Deacons celebrate ministry at retreat
Deacons of the Diocese of Los Angeles gathered Oct. 13 for their annual retreat day at the Cathedral Center, with a program that included reflections by retired Bishop Suffragan Chet Talton (seated at front in photo) on the work and history of the vocational diaconate in the Diocese of Los Angeles. Talton, who supervised the diocese's deacons for many years, began his history of the ministry with stories about the Rev. Tom Larkin, ordained in 1991 as the first "life deacon" (now known as a vocational deacon), along with deacons Josephine Borgeson and Judy Mackey, who had been ordained in other dioceses and were at work in the Southland. Archdeacon Charleen Crean, assisted by Canon Hank Gatlin, convened the gathering. Bishop John Harvey Taylor led worship and also addressed the gathering. "Deacons are the closed circuit between the church and the world, modeling Christ's peace while serving and loving our congregations and communities -- as Jesus commanded all his apostles to serve and love so that the world would know who he really was," Taylor wrote later on Facebook. "Jesus's teachings about servant apostles were the closest he actually got to to talking about any of the church's ordained orders. After a morning with these amazing colleagues, the deacon in me is fired up for another year."
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Eucharist, luncheon mark Episcopal Schools Week
Bishop John Harvey Taylor, Canon Serena Beeks, executive director of the Commission on Schools, and the diocesan staff welcomed Episcopal school and preschool leaders from around the Diocese of Los Angeles to the Cathedral Center on Oct. 16 for the fourth annual Eucharist and luncheon celebrating Episcopal Schools Week. The Rev. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook preached about Episcopal school values lighting the way. The 40 Episcopal schools in the diocese serve approximately 9,600 children in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle school and high school. To learn more about the schools, visit
diocesela.org/edlaschool or contact Beeks at
[email protected]. Photo: Chris Tumilty
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St. Francis' Church, Palos Verdes, hosts Bishop's Guild Tea
Bishop John Harvey Taylor shares a selfie with attendees at the annual Bishop's Guild Tea, held on Oct. 12 at St. Francis' Church, Palos Verdes Estates. Members of Girls Friendly Society assisted with serving at the event. The tea, an autumn tradition in the Diocese of Los Angeles, is the annual fundraiser for the Bishop’s Guild, a 101-year-old organization that offers scholarship support to seminarians of the diocese.
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Calling all middle-schoolers: Meet Bishop Bruce and have a great time at the Bishop Suffragan's Ball
The Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce and the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite middle school-age Episcopalians of the diocese to the second annual Bishop Suffragan's Ball, 7 - 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 1020 North Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202. Like the longstanding Bishop's Ball for high schoolers, the Suffragan Bishop's Ball will feature music, dancing, food, games, and an opportunity to meet Bishop Bruce.
Dress to impress (but no costumes, please). Tickets are $10 at the door. A $2 discount will be give in exchange for a donation of regular-sized shampoo, soap or shower gel, or new socks, to be given to Covenant House L.A. Homeless Shelter for teens.Count on classic carnival games, including a dunk tank where you can dunk a high school student (or maybe a youth leader!); face painting; traditional carnival-themed snacks such as candy apples; a DJ; and a surprise opening event to “unlock” an evening with Bishop Bruce that you won’t soon forget! Reservations are requested. To sign up, click
here.
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UTO Ingathering month to begin Nov. 4
Beginning on Sunday, Nov. 4, in churches all over the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, it will once again be little blue box time. Parishioners will assemble their United Thank Offering mite boxes and spend the month of November accumulating thanksgivings and spare bills and change as part of the UTO Gratitude Challenge. "This is the time for us to focus on the process of daily acknowledging our gratitude for life’s blessings and thanking God for all that has caused us to feel gratitude in our hearts," says Diane Askren (pictured above), UTO coordinator for the Diocese of Los Angeles, who spoke at an Oct. 6 tea for UTO representatives at local congregations, held at the Pasadena home of Bishop John Harvey Taylor and Kathy O'Connor. She suggested an alternative to the traditional method of dropping coins into the UTO mite box to express gratitude. "During the Ingathering take time each day to write down on a piece of paper what you feel gratitude for," she said. "At the end of November, reread each of those notes and make your offering in response to what you have written down." Read more
here. Photo: John Taylor
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New security measures taken at Cathedral Center
In response to several incidents and in order to ensure the safety of diocesan staff and guests, procedures for visitors have undergone some changes at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, the administrative and ministry hub of the Diocese of Los Angeles.
