Diocesan Convention 2019 reports
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Convention Day 1
Los Angeles Bishop John Harvey Taylor on Nov. 15 welcomed the 124th annual diocesan convention back to Riverside, issuing a call for community activism and neighborly curiosity, and inviting congregations “to have me over for dinner” or a Thursday evening potluck to share sustainability strategies.
A list of people elected to diocesan offices during the 2019 meeting of convention, including clergy and lay deputies to General Convention.
Convention Day 2
Delegates attending the 124th annual meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Nov. 16 rededicated themselves to dismantling racism, joined iconic civil rights activist Dolores Huerta in a rousing ‘si se puede’ chant and voted for budding church entrepreneurs in a ‘Fish Tank’ challenge.
The Margaret Parker Memorial Lecture
Legendary labor organizer and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta galvanized some 800 delegates and others Nov. 16 at the 124th annual meeting of the Diocese of Los Angeles, leading rousing chants: “We’ve got the power” and “Si se puede! Si se puede!”
During the Friday night dinner on Nov. 15 at Diocesan Convention Bishop John Harvey Taylor named two lay leaders as canons of the diocese, chosen in consultation with Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce and Canon to the Ordinary Melissa McCarthy.
A photo gallery will be posted soon on the Episcopal News website. Photo above: Colleen Dodson-Baker
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SAVE THE DATE: January 18, 2020
Professor Devon Carbado to return for 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. celebration
Professor Devon Carbado of UCLA will again keynote the diocese’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, to be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Holy Faith Church, Inglewood (pictured below).
Carbado, an associate vice chancellor at UCLA and a professor at the university's school of law, addressed last year’s gathering, saying on that occasion, “Law and morality are not the same thing." Furthermore, he said, “The civil rights trajectory, the pathway to social change, is not linear. It reflects what we might call a reform entrenchment; a movement forward, then a movement backward.” (A report on the 2019 event is
here.)
Carbado’s legal expertise includes constitutional criminal procedure, constitutional law, and critical race theory. His scholarship appears in law reviews at UCLA, Berkeley, Harvard, Michigan, Texas, Cornell, Yale and more. Carbado has won many teaching awards, including being elected professor of the year by the UCLA School of Law classes of 2000 and 2006. In 2005 he was named an inaugural recipient of the Fletcher Foundation Fellowship. Modeled on the Guggenheim fellowships, it is awarded to scholars whose work furthers the goals of Brown v. Board of Education. In 2016 he was named an Atlantic Philanthropies Fellow, and in 2017 he was awarded the American Bar Foundation’s Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law. Carbado has also taught at UC Berkeley Law School, University of Virginia Law School, and Harvard Law School. Carbado earned his bachelor’s degree in history from UCLA and his law degree from Harvard Law School. He is connected with UCLA's
Critical Race Studies Program, which focuses on racial justice advocacy, racial justice teaching, and racial justice law.
All are welcome at the service, which also will feature The Episcopal Chorale, a renowned gospel group directed by Canon Chas Cheatham, pictured below at last year's MLK event.
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Mountain mission in motion; St. Columba's breaks ground for new church
St. Columba’s Church, Big Bear, launched its new building project Sept. 15 when Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce joined in a groundbreaking celebration, blessing the project and with the Rev. Stuart Swann, priest-in-charge, turning the first shovelful of earth. Facilities will include a new sanctuary and ADA-compliant restrooms. The existing building will be renovated as a parish hall, which will house many activities and community services.
The new vision, begun during the tenure of the late Rev. Joe Frazier, vicar, has included years of prayers, fund-raising, and overcoming obstacles with the county, according to Swann. "Parishioners have given faithfully toward the vision of a sanctuary and parish hall that will allow us to better serve our community, attract membership, and promote lively worship."
One of the congregation's many outreach programs provides Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for some 50 families from the community. The church also hosts 20 recovery groups, and rents space to a local Nazarene church.
"It’s a busy place, much overshadowed in facility size (but not in spirit!) by the large Roman Catholic church next door," says Swann. "Finally, the time has come to increase our footprint and outreach through upgraded facilities to undergird our mission. Our church family is grateful for the contributions of many people over the years, and for the generous guidance and contribution of our diocese. We look forward to an Easter season that will see the fulfillment of a dream that has been in the works for years."
