organ Series.” Raúl Prieto Ramírez,

organ, performs Liszt’s Prometheus Symphonic Poem, among other works.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Book Study: The Psychology of Christian Nationalism (Session 1)

Online

Registration here

Information: The Rev. Canon Susan Russell, [email protected]

This three-session study (Oct. 12, 19 and 26) will consider The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide by Pamela Cooper-White. "How do we overcome polarization in American society. How do we advocate for justice when one side won't listen to the other and cycles of outrage escalate?," writes the Rev. Canon Susan Russell, canon for Engagement Across Difference. "These questions have been pressing for years, but the emergence of a vocal, virulent strain of white Christian nationalism has made it even more urgent that we find a way forward – and Cooper-White offers us tool to do precisely that in her book."

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7 p.m.

'Jazz Explorations 2 – Masters of Bebop'

with Les Rose and The Valley Jazz Collective

St. Mark's in-the-Valley Episcopal Church

2901 Nojoqui Avenue (at Alamo Pintado Avenue), Los Olivos 93441

Information here

The Valley Jazz Collective – Les Rose, saxophone, Woody DeMarco, piano, Brendan Statom, bass, Rex Harte, drums – will explore music of Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Tadd Dameron, along with original compositions by Les Rose and Woody DeMarco. A wine-and-cheese reception will follow the concert. Tickets: $15 (Cash and checks only. Students: free.)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Young Adult Prayer Nights

St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Library)

580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles (Westwood)

Information: 310.208.6516

Join us for open spiritual discussions, readings, snacks and evening prayer. We will meet every Thursday.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 8 p.m.

Chamber Orchestra Concert: Barber's Violin Concerto

St. Matthew's Episcopal Church

1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades

Information/Tickets here

Featuring Movses Pogossian in the Violin Concerto by Samuel Barber. Pogossian, professor of violin at UCLA, made his American debut performing the Tchaikovsky Concerto with the Boston Pops in 1990. He regularly performs with orchestras throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Tickets: $35. Season passes are available: the season will include seven concerts.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.

Mutual Ministry Retreat:

St. Andrew's, Torrance, and Christ Church, Redondo Beach

Mary and Joseph Retreat Center

5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275

As we enter the fall, life at church, work, and school tends to become busy once again. We recommend that you follow Jesus’ advice and come away… and rest a while! Led by an experienced facilitator, we will gather for worship, and learn various ancient and contemporary methods of praying and meditating, including walking the Labyrinth. This is a day to enjoy nature, renew our bodies, minds, and spirits, and deepen our relationships with one another. The cost, including coffee, tea, snacks and a catered lunch, is $50 per person. Please consider adding a donation to enable a low-income parishioner to attend. RSVP to Mariana at [email protected] or 310.540.1722. A flyer is here.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 4 p.m.

Men's Evensong Invitational

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016

Sung by the men of St. Luke's Choir and invited guests. Music selections include Phos Hilaron and Preces and Responses by Kent Bennett Jones, St. Luke's music director, and "Dives and Lazarus" by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 5 p.m.

Chamber Music Concert I: German Romantic Trios

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

Information here or 310.275.0123, ext. 112

This program features monumental trios by two of the nineteenth century’s greatest composers; Johannes Brahms and Felix Mendelssohn. Violinist Andrew Sords makes his first live appearance at All Saints’, and is joined by the superb cellist John Walz, and pianist Tim Durkovic in the first concert of the new season. Tickets: $20 ($10 students & seniors). Admission free with Music Guild donor season pass.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2022, 6 p.m.

International Laureates Organ Series: Raúl Prieto Ramírez

St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church

3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010

Information: 213.388.3015 or here

Free. Live-stream and on demand at GreatMusicLA.org.)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6 p.m.

Evensong

St. James' Episcopal Church

1325 Monterey Road (at Fremont), South Pasadena

Information here or 626.799.9194

The Choir of St. James’, under the direction of Sarah Gonzalez, sings the Versicles and Responses by Bernard Rose (1916-1996); Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by C.V. Stanford (1852-1924), the setting of Psalm 121 by Sir Henry Walford Davies (1869-1941), and “O Ye that Love the Lord,” by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912). The service will also include organ voluntaries from Jason Klein-Mendoza, organist of St. James’.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 4 - 6 p.m.

