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March 3, 2019

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Absalom Jones service remembers faith, struggle of African-American ancestors, honors seminarians

The Rev. Ronald Byrd, missioner for Black Ministries for The Episcopal Church - pictured at left with Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce - preached on the need for the church's work and relationships to be grounded in faith at the Absalom Jones Worship Service on Feb. 24 at St. Philip's Church in Los Angeles' Leimert Park neighborhood. Bishop Bruce celebrated the Eucharist and the Rev. Guy Leemhuis was worship leader for the service, held in memory of the first African-American to be ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church (in 1802). "We welcomed the Holy Spirit and our ancestors through dance, drum, and song," the Rev. Jamesetta Hammons and Stacey Forte-Dupre wrote to The Episcopal News. "We honored our ancestors through an offering of libations; similar to some who pray asking saints to intercede. As we invoked our ancestors through the pouring of water we asked them to bless our efforts, supporting us in our work towards healing and reconciliation for 400 years of injustice." In addition, participants had opportunities to learn about a few of the many little-known contributions made to American life by Black Americans, including Isaac Johnson, inventor of a folding bicycle frame (below left). They also played a board game based on the life of Absalom Jones (below right). Hammons is chair of the H. Belfield Hannibal Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, which sponsored the event with the Diocese of Los Angeles. UBE was established in 1968 to promote the ministry of and to African Americans in the Episcopal Church and the world. During the service, UBE honored three African-American seminarians in the diocese: Andrea Arsene, who is in her second year of study at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley; Dominique Piper, a postulant for the vocational diaconate and member of Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Placentia; and Shawn Evelyn, a third-year student at Virginia Theological Seminary and candidate for Holy Orders.

Clergy spouses and partners invited to weekend retreat

Canon Kathy O'Connor and Canon Steve Bruce invite spouses and partners of diocesan clergy to "We Are Better Together," a weekend retreat April 26 - 28 at the retreat center at Mt. Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara. According to O'Connor and Bruce -- spouses of Bishop John Harvey Taylor and Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce -- "We will focus on getting to know one another and discovering ways we can enhance our support of each other as companions of clergy. We will draw on the Book of Acts for some inspiration, with gatherings on Friday night, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening. We are invited to participate with the Brothers in their prayer times during the entire retreat. Free time on Saturday afternoon for relaxation, private time, fellowship, or however you choose. Looking forward to spending time together in this beautiful and peaceful place." Presenters for the gatherings include Lori Kizzia, Steve Bruce, Kathy O’Connor, and Brother Adam McCoy. For more information, click here.

The Episcopal News, Late Winter 2019 issue, is online

The Late Winter 2019 issue of The Episcopal News is online, featuring stories on: Seeds of Hope; a “caravan of faith” to the Mexico border; All Saints Church, Santa Barbara, a year after deadly mudslides; Katie Derose, deacon and RAND Corporation researcher; the diocese's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration; and more. Click here to download copies for reading and printing.

Trinity, Santa Barbara, to install new rector

Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will install the Rev. Elizabeth Molitors (pictured) as rector of Trinity Church, Santa Barbara, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 18. All are invited. Trinity called the Rev. Elizabeth Molitors in October to serve as its 19th rector. Previously Molitors served as rector of Annunciation Episcopal Church in Gurnee, Illinois, and as associate rector at St. Mark’s Church, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Before her call to the priesthood, she spent almost 25 years in corporate positions, including 13 years as an IT project manager for two Fortune 500 companies. She has one adult child, Eli, who lives and works in Northampton, Massachusetts. [Note: An incorrect date was listed for this event in the Feb. 24 Update. The News regrets the error.]

REQUIESCAT IN PACE

The Rev. James Edmund Furman

May 30, 1947 - February 24, 2019

The Rev. James Furman, rector of St. Nicholas’s Church in Encino from 1995 to 2007, died in hospice care on Sunday, February 24, after a long illness. He had no surviving family, but many friends. A funeral service will be held on March 23, 11 a.m., at St. Mark’s Church, Glendale. Bishop John Harvey Taylor will preside. Before his tenure at St. Nicholas', Furman served as rector of St. Peter's Church in Honolulu, Hawaii (1986 - 1995). He also served several churches in the Diocese of San Diego, including St. Andrew's, La Mesa (1985 - 1986), St. Peter and St. Paul Church , El Centro (1980 - 1985); and Christ Church, Coronado (1979 - 1980). Read more here.

