Task force strategizes to achieve housing justice
Engaging best practices to help ease the Southland's current housing crisis, members of the 55-member diocesan Housing Justice Task Force met Sept. 18 to continue framing regional and local responses. Those options include ways of leveraging church real property for construction of affordable housing with supportive services, said Bishop John Harvey Taylor, who convened the meeting and offered his
perspective on Facebook. He also encouraged members to share information widely, including the use of these social media hashtags, #feedinghungryhearts, #housingjusticeEDLA, #comehomeEDLA.
Above: Brenda Wiewel, a clinical social worker who directs USC's Initiative to Eliminate Homelessness, talked at the task force meeting about narrative and relationship as means of destigmatizing those suffering on the streets. For Bishop Taylor's thoughts on the meeting, click
here.
Photo / John Harvey Taylor
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Mission congregations invited to apply for new grants program
The Feeding Hungry Hearts Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Mission Needs Grants Program, according to the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, development officer for the Diocese of Los Angeles. The grants will provide money for innovative ministry ideas in mission congregations of the Diocese of Los Angeles. "The goal of these grants is simple: to make better congregations," said Lebrija. Maximum grant amount is $5,000; the total amount to be awarded is $136,000. Application deadline is Oct. 15. According to Lebrija, priority will be given to applications that:
- raise up diverse congregations
- partner with other churches
- raise up young people and young adults
- form disciples of all ages
- enhance spiritual vitality
- engage the church in the neighborhood
- boldly reimagine the church
- evangelize
This is a one-time grant program that draws on the proceeds of the 2017 Bishop’s Dinner. Only mission congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles may apply: click
here. Applications may be submitted in a language other than English if desired. For information, contact Lebrija at 213.482.2040.
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Diocese of L.A. to host bishop of Puerto Rico
All are invited to a special Eucharist at the cathedral Sept. 26
The diocesan community is invited to a special bilingual (English/Spanish) Eucharist at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at St. John's Cathedral, Los Angeles, 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 street taco reception will follow the service. Read more
here.
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The Episcopal News, Autumn 2018
is now online. Click the image above or
here
to download for reading or printing.
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Hotel reservations are open for Diocesan Convention
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.
Convention activities will begin on Friday morning with a mini-Ministry Fair, at which several workshops will be offered in two sessions. Topics and presenters will be announced in coming weeks.
The Friday night convention dinner will return to the schedule, with a program to be announced. A reception in the Exhibit Hall will begin at the end of the Friday afternoon session, at about 5:30; dinner will follow.
The theme for the convention, “Come Home, EDLA,” will be carried out in several aspects of convention, including morning, noonday and evening prayer, and the closing Eucharist. Bishop John Harvey Taylor has established several aspects of “home,” including diocesan unity and rich diversity; places of deep sacramental meaning and belonging; and prophetic social justice action.
CONVENTION REMINDERS
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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”).
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.
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.
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Bishop Taylor to install new rector at Trinity, Redlands
Bishop John H. Taylor will install the Rev. Paul A. Price (pictured) as rector of Trinity Episcopal Church, 419 S. Fourth St., Redlands 92373 at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 14. All are invited. Clergy: Cassock, surplice, white stole. A reception will follow the service.
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UTO coordinators invited to garden party at bishop's home
Congregational coordinators for United Thank Offering in the Diocese of Los Angeles are cordially invited for a Garden Party Tea at the home of Bishop John Harvey Taylor and Canon Kathy O'Connor, 3435 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 91107 at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. Each congregation is invited to send a representative to learn more about UTO and the work it has done and continues to do throughout the world. United Thank Offering collects contributions from Episcopalians who drop coins in the organization's signature blue mite boxes as offerings of gratitude. In 2018, the offerings -- gathered together by each diocese and contributed to UTO -- have totaled $1,257,778, and funded 34 grants, which have supported a wide variety of ministries throughout the United States and the world. For more about UTO, click
here. To make a reservation for the Garden Party Tea, contact Diane Askren, UTO coordinator for the Diocese of Los Angeles, at
[email protected]. Reservations are requested by Sept. 28.
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Fall session of ‘Versed’ to explore LGBTQ issues
The Autumn 2018 sessions of Versed, a study program for young adults sponsored by the diocese's Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministries, will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 2, with the topic "Beyond Inclusion: Queering the Church" at St. John's Cathedral, 514 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007. Each program will begin with dinner at 7 p.m. and continue with presentations and discussion until 10 p.m. The Episcopal Church has progressed towards full inclusion of LGBTQ people, but what does it mean to advance beyond mere inclusion? This season of Versed will move past defensive theology (just arguing for a space for LGBTQ people in Christianity), and dive into how Queer perspectives enrich the church’s understandings of acceptance, gender, sexuality, bodies, Scripture, identity, and community. According to the course description, "We’re striving to make this a safer space for brave questions and conversations that lead us beyond inclusion in our churches, inviting us to see Queerness - not on the margins - but in the heart of the Gospel message." For topics, presenters and more information, click
here.