Doors to the executive suite on the second floor were recently fitted with electronic locks, and those areas are now restricted to staff and authorized personnel. Visitors who have appointments with Bishop Taylor, Bishop Bruce, the Formation and Transitions office and the development office, or who have meetings in the Absalom Jones or Madonna and Child conference rooms will need to follow directions from staff members at the main reception desk in order to enter that area.
As always, all visitors must sign in at the reception desk. This is a longtime policy, established to make sure that in an emergency, all people in the building are accounted for.
The staff appreciates the cooperation of clergy and lay people visiting the Cathedral Center.
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See the church in action! Youth volunteers needed for Diocesan Convention
Young people in grades 9 – 12 are invited to apply to join the 50-member convention youth corps at Diocesan Convention, to be held Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 at the Ontario Convention Center. The youth are essential to the smooth running of the annual convention, serving in a variety of capacities; security, staffing microphones, errands, distributing materials, and more. During the event they are housed on site, chaperoned and provided with meals and snacks. Generations of young Episcopalians have had their first experience of the church outside their own congregations by serving at convention, where they get a first-hand view of the church's diversity and polity.
In addition, each of the diocese’s 10 deaneries is allowed one youth delegate to the convention, with seat, voice and vote. Interested teens should contact their clergy for information.
Youth volunteers must attend a training session on Saturday, Oct. 27, 12 – 2 p.m., at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026. Lunch will be provided; transportation may also be arranged if needed. (Note that the training date is about two weeks earlier than in previous years.) A $125 fee per youth will help cover hotel and meal costs. For information about being a delegate or part of the youth presence, or to sign up, click
here.
High school-age members of Girls Friendly Society are invited to consider serving with the youth: GFS will contribute $75 toward each member's participant fee. A GFS financial assistance form is
here. GFS members must first apply and be accepted for the official youth presence.
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Singers invited to join choir for Convention Eucharist
Singers, clergy and lay, from around the diocese are invited to participate in a choir for Diocesan Convention. The choir will support congregational singing and offer an anthem at the closing Eucharist on Friday, Dec. 1 at about 3:25 pm. There will be three regional rehearsals; singers may choose one or more to attend:
Monday, October 29, 7 p.m.
The Church of the Epiphany
5450 Churchwood Drive,
Oak Park
91377
818.991.4797
Saturday, November 3, 10 a.m.
The Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue,
Los Angeles
90026
213.482.2040
Sunday, November 18, 3 p.m.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street,
Tustin
92780
714.544.3141
The full choir and instrumentalists will rehearse at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Ontario Convention Center. All participants will receive a copy of the anthem and a rehearsal recording sound file by email in advance. To participate, contact David Milligan, music director, at
[email protected]
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CONVENTION REMINDERS
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Nominations are now open for officers to be elected at Diocesan Convention Nov. 30 - Dec. 1. Some offices are for diocesan governance or finance boards, such as Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, Corporation of the Diocese and Diocesan Investment Trust. Others are for campus ministries and diocesan institutions, such as HFS, an adoption agency. Deadlines apply: click
here for more details.
2019 calendars featuring institutions to be available at Convention
The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles will once again be publishing a calendar for the upcoming new year. The 12-month calendar, from January through December 2019, includes liturgical information from the Revised Common Lectionary, with the calendar dates in the proper color for each day. Also included are important diocesan dates, including deadlines for diocesan convention. The 2019 calendar will feature 12 institutions of the diocese. Fifty free copies will be available to each congregation and will be distributed at Diocesan Convention. For more information, contact the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija,
[email protected].
Did you get the Call? Convention is coming
The Call to Convention was issued to clergy and lay delegates by Canon Steve Nishibayashi, Secretary of Convention, on Sept. 25. If any member of your delegation did not receive it, please contact Canon Nishibayashi at
[email protected]. A copy of the Call is
here, and can be forwarded to delegates, but the SoC needs current email addresses (preferred) or alternate contact information for all delegates so that they will receive convention-related information promptly.
Hotel room reservations are now being accepted for the 2018 Diocesan Convention, to be held Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 at the Ontario Convention Center. Reservations for any of the participating hotels may be made
here. Hotels offering convention rates are: Doubletree by Hilton Ontario; Azure Hotel & Suites; and the Holiday Inn at Ontario Airport. All reservations must be made from the link above to get the special convention rates.
