Churches are 'mothers' nurturing new birth, Archbishop Rowan Williams tells congregation at St. Mary in Palms centennial celebration
By Pat McCaughan
The Rt. Rev. Rowan Williams, the 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, invoked the image of congregations as “mothering churches, places where new birth happens” while preaching September 22 to an overflow gathering at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Parish of St. Mary in Palms.
Recalling the Virgin Mary, the church’s patron saint and “the mother of the moment,” Williams said that churches, regardless of size, offer “a series of new births. Seeing how people have been awakened, enlarged and enlightened.
“It all happens here,” he told the enthusiastic gathering. “Finding that it is, as you might say, larger on the inside than the outside, that there is always more to discover of the mystery of love and call to renewal and service."
The Solemn Pontifical Mass for the Anniversary of the Dedication of a Church was the third in a series of weekend centennial celebrations of the parish, known for its Anglo-Catholic style of worship. Read more
here.
During a four-day visit to the Diocese of Los Angeles, Archbishop Williams also led a program and discussion at the Cathedral Center for diocesan clergy, and visited St. Margaret's School in San Juan Capistrano, where he answered questions in a middle-school bible class, toured the campus and preached at a chapel service. More about his visit will be reported in The Episcopal News.
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All invited to Oct. 22 celebration to launch St. Paul’s Commons, mark milestones of Echo Park ministry
All in the diocesan community are invited to attend an Oct. 22 celebration set to launch the newly configured St. Paul’s Commons and to mark milestones of Episcopal Church ministry in Echo Park.
A festive 10:30 a.m. Eucharist followed by open house and a rooftop luncheon will commemorate a century of Episcopal Church ministry at 840 Echo Park Avenue, the 25th anniversary of the consecration of present buildings as a center of service and hospitality, and the blessing of the center’s next chapter as St. Paul’s Commons.
Bishops John Harvey Taylor and Diane Jardine Bruce invite all clergy and laity in the diocese to share in the celebration and to tour the Retreat and Conference Center, Diocesan Center, and Ministry Center within the Commons complex.
The reconfiguration also seeks to raise the neighborhood and regional profile of St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, located at the heart of St. Paul’s Commons. established in 1864, the parish is the oldest continuing Protestant congregation in Southern California.
The celebration will be a time of thanksgiving for 25 years of ministry of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, which was consecrated and opened on October 22, 1994 as home to the diocesan offices and parish and community ministries.
Those planning to attend are asked reply by Oct.7 via email to
[email protected]. While the celebration is open to all and free of charge to attendees, free-will contributions are welcome to assist the ministries of St. Paul’s Commons.
Phone inquiries may be directed to the diocesan communications office at 213.482.2040, ext. 240.
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'Filipino Immersion' program introduces 'rich and diverse,' but little-known culture
More than 70 people attended the third Asian Immersion event presented by The Gathering: A Space for Asian American Spirituality, this time focusing on introducing the rich and diverse cultures of the Philippines. The event was held at Holy Trinity-St. Benedict's Church, Alhambra. Members of HTSB, as it is affectionately known, led by Senior Warden Cherrylin Longid, shared their Filipino and Igorot (mountain people) culture through delicious food, cultural dance (with audience participation), and stories. Special focus was given in the afternoon to the Filipino-American experience through the eyes of second-generation youth and young adults. Read more
here. Pictured: Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce models a traditional Filipino skirt, a gift from HTSB.
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Diocesan Convention
Friday - Saturday, November 15 - 16 • Riverside Convention Center
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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.
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Nominee information is now appearing on the website
Nominations for diocesan offices are coming in, and brief biographies and statements are appearing on the convention webpage
here. Might you have a calling to run for diocesan office? 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 and word limits.)
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.
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Schedule for deanery pre-convention meetings
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.