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'Rock to Recovery' invites all to discover healing power of music
St. George's Church, Laguna Hills, invites all to "Rock to Recovery," 12 - 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6. Wes Geer, guitar player, songwriter and producer, a founding member of the band Hed PE and former touring guitar for Korn, formed Rock to Recovery in 2012 as music took on a new meaning for him during his recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. In each Rock to Recovery session, participants work together as a team to form a 'band.' Their goal is to write and record an original song and bond with one another through the healing power of music. No musical experience is necessary, and all are welcome. The church is located at 23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills. For information, contact the Rev. Bonnie Brandon, administrator, at 714.348.9792 or
[email protected].
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Concert of 'Music and Story' to raise funds for Asian-American ministries
Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce and the deans of St. John's Cathedral invite the diocesan community to "Gathering: The Music and Story of Our Hearts," an evening of music performances on piano and organ at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13. The concert, to be performed at the cathedral, will raise funds for The Gathering, a ministry to Asian Americans in the Diocese of Los Angeles. The concert will feature classical and jazz selections performed by Haesung Park, organist at St. Matthew's Church, Pacific Palisades; Jenny-Soonjin Kim, adjunct professor of music at Claremont Graduate University and member of St. Athanasius Church, Los Angeles; and Hyunju Hwang, organist at St. Francis Church, Palos Verdes Estates, who will also be accompanied by percussionist Tsukumi Shikano. In addition to music performances there will be conversations with the musicians facilitated by Christopher Gravis, Canon for Music and Cathedral Arts, and Mel Soriano, member of All Saint's Church, Pasadena. Come hear from the musicians about how their music engages their spirituality and identity. The Gathering - a space for Asian American spirituality - is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles that seeks to provide opportunities for learning about ministry to Asian Americans and for fostering community among Asian Americans in the Diocese. For information and tickets, click
here, or contact the Rev. Peter Huang at
[email protected].
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'Dinner & A Show' in Monrovia will raise funds to repair historic pipe organ
The Parish of St. Luke the Physician will present "Dinner & A Show," its sixth annual fundraising event, on Saturday, Sept. 22, beginning with dinner at 5:30 p.m. followed by a 6:45 p.m. show featuring the talents of St. Luke's choir members, friends, and special surprise guests. Dinner will be prepared by chefs extraordinaire Joe and Kelly Lauer, and the show will take place in the church, which is known for its excellent acoustics. Presale tickets are $35 each, with discounted tickets for tables of eight. Tickets sold at the event will be $40 each. To order tickets, click
here. Proceeds will benefit the fund for long-needed repairs and improvements to "Lucille," St. Luke's historic pipe organ.
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'Seeking Healthy Faith' meetings to begin in Pasadena
Healing, health and wholeness are at the center of faith, yet many people have had harmful and injurious religious experiences. "Seeking Healthy Faith," a group meeting monthly at All Saints Church, Pasadena, provides safe space to share toxic religious experiences and discover ways to move past them; develop new and more positive ways of understanding oneself and God / Spirit; and open pathways to new and fulfilling faith experiences. Seeking Healthy Faith will meet on the second Wednesday of each month, beginning Oct. 10, 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Scott Hall, Room 3, at All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena. For information, contact Ana Camacho at
[email protected].
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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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Gooden Center's Ride for Recovery planned for late October
Sign up now for Ride for Recovery 2018 on Oct. 27, the fifth annual cycling event sponsored by The Gooden Center, a 56 year-old Episcopal Church-related substance abuse and mental health treatment facility for men, based in Pasadena. Three riding opportunities are available – a full, metric, and quarter Century (102, 64 and 27 miles, respectively). All rides will start from Centennial Square at the iconic Pasadena City Hall and end at the Bishop Gooden Home. This fully supported ride includes a finish-line barbecue for all! Congregation teams are welcome. To register, click
here. For information, call 626.356.0078, x 205.
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Abundant Table offers internship and leader development program
The Abundant Table in Ventura has become a regional hub for young adults to connect, grow and learn about intersections of various justice points with a particular focus on environmental stewardship through the backdrop of its organic farm. TAT's Internship and Leadership Development Program is meant to help prepare young adults for careers focused on community development and social change. Participation in the leadership development cohort is an opportunity to sharpen skills in reflection, analysis, self-care and community-building while feeling supported in exploring your passions and goals. Cohort participants meet monthly for 1-2 hours and are invited to attend an immersive one-day retreat as well. Completion of the program yields a certificate in Leadership Development and is a wonderful addition to a growing resume. It is also an opportunity to develop professional connections that can provide references and referrals moving forward in the working world. Participation in this program is free and requires only a commitment to full participation and attendance based on the agreed upon days and times. For information, email to
[email protected]
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Episcopal Relief & Development has unveiled a new logo and tagline to inspire and deepen engagement with supporters and program partners, and to better represent its work around the world. The logo features colors that reinforce a connection to the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion.
A new staff configuration will serve the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries, as well as the Episcopal multimedia department in the diocesan communication office, Bishop John Harvey Taylor announced Sept. 1.
Noted author and church historian Diana Butler Bass (pictured) will be the featured speaker at the gala Nov. 3 Bishop’s Dinner at St. John’s Cathedral, 514 W. Adams, Los Angeles.
