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October 27, 2019

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Visitors enjoy art exhibit, visit diocesan staff as Echo Park headquarters is renamed ‘St. Paul’s Commons’

By Pat McCaughan

Los Angeles Bishop Diocesan John Harvey Taylor on October 22 welcomed more than a hundred well-wishers to the official dedication and open house of St. Paul’s Commons in Echo Park. Formerly known as the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, the facility will continue to function as headquarters for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, as well as a retreat, conference and resource center, Taylor told the gathering. St. Athanasius, meanwhile, will continue as “a neighborhood church, serving, proclaiming and loving” with Sunday services in Spanish, English and Korean, he said. He noted that the bishops’ cathedra (chair) and bishop suffragan’s chair had been moved to St. John’s Cathedral, Los Angeles, which “will now begin to grow into its new role. The leaders of St. John’s have a vision of participating in the civic and cultural and worship and political life in Los Angeles in the 21st century.” Read more here.

Pictured at top: Bishop Taylor describes ministry at the newly renamed St. Paul's Commons. Above left: Taylor and Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce help artist Vincent Mazzucchelli unveil an illuminated manuscript, his gift to St. Paul's Commons.

Cathedra, bishop suffragan's chair move to St. John's Cathedral

The historic cathedra of the Bishop of Los Angeles and original chair of the Bishop Suffragan of Los Angeles journeyed Oct. 18 to St. John's Cathedral, taking their places near the high altar after 25 years in Echo Park at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, now St. Paul's Commons. St. John's is the fourth location of the chairs, which were custom made for St. Paul's Cathedral on Figueroa Street, residing there from 1924 until 1980, when earthquake damage led to demolition of the buildings. The chairs were then displayed at the former Diocesan House from 1980 to 1994. Read more here. Photo by Chris Tumilty

Bookstore is part of her, says manager Mini Hipolito, but it’s time to let it go

By Pat McCaughan

Herminia "Mini" Hipolito paused recently to reflect on her more than three decades of ringing up sales and dishing up motherly advice to laity, bishops and clergy customers at the Cathedral Bookstore at St. Paul's Commons in Echo Park. She was readying her traveling bookstore — a mainstay at diocesan conventions, clergy conferences, ECW meetings and, in this case, the Oct. 12 Daughters of the King Fall Assembly at St. Columba’s Church in Camarillo. Packing boxes of books, jewelry, greeting cards, calendars, confirmation and baptismal certificates, icons and other memorabilia just goes with the territory. “I believe I’ve been to every church in the diocese at one time or another,” said Hipolito. Read more here.

A few tickets are left for Nov. 2 Bishop's Dinner at St. John's Cathedral

Dean Kelly Brown Douglas of EDS will keynote: Event will honor Joe Costa, executive officer of Hillsides

A few seats remain for the third annual Bishop's Dinner, to 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.

Pre-convention meetings to conclude 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 will conclude this weekend in Deanery 2 and Deaneries 9 and 10.

Deanery 1 met on Oct. 12, Deaneries 5 and 6 on Oct. 13, Deaneries 4 and 7 on Oct. 19, and Deanery 8 and Oct. 20. Remaining meetings are scheduled for this weekend:

Deanery 2

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 10 a.m.

St. Martin in the Fields Church

7136 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka 91306

Deaneries 9 & 10

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

St. James’ Church

3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach 92663

Secretary of Convention corrects number of Corporation of the Diocese directors to be elected

Canon Steve Nishibayashi, secretary of convention, has announced that there has been a change in the number of directors to be elected to the Corporation of the Diocese during Diocesan Convention. "Upon a recent analysis of the composition of the Corporation and a review of Canon XXI, we have discovered that we need to elect one lay person (not two) for a three-year term, and one clergy person for a three-year term (an election not previously listed on the convention website)." Clergy persons interested in being nominated for this office, he added, should submit their nomination forms as soon as possible in order to be listed on the tally sheet in the convention booklet.

Nominee information is now appearing on the website

Nominations for diocesan offices are still open. Brief biographies, statements, photos and videos from candidates are now on the convention webpage here. 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; word limits are strictly observed.)

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.

