8.00 a.m. Said Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Lady Chapel)

10.00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Main Sanctuary)

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Vestry-on-call: Ms. Linda Brown

Coffee hour has been sponsored by Mariss Hwang and family. Members are encouraged to sign up for a Sunday in the month of their birthday by getting in touch with the Rev. Mel Soriano and using the sign-up sheet in the courtyard.

Happy Birthday to all members and friends of the congregation who are celebrating this week including Janice Jackson and Marc Fredson.

Interim Dean and Priest-in-Charge's Note

Dear Friends In Christ,

On this Thanksgiving weekend, I wish to give thanks for all of you. For your presence, love and generosity of heart and spirit, making all things possible with God. There are the faithful who serve at the Cathedral nearly every week in various capacities, and there are the folks who you never see working behind the scenes. There are others among us who show up when we need you the most. Even more who offer encouraging words of appreciation and gratitude. We know and see you, and we give heartfelt thanks.

Church communities are special in that way. Everyone could be doing something else on Sunday mornings; but the faithful gather to worship God, to give thanks for the blessings of life, to pray for people near and far who need God, and to be fed and nourished for the weeks to come. We come to draw near to God. Then God sends us out into the world to love our neighbors, to proclaim God’s wide embrace and forgiveness, to invite others to follow Jesus, as we are called. Nothing here happens without you – you are essential to this loving community of faith.

I wish to give special thanks the Staff of St. John’s Cathedral, Vestry and leaders among us with whom I serve. Thank you for everything you give with generous and gracious hearts.

As we enter Advent, let us quiet our minds and open our hearts to the presence of God in this place and in you. May we prepare a place for Jesus to be born once again; and may this source of life and love radiate from you to all we meet along the way.

Happy Thanksgiving, dear people of God.

With love and blessings,

Anne+

The Weekly Update

Stewardship Season

Happening now!

We encourage you to please bring your pledge card this Sunday (if you have not already done so) and join the rest of the congregation in our ministry here in Los Angeles for the year 2026. More cards will be available on the welcome table. Simply drop them in the offering plate during services. Please fill out a physical card even if you give electronically.

"Saint Paul invites us to “walk together in love” as followers of Christ. This invitation to walk in love is the theme for our stewardship campaign this year. Please join us in making your pledge of financial support to St. John’s Cathedral as we launch our second century. Walking together invites us to reflect on our relationship with God, our responsibilities to one another, and our use of the gifts entrusted to us. This reflection allows us to understand how we practice stewarding our own offerings to God through St. John’s Cathedral..."[More]

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St. John's Centennial Gala Dinner

Saturday, December 20

6.00 p.m.

TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

as well as

PROGRAM SPONSORSHIPS

The congregation and special guests will celebrate a legacy of faith and community. The evening will honor the past and support the future of a landmarked sanctuary for a second century in Los Angeles. Please see Mr. Arcadio Morales or Dn. Margaret McCauley for more information regarding sponsorships. All look forward to celebrating this remarkable moment.

Journey Through the BCP

Sunday December 7, 14, 21

11.30 a.m. to 12.15 p.m.

Attend a special six-meeting journey through the Book of Common Prayer (BCP), a cornerstone of Episcopal identity and a deep well of wisdom for worship and daily life. Especially relevant for those thinking about baptism or confirmation.

Each week, participants will gather after the 10.00 a.m. service during coffee hour to explore the history, theology, and spiritual rhythms of the Prayer Book and learn practical ways to use it as a guide for prayer, reflection, and daily devotion. Sessions will skip Thanksgiving weekend. Bring coffee, curiosity, and questions!

USC Canterbury: Compline

Thursday, December 4

7.00 p.m.

The students and friends of USC Canterbury will lead a peaceful prayer service of sung Compline here at the cathedral. Compline is the last of the four services in the Daily Office (BCP, p. 127). It is descended from the night prayers said before bed at the end of the monastic round of daily prayer. Consider attending.

Advent Lessons and Carols

Sunday, December 7

4.00 p.m.

Prepare your heart for the season of Christmas. Come experience the ancient tradition and joyful expectation of Advent Lessons and Carols sung by the Choir of St. John's Cathedral under the direction of Dr. Christopher Gravis. The service contains readings of scripture with hymns and carols that foretell the coming joy of Christ's birth in Bethlehem. An annual Los Angeles tradition.

Greening of the Cathedral

Saturday, December 13

9.00 a.m.

Greens from Mellano & Co. will be delivered on December 12 to the cathedral. Invite a friend to come with you the following day and help others to create a festive and cheerful sanctuary for the upcoming birth of our Lord! Coffee will be warm with hot chocolate and a few donuts for those who come to participate.

Tribute to Bishop Taylor

Saturday, December 13

5.00 p.m.

Save the date and plan to attend a multicultural celebration to honor Bishop John Harvey Taylor as he prepares to retire in 2026. The diocesan Program Group on Black Ministries is partnering in the planning. More information will follow soon.

Carols from Ukraine

Sunday, December 14

3.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Ring in the holidays with Ensemble Cherubim and their director Marika Kuzma for their concert entitled Carols: of Birds, Bells, and Peace from Ukraine. They have promised a joyful, soul-stirring concert of a cappella treasures old and new. Sponsored in part by the Ukrainian Culture Center. Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite.