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November 17, 2019

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‘Lifelong Way of Love’ is theme of Diocesan Convention Nov. 15 – 16

Delegates and visitors to this year’s Diocesan Convention, Nov. 15 – 16 at the Riverside Convention Center, will find plenty to enlighten and inspire, including a lecture delivered by civil rights legend Dolores Huerta and a presentation by Benjamin Shirley, a celebrated composer who once was homeless on the streets of Los Angeles and now works with Street Symphony to bring music to the underprivileged poor of the city.

Visitors are welcome at the two-day meeting, which is themed “The Lifelong Way of Love,” focusing on Christian formation and education for all ages and keyed to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s Way of Love initiative that invites Episcopalians to enter into a more Jesus-centered life through reflection, discernment and commitment around the practices of Turn – Learn –Pray – Worship – Bless – Rest – Go. (More about the Way of Love is here.) Worship throughout the convention will reflect the theme.

“Diocesan Convention is open to all interested in the primary legislative body of the diocese,” says Canon Steven Nishibayashi, now serving his second term as secretary of convention. “Only delegates are allowed on the convention floor but there is ample seating for visitors and observers. This year, we have configured the room to make it easier for visitors to feel included and to be able to read the screens.”

Visitors are also invited to attend one or more of 12 workshops that will be held in three sessions; two on Friday morning and one at the close of convention business on Friday.

Read more here.

Cathedral Bookstore items 50% off at convention

The Cathedral Book Store at St. Paul’s Commons, will sell all stock at 50% off at its booth in the exhibit hall at Diocesan Convention. The bookstore will close permanently on Dec. 31. Read more here.

Diocesan offices to close for Diocesan Convention

Diocesan offices at St. Paul's Commons (formerly known as the Cathedral Center) will be closed on Friday, Nov. 15 for Diocesan Convention (see convention information below). Most offices will reopen on Monday, Nov. 18.

Bloy House, CST invite alumni, friends to luncheon at convention

Bloy House and Claremont School of Theology will host a luncheon for alumni and friends at the diocesan convention on Saturday, Nov. 16. The lunch will be held immediately following the morning session in the Marriott Riverside Convention Embassy room, at about 12 p.m. Attendees should make reservations here or conact the Rev. Les Lungren at 909.447.2545 or [email protected]. Cost is $27.

Social Enterprise Academy prizes to be awarded at convention

For the past six month, six mission church cohorts have been participating in the first ever Social Enterprise Academy put on by Episcopal Enterprises. Bishop John Harvey Taylor has come to see social enterprise as a valuable tool for creating sustainability and funding ministry in our churches. The aim of the Academy is to help churches imagine and identify social enterprise possibilities and earned income strategies in their own context and prepare and equip churches with the knowledge and tools to implement their idea(s) and ensure its success. At the end of the Academy, each cohort will present their social enterprise idea to and be judged by a panel of social enterprise experts. The top three cohorts will then present their ideas from the convention stage where delegates will vote for their favorite, competing for more than $6,000 in prize money. --Reported by the Rev. Canon Jaime Edwards-Acton

Childcare

Childcare providers will be onsite to care for children ages 0 - 8 during convention. Toys, activities, snacks, and meals will be provided. To register , click here .

Camp Convention for young people (ages 8 - 13)

Camp Convention is something completely new for Diocesan Convention 2019, offered in partnership with Camp Stevens. Students ages 8 - 13 are invited to participate in Camp Convention activities happening around the convention center while business is in session. Camp Stevens staff and youth volunteers will lead this program. (High school students who would like to volunteer may sign up here.) For more information about Camp Convention and to register, click here.

Nominee information is on the website

Brief biographies, statements, photos and videos from candidates for diocesan office are on the convention website here. Nominations may be made from the floor of convention for open offices provided that a copy of the nominations form has been completed and handed to the Secretary of Convention at the time of nomination. A list of available offices is here, along with nomination forms and instructions.

Clergy spouses/partners space at convention

Canon Kathy O'Connor and Canon Steve Bruce - spouses of Bishop John Harvey Taylor and Diane Jardine Bruce - have sent the following invitation to clergy spouses and partners:

"If you plan to attend part or all of Diocesan Convention next month (Nov. 15 and 16), please visit our Clergy Spouses and Partners room in the Riverside Convention Center, Ben H. Lewis Hall, Room MR9, main floor. Drop by to visit with old friends and new, grab a cup of coffee and a snack, or just relax in our own private space. Our room opens at 10 a.m. Friday for the day, and will be open on Saturday during regular convention hours. We look forward to seeing you there!"