Readings on life of Mary, music by Sandra Montes to highlight liturgy celebrating 'Our Sister's Keeper'

Music from immigration activist and singer Sandra Montes (pictured) and a series of imaginative monologues based on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus, will be featured in "Through the Eyes of Mary," a special liturgy on March 3 celebrating the "Our Sister's Keeper" exhibit now in residence at the Cathedral Center. Bishops John Harvey Taylor and Diane Jardine Bruce will both take part in the liturgy, which will begin at 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, in St. Athanasius Church and be followed by a reception in the Great Hall. Marie Plakos, the photographer whose work is featured in "Our Sister's Keeper," will also attend. Read more here.

Cathedral invites children and families to observe Lent at interactive day of prayer, storytelling

St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles, invites children in preschool through fourth grade and their families to "Lenten Prayers and Children’s Spirituality," an interactive day of prayer and storytelling, on Saturday, March 16, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. "Lent is the season before Easter that invites us to journey with Jesus," according to an event announcement. "His life, ministry and death are remembered during this season. It’s also a time to look at our own lives and draw closer to God. We will participate in and model Lenten practices that can then be done at home. Each participant will leave with materials to keep them talking and praying through the 40 days of Lent." The event is presented In partnership with St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Pacific Palisades, and will be led by the Rev. Stephanie Wilson and Missy Moira. For reservations, email to [email protected].

Congregations asked to mark March 24 as 'Camp Stevens Sunday'

Camp Stevens, which serves the dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego, asks congregations in both dioceses to observe Sunday, March 24 as "Camp Stevens Sunday." The day is an opportunity for parishioners to virtually explore the camp's programs, which emphasize leadership development and creativity in a safe and loving Christian environment. The camp staff suggest that congregations offer some of the following activities:

   

Scheduled camp sessions include:

To learn more or to register for summer sessions, click here.

'A Beautiful Mess' is theme of March 23 women's retreat in Ventura

"A Beautiful Mess: A Lenten Retreat for Women" sponsored by Daughters of the King will be held on Saturday, March 23, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura. The program will be led by Kristin Ritzau, author of A Beautiful Mess, and the Rev. Julie Morris, and will include music, lunch, Eucharist and opportunities for both solitude and sharing. "The Lenten journey brings us to the heart of life: vulnerability, love, disappointment, hope and our deep need of God and others … and their need of us," according to the event announcement. "Grace is not to be found in a dressed-up version of ourselves but in the genuine, beautiful, sometimes even painful and messy realities of our lives and world." Childcare will be provided. Cost is $15; scholarships are available. To register online, click here. For more information, contact St. Paul’s Church office at 805.643.5033.

Girls invited to enjoy movies, sing-along, pizza and more at GFS pajama party/fashion show

Girls Friendly Society of Los Angeles invites girls ages 5 and up to the 2019 GFS Fashion Show and Pajama Party on Saturday, March 23, 4 - 9 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 330 East 16th Street, Upland 91784. Girls are invited to show off their favorite PJs or lounge wear and to bring a pair of pajamas to donate to the Pajama Project, which supplies sleepwear to needy children. Girls, along with their parents and friends, will enjoy a sing-along and watch a movie, complete with pizza and popcorn. Registrations are requested by March 10: click here. Girls need not be GFS members to participate. For additional information, contact Nora Harris at nlharris83@gmail. com

La Cañada parish to host Lenten morning retreat

St. George's Episcopal Church, La Cañada, invites all to a Lenten morning apart at a half-day retreat on Saturday, March 16, 9:15 - 11:30 a.m. Based upon a passage from Mark in which Jesus asks his disciples to "take up your cross and follow me," the half day retreat, titled "The Way Of Our Cross," is designed to offer participants the means to perform a “spiritual tune-up.” Each person attending will be given an olive wood holding cross to use and keep as they take part in a guided meditation focusing on six teachings of Jesus. There is no charge for the retreat but reservations are requested: email to [email protected]. For further information, call 818.790.3323. St. George's Church is located at 808 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada 91011.

