All invited to Oct. 22 celebration to launch St. Paul’s Commons, mark milestones of Echo Park ministry
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All in the diocesan community are invited to attend an Oct. 22 celebration set to launch the newly configured St. Paul’s Commons and to mark milestones of Episcopal Church ministry in Echo Park.
A festive 10:30 a.m. Eucharist followed by open house and a rooftop luncheon will commemorate a century of Episcopal Church ministry at 840 Echo Park Avenue, the 25th anniversary of the consecration of present buildings as a center of service and hospitality, and the blessing of the center’s next chapter as St. Paul’s Commons.
Bishops John Harvey Taylor and Diane Jardine Bruce invite all clergy and laity in the diocese to share in the celebration and to tour the Retreat and Conference Center, Diocesan Center, and Ministry Center within the Commons complex.
The reconfiguration also seeks to raise the neighborhood and regional profile of St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, located at the heart of St. Paul’s Commons. Established in 1864, the parish is the oldest continuing Protestant congregation in Southern California.
The celebration will be a time of thanksgiving for 25 years of ministry of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, which was consecrated and opened on October 22, 1994 as home to the diocesan offices and parish and community ministries.
Those planning to attend are asked reply by Oct. 15 by using the registration form
here. While the celebration is open to all and free of charge to attendees, free-will contributions are welcome to assist the ministries of St. Paul’s Commons.
Phone inquiries may be directed to the diocesan communications office at 213.482.2040, ext. 240.
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Educators mark Episcopal Schools Week
Leaders of some of the 40 Episcopal schools in the Diocese of Los Angeles gathered at the Cathedral Center on Oct. 8 for their annual Eucharist and luncheon to mark Episcopal Schools Week, so denoted by the National Association of Episcopal Schools. Canon Serena Evans Beeks, executive director of the diocesan Commission on Schools, coordinated the event. Bishop John Harvey Taylor celebrated the Eucharist; chaplain and youth group leader Patti Peebles of St John Chrysostom Church and St. John's Episcopal School was the preacher. Photo: Chris Tumilty
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Diocesan Convention
Friday - Saturday, November 15 - 16 • Riverside Convention Center
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Pre-convention meetings to begin this weekend
As Diocesan Convention approaches each year, meetings are held in the deaneries of the diocese. Clergy and convention delegates are expected to attend; all interested Episcopalians are welcome. One or more members of the diocesan leadership team - the bishops, canon to the ordinary, treasurer, finance officer - will attend each gathering. The meetings commence this Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12, in Deanery 1 and Deanery 5 & 6 respectively, and continue through the third and fourth weekends in October.
Meetings are scheduled for the following dates, locations and times:
Deanery 1
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
St. Paul’s Church
3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
Deanery 2
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 10 a.m.
St. Martin in the Fields Church
7136 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306
Deanery 3
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
Deanery 4
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Church of the Magdalene
1011 S. Verdugo Road, Glendale 91205
Deaneries 5 & 6
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 3 – 5 p.m.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
330 E 16th Street, Upland 91784
Deanery 7
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
St. John’s Episcopal Church
526 Magnolia Avenue, Corona 92879
Deanery 8
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 3 – 5 p.m.
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach 90813
Deaneries 9 & 10
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
St. James’ Church
3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach 92663
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Clergy spouses and partners will have their own space at Diocesan 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 (November 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!"
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Convention worship to follow 'Way of Love'
A message from worship committee co-chairs the Rev. Canon Susan Russell and the Rev. Kay Sylvester
The theme of our 2019 Diocesan Convention is the “Lifelong Way of Love” -- focusing on Christian formation and education for all ages. As Episcopalians, prayer and worship are core components of how we come together whenever we gather and so plans are well underway for the liturgies that will shape our time together in Riverside this year. Led by a diverse team of liturgical leaders from around the diocese, “A Two-Day Liturgy Following the Way of Love” will begin with opening prayers as convention is called to order on Friday morning and end with a festival Eucharist on Saturday afternoon. Throughout the convention our prayers and worship services will follow Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s invitation to enter into reflection, discernment and commitment around the practices of
Turn – Learn – Pray – Worship – Bless – Rest – Go. For more information visit The Way of Love
webpages or contact Canon Susan Russell at
[email protected].