Chris Tumilty to begin new role in Diocese of San Diego

Chris Tumilty, a member of the Diocese of Los Angeles communications team, has been tapped as communications director for the Diocese of San Diego, according to a Nov. 13 announcement from Bishop Susan Brown Snook.

“Chris’ particular area of expertise is online, digital, and video communications, and we are very excited about the skills and ideas he brings to us,” Brown Snook wrote in her announcement. “As a lifelong Episcopalian, Chris is passionate about Christ’s mission through the Episcopal Church, and I look forward to bringing his skills to our diocese.”

“It’s been a joy and blessing to work with Chris during the two and a half years since I arrived in Echo Park," said Bishop Diocesan John Harvey Taylor. "His devoted ministry with young people, skill with social media and web design, and creative gifts as a filmmaker have all been boons to our diocese. I give thanks that he will still be nearby, inevitably playing a role as our collaborations continue and deepen with the Diocese of San Diego.”

Tumilty is currently a communication specialist for the Los Angeles diocese, and previously served as missioner for youth and young adult ministry. In his youth ministries role he organized and led several pilgrimages to the Holy Land and founded the popular "Versed" series of conversations between youth adults and the bishops of the diocese. His communications work centered on video production, including the "Just Action" video series and numerous other projects. He also was instrumental in designing components of the diocesan websites, and has photographed many diocesan events.

Tumilty holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Point Loma Nazarene University and a master's degree in strategic communications from National University. He began his career with the Diocese of Los Angeles in 2007 and has spent the last 12 years working on a full range of communications campaigns. Tumilty will begin his new position with the Diocese of San Diego on Feb. 1.

Autumn 2019 issue of The Episcopal News chronicles changes, new beginnings - including a few of its own

The Episcopal News, Autumn 2019 issue, is now available online in versions to read online or print. This issue includes: News about this year's diocesan convention, which begins this Friday; a message from Bishop John Harvey Taylor on walking the way of love; and stories about renaming St. Paul's Commons, closing the Cathedral Bookstore, moving the cathedra to St. John's, Los Angeles; moving Bloy House to Glendale; relaunching St. Be's ministry in Eagle Rock (L.A.), a visit from Archbishop Rowan Williams and a message from the editor about new plans for the Episcopal News publications. Click here to download and read the issue.

St. Philip's Church, Los Angeles, invites all to 112th anniversary celebration

The Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Evangelist invites the diocesan community to a celebratory luncheon on Sunday, Nov. 24, 12:30 p.m., to mark its 112th anniversary. (A bilingual English/Spanish worship service begins at 9:45 a.m.) The event will feature a live jazz band, Mexican guitar music and inspirational speakers. St. Philip's is a notable Los Angeles landmark. The city named the church a cultural historic monument in 2010; and the corner on which it stands, 28th Street and Stanford Avenue, was named Tuskegee Square in honor of Bill Terry, an esteemed parishioner and a Tuskegee Airman. The church carries out active ministries to meet the needs of the community, running a food pantry, providing home-cooked meals to the homeless, and engaging young people in music. It was the first congregation in the Diocese of Los Angeles established by and for Black Episcopalians, and is believed to be the oldest historically African American parish still standing west of the Mississippi River. The present church was built in 1928. As part of the celebration, a decorative brick wall is planned to commemorate the contributions of many notable people who have called St. Philip’s their church home during its history. For anniversary luncheon tickets at $40 per person, send attendee names and payment to: St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, 2800 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles 90011. Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission; donations are welcome. For information call 323.232.3494.

Dates confirmed for annual pilgrimage to Cuernavaca

The Diocese of Los Angeles will sponsor its annual pilgrimage to its companion Anglican Diocese of Cuernavaca, Mexico, March 14 - 28, 2020. Up to 15 guests can experience Mexican culture, learn Spanish, and visit historical and cultural sites throughout the area. Cost is $3,000, which will cover transportation, lodging, meals, and teaching services; a deposit of $100 is required to confirm a place in the program. Contact the Rev. Laurel Coote ( [email protected]) for information on scholarships. Registration and further information are available here.