Inspiring Stories: Effective Practices for Bridging the Red/Blue Divide

The Guibord Center (online)

Register here

How do we help people in our spiritual communities listen to each other when political tensions are running high? These days congregations in all faith traditions in the United States are grappling with complicated issues that bring out strong feelings. Rather than avoiding difficult conversations, some leaders have chosen to create space and guidelines to address them together. Which strategies are working? What needs to be in place for continued success?  How do leaders get training and build support to do this work? Our storytellers will share their experiences. Inspiring Stories is a virtual collaboration between The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out, an interfaith organization dedicated to opening hearts and minds, and IslamiCity, a global Muslim e-community.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Book Study: The Psychology of Christian Nationalism (Session 2)

Online

Registration here

Information: The Rev. Canon Susan Russell, [email protected]

This three-session study (Oct. 12, 19 and 26) will consider The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide, by Pamela Cooper-White. See Oct. 12 listing for details.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Young Adult Prayer Night

St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Library)

580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles (Westwood)

Information: 310.208.6516

Join us for open spiritual discussions, readings, snacks and evening prayer. We will meet every Thursday.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 7 – 8 p.m.

Taizé Prayer Service

Sacred Heart Chapel

480 S. Batavia Street, Orange 92868-3907

Information: 714.744.3172 or [email protected]

Offered in prayerful collaboration between Stillpoint (www.stillpointca.org) (a diocesan institution) and Center for Spiritual Development (www.thecsd.org) (Sisters of St. Joseph, Orange). Slow down and unplug at this hour-long service designed in the style that began in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. This service includes prayer, simple beautiful music, a time for silence and sacred readings. Chants are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. All faith traditions are welcome. Third Sunday of each month. Covid requirements: proof of vaccination (including booster) and masks.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

DOK Fall Assembly with Kay Lindahl

Via Zoom

Register here

Information: [email protected]

The annual fall assembly of the Daughters of the King in the Diocese of Los Angeles will "explore the sacred nature of listening and engage in some spiritual practices that support becoming a listening presence," according to the event announcement. Lindahl, author of the award-winning book The Sacred Art of Listening, and a certified listening professional, will lead a workshop titled “Listening as Sacred Art and Spiritual Practice."

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 7:30 p.m.

A Concert of Renewal II

St. Alban's Episcopal Church

580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles (Westwood)

Featuring the combined choirs of St. Alban's Church (Donald Caldwell, director) and Altadena Community Church (Ki Y. Park, director). Program will include Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto #1 in g minor (Wendy Caldwell, soloist) and Puccini's Missa de Gloria (May Ary and Leland Smith, soloists). The concert will be repeated on Oct. 23 in Altadena (see listing below).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 3 p.m.

A Concert of Renewal II

Altadena Community Church

943 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena

Featuring the combined choirs of St. Alban's Church (Donald Caldwell, director) and Altadena Community Church (Ki Y. Park, director). Program will include Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto #1 in g minor (Wendy Caldwell, soloist) and Puccini's Missa de Gloria (May Ary and Leland Smith, soloists).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 6 p.m.

Classical Sundays at Six: Andrew Brownell & Steven Vanhauwert, piano

St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church

3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010

Information: 213.388.3015 or here

Free. Live-stream and On Demand. More info at GreatMusicLA.org.)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6 – 7:15 p.m.

Book Study: The Psychology of Christian Nationalism (Session 3)

Online

Registration here

Information: The Rev. Canon Susan Russell, [email protected]

This three-session study (Oct. 12, 19 and 26) will consider The Psychology of Christian Nationalism: Why People Are Drawn In and How to Talk Across the Divide by Pamela Cooper-White. See October 12 listing for details.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Young Adult Prayer Nights

St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Library)

580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles (Westwood)

Information: 310.208.6516

Join us for open spiritual discussions, readings, snacks and evening prayer. We will meet every Thursday.

FRIDAY – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 - 30

Camp Stevens 70th Anniversary: Restorative Justice Retreat

Camp Stevens

1108 Banner Road (Hwy 78), Julian 92036

Information/Registration here

To mark its 70th anniversary, Camp Stevens invites alumni, former staff, friends and the diocesan community to a Restorative Justice Retreat. The weekend will celebrate the camp's history of impact and growth while looking to the future. Valarie Kaur – renowned civil rights leader, lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator, innovator, best-selling author of See No Stranger, and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project to reclaim love as a force for justice – will deliver a keynote address at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29. More about Kaur is here.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 6 p.m.