Youth participation, deadlines and deanery meetings
As the fall season begins, preparations are under way for Diocesan Convention, meeting Friday – Saturday, Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 meeting of Diocesan Convention at the Ontario Convention Center. Bishop John Harvey Taylor will convene the annual meeting under the theme “Come Home, EDLA” (for “Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles”). Note: Reports of work and youth participation registrations are due Nov. 4.
Check meeting dates for your deanery
here
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Diocesan Convention delegates, clergy and all other interested church members should mark their calendars for the pre-convention deanery assemblies, which will take place during the first three weekends of November. One or more members of a team including the bishops, canon to the ordinary, chief financial officer and treasurer will attend each meeting.
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Nancy Wallis elected student representative to Bloy House board
The student body of Bloy House recently elected seminarian Nancy Wallis to serve as student representative on the seminary's board of trustees. Wallis, is a nominee for holy orders, is a member of St. Mary's Church, Laguna Beach. She is a consultant in corporate profit and non-profit leadership and will bring her knowledge and expertise along with her experiences as a third year seminarian to the board.
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New GFS chapter launched in Corona del Mar
St. Michael and All Angels Church, Corona del Mar, on Sept. 16 celebrated its newly established Girls Friendly Society branch, accepting seven members. St. Michael's joins 10 other GFS branches in the diocesan GFS, which is part of a national and worldwide network. Membership in GFS is open to all girls, age 5 and up. To find out more about GFS, visit www.GFSCalifornia.org, or attend its next open event on Nov. 3, 10 - 2 p.m., at St. Luke's Brass Rubbing Center, St. Luke's Church, Long Beach. More information about the Nov. 3 event is
here. Photo: Margaret Nolde
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Clergy spouses, partners will gather for Nov. 3 lunch
Canon Kathy O'Connor and Canon Steve Bruce, spouses of, respectively, Bishop John Harvey Taylor and Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, invite all clergy spouses and partners to lunch at the Cathedral Center of Saint Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026 on Saturday, Nov. 3, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. "We want to look ahead and discuss ways we can serve you better, and as a group, how we can participate more in the life of the diocese," O'Connor wrote in an invitation email to clergy spouses. "We also want to hear your ideas about how you would most like to spend our time together at Convention," where the spouses will have a meeting room. Reservations for the Nov. 3 lunch are requested by Oct. 31: contact Canon Gail Urquidi at
[email protected] or 213.482.2040, ext. 270.
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Pilgrimage to Cuernavaca planned for March 23 – April 6, 2019
The 2019 annual pilgrimage to Cuernavaca is an opportunity to become acquainted with the Diocese of Los Angeles’ companions in the Anglican Diocese of Cuernavaca, and to learn Spanish. The dioceses of Cuernavaca and Los Angeles are in an official companion relationship. “The people of the Diocese of Cuernavaca are warm and welcoming; they minister in a variety of circumstances, each with its own set of challenges and gifts,” says the Rev. Barbara Stewart, leader of the annual pilgrimages that started in 2010. “Sharing, learning how the people of Cuernavaca work and they learning how we work, allows us to connect on many levels.” The 2019 pilgrimage will take place March 23 – April 6. It includes daily lessons in Spanish grammar, conversation, and culture. All levels of Spanish are welcome; classes are arranged based on students’ current mastery of the language. A number of excursions are planned to churches and local historical and cultural sites. Cost is about $2500 (the exact cost to be determined), which includes airfare, accommodation and meals at the Diocesan Center of the Diocese of Cuernavaca. Scholarships are available. For further information, contact Stewart at
[email protected]. Pictured is the 2018 pilgrimage group as they examine a display of corn and learn about its importance in Mexico's history. Photo: Janet Kawamoto
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All Saints, Pasadena, to celebrate Día de Los Santos
All Saints Church, Pasadena, will mark Día de Los Santos y Fieles Difuntos (Day of Saints and Faithful Departed) with a festive and colorful celebration on Friday, Nov. 2, 7 p.m. Attendees are invited to bring photographs, garments, flowers, favorite foods, stories, or other reminders of departed loved one. The celebration will continue on Saturday, Nov. 3, 4 - 7 p.m., with a Día de Muertos conference at which All Saints member Oscar Alcántara will talk about customs such as ofrendas (altars) and beliefs centered around the Day of the Dead. The work of local artists and musicians will be exhibited, and a special ballet will be performed by Xanath Dance Company. All are invited. For more information contact Ada Ramirez, 626.583.2734 or [email protected]. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101.