Episcopal Relief & Development releases 2019 Gifts for Life catalog

During the holiday season, Episcopal Relief & Development encourages friends and supporters to give a gift that will transform a life with Gifts For Life, an alternative giving catalog that offers tangible and meaningful ways to create lasting change in communities around the world. The Gifts for Life program enables individuals and groups to empower transformation in communities worldwide through the purchase of gifts to support those communities. The catalog features a wide range of gift options from $15 to help parents nurture and nourish a child to $1,284 to provide a complete care package to empower a community. The catalog also includes a new offering to help give children with special needs the opportunity to participate meaningfully in the life of the community. Hearing aids, glasses and other assistive devices are life-changing to children with physical challenges. Additionally, disaster relief kits, drought-resistant seeds, vocational training and bicycles are just a few of the other gift options. This year, the Gifts For Life catalog is organized to align with the organization’s three key program priorities: helping communities promote the rights of Women; supporting and protecting Children so they reach appropriate health and developmental milestones; and working with families and communities to adapt to the effects of a rapidly changing climate. Read more here.

Scholar Jim Prothero offers to speak about C.S. Lewis at Southland congregations

Jim Prothero, senior warden at St. Clement's by-the-Sea Church, San Clemente, and director of the Southern California C.S. Lewis Society, has announced that he is available to speak at congregations of the diocese about the late renowned scholar and his works, which include such classics as Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia and Till We Have Faces. Prothero is a Lewis scholar and co-writer of G aining a Face: The Romanticism of C.S. Lewis. He also welcomes people who enjoy Lewis' works to come to meetings of the society, which meets at St. Luke's Church, Monrovia and on the campus of Vanguard University in Costa Mesa. For more information, visit www.socallewis.org; to contact Prothero about speaking to a church or group, email him at [email protected] or call 494.230.6801 (leave a message).

November means it's time for the UTO Ingathering

The month of November is traditionally devoted in The Episcopal Church to the United Thank Offering (UTO) Ingathering from parishes and mission congregations across the Episcopal Church. The diocesan ECW website has a new page dedicated to providing information, resources and everything need for a successful Ingathering, this year themed "Giving Thanks for All Our Blessings." UTO coordinators in each congregation can find everything needed here. They can also subscribe to special emails and updates just for coordinators, to answer questions and provide additional resources as they are made available. For more information on how congregations can participate, email to [email protected].

The Gathering will offer an Advent dinner church for Asian American Episcopalians

The Gathering Dinner Church, an Advent evening of liturgy, fellowship and food celebrating Asian American communities and cultures, hosted by Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 8, 6 - 8 p.m. in the Great Hall at St. Paul's Commons (formerly the Cathedral Center). The event is sponsored by The Gathering - a Space for Asian American Spirituality, which holds events to engage topics relevant to Asian American communities and offers opportunities for Asian Americans to gather to share their spiritual journeys. All are invited to attend; for reservations (requested), contact the Rev. Peter Huang at [email protected], or the Rev. Yein Kim at [email protected]. A donation of $8 is requested to help cover food costs. St. Paul's Commons is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026. Free street parking available.

Seeds of Hope's Tim Alderson is author of a play to open Nov. 15 in Los Angeles

Salvage, a play with music, written by Seeds of Hope Executive Director Tim Alderson, will open on Friday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. and run on Fridays and Saturdays (8 p.m.) and Sundays (3 p.m.) through Dec. 15 at the Lounge Theater, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles 90038. Directed by Damian D. Lewis, Salvage is about Harley, a singer-songwriter whose wife is expecting their first child, has decided to hang it up. On his way to pawn his guitar, he stumbles across the bar where his musical hero, Floyd Whitaker, died. Entering, he finds Johnson, the inhospitable bartender, and a single, surly customer, known as Preacher, who’s strumming the blues on an old guitar. Dueling words and songs ensue, dislodging uncomfortable truths, until an unexpected arrival turns everything on its ear. Tickets are $35; for reservations call 323.960.7712. Seeds of Hope is the food justice ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles.

Spirituality center in Ontario to offer retreats on dreams and spirituality

The new Center for Spirituality at Christ Church, Ontario, will present two retreats in coming months, both of them dealing with dreams and spirituality. Christ Church is located at 1127 N. San Antonio Avenue, Ontario, California 91762. More information about all programs is here.

Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul, with Peter Fritsch

Friday - Saturday, November 22 - 23 (rescheduled)

Retreat: Dreaming our Way to Wholeness, with Kathy Sperling

Friday - Saturday, January 24 - 25, 2020

Cost for each of these retreats is $120, including Friday supper, Saturday morning coffee and lunch. Scholarships are available. To enroll, contact Ashanti Smalls at [email protected]. The Center at present does not have facilities to accommodate guests overnight. More information about all programs is here.

Christmas wreaths are for sale at St. Thomas' Church, Hollywood

St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Hollywood is offering fresh Christmas wreaths for sale. The 22-inch custom-decorated mixed green wreaths are available for $55, by email order only. To support St. Thomas Choir and hospitality ministry by ordering a wreath, email to [email protected]. Include name of purchaser, phone number, email address and number of wreaths; buyers will be directed how to pay. Wreaths may be picked up at St. Thomas' Church on Sunday, Dec. 8 and the following week; for shipping add an additional $15 (include street address in order email). All wreath orders are due by Monday, Nov. 18.

IRIS offers mental health, trauma training session

IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service, a ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will offer a Mental Health and Trauma training session on Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at St. Pauls’ Commons (formerly the Cathedral Center). Focus is recognizing trauma and learning how to carefully navigate conversations and situations with trauma survivors, as well as how to take care of one's own mental health. The training will be facilitated by Lisa Gallegos, an LCSW and trauma expert. The training is free and available first come, first served. For reservations, contact Meghan Taylor, executive director of IRIS, at [email protected]. Space is limited. An information flyer is here. St. Paul's Commons is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles.

Video series 'Traveling the Way of Love' to premiere Episode 6: Go

Traveling the Way of Love, Episode 6: Go, the latest installment of the first season of the Way of Love video series from The Episcopal Church Office of Communication, premiered October 29on The Episcopal Church website and on The Episcopal Church Facebook page. Hosted by Chris Sikkema, the Office of Communication’s manager for special projects, Traveling the Way of Love shares stories of the ways people across The Episcopal Church practice the Way of Love with each episode highlighting one of the seven Way of Love practices: turn, learn, pray, worship, bless, go, and rest. This sixth episode focuses on Go. Read more here.

United Thank Offering 2020 Annual Grants application process is open

An informational webinar will be offered Jan. 14

The United Thank Offering (UTO) board of directors is pleased to announce the availability of their 2020 United Thank Offering Annual Grants. These grants are awarded for projects in The Episcopal Church and throughout the Anglican Communion, each year with a different focus. For 2020, the focus is "Bless: Share faith, practice generosity and compassion, and proclaim the Good News of God in Christ with hope and humility." These awards have supported everything from staff positions, conferences, creation of educational resources, and contributing to building projects. The application process opened Sept. 6, 2019; application information and forms are available here. The deadline for submitting a grant application is March 6, 2020 at 2 p.m. (West Coast time). Read more here.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Aging Mastery, Session 4

St. Francis Church

2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates

Information: 310.375.4617

Developed by the National Council on Aging, this program encourages mastery-developing behaviors that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being. The series of 10 topics combined into five sessions will provide information and techniques on how to live a longer, healthier, safer and well-cared for life as well as how to make and maintain small but impactful changes in health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life. This session’s topics are “Medication Management” and “Financial Fitness.”

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 6:30 p.m.

Presentation: Incarcerated Childhood in Occupied East Jerusalem

All Saints Episcopal Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information:  [email protected]

Nadera Shalhoub-Kevorkian, chair of law faculty and professor in the Department of Social Work at Hebrew University in Jerusalem will speak at a public forum on her experiences of the change in her home city and in other Middle Eastern communities. This is a free program sponsored by the Jerusalem Committee of the Program Group on Global Partnerships and co-sponsored by the Middle East Peace Task force of the ELCA’s SW Synod and the LA/OC Chapter of Friends of Sabeel.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Repair Café

All Saints Church

132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information: facebook.com/repaircafe or repair-cafe-pasadena.org

Do you have something that is broken and needs to be fixed? Don’t throw it away, bring it to the Repair Cafe, a roving all-purpose repair shop for and by the community! Our volunteers repair electronics, small appliances, clothing, gear, jewelry, sharpen knives, and more entirely for free. Please come early to ensure there is enough time to fix your broken items.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 5 p.m.

Vroman’s Presents: Sherrod Brown and Desk 88

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information: Vroman’s Bookstore, 626.449.5320 or here

Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio will be in conversation with Miriam Pawel, author of The Browns of California. Since his election to the U.S. Senate in 2006, Sherrod Brown has sat on the Senate floor at a mahogany desk with a proud history. In Desk 88, he tells the story of eight of the Senators who were there before him. Despite their flaws and frequent setbacks, each made a decisive contribution to the creation of a more just America. They range from Hugo Black, who helped to lift millions of American workers out of poverty, to Robert F. Kennedy, whose eyes were opened by an undernourished Mississippi child and who then spent the rest of his life afflicting the comfortable. Tickets now available at Eventbrite: $36 (+ tax), which includes one entry plus one copy of Desk 88. Book signing to follow the program.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 6 p.m.