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Brass Rubbing Center to open Oct. 15 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 opens Oct. 15 and runs through Nov. 9 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church. Visitors can raise up images of kings, queens, knights and dragons that are commemorated in the 100 or so reproduced burial markers reflecting England's most fascinating historic treasures. Tracing the metal etchings onto paper using sticks of gold, silver or copper wax results in a work of art that can be matted and framed to hang on the wall. The collection includes iconic lions, feudal folk, Celtic symbols and up-to-the-moment tapestry designs. Castle Cassidy, created each fall inside St. Luke's Church, offers Victorian teas against a backdrop that includes a suit of armor and chain mail vest. 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.
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St. Nicholas, Encino, invites all to anniversary festivities
St. Nicholas of Myra Church, Encino, invites all to join the celebration of its 80th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 6. The event will feature a noon luncheon after the 9:30 a.m. bilingual (English/Spanish) service, followed by music (including mariachis), games and other family fun, according to the Rev. Michael Cooper, rector. The festivities will also include tours of the church, a raffle and a silent auction. St. Nicholas' Church is located at 17114 Ventura Boulevard, Encino 91316. For information call Nickey Sawyer at 818.427.8916.
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Seniors invited to 'Aging Mastery' program in Palos Verdes Estates
will present "Aging Mastery: A Series of Healthy-Living Life Skills for Older Adults" at St. Francis' Church, Palos Verdes, on five Thursdays beginning Oct. 3 and concluding Nov. 21.
The program, developed by the National Council on Aging, encourages mastery-developing behaviors that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, and overall well-being. The series of 10 topics combined into five sessions will provide information and techniques on how to live a longer, healthier, safer and well-cared for life as well as how to make and maintain small but impactful changes in health behaviors, financial well-being, and enrichment in later life. Click
here for a full list of topics to be covered. To register for the program call the St. Francis Church office at 310.375.4617. More information is
here.
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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.
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Episcopal News Late Summer issue is online
The
Late Summer 2019 issue of The Episcopal News magazine is online, in versions for printing and reading online. For download options, click
here.
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Reception, leadership training will launch Episcopal Relief & Development's '1000 Days of Love' initiative
Rob Radtke, president of Episcopal Relief & Development, invites the organization's network representatives and friends in the Diocese of Los Angeles to a reception with the Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor on
Friday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. at The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton LAX, 1985 E. Grand Avenue, El Segundo 90245. Dress is business casual; beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be served. The event will mark the launch of "One Thousand Days of Love," a $3 million grassroots church-wide fundraising campaign dedicated to expanding Episcopal Relief & Development's global programs improving the lives of children up to age six. Episcopal Relief & Development also will hold a 2019 campaign training event on
Friday, Sept. 27, beginning at 3 p.m., and
Saturday, Sept. 28, concluding at 3 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel. This meeting is an opportunity for those interested in or actively engaged in the One Thousand Days of Love campaign to gain a more in-depth knowledge of how to organize and run a successful campaign for individuals, congregations, and dioceses, and to increase their understanding of Episcopal Relief & Development's programs with children. Episcopal Relief & Development will cover the cost of lodging and meals; individual participants are asked to cover travel expenses and incidentals at the hotel. Read more
here.
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GFS invites all girls to 'Rally Day at the Sistine Chapel' in Garden Grove
Art-loving adult volunteers needed to lead tours
Girls Friendly Society-Los Angeles invites all girls ages 6 to 18 to join in a Rally Day on
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the
Sistine Chapel Exhibit at Christ Roman Catholic Cathedral, Garden Grove. Participants will tour the cathedral's current exhibit of art from the Sistine Chapel in Rome, tour the cathedral grounds and worship in the Chapel in the Sky. Read more
here.
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Pasadena parish offers training to help deal with violence and trauma
All Saints Church, Pasadena, will offer an introductory course of Trauma-Informed Community-Based Care Training, led by clinical psychologists Brinell Anderson and the Rev. Dr. Sally Howard, in a half-day program on
Saturday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Forum. They will also offer a weekend-long course Friday - Sunday, Jan. 17 - 19, 2020. Both programs are bilingual (Spanish/English). For information, contact Ana Camacho, 626.583.2737 or
[email protected]. To register for the introductory course, click
here. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena.