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Volunteer opportunities at convention
Volunteers are vital to the smooth operation of Diocesan Convention. Adults interested in volunteering should contact [email protected]. High-school age young people who would like to take part in the youth presence at convention will find information
here.
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Nominee information is now appearing on the website
Nominations for diocesan offices are coming in, and brief biographies and statements are appearing on the convention webpage
here. Might you have a calling to run for diocesan office? A list of available offices is
here, along with nomination forms and instructions.
Canon Steven Nishibayashi, Secretary of Convention, has requested that candidates provide a video — taken on their phones — in which they identify themselves, their congregations, the office for which they are running, and a short statement of their reasons for seeking the office. Links to these videos are being provided along with the usual candidate information (photo, short biography and statement). For instructions for the video, see the July issue of Convention Notes
here. A page of instructions for photos, biographies and statements is
here. (All submissions are subject to editing and word limits.)
The deadline for nominations for inclusion in the printed tally sheet is
Oct. 28; for inclusion on the website prior to Convention,
Nov. 4. Nominations may be made from the floor of convention for open offices provided that a copy of the nominations form has been completed and pressed to the Secretary of Convention at the time of nomination.
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Program in Tustin will consider ministry to refugee children
St. Paul’s Tustin will host Joyce Capelle (pictured at left), CEO of Crittenton Services for Children and Families, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m. for a discussion of services to refugee children. Crittenton is one of two agencies in California authorized by Health and Human Services to receive children who have been separated from their families at the border. Their mission is to provide solutions that help empower, build resiliency and heal the wounds of childhood trauma. Capelle will share the experience of providing a temporary home for refugee children. Participants will explore ways to offer a ministry presence there. “The children who find themselves in the custody of the U.S. are vulnerable in every way," says the Rev. Kay Sylvester, rector of St. Paul's. "Crittendon Services, right here in Orange County, is working to provide shelter, stability, and a future for these children, and I hope both to learn more about their work, and to see opportunities four our congregations to help. Please join us.” The parish also will begin a series of monthly "Interfaith Prayer & Action" services on Oct. 16 (see listing in "This Week in Liturgy, Music and the Arts"). St. Paul’s is located at 1221 Wass Street in Tustin. For further information, please contact the Rev. Laura Siriani, deacon, at
[email protected].
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St. Aidan’s, Malibu, to present 'Rising from the Ashes' outreach fundraiser
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church will present its 13th annual Harvest of Hope fundraiser, titled 'Rising from the Ashes,' on Sunday, Oct. 27 3 - 6 p.m., at the parish campus at 28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, across from Paradise Cove. The festive afternoon will feature music, wine and food tasting and a silent auction to benefit local charities. This year’s event will feature wine tastings from Malibu Family Wines, HearstRanch, Red Door, Rusack, and several others. Food tastings will be prepared by members of the Private Chef Guild, who are donating their wine and culinary skills. Back by popular demand will be the band Old Dawgs, New Tricks, which will perform a variety of musical repertoire including classic R&B, Oldies, 70s and 80s dance music, and Latin rhythms. Harvest of Hope has contributed more than $150,000 in proceeds to charities such as Habitat for Humanity/LA, Malibu Community Labor Exchange, School on Wheels, and Vida Jodan, a home in Tijuana that houses, feeds, and educates children whose parents are incarcerated. This year's portion of the proceeds will be directed to the Malibu Foundation in support of community members affected by last year’s Woolsey Fire. Tickets are $45 in advance and $55 at the door(free for children) and can be ordered online
here or by contacting the church office at the church office at 310.457.7966 or
[email protected].
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Tweens, teens invited to 'Spooky Mystery Night' in Beverly Hills
All Saints, Beverly Hills, invites 'tweens and teens to a special Spooky Mystery Halloween Night on Friday, Oct. 18. Young people in grades 4 - 6 are welcome at 7 p.m.; those in grades 7 and up can come at 8:30 p.m. The young people are invited to wear costumes and be prepared for games and Halloween fun! Dinner is included. Tickets are $15 per person. For more information or reservations, contact Karlyn Johnson Brown, director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries, at 310.275.0123, ext. 113.