Transgender Day of Remembrance

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information: [email protected] or 626.583.2750

On and around this day across the world, people gather in solidarity to mourn those who have been victims of anti-trans violence, and to ensure that their lives, and deaths, are not forgotten. It allows us to call attention to the continued violence and discrimination persons of trans experience face every day. Music will be offered by Trans Chorus of Los Angeles.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 6:30 p.m.

Interfaith Prayer and Action Service

St. Paul's Church

1221 Wass Street, Tustin 92780

Information: The Rev. Laura Siriani, [email protected]

A public witness with the Sisters of St. Joseph (based in the City of Orange), this prayer service continues monthly with a gathering of interfaith partners who are concerned about the treatment of immigrant children at the U.S. border. The evening will include a time of learning, prayer, silent reflection, and action. This month, Tim Burns of the Orange County Justice Fund (OCJF) will speak about the work of his organization, which is dedicated to generating support for effective legal representation for some of the most vulnerable members of the Orange County community. The Orange County Justice Fund (OCJF) is a collaboration of attorneys, law professors, and grassroots leaders who have come together to ensure that no Orange County resident is forced to defend themselves from deportation without an attorney.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 -23

Retreat: Dreaming Our Way to Wholeness

Christ Church

1127 N. San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762

Information here

Are you longing for an ancient and powerful practice to explore spiritual growth and transformation? Dreams are one of the fastest ways to connect to the soul and experience human wholeness, which brings freedom, spaciousness and meaning to our often-distracted lives. Whether or not you have worked with dreams, this will open up new possibilities to develop greater compassion for self and the world around you. Cost is $120, including Friday supper, Saturday morning coffee and lunch. Scholarships are available. To enroll, contact Ashanti Smalls at Ashanti Smalls at [email protected].

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2 p.m.

Celebration of a New Ministry: Peter Kang

St. Peter’s Church

402 S. Lincoln Street, Santa Maria 93458

Information: 805.922.3575

Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce will install the Rev. Peter Kang as rector of St. Peter’s Church in Santa Maria. The prayers and presence of the diocesan community are invited.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 4 p.m.

Music of Bach and Handel

St. Bede’s Church

3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles 90066

Information: 310.391.5522 or here

The Laudamus Te Singers, directed by Dr. James Vail, and St. Bede’s Choir, directed by Frank Basile. Suggested donation is $15.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 5 p.m.

Musical Offering: Chamber Music Concert I

All Saints’ Church

504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

310.275.0123 ext.112 or here

This program commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Chamber Music at All Saints’ series, with pieces by Vaughan Williams, Chausson, Rebecca Clarke, Schubert, Brahms, Saint-Saëns, and Byron Adams. Performers will include soprano Camille King, harpist and pianist Paul Baker, and members of the chamber music ensemble Salastina. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students & seniors. Admission is free with the Music Guild donor season pass.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 5 p.m.

Jazz Vespers: Bill Cunliffe Trio

All Saints Church

132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information here, or contact [email protected]

Jazz pianist, Grammy Award-winning arranger and our composer-in-residence Bill Cunliffe is widely known for his swinging and lyrical pianism and his creativity and invention as a composer and arranger of jazz. He graduated from Duke University and the Eastman School of Music, where he won several Down Beat Awards. Cunliffe was the 1989 winner of the $10,000 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Award, and has received stipends from the National Endowment for the Arts. He will be joined by Joe La Barbera on drums and Mike Gurrola on bass. Christina Honchell offers a meditation. Admission is free and all are welcome.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 7 p.m.

Meditative Taizé Service

St. Francis Church

2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274

Information: 310.375.4617 or here

Taizé services are offered monthly throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday. Donations welcome. A light reception will follow the service.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 5 p.m.