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'The Gathering' event to study immigration and Asian-Pacific communities and congregations
The Gathering - a Space for Asian Pacific American Spirituality invites the diocesan community to a panel conversation and discussion on the impact of immigration on the Asian Pacific American communities and the church on
Sunday, Oct. 13, 4 - 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul (pictured at left), 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026. Read more
here.
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'Jesus 101' course planned at Christ Church, Ontario
The Center for Spirituality at Christ Church, Ontario, will host "Jesus 101: Essentials of Christology," part of its "Theology for Non-Theologians" series, on Thursday evenings, 7 - 9 p.m. on
Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 10 and 17. Instructor with be the Rev. Gianluigi Gugliermetto, Ph.D. (pictured), priest-in-charge at Christ Church. Read more
here.
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Author Mirabai Starr to present new book at All Saints, Pasadena
All Saints Church, Pasadena, in partnership with Stillpoint, presents author Mirabai Starr (pictured) in a reading and signing of her new book
Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, on
Sunday, October 6, 5 - 7 p.m. Read more
here.
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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. Read more
here.
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Javier Stauring, advocate for incarcerated youth, will keynote Prism event Oct. 19
Prism, the restorative justice ministry of the diocese that provides chaplaincy services to Los Angeles County facilities, will present "Building Beloved Community: A Vision of Unity," featuring Javier Stauring and guests, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 - 9 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel. The event, a fundraiser for Prism's jail ministries, will feature a wine reception, dinner and keynote address by Javier Stauring, a founding member of Healing Dialogue and Action. Read more
here.
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'Womankind' invited to Arcadia parish for time of prayer and refreshment
Episcopal Church Women of Church of the Transfiguration, Arcadia, will present "WOMANKIND 2019," a time for prayer and refreshment, and care for the physical, spiritual, and mental self, on
Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Read more
here.
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MASK-erade Ball coming to Redondo Beach
The Mutual Ministry of St. Andrew's Church, Torrance, and Christ Church, Redondo Beach, presents its first annual MASK-erade Ball on Saturday, Oct. 26, 6 - 10 p.m. at Christ Church. There will be dinner, dancing to live music, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, and much more. Event tickets are $50; 50/50 raffle tickets are $10. Sponsorships are available. Participants are invited to wear costumes or bring a mask. Christ Church is located at 408 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277. For information, click
here or call 310.540.1722.
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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
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Reminders from the wider church
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The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry: new podcast season now available
Season 2 of The Episcopal Church’s
podcast, The Way of Love with Bishop Michael Curry, returns September 17. These weekly conversations, featuring Bishop Curry, podcast hosts Kyle Oliver and Sandy Milien, and a variety of guests, explore living a life committed to living the way of God’s unconditional, unselfish, sacrificial and redemptive love. Read more
here.
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United Thank Offering 2020 Annual Grants application process is open
Informational webinars will be offered Oct. 15 and 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.
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'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.
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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.
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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.
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This week around the diocese
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Jesus 101: Essentials of Christology
Christ Church
1127 N. San Antonio Avenue, Ontario 91762
The Center for Spirituality will host part of its “Theology for Non-Theologians” series on Thursday evenings, instructed by the Rev. Gianluigi Gugliermetto, priest-in-charge at Christ Church and Anglican theologian. Suggested donation is $120; scholarships are available. Please enroll in advance. Read more
here.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 6 p.m.
