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September 1, 2019

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Filipino ministry immersion experience planned for Sept. 14

New Community, the multicultural ministries program of the diocese, will continue its series of full-day Asian Immersion experiences in which lay and clergy leaders will learn more about and engage with Asian cultures and communities on Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with "Exploring the Filipino Culture and Communities." As one of the fastest growing and the second largest Asian group in the U.S., the Filipino community is very diverse and often overlooked. Hosted by Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce at Holy Trinity-St. Benedict Episcopal Church, Alhambra, the day will begin in Hultgren Hall with registration and coffee at 8:30 a.m. and include presentations and discussions on the Filipino populations in Southern California. Participants also will experience a bit of the indigenous Pinoy and Igorot cultures of the Philippines. Presenters will include the Rev. Brent Quines (Holy Trinity-St. Benedict Church), the Rev. Gerry Engnan (St. Mark's Church, Van Nuys) and Mr. Mel Soriano (All Saints Church, Pasadena). Holy Trinity-St. Benedict Church is located at 412 N. Garfield Avenue, Alhambra. Reservations are required. Cost is $30 per person, payable to The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, memo: Asian Immersion. For reservations, contact the Rev. Peter Huang at [email protected] or the Rev. Brent Quines, [email protected]. Pictured: Youth at Holy Trinity-St. Benedict Church.

New Episcopal News issue is online

The Late Summer 2019 issue of The Episcopal News magazine is now online, in versions for printing and reading online. Stories in this issue include:

The issue also includes clergy Connections, upcoming events, and other news of the diocesan community. For download options, click here.

Diocesan offices to close for Labor Day holiday

Diocesan offices at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Most offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Nominees for diocesan office invited to submit videos along with other candidate information

Canon Steven Nishibayashi, Secretary of Convention, has requested that candidates for diocesan offices to be elected at this year's Diocesan Convention (Nov. 15 - 16) 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 will be provided along with the usual candidate information (photo, short biography and statement) in the Nominations pages of the convention website.

For information about the video, see the July issue of Convention Notes here.

Deadline for resolutions is Sept. 6

Resolutions proposed for consideration at Diocesan Convention 2019 must be submitted by September 6 using the form below and must be signed by the delegate submitting the Resolution. The deadline to submit statements of opposition to Resolutions is Oct. 4. For a submission form, click here.

Schedule for deanery pre-convention meetings

Convention is Friday - Saturday, Nov. 15 - 16 at Riverside Convention Center

As Diocesan Convention approaches each year, meetings are held in the deaneries of the diocese for clergy, convention delegates and all interested Episcopalians. Schedule is here.

David Boyd of All Saints Church is Santa Barbara's Man of the Year

The Santa Barbara Foundation has announced that David Boyd, parishioner at All Saints Church, Santa Barbara, has been named its 76th Man of the Year, a distinction "for extraordinary individuals whose kindness, generosity, and dedication are creating meaningful change in our community." Boyd, 91, will be honored for his service to the community at a reception at the Four Seasons Biltmore on Wednesday, Sept. 4. According to the citation, "David Boyd has dedicated most of his adult life to the service of others, first in the defense of his country as a U.S. Navy officer for 30 years, and more recently serving those most vulnerable in Santa Barbara County. He retired from the Navy as a captain, USN in 1980, and during the last 20 years he has been an active volunteer for various outreach programs and projects working with and for All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Montecito Emergency Response and Recovery Action Group (MERRAG), Transition House, Casa Esperanza/PATH, Cleveland Elementary School, Habitat for Humanity, People's Self-Help Housing, Carpinteria Children's Project, Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, Santa Barbara County Elections, and St. Brigid Fellowship of St. Athanasius Orthodox Church." More details about the award are here.

Bloy House professor is contributor to book on interfaith worship, prayer

The Rev. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, dean of faculty and professor of practical theology and religious education at Claremont School of Theology and professor of Anglican Studies at Bloy House, is a contributor to Interfaith Worship and Prayer: We Must Pray Together, published in July by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. The book, which features a foreword by the Dalai Lama, is described as "a ground-breaking book explaining the importance and benefits of interfaith prayer and worship, with contributions from 12 different religions: Hinduism, African Traditional religion, Judaism, Jainism, Buddhism, Zoroastrianism, Shintoism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Unitarianism and Bahá’í. Interfaith worship and prayer can present challenges, but this book demonstrates that in a world of many religions and cultures, there is an urgent need for religions to come together both at times of crisis and at times of common commitment (for example,to the environment)." The book is edited by Christopher Lewis, an Anglican priest and former Dean of Christ Church in the University of Oxford; and Dan Cohn-Sherbok, Reform rabbi and professor emeritus of Judaism at the University of Wales.