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Healing and anointing ministry class planned in Santa Barbara
All Saints by-the-Sea, Santa Barbara, will hold a two-day course, “Using Your Hands to Heal: Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry 103" Nov. 16 - 17. The program will incorporate a variety of healing modalities that spring from the laying-on of hands found in the Christian heritage. Bio-energetic healing principles will be introduced within a spiritual ministry focus. Topics include distance healing; the healing of memories; prayer and meditation; and the path of a practitioner in this healing ministry. This is a ‘hands-on’ class with ample opportunity to give and receive healing work. It is also part of a certification program of the Institute for Spiritual Healing & Aromatherapy. Cost is $350 per person; scholarships and discounts are available. For more Information, contact Candace MacNair at
[email protected] or 805.729.5751. All Saints Church is located at 83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara 93108.
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All Souls Festival planned at St. George's, La Cañada
St. George’s Church, La Cañada, will offer its annual All Souls Lantern Festival, a special outdoor service of remembrance, honoring the lives of family and friends whom we love and see no longer, on Saturday, Nov. 3, 6 p.m. Those attending are invited to bring pictures to be placed next to candles on the lawn which are then marked by colored lanterns adorned with names of individuals to be remembered. Come early to place pictures and decorate lanterns provided by the church. A wine and cheese reception will follow the service, which will last about 30 minutes. St. George’s is located at 808 Foothill Blvd. in La Cañada. For information, contact the Rev. Anthony Keller at 818.790.3323 or
[email protected].
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Alexandra Donovan to lead Stillpoint poetry retreat
Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality will present an Advent Poetry Retreat with Alexandra Donovan on Saturday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 122 South California Avenue Monrovia 91016. In this half-day Advent retreat, participants will explore poetry and the writing process as a form of soul care. Many people turn to poems to help them in times of grief, despair, transition, or uncertainty, but the idea of writing poetry can be daunting. Retreat participants will explore ways to tap into the creative spirit that is part of the human birthright, and experiment with poetry as a way to help them play, grieve, unearth, and listen deeply more to their own psyches and stories, especially during the anticipatory season of Advent. Writers of all levels -- novice to poet laureate -- are invited to join and enrich this group exploration of the creative mind. Retreat leader Alexandra Donovan is a poet, teacher, and volunteer chaplain at Good Samaritan Hospital and Los Angeles County jails through Prism, the diocese's restorative justice ministry. She received her BA from Stanford University and her MFA in poetry from Vermont College of Fine Arts. Her writing has appeared in Pirene’s Fountain, Selfish Magazine, Ruminate Magazine, Gyroscope Review, and Presence Journal. Her first chapbook, Mother Stump, is now available from Yak Press. For information and to register, click
here.
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'Harvest of Hope' festival in Malibu will raise funds for outreach
St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Malibu will host its 12th annual Harvest of Hope fall festival fundraiser benefiting local, regional, and global charities on Sunday, Oct. 21, 3 - 6 pm. The event will feature live music, catered food, wine tasting, a silent auction for gifts, child care, and loads of fun for the whole family. Tickets may be purchased in advance online at the link found on the parish website
here, or by calling 310.457.7966. Advance tickets are $45; tickets at the door are $50. The fundraiser is located at St. Aidan’s Church, 28211 Pacific Coast Highway, in Malibu, opposite Paradise Cove.
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Emmaus program to study works and legacy of Thomas Merton
Stephen Bruce, spiritual director and husband of Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, will be among the leaders of a program titled "Bold Integrity: Thomas Merton Comes Alive - 50 Years After His Death" on Saturday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Emmaus Spiritual Ministries in Orange. David Hoover, Marty Trujillo and Bruce will lead a a daylong conversation and workshop about Merton (pictured), a Catholic monk, writer, activist, and mystic, to mark the 50th anniversary of his death. They will consider multiple aspects of Merton’s legacy, including the events of his life, his thoughts on prayer and unification, and the implications of his journey for the world today. The day will include excerpts from Hoover’s theater piece based on Merton, as well as an examination of his poetry by Trujillo. The two will also engage in conversation about Merton’s thoughts on Buddhism, life and death, war and peace, violence and non-violence, and interfaith dialog. Small groups will convene to explore these themes and their impact on the struggle for integrity amidst chaos. For additional information or to register, click
here or call Sonya Longbotham at 714.744.3172. Emmaus Spiritual Ministries, located at 434 S. Batavia Street, Orange, is a program of the Roman Catholic Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange. Stephen Bruce serves on the Emmaus board.