Episcopal Relief & Development:
'One Thousand Days of Love' Reception
Doubletree Hotel
1985 E. Grand Avenue,
El Segundo 90245
Episcopal Relief & Development invites its network representatives and friends in the Diocese of Los Angeles to a reception with the Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor, marking the launch of “One Thousand Days of Love,” a $3 million grassroots church-wide fundraising campaign dedicated to expanding the organization’s global programs to improve the lives of young children. Dress is business casual; beverages and hors d’ouevres will be served. Reservations (required)
here.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
International Cultural Festival
Holy Communion Church
1160 W. 141st Street,
Gardena 90247
Information: 310.324.1441
Church of the Holy Communion will hold a day filled with food, games, face-painting, music, gifts, dancing and fun. Tickets are $20 for adults over age 15, $5 for children 5-14, and free for children under 5.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
St. Be's Launch Party
St. Barnabas' Church
2109 Chickasaw Avenue,
Eagle Rock
The refurbished St. Barnabas, or “St. Be’s,” will officially re-open as a new community after the church was closed to worship a year ago. The celebration is open to all members of the diocese, and will include a live band, planting the new Seeds of Hope garden, and campus tours.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Soup Hour Comedy Show Fiesta
St. Matthias’s Church
7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier 90602
This fundraising event for the Soup Hour ministry will be filled with laughs, tacos, raffles, and auctions. Tickets at $50 each will be available at the door, and will include the comedy show, a taco dinner, dessert and one drink. A $250 sponsorship will include four tickets. Raffle tickets and additional drinks will be available for purchase. The Soup Hour is a volunteer ministry that serves hot meals to anyone who arrives — no questions asked — on weekday afternoons at 3 p.m.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2:30 p.m.
Community Book Read
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue,
Pasadena
All Saints is partnering with Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary, and its dean Kelly Brown Douglas, on a community book read of
No Ashes in the Fire: Coming of Age Black & Free in America by Darnell Moore. Juliana Serrano and the Rev. Mike Kinman will moderate.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Friday Night Farming
Edendale Grove Garden
840 Echo Park Avenue,
Los Angeles
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, and share a fresh dinner on the roof of the Cathedral Center.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Book Signing: Mirabai Starr
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue,
Pasadena
All Saints Church, in partnership with Stillpoint, presents author Mirabai Starr in a reading and signing of her new book
Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics.
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This week in liturgy & the arts
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 5 p.m.
An Evening of Jazz with Russell Ferrante
St. Athanasius Church
840 Echo Park Avenue,
Los Angeles 90026
Information:
here or 857.600.8922
St. Athanasius’ Church in Los Angeles will host a fundraiser and jazz concert performed by the Russell Ferrante Trio. 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; please contact
[email protected] for more information or to donate items for the silent auction. Beverages will be available for purchase.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 6 p.m.
Sundays Live Inaugural Concert
St. James’ Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd.,
Los Angeles 90010
The Sundays Live chamber music series will run at its new home in St. James’ Church, featuring chamber, orchestral, choral and solo artists from Southern California and around the globe. Live streaming will be posted at
www.SundaysLive.org. For weekly downloads, visit
www.kusc.org and click on Radio/On Demand.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 7 p.m.
Compline Service
St. Paul’s Church
3290 Loma Vista,
Ventura
St. Paul’s welcomes all to calm the soul at the end of the day during a brief candle-lit choral prayer service, sung
a cappella by the St. Paul’s Choir. The church will remain open after for those who wish to continue their prayers, light a votive candle, or walk the labyrinth outside. Donations support the church’s music ministry.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, 8 p.m.
Music Guild Season Opener
St. Matthew’s Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue,
Pacific Palisades
St. Matthew’s Music Guild opens its 2019-2020 season with a concert featuring its acclaimed Chamber Orchestra and violinist Mosves Pogossian, under the direction of Dwayne S. Milburn.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 8 p.m.
A Portrait of Seventeenth-Century London
All Saints’ Church
504 N. Camden Drive,
Beverly Hills 90210
The Tessarae Baroque Orchestra presents a musical portrait of seventeenth-century London, a city with a unique musical language that was nonetheless influenced by French and Italian music. With suites, arias, and fantasias by Purcell, Blow, Locke, and Tomkins.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong
All Saints’ Church
504 N. Camden Drive,
Beverly Hills 90210
Featuring the All Saints’ Choir. Featuring pieces by Kenneth Leighton, George Dyson, and H. Balfour Gardiner. A reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong
St. Wilfrid of York Church
18631 Chapel Lane,
Huntington Beach 92646-1831
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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.
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].
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