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'Guys and Dolls' is theme of St. John's, La Verne, fundraiser
St. John’s Church, La Verne, will present its annual fall gala and fundraiser, themed "Guy and Dolls," on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6:30 - 9 p.m. The event will feature delicious food provided by Euro Café, casino games, a silent auction, raffle, and a beer and wine bar. The Secret Jazz Band will play big-band music for listening and dancing. Tickets are $50 per person; proceeds will benefit the mission and ministries of St. John’s. Tickets can be purchased
here, or e-mail to
[email protected]. St. John's (pictured above) is located at 4745 Wheeler Avenue, La Verne 91750. For information call the church office at 909.596.1321.
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Author Jim Wallis to discuss new book at All Saints Pasadena
Join All Saints Church for a conversation with renowned theologian, pastor, and bestselling author Jim Wallis, as he talks about his new book,
Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus, on Thursday, Oct. 31 at 1 p.m. Through his writing, Wallis (pictured at left) offers a path to spiritual healing and solidarity, aimed to mend the divide separating Americans today. With a practical and empathetic approach, Wallis addresses questions of power, truth, fear, and discipleship, applying lessons from the biblical stories to contemporary issues like race, immigration, and political discourse. He offers comfort, compassion, and a constructive field guide for the modern era. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Ave, Pasadena.
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Dean Kelly Brown Douglas of Washington National Cathedral to keynote Bishop's Dinner on Nov. 2
Event will honor Joe Costa, executive officer of Hillsides
The third annual Bishop's Dinner will be held on
Saturday, Nov. 2 in the nave of St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles. Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, Ph.D., dean of Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary, and canon theologian at Washington National Cathedral. The event will honor Joe Costa, president and chief executive officer of Hillsides, a service agency and diocesan institution that works with at-risk children and families. Read more
here.
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The Abundant Table invites all to monthly Open Farm
The Abundant Table Farm offers "Open Farm" on the first Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Individuals, families and church groups receive a tour of the farm and have an opportunity to try their hand at farm work, learn about the ministry's operations and community involvement, and buy organic produce and products in the Farm Store. Purchases support young adult ministry, the care of creation, and a healthy local food system. (A $5 donation per volunteer helps support the farm.) For more information about The Abundant Table, click
here. For reservations or additional information, email to Lisa Devine at
[email protected]. To reach the Farm Store directly, call 805.983.0333. The farm is located at 1012 W. Ventura Blvd. in Camarillo.
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GFS invites all girls to 'Rally Day at the Sistine Chapel' in Garden Grove
Art-loving adult volunteers needed to lead tours
Girls Friendly Society-Los Angeles invites all girls ages 6 to 18 to join in a Rally Day on
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the
Sistine Chapel Exhibit at Christ Roman Catholic Cathedral, Garden Grove. Participants will tour the cathedral's current exhibit of art from the Sistine Chapel in Rome, tour the cathedral grounds and worship in the Chapel in the Sky. Read more
here.
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Pasadena parish offers training to help deal with violence and trauma
All Saints Church, Pasadena, will offer an introductory course of Trauma-Informed Community-Based Care Training, led by clinical psychologists Brinell Anderson and the Rev. Dr. Sally Howard, in a half-day program on
Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Forum. They will also offer a weekend-long course Friday - Sunday, Jan. 17 - 19, 2020. Both programs are bilingual (Spanish/English). For information, contact Ana Camacho, 626.583.2737 or
[email protected]. To register for the introductory course, click
here. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena.
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Brass Rubbing Center to open Oct. 15 at St. Luke's, Long Beach
What better way to salute that new branch of the royal family, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, than to take oneself to the castle -- no farther than Long Beach -- and indulge in the fun of pairing pageantry with current events when the Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center opens
Oct. 15 and runs through Nov. 9 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Cost is $8 for materials. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday; groups may be booked at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Walk-up visitors are welcome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, email to
[email protected]. St. Luke's is located at 525 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach. Read more
here.
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Daughters of the King to gather for Fall Assembly in Camarillo
"Women in Spiritual Leadership: Sharing Our Stories – Sharing Our Spirit" will be the theme of the 2019 Daughters of the King Fall Assembly on
Saturday, Oct. 19. The St. Columba’s DOK chapter in Camarillo will host the meeting in conjunction with the chapters at All Saints, Oxnard, and Saint Paul’s, Ventura. Early registration is strongly encouraged. The cost is $15 if paid by October 14; $20 thereafter and at the door. Read more
here.