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From the wider Episcopal Church
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Matthew Shepard's ashes to be interred at National Cathedral
L.A. Diocese's Cathedral Center will fly rainbow flag in solidarity
Matthew Shepard, a young gay Episcopalian and student at the University of Wyoming, was beaten, tortured, tied to a fence near Laramie and left to die on a freezing October night in 1998. He was eventually found and taken to a hospital, where he died on Oct. 12, 1998. For 20 years his family did not have his ashes buried for fear that the gravesite would be vandalized. On Friday, Oct. 26 Shepard's remains will be interred in Washington National Cathedral, following a Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance at 10 a.m. EDT; 7 a.m. PDT. The Rt. Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of Washington, and the Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay man elected a bishop in The Episcopal Church, will preside at the public service, which wil be livestreamed
here. The Shepard family will attend a private interment service in the Cathedral crypt after the memorial."We’ve given much thought to Matt’s final resting place, and we found the Washington National Cathedral is an ideal choice, as Matt loved the Episcopal church and felt welcomed by his church in Wyoming," says Shepard's mother Judy Shepard, who has become a prominent activist for LGBTQ rights. "For the past 20 years, we have shared Matt’s story with the world. It’s reassuring to know he now will rest in a sacred spot where folks can come to reflect on creating a safer, kinder world." In solidarity with the cathedral's interment of Shepard's ashes, the Cathedral Center of St. Paul will display a rainbow flag, a symbol of the LGBTQ community that was galvanized by Shepard's murder, during the Oct. 26 - 28 weekend.
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Application process open for adult mentors for the Episcopal Youth Event 2020 planning team
Every three years, in accordance with General Convention Resolution #1982-D079, The Episcopal Church convenes an international youth event so “that the energy of the youth of the Episcopal Church can continue to be utilized in active ministry as members of the Body of Christ.” The planning team is accepting applications for adult mentors to serve as members of the 2020 Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) planning team. Application instructions and links are
here. Applicants must also provide a nomination letter from their diocesan bishop. The application process will close at 5 pm EST on Nov. 9. Questions can be directed to [email protected].
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The Epiphany Conservation Trust, which raises funds for repairs and renovation at historic Church of the Epiphany, Los Angeles, a cradle of the 1960 Chicano movement, has an opportunity to raise up to $150,000 for restoration work, and needs the help of Episcopalians of the diocese. Epiphany is one of 20 historic sites nationwide selected for a national grant competition that launched Sept. 24. Anyone can vote online once a day until Oct. 26. Each voter may cast as many as five votes; all five may go to the same program. To sign up and vote, click
here.
Multicultural Ministries - also known as New Community - in the Diocese of Los Angeles will launch a series of Asian Immersion experiences at which lay and clergy leaders to learn more about and engage first-hand with Asian cultures and communities, and to explore potential connections churches might make with surrounding Asian communities.
The Episcopal Public Policy Network (EPPN) has produced a "Vote Faithfully" toolkit to help congregations encourage their members and communities to vote in the general election on Nov. 6. The toolkit include action steps, including Register, Mobilize, Communicate and Advocate; and worship resources, such as a litany, quotes, music and prayers.
A king, a queen and a prince or two are among the memorial images returning to the 31st annual Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center at St. Luke’s Church, Long Beach, Oct. 16 - Nov. 10.
The Guibord Center will present "Values in the Voting Booth: A Faithful Response to the 2018 Elections" on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2 - 4 p.m. at The Islamic Center of Southern California, located at 434 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles 90020.
The Sancta Sophia chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King is pleased to invite all members and their guests to St. Mark’s Church in Upland for the 2018 Fall Assembly on Saturday, Nov. 3.
The recent rollout of the new diocesan website has hit a glitch for some users: the old address, ladiocese.org, sometimes fails to redirect to the new site. The Communications Office is working to resolve this problem, but please update your bookmarks and use
www.diocesela.org, which will go directly to the redesigned website.