Classical Sundays at Six: Clarinetist Michele Zukovsky & the Capitol Ensemble

St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church

3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010

Information: 213.388.3015 or here

Free. Live-stream and on demand at GreatMusicLA.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

Young Adult Prayer Nights

St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Library)

580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles (Westwood)

Information: 310.208.6516

Join us for open spiritual discussions, readings, snacks and evening prayer. We will meet every Thursday.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 5 p.m.

Choral Evensong

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

Information here or 310.275.0123, ext. 112

All Saints’ Choir & Parish Choir will perform "Song for Athene" by John Tavener, Preces & Responses by Philip Radcliff, Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (All Saints’ Service) by David Willcocks, and "Bring Us, O Lord" by Paul Halley. A reception will follow the service.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 6 p.m.

Classical Sundays at Six: Harpist Cristina Montes Mateo and Friends

St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church

3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010

Information: 213.388.3015 or here

Free. Live-stream and on demand at GreatMusicLA.org.

Additional events are listed on the diocesan calendar here. Calendar information may be emailed to [email protected].

Churches continue blood drives

Blood supplies are critically low in California, and congregations in the Diocese of Los Angeles have stepped up to help replenish them by hosting blood drives. Currently scheduled events are listed below.

Additional helpful resources from the American Red Cross:

American Red Cross Donor App information

How to prepare for a great donor experience

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Blood Donation/Drive Fact Sheet

Donors may save up to 15 minutes by completing pre-donation reading and answering health history questions here, rather than filling out forms on the day of donation.

Reservations are requested. All donors and staff will be screened before entering the facilities.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 

St. Mark's Episcopal Parish

Parish Hall

330 E 16th Street, Upland 91784

Register here or call 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767)

Sponsor code: stmarks

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church

30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita 92688

Reservations here or call 1.800.RED.CROSS (1.800.733.2767)

Sponsor code: STJOHN (note, no "s")

Questions? Contact Gary and Dena Graves, [email protected] or [email protected]

Will your church host blood drives in coming months? Send the information to [email protected] for inclusion in the calendar. Please include the date, times, location and sponsor code.

EMPLOYMENT

Listings may be sent to [email protected]. There is no charge.

NEW LISTING

UPLAND: Music Director and Organist. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church seeks a part-time Music Director and Organist who can bring gifts, creativity, faithfulness, and joy to our community. The Music Director is central to our shared ministry and life together as a Parish. Sunday worship responsibilities include playing one hymn at the conclusion of our 8 a.m. service, rehearsing with singers and other musicians, and accompanying worship at our 10 a.m. service. Practices for our choir, handbells, and band have been held in the late afternoon and evening one or two days per week. We have a 2-manual tracker pipe organ with a non-AGO flat foot-pedal system that is E.& G.G. Hook and Hastings, Boston, 1873, Opus 734. We also have an Eric Herz harpsichord, Kawai spinet piano, handbells and chimes. The salary range is $18,000 to $26,000 per year, depending upon experience and scope of responsibilities. Weddings and funerals will provide additional compensation. A full position description is here. Cover letter, resume, references, and links to musical performance recordings should be sent to our selection committee, in care of: [email protected].

CONTINUING LISTINGS

ALTADENA: Interim Preschool Director. Saint Mark’s School seeks an inspiring and innovative Interim Preschool Director for the 22/23 school year who will ensure the continued excellence and distinction of our program for children ages 2 year, 9 months through 5 years old. The Interim Preschool Director will take a leadership role in all areas that support the school’s core mission, including managing the day-to-day operations of the preschool, providing mentorship to the preschool faculty and staff, and ensuring the preschool program provides the highest quality learning experience and environment for the growth and development of children. Full job description here. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume to Kelly Mancuso, assistant head of school, at [email protected]. Date posted: Aug. 20, 2022. Date available: immediately.

BUENA PARK: Administrative Assistant, St. Joseph's Episcopal Church. 15 hours/week. Small parish seeks experienced and cheerful person to handle customary reception and business office tasks. Send resume and letter of interest to [email protected]

FILLMORE/VENTURA: Community Engagement and Development Coordinator, The Abundant Table, a non-profit, organic certified farm and BIPOC- and women-led worker collective in Ventura County, California that seeks to transform our food system towards justice, liberation, and increased health for all people, while caring for the land and all who tend the land. Community Engagement and Development Coordinator will be responsible to oversee and coordinate the TAT community engagement and development processes, including management; fundraising; community engagement, coordination and development. 30 hours/week; salary and benefits $32,864.Full job description here.