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Javier Stauring, advocate for incarcerated youth, will keynote Prism event Oct. 19
Prism, the restorative justice ministry of the diocese that provides chaplaincy services to Los Angeles County facilities, will present "Building Beloved Community: A Vision of Unity," featuring Javier Stauring and guests, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 - 9 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel. The event, a fundraiser for Prism's jail ministries, will feature a wine reception, dinner and keynote address by Javier Stauring, a founding member of Healing Dialogue and Action. Read more
here.
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'Womankind' invited to Arcadia parish for time of prayer and refreshment
Episcopal Church Women of Church of the Transfiguration, Arcadia, will present "WOMANKIND 2019," a time for prayer and refreshment, and care for the physical, spiritual, and mental self, on
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Read more
here.
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MASK-erade Ball coming to Redondo Beach
The Mutual Ministry of St. Andrew's Church, Torrance, and Christ Church, Redondo Beach, presents its first annual MASK-erade Ball on
Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 - 10 p.m. at Christ Church. There will be dinner, dancing to live music, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and much more. Event tickets are $50; 50/50 raffle tickets are $10. Sponsorships are available. Participants are invited to wear costumes or bring a mask. Christ Church is located at 408 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277. For information, click
here or call 310.540.1722.
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Gooden Center announces 2019 'Run for Recovery'
The Gooden Center, an Episcopal Church-related treatment center for men dealing with addiction, will hold its annual "Run for Recovery" fundraiser on
Saturday, Oct. 26 at Lacy Park in San Marino. The event will include a 5K run, finisher medals, t-shirts, a Halloween costume contest, vendors, food, live music and activities for the whole family. Dogs and strollers are welcome. For information, visit
goodencenterrun.com
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Reminders from the wider church
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The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry: new podcast season now available
Season 2 of The Episcopal Church’s
podcast, The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, returns September 17. These weekly conversations, featuring Bishop Curry, podcast hosts Kyle Oliver and Sandy Milien, and a variety of guests, explore living a life committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love. Read more
here.
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United Thank Offering 2020 Annual Grants application process is open
Informational webinars will be offered Oct. 15 and 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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'Celebrating Baptism' video series and reflection guides now available
The sacrament of baptism is an opportunity for joy, power, and a deep connection with tradition. "Celebrating Baptism" offers an opportunity to teach and learn about this sacrament through a free video series and accompanying reflection guides available from The Episcopal Church
here. Celebrating Baptism follows the Gregory family as they navigate the process of preparing their young daughter, Anna, for baptism. Watch as they discover the beautiful reason why we baptize, create lifelong relationships with the community of believers on this journey with them, and connect with the ancient history of God’s presence through this outward sacrament of inner grace. Read more
here.
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Episcopal Church grants program will support local and regional evangelism efforts
Episcopal institutions can now apply for the next round of the Episcopal Evangelism Grants Program, designed to fund local and regional evangelism efforts in the Episcopal Church. The application deadline is October 1. The grant program, which began in 2017 as a result of the 2015 General Convention’s increased investment in evangelism galvanized by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, awards up to $2,000 for an individual congregation and up to $8,000 for multi-church, diocesan and regional collaborations. Read more
here.
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Book of Occasional Services 2018 is available to download in English, Spanish
The Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music (SCLM) is pleased to announce the release of The Book of Occasional Services 2018, a collection of liturgical resources related to occasions which do not occur with sufficient frequency to warrant their inclusion in The Book of Common Prayer. Read more
here.
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This week around the diocese
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Trauma-Informed Community-Based Care Training
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue,
Pasadena
All Saints Church will offer an introductory course led by clinical psychologists Brinell Anderson and the Rev. Dr. Sally Howard, in a half-day bilingual (Spanish/English) program. Fees vary from $10 to $50, depending on ability to pay.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 9 a.m.