Korean ministry immersion experience is March 2

New Community, the multicultural ministries program of the diocese, will continue its series of full-day Asian Immersion experiences in which lay and clergy leaders will learn more about and engage with Asian cultures and communities on Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with "Exploring the Korean Culture and Communities." Read more here.

Panels on Middle East issues planned for March in South Pasadena, Irvine, Santa Barbara

In response to suggestions made during the 2018 meeting of Diocesan Convention, Bishop John Harvey Taylor has announced presentations on Middle East issues to be held at three locations across the diocese during March. Sponsored by the Middle East Committee of the Program Group on Global Partnership and the Order of the Jerusalem Cross, the presentations are part of a national tour by Churches for Middle East Peace. Read more here.

Leading soccer broadcasters to anchor March 7 Football Round Up benefiting Neighborhood Youth Association

International soccer fans won’t want to miss the March 7 Football Round Up set to feature veteran players and commentators Stuart Holden of Fox Sports and Robbie Earle of NBC, an evening in Century City benefiting the Neighborhood Youth Association, a diocesan institution specializing in college placement for low-income students. Read more here.

Frank Rogers, Jr., to discuss personal healing, spiritual transformation at 'Internal Family Systems' retreat

Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality will present “Internal Family Systems: A Compassion-Based Spiritual Path” with Frank Rogers, Jr. on Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m . at Church of Our Saviour, 535 W Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775. For more information or to register, click here.

C.S. Lewis Society’s ‘Pacific Inklings Festival’ will feature speakers, cosplay, ‘exotic wares’

The Southern California C.S. Lewis Society will present The Pacific Inklings Festival and General Meeting on Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Heath Building 100 and The Great Commission Hall at Vanguard University, 55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event will feature “merchants of rare and exotic wares,” according to the announcement. Admission is $5. Cosplay (wearing costumes related to the theme) is encouraged. Read more here.

March 24 is Camp Stevens Sunday

Congregations in the dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego are invited to set March 24 aside as Camp Stevens Sunday; a day to focus on and learn about the diocesan camp, its summer programs for children and teens, and year-round programs for families and singles. All congregations will soon receive camp brochures, registration forms and more from the camp office. For information about the camp, click here.

Discussion on Grounded to feature author Diana Butler Bass

The Abundant Table and The Human Nature Center will host a discussion on Tuesday, March 26 and Tuesday, April 9 with Diana Butler Bass about her book  Grounded: Finding God in the World - A Spiritual Revolution. Read more here.

Stillpoint offers 'Spiritual Journey' retreat at Ghost Ranch

Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality, an institution of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will offer "The Spiritual Journey," a week-long retreat to be held July 29 - Aug. 5 at Ghost Ranch Retreat Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico. For more information and to register, click here.

Camp Stevens summer camp registration is open

Registration for 2019 summer sessions offered by Camp Stevens, the camp and conference center serving the dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego, opened Feb. 1. For more about camps for children, teens and adults, visit the camp website here.

Photo exhibit at cathedral reflects world of foster youth

See Me: Portraits of Foster Youth, an exhibit of black and white photographs from the Foster Youth Museum in Oakland, California, is being hosted at St. John's Cathedral from Jan. 11 to March 5. Read more here.

The Abundant Table to offer immersive retreats

The Abundant Table offers faith communities the opportunity to come to its Camarillo farm for a half-day facilitated retreat that includes a tour, conversation, meditative exercise and time in the fields weeding or harvesting. To schedule a group retreat, inquire about the fee schedule or learn more, contact the Rev. Nicole Janelle at [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 20 - 22

Episcopal and Lutheran recovery ministries to offer 'Addiction & Faith Conference' in Minnesota

The second annual Addiction & Faith Conference, hosted by the Fellowship of Recovering Lutheran Clergy (FRLC) and Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church (RMEC), will be held September 20 - 22 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Keynote speakers will be lecturer and author the Rev. Brian McLaren and psychiatry professor and author George E. Vaillant. For more about the conference schedule, costs and scholarships, click here.