GLENDORA: Organist. Grace Episcopal Church is seeking a professionally trained church organist to be a part of our strong and vital music ministry. The organist will be expected to play for one Sunday service and one choir rehearsal per week, feast days, and for festive concerts. We offer a traditional Rite II service at 10 a.m. on Sundays. The preferred style of music is classical sacred music, ranging from Palestrina to Rutter. The pipe organ is by Manuel Rosales, built in 1977, with a new console in 1980, and substantial reconditioning work in 2016. The organ has two manuals and 26 ranks. The organist will work directly under our choirmaster/director of music in a collaborative manner. Salary: $18,000. Weddings and funerals will provide additional compensation. A full job description is here. Send resume to the Rev. Susan Scranton via email at [email protected] or by postal mail at 555 E. Mountain View Avenue, Glendora 91741.

LOS ANGELES: Administrative Assistant, St. Philip's Episcopal Church. Part time (no more than 15 hours/week). On site as much as possible. Wage: $18/hour. Requires English and Spanish. Full job description here. Contact: Marc Nesbit, senior warden, at [email protected] or the Rev. Thomas Quijada-Discavage at [email protected].

LOS ANGELES: Coordinator for Refugee Housing, Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service (IRIS). Identify and secure safe, affordable, appropriately furnished housing that meets the Cooperative Agreement for refugee clients. Conduct home visits for safety evaluation and housing orientation with newly arrived refugee clients. This position manages home furnishing donations and coordinates donation drives and deliveries. This position reports to the Resettlement Supervisor. Position will be based out of the IRIS office located at 3621 Brunswick Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90039. The job also entails traveling to and from client appointments, airport pick-up, home visits and other community events, trainings and meetings. Full job description / application instructions here.

LOS ANGELES (ECHO PARK): Credit Union CEO/Manager, Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union. To provide strategic, vision, leadership, and management in all functional areas. Plan, direct and control credit union activities in accordance with credit union plans, policies, directives and activities as established by the Board of Directors. Responsible for ensuring financial stability and member satisfaction commensurate with the best interest of members, staff and credit union. A full job description is here. For more information and to apply, click here.

LOS ANGELES: Preschool Director, St. James' Episcopal School. The preschool director oversees the Grammercy Place Preschool and is the supervisor for the St. Andrew’s Place preschool site director. The preschool director is responsible for curriculum, evaluation, professional development and parent and family engagement and communications for both preschool campuses. Website is here. Full job description here.

PACIFIC PALISADES: General Maintenance Worker, St. Matthew's Church and School. St. Matthew's is a vibrant community that includes both a Church and a School situated in beautiful Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. The Director of Facilities and Operations seeks a full time maintenance staff member with maintenance experience. This is a "hands-on" position and the ideal candidate will have repair maintenance and event setup experience, great people skills and a history of providing the highest level of customer service. A full job description is here. Please email resume to [email protected].

SOUTH PASADENA: Tenor Choir Section Leader, St. James’ Episcopal Church. To begin immediately. Section leaders are compensated $32/hr (usually $80 per service) with extra fees for weddings/funerals as required through the year. Music is a vital and celebrated part of the worship at St. James’, a warm, welcoming parish in the heart of South Pasadena. Joined by the volunteer choir of approximately 22 able singers, section leaders are at the foundation of the music program, often featured in solos, motets, and anthems. More about Music at St. James’ is here. A full job description and application instructions are here.

THOUSAND OAKS: Assistant Principal, St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School. Duties include helping with admissions, development, parent relations, student supervision, and program development. Candidate must have a college degree, a teaching credential, and a minimum of five years working in a school. Administrative experience is desirable. If interested, please send resume to [email protected].

OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE

DALLAS, TEXAS: Director of Youth Ministry. Saint Michael and All Angels Church is seeking a leader and committed follower of Jesus Christ to provide adaptive leadership and oversight to the Youth Ministry (6th-12th grade) to build faith, form disciples of Jesus Christ, make a difference in the world and equip parents to disciple their children. Full job description here. All resumes and inquiries may be directed to [email protected]. Application deadline is Nov. 30, 2022.

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