Breakfast with the Bishop
St. Paul's Church
221 Wass Street,
Tustin
St. Paul’s Men’s group will host breakfast with Bishop John Harvey Taylor. Men from Episcopal Churches in Orange County are invited to attend. The morning will include conversation with the bishop, music, delicious food and engaging conversation.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
GFS: Rally Day at the Sistine Chapel
Christ Roman Catholic Cathedral
13280 Chapman Avenue,
Garden Grove
Girls Friendly Society – Los Angeles invites all girls ages 6 to 18 to join in a Rally Day; membership in GFS is not necessary. Participants will tour the cathedral’s art exhibit of works from the Sistine Chapel in Rome and the cathedral grounds, and worship in the Chapel in the Sky. Admission is $5, and attendees should bring a sack lunch. Reservations are requested no later than October 1; for financial assistance contact [email protected].
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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he Gathering: Asian Pacific Communities
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue,
Los Angeles 90026
The Gathering – A Space for Asian Pacific American Spirituality invites the diocesan community to a panel conversation and discussion on the impact of immigration in the Asian Pacific American communities and the church. The event is free; anyone interested in the topic is welcome to attend. Free parking is available in the Cathedral Center structure and on the street. Read more
here..
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Opening: Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center
St. Luke’s Church
525 E. Seventh Street,
Long Beach
St. Luke’s will open its annual Brass Rubbing Center, where visitors can create and take home traced images made by rubbing colored wax on paper laid over a metal relief. The event will continue until Nov. 9; hours are 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m. by appointment on Tuesday through Saturday. Cost is $8 for materials. Afternoon tea events are also available and can be reserved through email. Walk-up visitors are welcome from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Aging Mastery, Session 2
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 “Healthy Eating and Hydration” and “Falls Prevention.”
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Daughters of the King Fall Assembly
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
1251 Las Posas Road,
Camarillo 93010
“Women in Spiritual Leadership: Sharing Our Stories – Sharing Our Spirit” will be the theme of the 2019 Daughters of the King Fall Assembly, hosted by the St. Columba’s DOK chapter in Camarillo. Early registration is strongly encouraged; the cost is $15 if paid by October 14, and $20 thereafter and at the door. Continental breakfast is included with admission.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Prism Fundraiser: Building Beloved Community - A Vision of Unity
Church of Our Saviour, 535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel
Prism, the restorative justice ministry of the diocese, will present a fundraiser dinner, featuring Javier Stauring, an advocate for incarcerated youth and the first U.S. recipient of the international award from Human Rights Watch, as keynote speaker. Suggested donation is $50. Prism provides chaplaincy services to Los Angeles County facilities.
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This week in liturgy & the arts
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 7 p.m.
Celtic Contemplative Prayer: 'The Gift of Contentment'
St. Columba’s Church
1251 Las Posas Road,
Camarillo
Are you looking for an alternative to the stress and busyness of life? Come and be a part of this Contemplative Prayer experience of spoken word and prayer, meditative song, and silence.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 8 p.m.
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble: 'Nicole's Favorites'
St. Bede’s Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90066
This special program will mark 20 years of leadership by Nicole Baker, Jouyssance’s artistic director; featuring works by Tallis, Cardoso, Monteverdi, Machaut, Brumel and others. Jouyssance also will perform excerpts from Lasso’s mysterious
Prophetiae Sibyllarum, which was a highlight of Baker’s first Jouyssance concert. Other favorites include Palestrina’s joyful “Exultate Deo” and Josquin’s sublime “Ave Maria…virgo serena.” Tickets: $25 (seniors and SCEMS members $20; students $15).(A reception will follow the Sunday, Oct. 13 performance: see listing below.)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 4 p.m.
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble: 'Nicole's Favorites'
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
122 S. California Avenue, Monrovia 91016
This special program will mark 20 years of leadership by Nicole Baker, Jouyssance’s artistic director; featuring works by Tallis, Cardoso, Monteverdi, Machaut, Brumel and others. Jouyssance also will perform excerpts from Lasso’s mysterious
Prophetiae Sibyllarum, which was a highlight of Baker’s first Jouyssance concert. Other favorites include Palestrina’s joyful “Exultate Deo” and Josquin’s sublime “Ave Maria…virgo serena.” Tickets: $25 (seniors and SCEMS members $20; students $15). A special champagne soirée will be held in honor of Baker following this performance. Reception tickets start at $100 and include admission to either the Saturday (see listing above) or Sunday performance of “Nicole’s Favorites.” For reception information and tickets, call 213.533.9922 or email to
[email protected].
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 4:30 p.m.
Solemn Evensong
St. James Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
James Buonemani, director. Admission is free.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 6 p.m.