Episcopal Youth Event 2020 Planning Team opens applications for youth representatives

Applications for youth interested in serving on the Planning Team for the 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20) are now being accepted. To be eligible for the Planning Team, youth applicants must be currently enrolled in grades 9 – 11 and be communicants in good standing in an Episcopal Church congregation. Read more here.

Sacred Ground: New dialogue series explores race and faith

Sacred Ground, a film- and reading-based dialogue series on race and faith produced by The Episcopal Church, introduced by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, will be available Feb. 22. Participants will walk together through America’s history of race and racism, while weaving in the threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. Read more here.

Life Transformed: The Way of Love in Lent and Easter

The Episcopal Church has announced several new Lent and Easter resources for Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's Way of Love initiative. Available in Spanish and English. For more information click here.

Traveling the Way of Love: Episcopal Church launches new video series

Join host Chris Sikkema, manager for special projects, The Episcopal Church Office of Communication, as he journeys across The Episcopal Church in search of stories of the ways its people are engaged in the seven practices that encompass the Way of Love. Information is here.

Episcopal Relief & Development offers Lenten meditation series

Episcopal Relief & Development celebrates the 15th anniversary of the organization’s Lenten Meditations with inspiring selections from previous years that highlight the incredible depth and insight provided by leaders from around The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. The booklets are now available in both English and Spanish here. For additional planning guides and resources, click here.

CPC book funds accepting grant applications for 2019

The Church Periodicals Club, a program of The Episcopal Church under the auspices of Episcopal Church Women, has announced that the application process is open for 2019 National Book Fund (NBF) grants (deadline is March 1). Read more here.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 10 a.m. – 4 –p.m.

Designs for Dining

St. Francis’ Church

2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates

Information: 310.375.4617 or here

St. Francis Church will present its 2019 “Designs for Dining” fundraiser, benefiting the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Fund. The annual event features creative trends in entertaining and themed table designs. Other highlights include guest speakers, boutiques and silent auction. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Refreshments and a light lunch are included in the admission price.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 - SUNDAY, MARCH 3

All Saints 20s/30s (Young Adult) Weekend Retreat

Camp Stevens

Julian

Information: 626.583.2765 or [email protected]

Registration here

    20s/30s All Saints, a faith community of young adults, will hold a Spring Retreat at Camp Stevens in a weekend of fellowship, friendship, fun, and thoughtful spiritual reflection on the theme of Centering Prayer, led by Carol Hekman. Cost is $100 per person and includes all meals.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 9 a.m. 4 p.m.

Exploring Korean Culture and Communities

St. James's Church

3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Information: [email protected]

New Community, the multicultural ministries program of the diocese, will continue a series of full-day Asian Immersion experiences in which lay and clergy leaders will learn more about and engage with Asian cultures and communities.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Abundant Table Open Farm

McGrath Family Farm

1012 West Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo 93010  

Information/Reservations: Lisa Devine, [email protected]

The Abundant Table Farm will be open to visitors and volunteers on the first Saturday of every month through June. Participants are invited to explore the organic farm, learn about its operations and community involvement, and get in the dirt and connect with the land. A farm fresh salad lunch will conclude the event. (Participants should bring their own plates and forks if possible.) A $5 per person donation ($20 per family) will help support the farm. Reservations are requested.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Pancake Supper and Mardi Gras Party

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information: [email protected] or 626.583.2765

Merging the Anglican tradition of Shrove Tuesday pancakes with Mardi Gras festivities. All are welcome; gluten-free and sugar-free options will be available, along with children’s crafts and activities. Suggested donation is $5 for adults and $3 for children.

THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 6:30 p.m.