New music by Jon Dephouse of Thad's is online

The Rev. Jon Dephouse, lead minister at Thad's, an Episcopal community in Culver City, along with his band "Resident" recently released "Darkness That Shines," an EP (extended play -- more than a single, shorter than an album). It is available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify here. Dephouse previously served at St. James' Church, South Pasadena, where he composed music for its "Sacramentum" evening worship services.

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. The Assembly will begin with registration and fellowship (with continental breakfast) at 8 a.m. and will include a brief business meeting and announcement of this year’s recipient of the Bishop Gooden Memorial Scholarship Award. The program will follow, and will feature a panel discussion with the Rev. Laurel Coote, interim priest at St. Mary's Church (Mariposa), Los Angeles and a certified spiritual director; Suzanne Edwards-Acton, vice president of the H. Belfield Hannibal Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians and chair of the Program Group on Black Ministry for the Diocese of Los Angeles; and the Rev. Norma Guerra, associate priest at Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana, and St. Clement's Church in San Clemente. More about the speakers is here. Early registration is strongly encouraged. The cost is $15 if paid by October 14; $20 thereafter and at the door. To register, click here. For more information, contact Kimberly Cortner, DOK vice president at [email protected] or Sheila Lowerre, treasurer, at [email protected].

St. Athanasius' to present 'Evening of Jazz' with Russell Ferrante

St. Athanasius’ Church in Los Angeles will host "An Evening of Jazz," a fundraiser and jazz concert performed by the Russell Ferrante Trio on Sunday, Sept. 29, 5 p.m. Ferrante, keyboardist for The Yellowjackets, is accompanied by Michael Valerio on bass and Steve Schaefer on drums. Tickets are $40 dollars per person, which includes admission and light hors d’oeuvres. Sponsorships are also available to purchase on behalf of those who would like to attend but don’t have the money; contact [email protected] for more information and to donate items for the silent auction. Beverages will be available for purchase. St. Athanasius Church is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles. For information, click here or call 857.600.8922.

Sister Helen Prejean to speak, sign books at Pasadena event

Vroman’s Bookstore will present Sister Helen Prejean in conversation with the Rev. Mike Kinman, talking about and signing her new memoir, River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 5 p.m., at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Prejean's work as an activist nun, campaigning to educate Americans about the inhumanity of the death penalty, is known to millions worldwide. Less widely known is the evolution of her spiritual journey from praying for God to solve the world's problems to engaging full-tilt in working to transform societal injustices. Prejean writes about the relationships with friends, fellow nuns, and mentors who have shaped her over the years. In this honest and fiercely open account, she writes about her close friendship with a priest, intent on marrying her that challenged her vocation in the "new territory of the heart." The final page of River of Fire ends with the opening page of Dead Man Walking, when she was first invited to correspond with a man on Louisiana's death row. This is a ticketed Vroman’s event; $32 tickets (including a copy of the book), are available here. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101.

Join Our Saviour Center for a cowboy barbecue fundraiser

Our Saviour Center in El Monte will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 21, 5 - 8 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel. The cowboy-themed event will feature a barbecue dinner and live and silent auctions, with such items as a hot air balloon ride, a fire station birthday party, and stays at a Ventura beach house or the Anderson Inn at Morro Bay, plus a 50/50 cash drawing. Tickets are $30 per person, or a table for $275. For tickets and information, email to [email protected].

Debby Boone will light up Bishop’s Concert

The Bishop's Concert, featuring singer, author and actor Debby Boone, will be held on Friday, October 11 at the episcopal residence, located at 3435 E. California Boulevard in Pasadena. Gates will be opened at 6 p.m. and refreshments will be served before the performance, which will begin at 7:30 p.m. Valet parking will be available. Tickets at $75 may be purchased here . Proceeds will support diocesan ministries. Tickets are limited; reserve yours now. A profile of Boone and her artistic and spiritual journey is here . NOTE: Tickets are almost gone; don't miss out!

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.

Rowan Williams, 104th archbishop of Canterbury, to take part in centennial celebration at St. Mary's Church, Palms

A distinguished guest at the 100th anniversary of St. Mary's Church in Palms, Los Angeles, will be the Rt. Rev. Rowan Williams, 104th archbishop of Canterbury, who retired from that post in 2012. Williams will celebrate and preach at a "pontifical high Mass" on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. Read more here.

