September 2, 2018
News
Pre-convention deanery meetings set for November
As the fall season begins, preparations are under way for 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.

Gatherings are scheduled as follows:

Deanery 1
Saturday, November 10,   9 a.m - 12 p.m.   
St. Paul’s Church
3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 93003-3002
805.643.5033
office@saintpaulsventura.org

Deanery 2
Saturday November 17,   10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
St. Stephen’s Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita 91355-3074
661.259.7307
office@st-stephens.org   

Deanery 3
Saturday November 10,   10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046-2813
323.876.2102
info@saintthomashollywood.org

Deanery 4
Saturday November 3,  10 a.m.
La Magdalena Church
1003 S. Verdugo Road, Glendale
818.243.8670
lamagdalenachurch@gmail.com   

Deaneries 5 & 6
Sunday November 18,  3 p.m.   
Church of the Ascension
25 East Laurel Avenue, Sierra Madre 91024-1915
626.355.1133
parish@ascension-sierramadre.com

Deanery 7
Saturday November 3, 10 a.m.   
Trinity Church
419 South 4th Street, Redlands 92373
909.793.2014
Trin92373@aol.com   

Deanery 8
Sunday November 11,   2:30 - 4 p.m.   
Christ Church
408 South Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277-3717
310.540.1722
christrb@aol.com   

Deaneries 9 & 10
Saturday November 17,   9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Trinity Church
2400 North Canal Street, Orange 92865-3614
714.637.1390
churchoffice@trinityorange.org
Holiday closure at the Cathedral Center
Diocesan offices at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul will be closed on Monday, Sept. 3 in observance of Labor Day. Most offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Tickets are still available for concert production of ‘Godspell’
Tickets are still available for two special concert performances of the Broadway musical Godspell . The professional, semi-staged show will be performed in downtown Los Angeles at the Colburn School’s Zipper Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8, and in Santa Barbara at Trinity Church on Sunday, Sept. 9. 

Godspell features a parade of beloved songs in an eclectic range of styles, including “Day by Day, “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” In the show, a small group of people helps Jesus tell parables by using a wide variety of games, and storytelling techniques, with a hefty dose of comic timing. As the action dissolves hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. 

Proceeds from the two concerts will benefit diocesan ministries. To reserve tickets ($75 each), visit www.BishopsConcert.org . For sponsorship opportunities, contact the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, development officer, at 213.480.2040.
Diocese of L.A. to host bishop of Puerto Rico
The diocesan community is invited to a special bilingual (English/Spanish) Eucharist at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 to celebrate an official visit from Bishop Rafael Luis Morales of Puerto Rico. Morales will be in the Diocese of Los Angeles Sept. 24 - 27. Bishop Morales will preach and Bishop John Harvey Taylor will preside. The collection will benefit the Diocese of Puerto Rico, which was ravaged by Hurricane Maria in 2017. A reception will follow the service, which will be held at St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles. (Read more here. The service day and time were omitted from last week's Update; The News regrets the error.)
People
Bishop Taylor to deliver CST convocation address
Bishop Diocesan John Harvey Taylor will deliver the main address at the fall convocation at Claremont School of Theology at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 5 in the Mudd Theater. The event, which marks the beginning of the seminary's academic year, also will include words of welcome from CST President Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan and award presentations by the Rev. Sheryl Kuawa-Holbrook, Episcopal priest, vice president of academic affairs, and dean of faculty. Taylor earned his master of divinity degree in 2003 from CST and Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont, a CST affiliate. The School of Theology is located at 1325 N. College Avenue, Claremont 91711 (909.447.2500).
Celebration of a new ministry in Hacienda Heights
Bishop John Harvey Taylor will install the Rev. Fennie Hsin-Fen Chang as vicar of St. Thomas' Church, 15694 Tetley Street, Hacienda Heights, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m. It will be a bilingual service, and Bishop Taylor will be celebrant and preacher. A reception in the parish hall will follow the service. All are welcome.
Events & Announcements
Bishop's Guild Tea returns on Oct. 13 in Palos Verdes
The Bishop's Guild Tea, an autumn tradition in the Diocese of Los Angeles, will return on Saturday, Oct. 13, 3 - 5 p.m. at St. Francis' Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates 90274. The tea is the annual fundraiser for the Bishop's Guild, a 101-year-old organization that offers scholarship support to seminarians of the diocese. Advance tickets are $25 each, and may be bought in advance here. At the door, tickets will be $30. Afternoon tea will be served. Several gift baskets will be raffled; tickets at $5 each or 5 for 20 will be sold at the event.
Episcopal Enterprises announces upcoming workshops
Episcopal Enterprises will present its next Wednesday workshop to be held 3 - 6 p.m. on Sept. 12 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. Discussion topic is "Staff Management and Development," with ideas on how to build an enterprise, expand capacity and establish sustainability. The session will be hosted by Bishop John Harvey Taylor and led by the Rev. Jaime Edwards-Acton and Betsy Densmore. For reservations, click here. Episcopal Enterprises is a program of the Diocese of Los Angeles that offers the support and resources necessary for the church to reimagine how to serve communities through innovative social enterprise. Its next program, titled "Dealing with Resistance - Building Political & Community Support," will be held on Wed., Nov. 14.
Spanish-language documentary on Oscar Romero to be screened at Trinity, LA
El Desagravio, a one-hour Spanish-language documentary on the life of Oscar Romero, martyred Roman Catholic archbishop of San Salvador, will be screened at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 650 N. Berendo Street, Los Angeles 90004. A panel discussion, featuring film director Gianni Berretta, plus coordinators Manuel Olmos and Carlos A. Marmol, will follow. Refreshments will be served. For reservations, contact Carla Ayala at 323.660.1110 before Sept. 10.
Diabetes management classes begin at Our Saviour Center, El Monte
Our Saviour Center's Cleaver Family Wellness Clinic is partnering with City of Hope to offer "Eat, Move, Live," a weekly two-hour class on diabetes management led by a health educator. The classes, to be held 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. on Tuesdays (beginning Aug. 28) and 5 - 7 p.m. on Thursdays (beginning Aug. 30), will include such activities as an interactive education segment focused on nutrition; a physical activity demonstration; and a cooking demonstration. Participants may join a City of Hope diabetes study in which they will be asked to complete three questionnaires, have body measurements taken, including height and weight, and attend the weekly two-hour classes, which will be held at the Cleaver Family Wellness Clinic, 4368 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte 91731. For more information, contact Katty Nerio at 626.218.4947 or knerio@coh.org.
Reminders
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The third phase of the diocesan reconciliation process began in June with a series of small-group structured dialogue sessions in which participants were encouraged to discuss the conflict, their own roles in it, and their reactions. This work will continue Sept. 13 – 15 with 13 sessions to be held at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul in Los Angeles. Signups for these sessions are now open; all are invited to take part.

Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality will present “The Celtic Way of Praying: A Way of Be-ing” with Sr. Carol Quinlivan, Ph.D., on Saturday, Sept. 15, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Pacific Palisades.

Calling clergy and lay delegates to Diocesan Convention’s 122nd annual meeting Nov. 30 - Dec. 1 at Ontario Convention Center, the Secretary of Convention, Canon Dr. Steve Nishibayashi, has announced dates for filing audit reports and proposed legislation.

St. Matthew's Church, located at 1031 Bienveneda Avenue Pacific Palisades 90272 will host a Core Godly Play Training Friday - Sunday, Oct. 5 - 7.
This week around the diocese
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Labor Day Harvest Interfaith Celebration
The Abundant Farm
1012 W. Ventura Blvd., Camarillo
Information here
For the third year in a row, people from diverse faith traditions will come together on Labor Day to promote community, generosity and tolerance by serving together on the Abundant Table Farm, an organic farm in Camarillo. Sponsored by Muslims, Mormons, Lutherans, Episcopalians and the Ventura County Interfaith Community. People from all faiths and no faith are welcome to join in harvesting fresh vegetables for local food pantries and helping to tend the non-profit organic farm. Lunch and live music by the youth band Guys in Ties will follow the field work. The Abundant Table's intention is to join together as neighbors to create positive relationships through service, generosity and gratitude for the earth and its bounty, and to increase appreciation for farm workers. Participants are encouraged to bring hats, sunscreen, water, gardening gloves and a picnic blanket or lawn chair for the post-harvest festival. The suggested donation for lunch is $10. For more information or comment about the event, contact Nicole Janelle, executive director of The Abundant Table Farm, at nicole@theabundanttable.org.
This week in liturgy, art & music
For additional music, liturgy and arts listings, click here .
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 8 p.m.
Concert: Golden Bridge
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information here
    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.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 8 p.m. 
The Bishop's Concert: Godspell
Zipper Hall, The Colburn School
200 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90012
Tickets/Information: www.bishopsconcert.org
   A professional, semi-staged production of the beloved Broadway musical, which features a parade of beloved songs in an eclectic range of styles, including “Day by Day, “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord,” “Learn Your Lessons Well,” “All for the Best,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” In the show, a small group of people helps Jesus tell parables by using a wide variety of games, and storytelling techniques, with a hefty dose of comic timing. As the action dissolves hauntingly into the Last Supper and the Crucifixion, Jesus’ messages of kindness, tolerance and love come vibrantly to life. Proceeds will benefit diocesan ministries. Tickets: $75 each.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 6 p.m. 
The Bishop's Concert: Godspell
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara 93101
Tickets/Information here
   See description above.
Opportunities
TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE

Discovering Sacred Beauty:
A Pilgrimage to Venice and Padua, Italy  
September 27 - October 7, 2018 
A contemplative 11-day journey through one of the most beautiful parts of Italy and the sacred places that have inspired people across the centuries. In Venice we will enjoy St. Mark's Basilica and Square, the Doge's palace and the Bridge of Sighs, a private water tour of the Grand Canal, the islands of Burano and St. Francis del Deserto among others, Benedictine Monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore, a private tour of the Jewish Ghetto, private gardens, and optional visits with artists, museums, La Fenice Opera House and the Guggenheim Museum. In nearby Padua, home of St. Anthony, and surrounding areas, we will enjoy private tours, gardens, and spiritual sites. Led by Christopher McCauley, spiritual director and host of international pilgrimages, and Frank Ramirez, veteran pilgrimage host; and guided by Anthony Coles, one of the most experienced guides to religious journeys in Italy. The pilgrimage will include time to pray, savor, and rest. A detailed itinerary and key information is available here. Early registration is strongly recommended.

Transformational Journey to Israel and Palestine
October 8 - 21, 2018 (optional extension to Jordan to Oct. 25)
Offered by All Saints, Pasadena. Though the itinerary includes traditional pilgrimage sites, there will be a strong agricultural, grassroots theme, including a day picking olives. Bethlehem will be the base for day trips to Jerusalem and Hebron. Nazareth will anchor day trips to the Sea of Galilee, including a sunset cruise, and sites near Capernaum where Jesus preached. For more information, click here; for reservations contact Randy and Doni Heyn-Lamb as soon as possible at allsaintsmem@yahoo.com

Interfaith Journey to Rome & Israel
October 15 - 27, 2018
Led by Chri Dekofsky and Rabbi Michael Lotker. Two days in Rome, including a tour of the Vatican and a papal audience, then to Israel with visits to Tel Aviv, Caesarea, the Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth, Jerusalem, Masada and more. Full brochure is here. For information, contact Rabbi Lotker at 805.558.0578 or visit www.lotker.com.

Young Adult Pilgrimage to the Holy Lands
December 17 - 28, 2018
The 10 - 12- day trip is broken into two geographic areas. Half of the pilgrimage is spent in Nazareth, exploring the Galilee, Tiberias, the Mount of Transfiguration, the Via Mara and many other historic and biblical sites. The remainder of the trip is spent in Jerusalem at St. George's College. While in Jerusalem, the group explores the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Dome of the Rock, Western Wall, Mount of Olives, the Judean Desert, and other exciting, fun places. Youth have an opportunity to touch every body of water in the region--swimming in the Galilee and Mediterranean, floating in the Dead Sea, or standing knee deep in the Jordan renewing their baptismal covenant. For young adults, 18-39 years old.. The estimated cost is $2,500 per person (a $500 deposit is required). This figure is subject to change as flight and ground costs fluctuate. For information, click here or contact Chris Tumilty, ctumilty@ladiocese.org.

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 rector@stbedesla.org. A brochure may downloaded here.
EMPLOYMENT

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 info@stmarksdowney.org.

EL MONTE: Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, Cleaver Family Wellness Clinic. Mid-level medical provider licensed to practice in California. Position requires 8 hours per week of clinical work on Fridays and 2 - 4 hours per with application information is here

LA VERNE: Interim musician, St. John's Church, for six to nine months beginning mid-September. Organist/pianist preferred. Responsible for Wednesday evening choir rehearsals, music at 10 a.m. services on Sundays, plus major holy days and special events. For more information, email to vicar@stjohnslaverne.org

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.

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 sarahdrabant@gmail.com 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 church@stpatschurch.org.
VOLUNTEERS

CAMARILLO: Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Annual Interfaith Labor Day Harvest Monday, Sept. 3, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Abundant Table Farm in Camarillo (1012 W. Ventura Blvd of the 101 at Central). We will harvest produce for local food pantries and help tend a non-profit, organic farm, while also growing our appreciation for each other and farm workers who help feed our families every day. (Service hours are available for students). Registration is free and easy: click here. For more information, contact labordayharvest@gmail.com or call 805.312.1978.