Football Round Up for Neighborhood Youth Association

Ray Kurtzman Theater

2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles

Information: [email protected]

Tickets: www.nyayouth.org

Veteran soccer players and commentators Stuart Holden (Fox Sports) and Robbie Earle (NBC) will be featured guests at an evening of entertainment that will benefit Neighborhood Youth Association, a diocesan institution specializing in college placement for low-income students. Holden and Earle will hold a question-and-answer session, and food and beverages will be provided. Event tickets may be purchased online for a donation of $250 at www.nyayouth.org; parking will be available for $15 per car from Constellation Boulevard. All proceeds will benefit NYA.

SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.

Pacific Inklings Festival

Heath Building 100, Vanguard University

55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa

Information: [email protected]

The Southern California C.S Lewis Society will present the Pacific Inklings Festival and General Meeting at Heath Building 100 and the Great Commission Hall at Vanguard University. The keynote speaker will be Sørina Higgins, editor of The Inklings and King Arthur. Click here for more information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 8 p.m.

Spotlight on Strings

St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church

1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades

Information: 310.573.7422 or here

The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s, along with Grammy Award-winning cellist Antonio Lysy, will perform works by Franz Schubert, Benjamin Britten, and Gustav Holst.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 5 p.m.

Choral Evensong

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

Information: 310.275.0123, ext.112 or here

The All Saints’ Choir will sing works by Purcell, Ayleward, and Briggs. A reception will follow the service.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 5 p.m.

Through the Eyes of Mary: Celebrating 'Our Sister’s Keeper'

The Cathedral Center of St. Paul

840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles

Information: [email protected] or [email protected]

Music from immigration activist and singer Sandra Montes and a series of monologues based on the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus will be featured in a special liturgy celebrating the “Our Sister’s Keeper” exhibit now in residence at the Cathedral Center. Bishops John Harvey Taylor and Diane Jardine Bruce will both take part. Marie Plakos, the photographer whose work is featured in the exhibit, will also attend. Read more here.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist/Imposition of Ashes

St. James' Church

1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena

Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 7 p.m.

Ash Wednesday Holy Eucharist

St. James' Church

1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena

Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org

    Music by John Dowland, Richard Farrant and Kenneth Leighton. Child care provided.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6, 7:30 p.m.

Missa Mystica for Ash Wednesday

All Saints’ Episcopal Church

504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

Information: 310.275.0123, ext.112 or here

The All Saints’ Choir will sing William Byrd’s Mass for Five Voices and "Miserere mei, Deus."

SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 6 p.m.

Lenten Evensong

St. Bede's Episcopal Church

3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles 90039

Information: 310.391.5522 or stbedesla.org

  Annual evening of Lenten prayer and meditation will feature music from Renaissance composers. Free-will offering will benefit the Friends of Music. Free off-street parking available.

TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 7:30 p.m.

Interfaith Choir Concert

St. Francis' Episcopal Church

2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates

Information: 310.375.4617 or here

The music ministries of St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis Episcopal Church, and Congregation Ner Tamid will combine choirs to present a program of sacred music in an array of styles and traditions. Selections will include the second movement of Leonard Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms and anthems by Gabriel Faure, K. Lee Scott, Allen Pote, Michael Skloff, and Max Helfman. Each choir will present several anthems from its own tradition in addition to the combined works, and Cantor Rachel Goldman of Congregation Ner Tamid will bring to life some of the worship music from the temple repertoire. A cookie reception in the parish hall will follow the service. There is no admission charge and free parking is on site.

TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage to the South of France: A Journey of Healing   

May 16 - 31, 2019

Please join us for a contemplative, thirteen-day journey through one of the most beautiful regions of the world: the South of France and the heart of Provence. The itinerary includes stays in Racamadour, the medieval city that has served as a Christian pilgrimage place for more than a thousand years; Lourdes, the ancient Christian healing place, and Avignon, in the heart of Provence with special emphasis on the healing journey of Vincent Van Gogh and Cezanne; there will also be side visits to Arles, Ax-En Provence and St. Remy, plus some of the most beautiful gardens in France. Our theme is inner healing, and the journey will allow time for rest, free time to explore and spiritual reflection. The pilgrimage will be led by Christopher McCauley, spiritual director and teacher and host of international pilgrimages and Frank Ramirez, veteran co-host of pilgrimages throughout the world. For more information, including a detailed itinerary, fees, and registration, please go to www.christophermccauley.org. Early registration by December 10 is strongly recommended; call 626.798.8944 or email [email protected]. 