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November 19, 2019
USC’s Trojan Shelter helps unhoused college students
Over the weekend, the first wave of students moved into USC’s Trojan Shelter, the newest homeless shelter in Los Angeles dedicated entirely to college students. Located inside the rectory at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Koreatown, Trojan Shelter is one of the first of its kind. “We really want to provide a safe space for students to do their homework, relax and talk to other students about their midterms, and just be normal college students,” said Esther Cha, co-founder and co-president of Trojan Shelter. Read more
here.
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Update will be on hiatus for holiday weeks
The Episcopal News Update will be on hiatus for the week of Dec. 1 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. It will resume for the weeks of Dec. 8, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 (publication dates Dec. 4, 11 and 18 respectively). The Update also will be suspended for the weeks of Christmas and New Year. It will resume with the Jan. 12 issue (publication date Jan. 8).
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Celtic Christmas Faire at St. Columba’s will offer holiday gifts and treats
St. Columba’s Church in Camarillo will hold its Celtic Christmas Faire on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish hall. A wide variety of Christmas gifts and crafts will be available for purchase, as well as items from outside vendors. Lunch will be served for purchase from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Columba’s is located at 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo 93010. Proceeds will benefit the church’s programs and services to the community. For information call 805.482.8831.
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The Gathering invites all to Advent Dinner Church at St. Paul’s Commons
The Gathering: A Space for Asian Pacific American Spirituality, will host an Advent liturgy and dinner in the Great Hall at Saint Paul’s Commons on Sunday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will host the event. St. Paul’s Commons, formerly the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles. 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. See the
Facebook page or
www.thegatheringedla.org for more information.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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].
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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.
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Salvage
, a play by Seeds of Hope's Tim Alderson is open in Los Angeles
Salvage, a play with music written by Seeds of Hope Executive Director Tim Alderson, opened on Nov. 15 and will 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.
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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.
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Reminders from the wider church
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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. Read more
here.
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Video series 'Traveling the Way of Love' 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 29 on 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.
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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.
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This week around the diocese
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Aging Mastery, Session 5
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 “Community Engagement” and “Graduation.”
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 -23
Retreat: Dreaming Our Way to Wholeness
Christ Church
1127 N. San Antonio Avenue,
Ontario 91762
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, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Celtic Christmas Faire
St. Columba’s Church
1251 Las Posas Road,
Camarillo 93010
Information: 805.482.8831
Offerings include a variety of holiday gifts and crafts, as well as items from outside vendors. Lunch will be available for purchase from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the programs and community services at St. Columba’s.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1 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.
(The time of this service was changed from 2 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 12:30 p.m.
St. Philip’s 112th Anniversary Celebration
St. Philip the Evangelist Church
2800 Stanford Avenue,
Los Angeles 90011
Information: 323.232.3494
The Episcopal Church of St. Philip the Evangelist invites the diocesan community to a celebratory luncheon to mark its 112th anniversary. The event will feature a live jazz band, Mexican guitar music and inspirational speakers. St. Philip’s is a notable Los Angeles landmark, which the city named a cultural historic monument in 2010. It is believed to be the oldest historically African American parish still standing west of the Mississippi River. 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. Anniversary luncheon tickets are $40 per person; send attendee names and payment to the church address. Proceeds will benefit the church’s mission.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 6 - 9 p.m.
Christmas Tree Festival Wassail Party
St. Stephen’s Church
225 E 8th Street,
Beaumont 92223
Information: ststephensbeaumont.com or 951.845.1358
St. Stephen’s Church will host the 14th annual Christmas Tree Festival fundraiser, culminating in opportunity drawings for professionally-decorated Christmas trees and the gifts underneath on the following Saturday. Suggested donation is $25.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 12 p.m.