Kwok Pui Lan, Anglican theologian, will give an address titled "Metaphor, Moral Reasoning, and Women's Protest Movements" on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 7 - 9 p.m. in Los Angeles, and Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 - 9 p.m. at Albrecht Auditorium in Claremont.
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This week around the diocese
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stillpoint: The Enneagram with Kathryn Grant'
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
1175 South San Gabriel Boulevard,
San Marino 91108
A retreat program offered by Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality. The Enneagram model — a profound, elegant, and compassionate map of the human psyche — is a psychological system with roots in sacred tradition. Participants will gain insight into their personal worldview and develop a map for their spiritual and psychological growth and health. Kathryn Grant is a spiritual director, life coach, and certified Enneagram instructor who has been immersed in the Enneagram for nearly 25 years. Her experience ranges from developing and leading workshops and retreats to serving as a board member for the International Enneagram Association. The cost of the retreat is $58 ($68 with lunch).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Asian Immersion Experience
St. Thomas Church
15694 Tetley Street,
Hacienda Heights 91745
Multicultural Ministries - also known as New Community - in the Diocese of Los Angeles will launch a series of Asian Immersion experiences at which lay and clergy leaders to learn more about and engage first-hand with Asian cultures and communities, and to explore potential connections churches make with surrounding Asian communities. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will host the program, which will begin with presentations and discussions on the Chinese and Taiwanese populations in Southern California, and continue with cultural immersion experiences in the nearby community, including a visit to the nearby Hsi-Lai Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in the West. The Rev. Fennie Chang, vicar of St. Thomas' Church, the Rev. Peter Huang of St. Francis, Palos Verdes Estates, and the Rev. Thomas Ni of Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, will give presentations on issues related to the Chinese diaspora, both recent immigrants and emigres as well as Chinese Americans who have been in the U.S. since the late 1800s. Cost of the event is $30 per person; lunch is included. Registration is required.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1 - 5 p.m.
Epiphany Open House
Church of the Epiphany
2808 Altura Street,
Los Angeles 90031
Join Epiphany for an afternoon of food and fun, and see firsthand the difference your votes will make for the church. This free event celebrates Epiphany's participation in the nationwide Partners in Preservation: Main Streets program. It will feature food from a neighborhood restaurant, live music from local bands, an opportunity to explore Church of the Epiphany, one of the city’s historic treasures and learn more about its unique history. The church will display its vision for the church’s future—how it will use the grant funds if we win the Main Streets competition. On-site voting will be available, those who cast votes will receive a pin bearing the Epiphany logo, designed by noted artist Ricardo Reyes. Continuing the church’s living legacy of social justice activism, it also will register guests to vote in the November general election. No reservations required. In the meantime, vote
here for Epiphany. Each person may can cast up to five votes every day until Oct. 26 to help Epiphany win as much as $150,000 in preservation funds.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Lecture: Metaphor, Moral Reasoning, and Women's Protest Movements
Mount Saint Mary's University
12001 Chalon Road,
Los Angeles 90049
Kwok Pui Lan - Anglican theologian, distinguished visiting professor at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, professor of Christian Theology and Spirituality at Episcopal Divinity School at Union, and the 2011 president of the American Academy of religion will give an address at Rose Hills Auditorium on the Doheney Campus. This event will be free and open to the public.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Metaphor, Moral Reasoning, and Women's Protest Movements
Claremont Graduate University
915 N. Dartmouth Avenue,
Claremont 91711
Kwok Pui Lan - Anglican theologian, distinguished visiting professor at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, professor of Christian Theology and Spirituality at Episcopal Divinity School at Union, and the 2011 president of the American Academy of religion will give an address at Albrecht Auditorium. This event will be free and open to the public.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
The Gooden Center Ride For Recovery 2018
Pasadena City Hall
Information: 626.356.0078, ext 205
The Gooden Center presents the fifth annual Ride for Recovery. Three riding opportunities are available: full century (102 miles), metric century (64 miles) and quarter century (27 miles), and all will begin at Centennial Square at the Pasadena City Hall, ending at the Bishop Gooden Home. This fully-supported ride includes a finish-line barbecue for all. Congregation teams are welcome. Please register in advance at
www.goodencenter.org. All proceeds go to the Gooden Center's treatment of substance abuse and mental health disorders.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 5 - 7 p.m.