Host family needed for Rwandan student

Barnabas Muvunyi, son of Bishop Louis Mvunyi and Winnie Agaba Muvunyi of the Anglican Diocese of Kigali, Rwanda, will be attending high school at Orange County Christian School in Anaheim (near the borders of Buena Park, Cypress and Cerritos), and is in need of housing. His parents are seeking a host family who could provide Barnabas with room, board and transportation (public or private) for the school year for about $650 per month. He will arrive in Southern California on Sept. 4. For information, contact Margaret Nolde at [email protected] or 714.330.1156.

All Saints, Pasadena, sponsors supply drive for schoolchildren

With the Pasadena Unified School District and Families in Transition, All Saints Church, Pasadena, is sponsoring a drive to collect school supplies, clothing and toiletries for children and young people in need in the Pasadena area. Donations may be dropped off at All Saints' main office and Regas House lobby, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Blessing of the Backpacks will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101.

Video of Presiding Bishop Curry's UBE sermon now available online

All Saints Church, Pasadena, has posted a video of the sermon preached by Presiding Bishop Michael Curry during the Union of Black Episcopalians youth service on July 24. The video is here.

All invited to join in Labor Day Harvest at The Abundant Table

More than 200 people from diverse faith traditions will come together on Monday, Sept. 2 to promote community, generosity and tolerance by serving together at the fourth annual Labor Day Harvest at the Abundant Table Farm, an organic farm in Camarillo that began as a project of the Episcopal campus ministry at Cal State University at Channel Islands. Sponsors include a wide variety of faith communities. Read more here.

'Build for Unity' celebration will mark 10th anniversary of Gordon's House

Habitat for Humanity Orange County will host an interfaith "Build for Unity Celebration" on Sunday, Sept. 8, 4 - 7 p.m. at St. George's Church, Laguna Hills. This special event will also commemorate the 10th anniversary of Gordon's House, a Habitat house that was begun during the 2009 General Convention in Anaheim in honor of the Rev. Canon Gordon Yeaton. Read more here.

Black Episcopalians invited to 'Healing From Internalized Oppression'

The Office of Black Ministries of the Episcopal Church invites Episcopalians of African descent to a seminary on "Healing From Internalized Oppression," on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 - 14, at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles. The Friday session will take place 6 - 9 p.m.; dinner will be served. On Saturday, the program will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m.; continental breakfast and lunch will be served. For information and to register, click here. Read more here.

Filipino ministry immersion experience planned for Sept. 14

New Community, the multicultural ministries program of the diocese, will continue its series of full-day Asian Immersion experiences in which lay and clergy leaders will learn more about and engage with Asian cultures and communities on Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with "Exploring the Filipino Culture and Communities." Read more here.

'Festival of Joy' in Laguna Hills will celebrate interfaith ties

St. George's Church, Laguna Hills, will hold a "Festival of Joy" interfaith celebration on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2 - 4 p.m. The event will include a potluck dinner with celebratory foods from different faith traditions, along with activities for families and children. The festival will be held at St. George's Bourne Hall, 23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills 92653. For information call the church office at 949.837.4530 or visit www.stgeorgesparish.org.

Hands Together celebrates 20 years of service to Santa Ana community

Hands Together - A Center for Children will celebrate its 20th anniversary from 3 - 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22 with a fiesta at the Vanderlip Allen historic house at 655 W. Main Street, Tustin 92780. The Rev. Brad Karelius, a founder of Hands Together, will be honored at the event, which also will feature music, food, and auction and prizes. Read more here.

Franciscan spirituality program for women to be offered in September

Companions in Franciscan Spirituality, a free 10-day residential immersion program in Franciscan Spirituality, will be offered by the Community of St. Francis in San Francisco for women over 18 Sept. 27 - Oct. 7. The program includes studying Franciscan spirituality and living out of that spirituality by sharing in community life, worship and ministry in the church and wider community. For more information, click here or contact Sr. Pamela Clare at [email protected].

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

'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.

Presiding bishop's office offers back-to-school greeting, other resources

Speaking in a newly released back-to-school video, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry -- toting his own backpack -- reminds young people that, like their school backpacks, Jesus is with them wherever they go and offers a prayer for them (from the Book of Common Prayer). The video is accompanied by blessing-of-the-backpacks resources and other back-to-school evangelism materials in English and Spanish. The video and link to resources are here.