Central Europe: Oberammergau Passion Play

September 2 - 14, 2020

Join Bishop Guy Erwin of the ELCA and Canon Jim Newman of the Episcopal Church for a 13-day journey across central Europe to Oberammergau, Germany. The day-long Oberammergau Passion Play is produced every decade and is a four-century “thank you” to God for saving the people of this picturesque Bavarian Alpine village. Experience this spiritual event and look at the culture and religion of Poland (Warsaw, Krakow, Auschwitz and Czestochowa), Hungary (Budapest), Czech Republic (Bratislava), Austria (Vienna & the Salzkammergut) and Germany (Oberammergau & Munich). Cost is $4,899 from Los Angeles including $450 taxes/airline surcharges.) Information: Jim Newman, 3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; 310.391.5522 or 888.802.6722; [email protected]. A full itinerary is here.

EMPLOYMENT

Listing information may be sent to [email protected]

ALTADENA: Sexton, Saint Mark's Episcopal Church. Sunday morning/early afternoon and occasional special events. Set up tables, chairs, and supplies for coffee hour; clean up kitchen and hall after, including taking down chairs and tables; empty trash; lock buildings and gates. Contact: The Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon at [email protected]

EL MONTE: Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Our Saviour Center. Full time. Requires Strong work ethic, self-motivation, strong organizational skills, excellent writing skills, strong time management skills, an inquisitive mind, and strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel. No previous executive assistant experience needed. More information and application contact information is here.

LAGUNA HILLS: Church Administrator, part-time, St. George's Episcopal Church. Up to 20 hours per week. Benefits included. Responsible for administrative support to vicar and other staff as necessary, communications, database, calendar, groups using facility, and visitors. For more information or to apply, contact the Rev. Canon Pat McCaughan at: [email protected] or Rose Williams at [email protected].

LAGUNA HILLS: Ministry developer part-time, St. George's Episcopal Church. Up to 20 hours per week. Responsible for ministry development and oversight, reports to vicar and other staff as necessary, includes good communications and collaborative skills, people person. For more information or to apply, contact the Rev. Canon Pat McCaughan at: [email protected] or Rose Williams at [email protected]

LOS ANGELES (PALMS): Organist or organist/choir director at St. Mary's Church . Sunday services, with an hour's choir rehearsal beforehand, plus evening services for major feast days. Small, but fairly good pipe organ. The congregation can provide either modest lodgings and a small stipend, or no lodgings and a somewhat more generous stipend. Contact: Debora Shuger at [email protected].

MALIBU: Minister of Music. St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church. Part time. Responsible for providing music in the Episcopal/Anglican and contemporary traditions. Keyboard and organ performance for Sunday and special services; choir training and development; supervision of full music program, including choral scholars (vocal music students from Pepperdine University); additional services. Full job description/contact information here.

PASADENA: Director of Development, All Saints Church. The Director of Development & Giving reports to the Rector and fulfills a critical leadership position, creating and sustaining a culture of giving at All Saints, providing strategic direction, and managing all fund development efforts for All Saints Church. Full job description here. Contact: Christina Honchell, parish administrator: [email protected].

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA: Organist/Choirmaster, St. John Chrysostom Church . Part time (15 hours per week). To provide organ and other keyboard accompaniment, lead the choir and plan the music program. Classical and contemporary music proficiency required. For a full job description and application instructions (updated 2-12-19), click here . 

SIMI VALLEY: Music Minister, St Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church. Part time, to accompany, direct and lead the choir for Sunday services. To apply,contact the church office at 805.526.5141 or email to [email protected].