8:00 a.m. Said Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Lady Chapel)

10:00 a.m. Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Sanctuary)

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Vestry on-Call: Ms. Heather Ward

Flowers have been sponsored this Sunday by Ms. Cynthia Collins in memory of Lester Sebastian, Gloria Requena, Joyce Sanford, and Glenn Junior Flowers. Please contact the parish office if you wish to learn more about sponsoring Sunday morning flowers. The minimum donation is seventy-five dollars. Joint sponsorships are welcome. A sponsorship sign up has been placed on the bulletin board in the fountain courtyard.

Coffee hour has been sponsored by Ms. Collins. Members are encouraged to host coffee hour on a Sunday in the month of their birthday by contacting the Rev. Mel Soriano.

Please contact the parish office if you wish to be included on the cathedral prayer list.

Happy Birthday to members and friends of the congregation who are celebrating their birthday this week, especially Carlos Perez and Laverne Palma.

A reminder that the installation of The Very Reverend Anne Sawyer as cathedral dean has been postponed for a later date. Please see the Weekly Update from October 4 for more information.

Call to Diocesan Convention 2026

November 13 and 14

Riverside Convention Center

Please contact the Parish office by Monday, October 19 or connect with Canon Gaines this Sunday if you are a pledging member and interested in representing St. John's at convention this year.

This will be the first Diocesan Convention presided over by the Rt. Rev. Dr. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena, VIII Bishop of Los Angeles who was elected at the 2025 Convention and consecrated earlier this year.

The theme of this year’s Convention draws from the theme of Bishop Gallardo’s episcopacy: Living in Love & Truth | Viviendo en Amor y Verdad. “In a diocese as large, diverse, multilingual, multicultural, and politically varied as the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, Ephesians 4:15 is not just a slogan; it is a way of exercising episcopal ministry.

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Stewardship Season is Here

Connecting to God, One Another, and Our Neighbors

Jesus promises us, “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places” (John 14:2). We hear in these words a promise that God’s love is wide enough to hold us all, and an invitation to make room for one another in holy community.

A stewardship campaign is necessarily about financial gifts. Just as importantly, it is about relationships: the ways we are connected to God, one another, and our neighbors. Our giving makes those relationships tangible, strengthening the community we share and extending its welcome to others... Continue Reading

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Adult Education: What is an Episcopalian

Sunday, October 18

11:30 a.m.

Over the course of five weeks from October 4 through November 1, participants will discover what it means to be an Episcopalian. Each week will cover different topics about the Episcopal Church. This course is open to everyone, whether you are new to the church or you are a "church nerd" - it's going to be fun!

Oct. 18: Anglican Spirituality
Oct. 25: The Liturgy
Nov. 1: TEC’s Mission and Structure

Sunday School Cotinues

Sunday, October 18

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Luisa Bonillas continues Sunday School this weekend. Youth will gather at the end of the service following the final hymn and proceed to the Children, Youth, and Family room.

Storymakers NYC sparks curiosity, hope, and faith by drawing individuals into God's redemptive narrative in the stories of the Bible. The material focuses on facilitating the formation experience for churches and families, deepening the Christian faith of children and grown-ups alike.

Guibord Center: Annual Celebration Dinner

Thursday, October 22

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Purchase Tickets Here.

The Courage to Be Kind is an evening of inspiration, healing, and spiritual solidarity as we come together to face the challenges of our time—with compassion, courage, and hope.

For 15 years, The Guibord Center has brought people together across faiths, cultures, and differences, creating spaces where we can challenge assumptions, embrace the sacred, and discover the spirituality that transforms the world.

Your ticket helps make this work possible and supports The Guibord Center’s ongoing programs, partnerships, and free community events, and helps us carry this spirit of courage and kindness forward.

Sacrament of Holy Baptism

All Saints Sunday, November 1

10:00 a.m.

Baptisms are traditionally held at the Easter Vigil, the Day of Pentecost, All Saint's Day, and the Feast of the Baptism of our Lord. Please connect with clergy or with the parish office as soon as possible if you or someone you know would like to be welcomed into Christ's Body, the church. In baptism we receive new life through the Holy Spirit and the forgiveness of sins. Baptism is the foundation for all future church participation and ministry.

Compline

Sunday, November 1

7:00 p.m.

Compline returns for a second and final time in November. Come step away from the busyness of the day, rest for a while in the stillness of God’s presence, and share in a peaceful service before returning home for the evening. The short liturgy is divided into several sections: the chanting of psalms, scripture, and prayers.

Canterbury USC: You Belong!

Sunday Nights

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

USC students are invited to join Canterbury USC on the journey of spirituality at URC Kilgore Chapel. You belong here and are welcome to be. For more information about Canterbury USC, please email the Rev. Mel Soriano. Additional details will be provided.

BCCC Annual Summit - Our Call to Carbon Neutrality

Saturday, November 7

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

St. Paul's Commons

840 Echo Park Ave.

All churches, green teams, building & grounds committees, and parishioners who want to live into the resolution passed by the 80th General Convention in 2022 on carbon neutrality for The Episcopal Church, or who are feeling pulled toward care of creation, environmental stewardship, and love of God's precious Earth are encouraged to attend. Register Here.

Involved or interested in Latino ministry? Register for Nuevo Amanecer

November 9 - 12

This biennial Episcopal Church conference offers instructional workshops, resource-sharing, and fellowship for Latino Episcopalians, those involved in Latino ministries, and those interested in learning about or starting a Latino ministry. The conference will be conducted in Spanish, with English interpretation. Keynote speakers are House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris and Los Angeles Bishop Antonio Gallardo. Learn more and register by Oct. 15.

Join ‘Vote Faithfully’ networking call

Thursday, November 5

10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

In the final call of this year’s “Vote Faithfully” series, join the church's public policy and witness team in a prayerful community space to reflect on the Nov. 3 election. Register here.