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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)

In-Person and Online via YouTube | Leaflet

Vestry-on-call: Ms. Linda Brown



Members of the congregation are invited to wear African attire this Sunday, if so moved, to celebrate black history.

Coffee Hour has been sponsored this Sunday by members of the Black History Committee. Members are encouraged to host coffee hour on a Sunday in the month of their birthday by contacting the Rev. Mel Soriano and using the sign-up sheet when it is posted.

Opportunities for flower sponsorships return during Eastertide. Members of the congregation may sponsor flowers in memory of loved ones or in thanksgiving for blessings received. The minimum donation is $75. Please contact the parish office to reserve a date.

Happy Birthday to members and friends of the congregation who are celebrating, especially Kevin Meighan, Hinal Sonkusre, and Vyres Thompson.

Friends and Family Reunion Weekend Benefit Concert

Saturday, February 21

5.00 p.m.

DIRECTIONS TO OVERFLOW PARKING

St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral invites you to its Friends & Family Reunion Weekend Benefit Concert on Saturday, February 21, as part of a Century of Black History Commemorations, standing in solidarity with our immigrant siblings in the ongoing pursuit of justice. This special evening supports Sacred Resistance, a ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles, and features performances by the Inner City Youth Orchestra String Quartet and Lula Washington Dance Theatre, along with poetry, music of the Civil Rights Movement, and dance. Doors open at 4:00 PM, with the concert beginning at 5:00 PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007. Admission is a free-will offering, and a portion of the proceeds will directly support Sacred Resistance’s work with immigrant communities.

Learn More about the Inner City Youth Orchestra

ICYOLA cultivates musical expression as a vehicle for personal development, bringing to fruition the full musical and academic potential of young residents of inner-city Los Angeles. As America's largest majority-Black orchestra, ICYOLA provides rigorous music education and performance opportunities to young people who might otherwise lack access to these transformative resources... Read more

Lenten Book Study with Maggi Dawn

starting Wednesday, February 25

12.00 p.m.

St. John's Cathedral invites all to share in a weekly online noontime Lenten series with the Rev. Dr. Maggi Dawn offering reflections on her book, “Giving It Up,” which offers daily Bible readings from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day.

Dawn is canon theologian for the Diocese of Rhode Island, a former assistant dean at Yale Divinity School, and wife of the Very Rev. Andrew Tremlett, dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. She is also an indie rock musician and songwriter. (Tremlett and Dawn visited L.A.'s St. John's Cathedral, where they are pictured with the Very Rev. Anne Sawyer, interim dean and priest-in-charge) on Feb. 6.

Each week Dawn will read a story, and participants will share thoughts and learnings, ponder a related question, and close in guided prayer or song. The biblical stories will be familiar, but how they relate to our lives will be fresh.

Dawn writes: "One of my favorite ways of going deeper in faith is to re-read the stories of scripture, imagining myself right inside the story. I want to get beyond the dry theory to something that connects to real life; and I believe that before we ever get to principles and lessons and calls to action, we need a deep and personal connection to God. It is my pleasure to join you this Lent for a weekly online meeting, looking further into how to deepen that connection with God. Lent is always associated with “wilderness” — but this is an invitation to a journey through Lent that does not feel like a dry, dusty punishment, but instead like a deep dive into a God who longs to feed our souls. I hope you will join me as we pray, read, and talk together."

Dawn’s book is available on Amazon electronically via Kindle or in print, though shipping may take 7-10 days. The zoom link will be available on the St. John’s website at: www.stjohnsla.org. The group will meet on Wednesdays, beginning on Feb. 25 at noon for one hour.

Food Pantry Distribution

Saturday, February 22

8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m.

The congregation supports the community by providing fresh produce, canned and frozen goods to families in need. Volunteers will continue serving as supplies last. St. John's partners with the LA Food Bank, Seeds of Hope, and people like you to make this vital ministry possible.

Black History Month at St. John's Cathedral

Written by Cn. Earl Mounger

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The time has once again come for our annual celebration of Black History Month. It seems like only a week ago that I penned an article about our plans for February last year.

This year’s theme is “A Century of Black History Commemorations,” as set forth by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. The observance was originally founded by Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black History.” Woodson’s mission was to share and preserve the particular contributions of Black culture. In 1926 he launched the first Negro History Week, and fifty years later President Gerald Ford officially expanded it to a month in 1976. Read more.

Add your name to the Altar Quilt

Last Chance on Sunday!

The original altar quilt was done in 2010. It combines two types of African American quilts: applique and embroidery quilts. The goal then, as now, was much like that of early African American quilters, to tell the history of diversity and community here at St. John's. We come from across the country and the world. Each panel has four components to help tell your story: your place of birth, the year you became an affiliate or member, your name, and one or two activities you are or have been involved with here at St John's. You're invited you to add your name to our shared community history here at St. John's. There will be someone at a table to assist you on Sunday. You may choose from the precut colors and follow the instructions to add your name. The cost for each panel is $42.00. If you have moved and would like to add your name, contact the church office for information. Download Your Order Form Here

Decolonized: The Matriarchs

Wednesday, February 25

Ventura College Performing Arts Center

4700 Loma Vista Rd, Ventura, CA 93003

12.00 p.m.

Join Stagebound, Inc and Karen Parks for an immersive, multi-artist journey into the heart of American music and history. Decolonized: The Matriarchs celebrates the profound legacy of Black and Native American women—the original architects of our cultural landscape. Through a powerful blend of live performance, archival visuals, and historical storytelling, this "performance-lecture" examines how Indigenous and Black artistry has been influenced, misappropriated, and ultimately reclaimed. This isn't just a concert; it is a cultural masterclass designed to challenge, inspire, and honor the matriarchs who paved the way.

Artes Vocales Performs

Saturday, March 7

3.30 p.m.

Artes Vocales presents a concert of choral music by Brahms, Bob Chilcott, Folk Songs and more under the direction of Dr. Steven Kronauer at the cathedral. The group promises to "travel around the world in roughly eighty minutes." More information and details about tickets may be found on their website.

Spring Equinox: Sound and Voice Celebration

Saturday, March 21

7.30 p.m.

Helane Marie Anderson and other artists invite the public to a one-of-a-kind live sound bath performance at the cathedral. The audience will be immersed in sound vibrations and layered voices coming together in real time. More information and tickets may be found on the group's eventbrite page.

Nuevo Amanecer 2026

September 28 - October 1

November 9 - November 12

Mark your calendar for this biennial gathering that celebrates Latino ministries across The Episcopal Church. Nuevo Amanecer 2026 will feature two smaller and focused conferences, both offering the same workshops focused on visionary leadership and equipping churches, as well as on embracing dignity and diversity.

In addition to lay leaders, clergy, diocesan missioners, parish staff, and church planters, those interested in learning about Latino ministries are also encouraged to attend.

A registration link and additional information will follow.