Trunk or Treat
Saint Mark's Episcopal Church
330 E. 16th Street,
Upland 91784
Information: 909.920.5565
A safe place for families to celebrate Halloween. Free admission.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7 p.m. 11 p.m.
Bishop Suffragan's Ball
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 North Brand Blvd.,
Glendale 91202
The Rt. Rev. Diane Jardine Bruce and the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries invite middle school-age Episcopalians of the diocese to the second annual Bishop Suffragan's Ball. Like the longstanding Bishop's Ball for high-schoolers, the Bishop Suffragan's Ball will feature music, dancing, food, games, and an opportunity to meet Bishop Bruce. More information is
here.
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This week in liturgy, art & music
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong
St. John's Cathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 4 p.m.
15th Annual Men's Evensong Invitational
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 South California Avenue,
Monrovia 91016
Music will include Craig Courtney’s "Ukrainian Alleluia" and the "Phos Hilaron" and St. Luke’s Preces and Responses, both written for this group by Kent Bennett Jones, director of music. The cantor will be the Rev. Neil Tadken, rector of St. Luke’s. A freewill offering will be taken, and there will be a wine and cheese reception in Guild Hall afterwards.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 4 p.m.
A Musical Journey to Nueva Espana with Jouyssance
Church of the Angels
1100 Ave. 64,
Pasadena 91105
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, directed by Nicole Baker, will explore the complex early choral repertoire of the Americas in this vocal and instrumental program featuring guests Martha Masters on guitar, Shanon Zusman on bass/viola da gamba, and a complimentary pre-program lecture by John Koegel, an expert on colonial-era Latin American music. Featuring secular and sacred music by Franco, Araujo, Fernandes, Padilla and others, with lyrics in Spanish, Latin and Nahuatl. Tickets: $25 (seniors and SCEMS members $20). Students with valid ID are free. Group rates available.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 5 p.m.
Music of George Frideric Handel
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive,
Beverly Hills 90210
Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord; Suzanna Giordano-Gignac and Stephen Redfield, baroque violins; Leif Woodward, cello. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Admission is free with a Music Guild donor season pass.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 7 p.m.
Taizé Service of Healing & Wholeness
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617 or
here
A meditative, multi-faith service of healing that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader, followed by a reception with light refreshments. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Taizé services are offered monthly throughout the
year on the fourth Tuesday. Donations are welcome.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 4 p.m.
Choral Evensong featuring Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa,
Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617 or SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 4 p.m.
Choral Evensong featuring Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617 or
here
Musical offerings will include: “For the Beauty of the Earth” by John Rutter, “Fairest Lord Jesus” arranged by Mark Hays, and “Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis” by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Stuart Townend in addition to the beautiful Sunrise Mass by Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo. Led by the choir of St. Francis with string ensemble and guest singers, directed by
Jeannie Cobb, director of music. No admission charge. A free-will offering will be received.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with the Rev. Norm Freeman
St. James' Episcopal Church
3209 Via Lido,
Newport Beach 92663
Jazz Vespers is a synthesis of traditions, a blending of an age-old liturgy with the unique musical language of jazz. With a freshness that is open to God’s Spirit, this musical tradition sounds the hopes, dreams, joys, frustrations and pain that expresses human experience, while exploring a musical vocabulary that transcends the limits of the written or spoken word. The Rev. Norm Freeman, on vibraphone, will be joined by Rich Ruttenberg on piano, Dave Stone on bass, Michael Berkowitz on drums, and Katherine Cash on violin. Child care will be provided. Parking is available in the church lot across 32nd St., and in metered parking around the church. A flyer with more information is
here.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7:30 p.m.
Compline
St. James in-the-City Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90010
Scola Cantorum of St. James’.
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TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE
Greek Isles & Italy Cruise with Dubrovnik
June 7 - 21, 2019
Imagine sailing on the same waters of historic seas that the ancient mariners navigated. This trip begins and ends with stays in two classic Italian cities Venice and Rome. Travelers will have the chance to experience the canals of Venice and the classical beauty of Rome. However, rather than a bus, they will cruise to ten classic ports laden with history, culture and religion Kotor, Dubrovnik, Argostoli, Santorini, Mykonos, Chania, Malta, Sicily and the Italian mainland ports of Naples, and Livorno (Pisa and Florence). The cost from Los Angeles starts at $4,599 (inclusive of $600 in port fees and taxes). For more information contact the Rev. Canon Jim Newman, 310.391.5522, 888.-802.722 (toll-free), or
[email protected]. A brochure may be downloaded
here.
