Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1. Turn your clocks back one hour before going to sleep Saturday evening; some devices do this automatically.
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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 Sanctuary)
In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Leaflet
Vestry on-Call: Mr. David Oakes
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 organized this Sunday by Susan Joy Edwards, David Oakes, Nash Ashur, Phil Placenti, Suzanne Papp, Heather Kelly, and Lawrence Carroll. 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 Evadney Edelson, Lurelean Gaines, Valaria Lincoln, Barbara Vaccaro, and Merdith Morris.
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Dia de Muertos
Sunday, November 1
8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
Bring photos of loved-ones passed to be placed on the ofrenda as the Cathedral community celebrates Día de Muertos, a day of remembrance and a celebration of the life of the deceased. The holiday is celebrated in many parts of the world, especially in Central and South America where families and loved ones go to the resting place of the deceased and clean the area where the loved one is buried. Families gathered around an ofrenda often pray or reflect upon the life of the deceased. Other common sights include sugar skulls and pan de muerto (bread of the dead), which is a sweet, flavored bread
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Adult Education: What is an Episcopalian
Sunday, November 1
11:30 a.m.
This is the last Sunday discover what it means to be an Episcopalian with Luis Gonzales. These courses have been open to everyone and will take place in the parish hall. This week's topic explores the mission and structure of The Episcopal Church.
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Sunday School Continues
Sunday, November 1
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.
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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.
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Election Day 2026
Tuesday, November 3
When we vote, we publicly declare our commitment to love our neighbor and to seek the common good. Let’s spread the word that we #VoteFaithfully.
Make a plan to vote. If you have problems casting your vote, contact the Election Protection hotline at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) in English, or 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682) en Español. Also check out resources on their website.
Find your polling place or request an absentee/mail-in ballot. Visit Vote.org and be sure to learn who and what is on your ballot.
Churches, as nonprofit organizations, must follow certain guidelines when participating in elections. Churches may not campaign, openly or otherwise, for or against candidates for public office. IRS guidelines permit houses of worship to involve their members in the political process through education, voter registration, and candidate participation in town halls.
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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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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.
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Something Wondrous This Way Comes: The Womb of Advent
November 29, December 6, 13, and 20
Adult Formation
What if Advent is more than a season of waiting? What if it is a time when something wondrous is growing within us and around us? Led by the Rev. Mel Soriano and inspired by The Womb of Advent by Episcopal priest Mark Francisco Bozzuti-Jones, this four-part series invites us to explore the mystery of the Incarnation through scripture, reflection, and conversation. Together, we'll discover how God is bringing hope, love, and new life into our world. Join us for a meaningful and inspiring way to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ this Christmas. Feel free to pick up a copy of the book and read along, but no advance reading is required. Just bring your curiosity and a sense of wonder!
Blessings, Mel
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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.
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Diocesan Convention 2026
November 13 and 14
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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Fellowship and Fun: Upcoming Black History Ministry Events
November 15 and December 12
Black History Ministry and its chairperson Canon Earl Mounger are excited to announce two special gatherings. A delicious meal featuring New Orleans-style Red Beans and Rice, Collard Greens, Fried Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Candied Yams, Cornbread, Pound Cake, and Banana Pudding after the service on November 15 ($10 donation requested) and an ugly sweater dance party on Saturday December 12. You can support the efforts of our Black History Ministry through their special raffle. Raffle tickets are $25 each or two for $45. Drawing date for a $350 Airbnb Voucher: February 28 (you do not need to be present to win).
Black History Committee Members:
Canon Earl Mounger • Canon Lurelean Gaines • Bob Bowen • Marci Clare • Evadney Edelson • Gloria Flowers • Velma Ford • Felicia Gaddis • Gillian John • Marcus Martin • Deacon Margaret McCauley • Josephine Reneau • Anne Sawyer • Dona Smith • Dawn Spencer • Ruby Sylvestre • Priscilla Torres • Barbara Vacarrio • Martha Watson • Diola Welch-Garcia
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Update: Cathedral Retrofit and Building Development Proposal
November 22
After Sunday Morning Services
Please mark your calendars now for an important update regarding two matters concerning the future of our cathedral campus. There is good news to share as the congregation continues its efforts to secure this sacred place for the next one hundred years.
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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.
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