Camp Convention for young people (ages 8 - 13)

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

Childcare

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

Social Enterprise Academy awards to be awarded at convention

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

Clergy spouses/partners space at convention

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

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

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]. 

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.

IRIS offers mental health, trauma training sessions

IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service, a ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will offer Mental Health and Trauma training sessions Oct. 25 and 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 program was developed for people who work or volunteer with refugees and asylum seekers but is appropriate for and open to anyone who would like to strengthen and develop this important life skill. The workshop will provide a common framework, shared core concepts and language to help participants better understand bring more compassion and less judgment to themselves and others. Participants will:

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 for Oct. 25 is here; a flyer for Nov. 23 is here. St. Paul's Commons is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles.

Need legal help? Visit All Saints-sponsored free clinic

All Saints Church, Pasadena, will sponsor a free Legal Clinic on Saturday, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena 91103. Assisting with: housing; public benefits; family law; expungements; bankruptcy/ consumer debt & other issues. Open to all individuals and community members who need legal assistance, but lack the resources to hire an attorney. Public Counsel, which provides this clinic, is the nation’s largest pro bono law firm, with a 46-year history of working to end poverty and defend civil rights in the greater L.A. area.Clients should bring any and all papers related to their cases. Those who can't attend the clinic and are in need of support may call Public Counsel at 213.385.2977. For information contact Ada Ramirez at 626.583.2734 or [email protected].

Caregivers for adults invited to free workshop

A free workshop for adult caregivers and those who work with them will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara. The session will focus on Atlas CareMap, a visual representation of people and services in a care network. Participants will be able to create their own care maps and learn how they can be used to address the challenges of caregiving. The workshop will be facilitated by Trinity parishioner Phylene Wiggins and the Santa Barbara County Promotores Network. For reservations call the Trinity parish office at 805.965.7419 or email to [email protected]. English/Spanish facilitation and translation will be available.

Crafts, arts and treats abound at St. Gregory's Holiday Faire

St. Gregory's Church, Long Beach, invites all to its Holiday Faire on Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. of handmade arts and crafts featuring local and O.C.-based artisans. More than 25 vendors will offer holiday decor and Christmas ornaments, jewelry, paper crafts, candles, and orchids from the L.B. Amateur Orchid Society, and "Hattie's Attic," with china, glassware, home items, jewelry and other donated treasures. Visit the holiday cafe serving home-made treats; the men's fellowship barbecue for hot dogs, burgers, and chicken; and the Country Kitchen for home-made jams and baked goods. For information call 562.420.1311. St. Gregory's is located at 6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach.

The Gathering is among Episcopal Church grant recipients

The Gathering: A Space for Asian American Ministries, a program of the Diocese of Los Angeles, is among 34 ministries funded by $689,500 in grants approved by the Episcopal Church's Executive Council at its October meeting. The grants were for new church starts and Mission Enterprise Zones. The Gathering's $20,000 grant was one of 11 "Seed Grants." Others were designated as Discernment Grants, Growth Grants and Harvest Grants. The program was authorized by Resolutions A005 and A032 at General Convention in 2018 for new and continued funding for new worshipping communities and missional enterprise ventures throughout the Episcopal Church. The resolutions particularly call on these new communities to connect with under-represented groups, including youth and young adults, differently abled persons, people identifying as members of LGBTQIA+ communities, people of color, poor and working-class people, people with a high-school diploma or less, and/or people with little or no church background or involvement. Of 52 applications, 34 were fully or partially funded. Read more here.

Brass Rubbing Center is open 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 opened 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.

'Way of Love' with Bishop Michael Curry podcast continues season 2

Season 2 of The Episcopal Church’s podcast The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, continues with new episodes every Tuesday through November 5. These weekly conversations, featuring Bishop Curry, podcast hosts Kyle Oliver and Sandy Milien, and a variety of guests, center on ways to live a life committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love. Read more here.

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

Traveling the Way of Love, Episode 6: Go, the latest installment of the first season of the Way of Love video series from The Episcopal Church Office of Communication, premieres October 29, 3 p.m. EDT 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.

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.

THROUGH NOVEMBER 9

Brass Rubbing Medieval Arts Center

St. Luke’s Church

525 E. Seventh Street, Long Beach

Information: [email protected]

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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 6 -6:30 p.m.