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EMPLOYMENT
COSTA MESA: Music Director, St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Seeking a part-time organist/pianist and choir director to serve at 10 a.m. Sunday worship service and additional special services; work with the rector to plan and advance the music program; rehearse and lead volunteer choir. A full job description and application instructions are
here.
DOWNEY: Lead Preschool Teacher, St. Mark's School. Requires a minimum of six (6) Early Childhood Education units; must be available to work full time (8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday) must pass a criminal background check (State, FBI, and Child Abuse Index); must have First Aid and CPR certificate, or ability to obtain such certificates. For information click
here, or call 562.869.7213 or fax resume to 562.861.9523 or email to
[email protected].
LOS ANGELES: Event Coordinator. The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is currently seeking an experienced event coordinator to manage small and large events for the fund development department. The Event Coordinator oversees all aspects of event planning and management from idea conception all the way to execution to meet specific goals. A complete job description and application instructions are
here.
MONROVIA: Soprano Soloist/Section Leader, St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Seeking a professional soprano soloist/section leader to start in October. This is a salaried position; the choir season is September-May. Masters degree in music preferred, as is the case with the other staff singers. Compensation: $100 per “event” of service and rehearsal. More information is
here. Contact Kent Jones, director of music, at
[email protected] for more information and an audition.
PASADENA: Assistant Organist-Choirmaster, All Saints Episcopal Church. Part-time (25 hours/week). To accompany choir rehearsals; prepare and play voluntaries, hymns, service music and accompaniments at Sunday and other liturgies in cooperation with the director of music; work with music team. Full job description and application instructions are
here.
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA: Organist/Choirmaster, St. John Chrysostom Church. Part time (15 hours per week). To provide organ and other keyboard accompaniment, lead the choir and plan the music program. Classical and contemporary music proficiency required. For a full job description and application instructions, click
here.
SANTA BARBARA: Director of Music, All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Seeking a director of music (32 hours a week) to lead the All Saints congregation at the weekend services of Holy Eucharist, the Wednesday Eventide service, as well as feast days during the year. Ideal candidate will be a skilled musician on both organ and piano, an excellent choral conductor versatile in both contemporary and traditional sacred music, and be familiar and comfortable with the breadth of Episcopal style and tradition of worship. For full job description click
here.
SANTA BARBARA: Interim Music Director, All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Seeking an Interim Music Director to lead the All Saints congregation at the weekend services of Holy Eucharist, the Wednesday Eventide service, as well as feast days during the year. Ideal candidate will be versatile in both contemporary and traditional sacred music, and be familiar and comfortable with the breadth of Episcopal style and tradition of worship. Position is 32 hours a week and begins January 1, 2019. For full job description click
here.
SANTA BARBARA: Youth Minister, All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Seeking a part-time youth minister to nurture Christian education and faith formation in youth and their families. The youth minister is responsible for coordinating programming for youth while enthusiastically seeking to involve all age groups in the on-going life of the congregation. For full job description click
here.
SOUTH PASADENA: Professional tenor section leader, St. James' Church. Choir seeks a professional tenor section leader. Applicants should have excellent sight-reading skills, feel comfortable singing Renaissance and traditional Anglican music with one voice on a part, and be a responsible, professional employee. Section leaders perform solo repertoire throughout the church year as well. Having a degree in music is encouraged, but not required. Section leaders sing every Sunday morning (excluding summer Sundays), one Wednesday rehearsal a month and services for Advent, Christmas, and Holy Week. Email to
[email protected] for more information.
THOUSAND OAKS: Tenor or Baritone section leader for The Parish of Saint Patrick. Choir seeks a professional baritone or tenor to lead the male section. Applicants should have excellent sight reading and musicianship skills, feel comfortable singing solo, and provide singing leadership at all scheduled Wednesday evening rehearsals and Sunday morning church services. For more information, please contact Susie Ruth at
[email protected].
VENTURA: The Farm Store at The Abundant Table. The farm store is looking for dedicated employees who love agriculture, farmers, food, the earth, and extraordinary community! Are you interested in helping shape the local food system? If so, the farm has shifts available on weekends and weekdays and would love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief statement about your interest in The Abundant Table to
[email protected].
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