Annual Choir Boutique and Christmas Carol Sing-a-long
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90046
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Alternative Christmas Market
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue,
Pasadena
The Alternative Christmas Market (ACM) reclaims the true Christmas narrative by bringing together over 20 nonprofit organizations that address All Saints Church Peace & Justice initiatives on the local, national and international fronts. Make donations to the organizations and receive unique greeting cards, or purchase socially conscious and fair trade items from a variety of vendors.
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This week in liturgy & the arts
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 4 p.m.
L.A. Baroque 'Surf & Turf' Concert
St. James’ Church
1325 Monterey Road,
South Pasadena 91030
Los Angeles Baroque, directed by Lindsey Strand-Polyak and Alexa Haynes-Pilon, presents their fall concert. Music by Vivaldi, Telemann, Rebel and others. Come enjoy the music of 17th and 18th-century Europe again with St. James’ resident community orchestra in their Fall one-hour afternoon concert. Free concert entry, but donations are gratefully accepted. Followed by a wine & cheese reception in the Guild Room. All are welcome.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 5 p.m.
Healing Steps
St. Wilfrid of York Church
1831 Chapel Lane,
Huntington Beach
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
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.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 5 p.m.
An Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols
All Saints’ Church
504 N. Camden Drive,
Beverly Hills 90210
310.275.0123 ext.112 or
here
All Saints’ Choir will perform seasonal favorites including works by Palestrina, Philip Ledger, Christopher Tye, Elizabeth Poston, Goudimel, Craig Phillips, and Benjamin Britten.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong
St. Wilfrid of York Church
18631 Chapel Lane,
Huntington Beach 92646-1831
Evensong is a magnificent act of worship which provides an opportunity for praise, prayer, reflection and congregational song. This service of scripture and music has been sung daily in many cathedrals and parishes around the world for over 500 years. A reception will follow worship.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 8 p.m.
Holiday Concert
St. Matthew’s Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue,
Pacific Palisades
Information and tickets
here
St. Matthew’s Music Guild continues its 2019-2020 season of concerts with its annual Holiday Concert, featuring the parish choir and the chamber orchestra, under the direction of Dwayne S. Milburn. The music selection includes
Symphony No. 4 by William Boyce,
Magnificat by Francesco Durante, and the
Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi, closing with a traditional sing-along of the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s
Messiah. Tickets are $35 (or $10 with a student ID)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 4:30 p.m.
Advent Procession of Lessons & Carols
St. James Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
Choir of St. James’ with James Buonemani, director.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 5 p.m.
Handel’s
Messiah
St. James Episcopal Church
3209 Via Lido,
Newport Beach 92663
The choir of St. James and the Laguna Beach Chorale combine with soloists and orchestra to perform selections from George Frideric Handel’s
Messiah. At the end, the audience will be invited to sing along on the “Hallelujah” chorus. Suggested donation is $25. A light reception will follow. Child care is provided. Parking is available in the church lot across 32nd Street, and in metered parking around the church.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 5 p.m.
Advent Festival of Lessons and Carols
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue,
Pasadena
Works by Betinis, Ord, Bruckner, Archer, Memley, and Willan. Meditation by Mike Kinman. Child care will be provided.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 6 p.m.
Homeless Memorial Service
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue,
Pasadena
Each year, thousands of homeless men and women die on the streets of our nation due to illness, exposure or violence, without the dignity and respect they deserve. Please join us as we honor and acknowledge their lives and membership in the human family. Contact Juliana Serrano for information or to provide the name of someone you know who has lost their life on the streets.
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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.
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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.
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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.
ALTADENA: Director of Christian Formation (all ages). St. Mark’s Church. Half-time with benefits; salary commensurate with experience. Director of Christian Formation will work with the rector, staff, and the Formation Committee to develop and implement a coordinated program of formation for all members of Saint Mark’s Church. A full job description is
here. Contact: the Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon at [email protected]
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].
OJAI: Organist/Choir Director. St. Andrew’s Church is seeking an experienced person well-versed in both organ and choral conducting skills. This is a part-time, contracted position, and compensation is commensurate with experience. Individuals who have excellent musicianship, can work both independently and collaboratively, are creative, and demonstrate strong leadership skills are encouraged to apply. More information is
here.
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.
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