Meditation

Christ Church

1127 N. San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762

Information: [email protected]

Come sit quietly with us. An experience of meditation for beginners. Unplug. Reconnect. Experience inner peace. All are welcome. Continues on Thursdays, Oct. 31 and Nov. 7, 14, 21.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 - 26

Retreat: Dreams as a Path to Deep Healing of the Soul

Christ Church

1127 N. San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762

Information here

Early Christian literature bears witness to the spiritual importance of dreams, and in the 20th century the work of Carl Jung has reclaimed for dreams their rightful place in contemporary spirituality. In this workshop, participants will explore the symbolism of their own dreams as a path to healing. Participation in the whole program is expected; exceptions can be made if the participant is able to be present from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday and all day Saturday.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 6 p.m.

Alzheimers/Dementia Information Program

Faith Episcopal Church

27802 El Lazo, Laguna Niguel 92677

Information 949.448.8114 or 949.813.7912

Donna Velarde, LCSW, of Alzheimer’s Orange County will present an informational program, separating fact from fiction about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and providing tips for connecting and communicating with people with memory loss.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7 - 9 p.m.

Autumn Art Exhibit Opening

Holy Trinity Church

100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723

Information: 626.967.3939 or [email protected]

Ancient Heart: A retrospective of the paintings of Rebecca Guzak.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Womankind 2019

Church of the Transfiguration

1881 S. First Avenue, Arcadia 91006

Information here

WOMANKIND, a time for prayer, refreshment, and care of the physical, spiritual, and mental self, will feature a Taize worship service. There will also be a keynote address from the Rev. Canon Ada Wong Nagata and presentations by the Rev. Laurel Coote and Patricia Esslin. Cost is $25 fee, which includes lunch. Register here and purchase tickets here. Childcare will be available at no charge.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 10 a.m.

Strategic Planning for a Changing Church

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101

Information here

“Where From Here? Strategic Planning for a Changing Church in a Changing World” will be hosted by the CEEP Network and All Saints Chuch in Pasadena. The conversation, which “will help us understand how global problems become national/regional problems, which become church problems,” will offer tools for better understanding and decision-making. Cost is $25 per person, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. The CEEP Network, formerly known as the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes, is the largest group of resourced institutions from across the Episcopal Church.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 5 - 8 p.m.

Children's Halloween Party

Holy Trinity Church

100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723

Information: 626.967.3939 or [email protected]

All are welcome and everyone is encouraged to bring a friend. Though costumes are optional, there will be a costume contest for the kids.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

MASK-erade Ball

Christ Church

408 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277

Information: 310.540.1722 or here

The Mutual Ministry of St. Andrew’s Church in Torrance and Christ Church in Redondo Beach presents its first annual MASK-erade Ball, including dinner, dancing to live music, a raffle, a silent auction, and more. Participants are invited to wear costumes or bring a mask. Event tickets are $50; raffle tickets are $10.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 (all day)

Gooden Center Run for Recovery

Lacy Park

1485 Virginia Road, San Marino 91108

Information here

The Gooden Center, an Episcopal Church-related treatment center for men dealing with addiction, will hold its annual “Run for Recovery” fundraiser, which 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2 - 5 p.m.

Oktoberfest

Holy Trinity Church

100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723

Information: 626.967.3939 or [email protected]

Enjoy German music, bratwurst, soft pretzels and delicious beverages in Holy Trinity’s “Biergarten.” All proceeds go to the parish's Men’s Ministry.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 3p.m. - 6 p.m.

Harvest of Hope Fundraiser: Rising from the Ashes

St. Aidan’s Church

28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu

Information: 310.457.7966 or [email protected]

The afternoon will feature food and wine tastings and music by the band Old Dawgs, New Tricks. This year’s proceeds will be directed to the Malibu Foundation in support of community members affected by last year’s Woolsey Fire. Admission is $45 in advance and $55 at the door (free for children). Contact the church office to order tickets.