Healing Steps

St. Wilfrid of York Church

1831 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach

Information here

A healing Eucharist, incorporating the 12 steps. All are welcome.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Ecumenical and Interfaith Service

Holy Trinity Church

100 N. 3rd Avenue, Covina 91723

Information: 626.967.3939

Holy Trinity Church will host an ecumenical and interfaith Thanksgiving Eve service, in which the parish choir will be joined by choristers from neighboring congregations to present the Psalm, canticles, and music of Handel.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 7:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving Eve Service

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information: 626.583.2750 or [email protected]

Prepare for your holiday weekend with family and friends with a centering Eucharist on Thanksgiving Eve. Members of Canterbury and Coventry Choirs offer music of Friedell, directed by Grace Chung. Susan Russell will preach. Child care provided. All are welcome to attend this beautiful, reflective service.

TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE

Be Transformed by Tanzania

April 25 - May 7, 2020

Christian and Shannon Kassoff will lead a transformational journey to Tanzania in East Africa April 25 - May 7, 2020. This trip will have a school project component, however, the focus will be traveling with intention to meet new people, experience another culture, and to stretch, learn and grow into new ways of being and engaging the world. This will not be a "churchy" trip but we will meet the Holy Spirit everywhere as she expresses herself around East Africa. We will have time for reflection and meditation and optional opportunities for yoga. We will of course visit God's creation on safari in the Serengetti and Ngorongoro Crater. Cost is $3,700, which covers roundtrip flight from LAX. For information visit RoadtoTanzania.com. Questions? Contact Christian at [email protected] and 714.726.3673.

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]. Some documents, such as full job descriptions, are stored in an online Dropbox folder. It is not necessary to have a Dropbox account to download the files: select "Continue download" if the program invites you to create an account.

BEVERLY HILLS: Financial Manager, All Saints Church. Part-time (30 hours/week). To coordinate and execute the congregation's financial business affairs. A full job description is here. Email cover letter and resume to Jody Giles, director of Giving and Engagement, at [email protected].

LOS ANGELES: Senior Accountant. The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is seeking an experienced senior accountant who is well versed in fund accounting, budgeting, financial statement preparation, and internal controls. The ideal candidate is a hard worker who can easily navigate new financial accounting software systems, who communicates well, works well in a variety of situations, and who has a servant heart. A full job description is here. Send resume and cover letter to [email protected].

ONTARIO: Parish Assistant, Christ Church, to staff the office Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. For inquires, contact Gianluigi Gugliermetto, priest-in-charge, at [email protected].

PASADENA: Parish Receptionist at All Saints Church. Full-time. A successful candidate will have an attraction to the mission of All Saints, and some familiarity with church and/or nonprofit work environments. She/he will be the first point of contact for parishioners and visitors, with a friendly and welcoming personality and a desire to help all people. A full job description is here.

PASADENA: Building and grounds manager, All Saints Church. The manager has responsibility for supervision of a staff of eight full-time and part-time employees; for planning, organizing and directing campus maintenance, repairs and major events; and for managing annual budgets for the department. Must be fully bilingual (English and Spanish). Full job description and application instructions are here.

SIERRA MADRE: Ministry Intern at Church of the Ascension. Seeking a driven and organized part-time ministry intern, 5(+) hours/week (Sunday mornings from 7:45-12:45). Job duties include assisting Minister to Young Persons with childcare and various youth service activities. As-needed assistance with various kitchen maintenance duties (including coffee hour duties and kitchen upkeep.) Submit resume and cover letter to: [email protected], ATTN: The Rev. Canon Michael A. Bamberger.

SIERRA MADRE: STEAM Teacher. The Gooden School, an independent Episcopal K-8 school, is looking for a full-time maternity leave STEAM and Social Studies faculty position for the spring of the 2019-2020 school year. Anticipated start and end dates are January 6 – April 3, 2020. Full job description with contact information here.

SIERRA MADRE: Health, Wellness and Physical Education Teacher. The Gooden School, an independent Episcopal K-8 school, is actively looking for a full-time teacher who would also function as athletic director, to start as soon as possible. Full job description with contact information here.

UPLAND: Kindergarten Aide, part time, at Saint Mark's Episcopal School, a PS-8 school that inspires each child to achieve their highest potential by promoting intellectual, social, physical, and spiritual growth, in a safe and nurturing community. A strong candidate will have a love of children and a desire to support the teacher/school in its mission of education and formation. Bilingual in English and Mandarin a plus. A full job description can be found here. Please submit inquiries to the Rev. Karri Backer at [email protected].

OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE:

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS: Director of Youth Ministries (full time), St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. This individual will oversee the programs of Christian formation for students in 6th-12th grades. A self-starter who connects with youth in engaging and innovative ways would be a welcome addition to the leadership of St. Luke’s. A full job description is here.