Traveling the Way of Love Episode 4: Turn

"Traveling the Way of Love, Episode 4: Turn," the latest installment of a new video series from The Episcopal Church Office of Communication, premiered July 23 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 fourth episode focuses on Turn. Three additional episodes are planned for 2019; watch for them in September, October and November. Episodes are closed-captioned. Read more here.

Episcopal and Lutheran recovery ministries to offer 'Addiction & Faith Conference' in Minnesota

It's not too late to register for the second annual Addiction & Faith Conference, hosted by the Fellowship of Recovering Lutheran Clergy (FRLC) and Recovery Ministries of the Episcopal Church (RMEC), September 20 - 22 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota. Keynote speakers will be lecturer and author the Rev. Brian McLaren and psychiatry professor and author George E. Vaillant. Writer and workshop leader Karen Casey and alcohol and drug counselor Samuel Simmons will be plenary speakers; special guest speaker will be Bishop Penrose Hoover of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (Lower Susquehanna Synod.) Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is also scheduled to attend. Spiritual practice activities and breakout sessions will also be offered. For more about the conference schedule, speakers, workshop leaders, costs and scholarships, click here.

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.

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.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 4 - 7 p.m.

Cowboy Cookout

St. Columba's Episcopal Church

42324 N. Shore Drive, Big Bear Lake 92315

Information: 909.866.7239

Are you ready for some good food - including burgers, hot dogs, barbecued chicken and smoked ribs - good company and some great music? Well, grab your family and friends and come on down to St Columba's Church.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Labor Day Harvest

The Abundant Table Farm

Camarillo

Information: [email protected] or 805.312.1978

More than 200 people from diverse faith traditions will come together for the fourth annual Labor Day Harvest at the Abundant Table Farm. Participants will help harvest fresh produce for local food pantries and help to tend to non-profit organic farm. Lunch and live music by the youth band Guys in Ties will follow the field work. The event is free and open to all; reservations are requested. Suggested donation for lunch is $10; participants should bring sun protection, water, and gardening gloves.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Friday Night Farming

Edendale Grove Garden

840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles

Information here

Seeds of Hope, a food justice program based in Los Angeles, invites all volunteers for an evening of service and fellowship. Participants will help maintain the Edendale Grove Garden and its living labyrinth, share a fresh dinner on the roof of the Cathedral Center.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 5 p.m.

Book Signing: River of Fire by Helen Prejean

All Saints Church

132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101

Information here

Vroman’s Bookstore will present Sister Helen Prejean in conversation with the Rev. Mike Kinman, talking about and signing her new memoir, River of Fire: My Spiritual Journey. Tickets are $32, which includes a copy of the book.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 7 p.m.

Vespers

Church of the Blessed Sacrament

1314 N Angelina Drive, Placentia 92870

Information: 714.528.2995

    A service of scripture reading, prayer, meditation, and beautiful music followed by an Ice Cream Social in the Parish Hall. This month we will sing old fashioned hymns - no experience necessary. All are invited to unwind from the work week and re-charge the soul with this ancient service of the church.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 8 p.m.

Golden Bridge Consort

All Saints’ Church

504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210

310.275.0123 ext.112 or www.allsaintsbh.org

This outstanding vocal ensemble, led by Suzi Digby, OBE, returns to All Saints’ with a program exploring the relationship between the English and American choral traditions. Tickets available at the door; Music Guild members admitted free with season pass.

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]. Most 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.

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].

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: Chaplain, The Gooden School. Starts August 2019. The Gooden School is an independent co-educational K-8 school in Sierra Madre, CA, now in its 44th year of educating and serving a diverse group of students and their families. Enrollment: 185. Requirements: Ordination in the Episcopal Church or an experienced lay leader, preferably with an M.Div. or M.A. in Religion/Theology, or B.A. in Religious Studies, etc. Chaplain is responsible for twice-weekly chapel; logistical, organizational, and inspirational support for community gatherings; community engagement and stewardship; pastoral care, etc. Full job description here.

SIERRA MADRE: Ministry Intern at Church of the Ascension. Seeking a driven and organized part-time ministry intern, 5(+) hours/week (Sunday mornings from 7:45-12:45). Job duties include assisting Minister to Young Persons with childcare and various youth service activities. As-needed assistance with various kitchen maintenance duties (including coffee hour duties and kitchen upkeep.) Submit resume and cover letter by August 1 to: [email protected], ATTN: The Rev. Canon Michael A. Bamberger.