TUESDAY, October 29, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Monastery Without Walls

Christ Church

1127 N. San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762

Information: [email protected]

The search for wisdom, self-knowledge and healing are at the core of the monastic experience in every religion. Christian monastics throughout the ages have joined such a search to their faith in Jesus Christ as teacher, healer, and conduit to God. Today, Christians can use the monastic experience without actually living in a monastic community. Participants will learn and practice contemplative prayer, read passages from monastic theology and spirituality, and share their life journeys, discovering awareness, balance, and compassion by spending time together and opening to the Holy Spirit. Continues Tuesdays, Nov. 5, 12, and 19,

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1 p.m.

Book Discussion: Christ in Crisis, by Jim Wallis

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information: 626.796.1172

Author Jim Wallis will lead a conversation about his new book Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus. Through his writing, Wallis offers a path to spiritual healing and solidarity, aimed to mend the divide separating Americans today and apply lessons from biblical stories to contemporary issues.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 6 p.m.

The Bishop’s Dinner

St. John’s Cathedral

514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles

Information here

The third annual Bishop’s Dinner will be held at St. John’s Cathedral in Los Angeles. The keynote speaker will be the Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas, canon theologian at Washington National Cathedral. The event will honor Joe Costa, president and chief executive officer of Hillsides. Tickets are $150 each; table sponsorships are also available. All proceeds will support the diocese’s ministries of worship and service. Valet parking will be available. (Tickets are almost sold out; check the website for more information, or email to Canon Kathy O'Connor, [email protected].)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 6 p.m.

Cathedral Arts Gala 2019

​St. John's Cathedral

514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007

Information: 213.747.6285

Tickets here

An elegant evening in support of the artistic diversity of St. John’s Cathedral and honoring the lifetime service of Jeffrey H. Rickard, organist and choirmaster at Trinity Episcopal Church, Redlands, and retired professor of music at the University of Redlands. All proceeds will benefit St. John’s Cathedral Arts and The Cathedral Choral Academy for Children. The evening will begin with a wine reception in the garden, followed by a gourmet dinner in the nave, a silent auction and live music. Cocktail attire. Complimentary valet parking will be available.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 7 p.m.

Music of Birds and Angels: L'Esprit Baroque

St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church

18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646

Reservations here

Featuring Elysha Massatt, soprano; Sarah Vay Kerns, flute; Sylvia Schwartz, violin; John Ott, cell and viola da gamba; Janice Massatt, keyboard. Guest artists Wendell Ballantyne, recorders and cornet; John Robinson, recorders and bass dulcian; Heather Moore, recorders. Music of Byrd, Obrecht, Bertalli, Brade, Handel, Lotti, Fux, Loeillet, Telemann. Suggested donation: $20 (no one turned away).

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 5:30 p.m.

Eucharist in the Style of Taizé

St. Columba's Church

1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo 93010

Information: 805.482.8831

St. Columba’s will continue its monthly Sunday evening service using the music of Taizé and quiet reflection to set the mood of worship. These services will have Eucharist but will also include simple chants sung repetitively, to let the of scripture settle into our hearts and minds. There will be a time of silence (5-7 minutes). A potluck supper in the parish hall will follow the service.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 3 - 8 p.m.

Día de los Muertos Celebration

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena

Information: 626.583.2734 or [email protected]

This festive and colorful celebration will begin at 3 p.m. as local artists and musicians exhibit their work, and Xanath Dance Company performs. At 6 p.m. the Rev. Alfredo Feregrino, a new priest at All Saints, will preside at a bilingual (English/Spanish) Día de Los Santos y Fieles Difuntos service in the church. Attendees may bring photographs, garments, flowers, favorite foods, stories or other reminders of departed loved ones. “Pan de muerto” and hot chocolate will be served on the lawn after the service.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 5 p.m.

Choral Evensong

All Saints’ Church

504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

310.275.0123 ext.112 or here

Featuring All Saints’ Choir and Parish Choir, with pieces by John Tavener, Bernard Rose, David Willcocks, and Paul Halley. Reception to follow.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 5 p.m.

Choral Evensong

St. Wilfrid of York Church

18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646-1831

Information: 714.962.7512 or [email protected]

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.

TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE

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.

Be Transformed by Tanzania

April 25 - May 7, 2020

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

Central Europe: Oberammergau Passion Play

September 2 - 14, 2020

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

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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].