The Gathering — a Space for Asian American Spirituality — will meet 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Japanese American National Museum for a program on “The Sacred and the Profane: Spirituality of the World War II Japanese American Incarceration.”
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.
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. at Rose Hills Auditorium at Mount Saint Mary's University's Doheny Campus in Los Angeles, and Thursday, Oct. 25, 7 - 9 p.m. at Albrecht Auditorium at Claremont Graduate University, 925 N. Dartmouth Avenue, Claremont.
Celebrate the fall at Camp Stevens! Come with your family or a group of friends for fall-themed activities and food. Each year the camp staff crafts a new schedule, just for that year's families.
A new diocesan website is scheduled to go live starting September 12 with enhancements to be added in subsequent weeks.
St. Matthew's Church, located at 1031 Bienveneda Avenue Pacific Palisades 90272 will host a Core Godly Play Training Friday - Sunday, Oct. 5 - 7.
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This week around the diocese
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 11 a.m.
The Sacred and the Profane
The Japanese American National Museum
100 N. Central Avenue,
Los Angeles 90012
The Gathering – A Space for Asian American Spirituality - will meet at the Japanese American National Museum in Little Tokyo for a program on “The Sacred and the Profane: Spirituality of the World War II Japanese American Incarceration.” Participants will walk through the museum’s permanent exhibit, and a series of presentations will follow, led by Jane Iwamura and Duncan Williams. The Rev. Jim Lee will facilitate the presentation and conversation on the intersection of spirituality and culture. There is no cost for the museum entry; however organizers encourage attendees to donate generously to the museum. An optional lunch in Little Tokyo will be at individual expense.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Community Barbecue
St. John the Divine Church
183 E Bay Street, Costa Mesa 92627
Phone: 949,548,2237
St. John's will host a potluck barbecue, open to all who wish to attend. Donations are invited for the purchase of additional hymnals and prayer books.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 11:30 a.m. (English) and 1:15 p.m. (Spanish)
WIC Orange County: Keeping OC Families Healthy and Strong
Church of the Messiah
614 N Bush Street,
Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Debra Leigh, who oversees management and program administration for the U.S. government’s Women, Infant and Children nutrition program, will lead a program on healthy families.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
All Nations Celebration
The Cathedral of St. John
514 W Adams Blvd,
Los Angeles 90007
The culture of Native Americans will be front and center in a celebration of drums, songs, dances, and stories, sponsored by St. John’s and the Native Ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles. All are invited to participate and to join a potluck dinner at 4 p.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 6 p.m.
Nuns on the Bus: Tax Justice Truth Tour
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
The Nuns on the Bus are on the road again, for the first time in two years, in the Tax Justice Truth Tour. As they travel from California to Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago estate, they will bring attention to the 2018 midterms and advocate for reasonable revenue for responsible programs.
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This week in liturgy, art & music
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7:30 p.m.
Chamber Music Concert
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
100 N. Third Avenue,
Covina
Information: 626.967.3939
Featuring Andrew Sords, violin, Timothy Durkovic, piano, and John Walz, cello, performing music of Rachmaninoff, Shatakovich, and Brahms. A free will offering will be taken at intermission.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 5:30 p.m.
Eucharist in the Style of Taizé
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
1251 Las Posas Road,
Camarillo 93010
Information: 805.482-8831
The music of Taizé and quiet reflection set the mood of worship. These services have Eucharist but also include simple chants sung repetitively, to let the scripture settle into our hearts and minds. There is a time of silence (5-7 minutes) and an opportunity for prayer around the cross. A potluck supper will follow the service: please bring food or drink to share.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 7 p.m.
Taizé Service of Healing & Wholeness
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa,
Palos Verdes Estates
A meditative, multi-faith service that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. A reception with light refreshments will follow the service. Taizé services are offered monthly throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 5 p.m.
Recital: Stephen Manes, piano
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Celebrated pianist Stephen Manes returns to All Saints’ with a program of music by J. S. Bach, Beethoven, Bartok and Schumann. Mr. Manes has performed in most major U.S. cities as well as in European centers, including London, Berlin, Amsterdam, the Hague, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Vienna. He is Professor Emeritus of Music at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), where three times he presented the complete cycle of Beethoven Piano Sonatas. Tickets: $20 adults / $10 students & seniors. Admission free with Music Guild donor season pass.
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TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE
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
[email protected]
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.
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
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].
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 [email protected].
LOS ANGELES: The Kaleidoscope Institute, a not-for-profit corporation, is recruiting for the following two positions to ensure its effectiveness in faithfully accomplishing its mission:
Office Coordinator, who is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the organization, a 16-hour/week position to start, with work location at the Cathedral Center; AND
The Media & Communication Strategist (MCS), who is responsible for managing social media, communication and marketing of the organization. Hours per week would vary depending upon the redesign of website and other marketing activities with work location being primarily remote. If a qualified candidates is interested, combining the two positions would be considered. Candidates should send resumes to Peter Bechtel at
[email protected] for further information.
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.
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. Our 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, we have 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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