Organ Recital: Jean-Baptiste Robin
St. James Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 6:30 p.m.
Interfaith Prayer & Action Service
St. Paul's Church
221 Wass Street,
Tustin
Interfaith Prayer and Action is an outgrowth of St. Paul’s public witness with the Sisters of St. Joseph in Orange. Throughout the summer we prayed for the children at the border and witnessed publicly for their humanitarian treatment and release. In collaboration with the Sisters, we will continue our prayers monthly, beginning Oct. 16. The evening will include a time of learning, a time of silent reflection, and a shared action. Future Interfaith Prayer and Action services will be held on the third Wednesday of the month.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 4 p.m.
Men’s Evensong Invitational
St. Luke’s Church
122 S California Ave, Monrovia 91016
This year’s anthem is Jester Hairston’s arrangement of “There is a Balm in Gilead.” The choir will also sing two canticles, the psalm, two hymns, and Jones’ TTB Preces and Responses and TTBB “Phos Hilarion.” Male singers from surrounding churches are invited to participate in the choir; they will need to sign up well in advance and know their parts ahead of time. A reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 4 p.m.
Music of Gabriel Faure
Grace Episcopal Church
555 E. Mountain View Avenue,
Glendora
Featuring the Parish Choir under the direction of David Aldrete, Susan Scranton (piano), Laurel Myers McKenzie (flute) and Rick England (piano and organ). Music will include
Messe Basse, arranged from the 1882 score by Rick England, ASCAP; "Berceuse," op. 56, No. 1; "Sicilianne," op 78; and "Après un Réve," op. 7, No. 1.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 4 p.m.
Men's Evensong Invitational
St. Luke's Church
122 S. California Avenue,
Monrovia 91016
Information: 626.357.7071
A wine and cheese reception will follow the service. The anthem is Jester Hairston's arrangement of "There Is a Balm in Gilead." The choir will also sing two canticles, the psalm, two hymns, and Jones' TTB
Preces and Responses and TTBB "Phos Hilaron."
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong with Healing Prayer
St. Cross Episcopal Church
1818 Monterey Blvd.,
Hermosa Beach
Information: 310.376.8989
The Chancel Choir of St. Cross Episcopal Church and the Hermosa Beach Chapter of the Order of St. Luke welcome all for a service of Evensong with hymns, Taize, and healing prayer. This meditative, contemplative service offers respite for the soul, a calming spirit, and the opportunity to light votive candles. Free will offerings support St. Cross’s music ministry. Light refreshments will be served following the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 8 p.m.
Compline at the Cathedral
St. John's Cathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd.,
Los Angeles
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Pilgrimage to England and Scotland: Tracing the Roots of the Episcopal Church
November 11 - 21, 2019
An 11-day pilgrimage exploring historic events that helped shape the Episcopal Church. Stops will include a visit to St. Andrew's Cathedral in Aberdeen, Scotland; a luncheon at the Eagle and Child in Oxford, where C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien met with the "Inklings"; exploration of the Scottish and English countryside, shopping, pub visits, afternoon tea and more. Cost is $3,749, which covers roundtrip flight from L.A., four-star hotels, most meals, all ground transportation, guides and drivers, and entrances to everything listed in the itinerary. Led by the Rev. Steve DeMuth, rector of Holy Trinity Church, Covina. A full brochure is
here.
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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.
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].
LONG BEACH: Music Director and Organist, St. Luke's Episcopal Church; to lead worship, work with the choir, and set a vision for the parish music program. 18 hours per week; salary $33,000-$38,000 commensurate with experience. St. Luke's hopes to fill this position by November, 2019. Full job description and application instructions
here.
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.
PALOS VERDES ESTATES: Organist. St Francis Episcopal Church seeks an organist for two services on Sunday and to accompany one adult choir. 10-15 hours per week. For full job description click
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.
PLACENTIA: Office secretary/Administrative Assistant, Church of the Blessed Sacrament. Experienced church secretary/administrator with strong communication skills, to provide full parish office support. Hours: M-Th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. - 12 p..m. Responsibilities include: Computer work; office support and inventory; regular office equipment usage, including daily printing/copying; MSOffice projects as assigned, managing mail, telephone calls, etc. Send resume for immediate consideration to
[email protected].
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.
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].
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