 'Hands in Healing' forums
to focus on community safety
All are invited to county-based gatherings
In response to increasing incidents of violence - such as the June shootings at at Santa Monica College, the murder of 20 children and six teachers last November at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, and last year's violence at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin - Bishop J. Jon Bruno has called for a series of county-based "Hands in Healing" forums on increasing community safety. "I invite you to join me in participating in these Saturday-morning gatherings, each of which will include panel presentations from local experts," wrote the bishop in a message to clergy and congregations included in the Episcopal News Weekly bulletin insert for July 14. (To download the insert, click here.) "Let us take on a holistic view when considering causes and effects of violence," wrote Bruno, "and let us plan to come together to explore new ways in which God is calling us to be the hands and mind and heart of Jesus in this world." The schedule of forums is:
Los Angeles County
Saturday, August 10, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Church
1227 4th Street, Santa Monica.
Orange County
Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
St. George's Church
23802 Avenida de la Carlota (at Interstate 5), Laguna Hills.
Riverside County
Saturday, September 14, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
All Saints' Church
3847 Terracina Drive, Riverside.
San Bernardino County
Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
St. John's Church
1407 N. Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino
Santa Barbara County
Saturday, August 17, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
(location pending; please check www.ladiocese.org)
Ventura County
Saturday, August 24, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
St. Paul's Church
3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura.
For further information, call the diocesan Office of Community Relations at 213.482.2040, ext. 240.
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Bishop is witness as mayor takes oath
L.A.'s 42nd mayor, Eric Garcetti, was sworn into office June 28 in Echo Park during a quiet ceremony at which Los Angeles Bishop J. Jon Bruno gave the invocation and presented the gift of a Bible specially inscribed for the occasion. Bruno held the Bible as Los Angeles City Clerk June Lagmay administered the oath of office to Garcetti, who stood with his wife, Amy Wakeland, and other family members assembled on the park's Bird Island, located across from the Episcopal Cathedral Center. The new mayor requested the bishop's participation as an expression of their longstanding friendship and collegial work, especially in Echo Park, which Garcetti represented as a 12-year City Council member, and where Bruno has been active in ministry since 1985. Re-opened June 15 after a two-year renovation, Echo Park was chosen by Garcetti for the swearing-in that preceded the June 30 ceremonial inaugural celebration at City Hall. Garcetti, who is L.A.'s first mayor of the Jewish faith, is skilled in interreligious cooperation and familiar with the ministries of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles as a 1988 graduate of one of its most longstanding institutions, the Harvard-Westlake School. As the Echo Park ceremony concluded, the Cathedral Center carillon rang the Angelus after striking 6 p.m.
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 Just Action: An international church
In this week's Just Action video,Bishop Jon Bruno encourages Episcopalians to participate and support the ministries of the Anglican Communion around the world. For this and more videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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David Hochman (left) and Tom McNulty (right), Gooden Center Advisory Council co-chairs, and Bishop Mary Glasspool were among those honoring the Rev. Bud Williams as he retired after 21 years as executive director of The Gooden Center.
Bud Williams retires as director of The Gooden Center
The Gooden Center honored the Rev. Ernest "Bud" Williams at a June 29 gala as he retired after 21 years as its executive director. Speakers at the retirement event at the University Club in Pasadena were Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool of the Diocese of Los Angeles and Gooden advisory council co-chair John Cushman. David Hochman, also a council co-chair, was master of ceremonies. Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca presented Williams with a commendation, and Williams introduced his successor, M. David "Mick" Meagher. Mike Horner and Tom Bernard, who were members of the board that hired Williams in 1992, closed the evening with the traditional Serenity Prayer. During his 21 years as director, Williams oversaw considerable growth in the center from its beginnings as Bishop Gooden Home, established in 1962 by Bishop Suffragan Robert Gooden to provide a safe place for local professional men to live while they worked through the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. The Gooden Center, which now provides a full spectrum of care including residential and outpatient treatment is an institution of the diocese. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2012.
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 Garage sale coming Saturday
in South Pasadena St. James' Church, South Pasadena, will hold a garage sale on Saturday, July 13, 7 a.m. - 12 noon, to benefit the summer youth pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Donations of unwanted but sellable items are requested before the day of the sale (please no computers, TVs or mattresses). For information, or to arrange drop-off or pick-up of items for sale, contact the parish office at 626.799.9194 or email Todd Blackham at tblackham@sjcsp.org. St. James' Church is located at 1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena.  All Saints and Outfest to screen 'God Loves Uganda' documentary All Saints Church, Pasadena, will partner with 2013 Outfest Los Angeles to screen the documentary "God Loves Uganda" on July 16, 7 p.m. at the Directors Guild of America, 7920 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles. Tickets to the screening are $18; to purchase, click here or call 213.480.7065. "God Loves Uganda," by Academy Award winner Roger Ross Williams, explores how fundamentalist ministers from the United States have promoted anti-gay attitudes and legislation in Africa, and how Ugandan clergy have risked excommunication and even death to promote the cause of LGBT equality. For more information about the film, click here.  'Prayers in Motion' workshop teaches origami as prayer Stillpoint: The Center for Christianity will offer "Prayers in Motion," a workshop on the art of origami as prayer, focusing on the classic paper crane, on Saturday, August 3, , 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon at St. Barnabas Church, 2109 Chickasaw Avenue, Eagle Rock (Los Angeles) 90041. Artist Rebecca Janes and the Rev. Fran Cantella will facilitate the workshop. To register, click here. Registrations are requested by July 31. |
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FRIDAY - SATURDAY, JULY 12 - 13
Stewardship Conference: 'Flourish in Faith'
Episcopal Commons of Utah
75 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
Presented by TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship). TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) invites clergy and stewardship teams from congregations throughout the Episcopal Church to attend the conference. A real-time webcast of selected sessions will also be available.
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 5 p.m.
Outdoor Eucharist and Barbecue
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
Information: 805.643.5033 or here A casual outdoor Eucharist folowed by a barbecue supper and sharing of faith stories around the fire. Hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks will be provided; bring a side dish to share. Friends and visitors are welcome. Sign up in advance to share a faith story.
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Jubilee Consortium '10 + 1' Anniversary Gala
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202
The Jubilee Consortium, a group of Episcopal congregations offering support to underrepresented communities through a variety of outreach programs, will celebrate its 11th year at "10+1," an event featuring food, drink and live music. In addition to the live band, this year's Urban Interns will showcase their own artistic gifts and some of the people who have benefited from Jubilee's programs will be present. Tickets for the "10-1" event are $50 per person; proceeds benefit Jubilee programs. SUNDAY, JULY 14, 12 noon
Middle East Peacemakers book discussion
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3417
All in the diocese are invited to join the Middle East Peacemakers at St. James' Church for the next discussion of Sandy Tolan's book The Lemon Tree, a factual account of the relationships between a Palestinian family and an Israeli family and their experiences centered around the same parcel of land. Convener for the study group is parishioner Joanne O'Donnell, who has represented the Diocese of Los Angeles as a deputy and alternate to General Convention. The study group is a direct response to General Convention's 2012 resolution calling upon all Episcopalians to study current issues of Palestinian-Israeli peacemaking.
SUNDAY, JULY 14, 1:30 p.m.
Lecture: 'The Bible, Women and Violence'
ProCathedral of St. John
514 West Adams Blvd.,Los Angeles 90007
Part of the Special Speakers Series sponsored by the Guibord Center, which is based at the cathedral and works to increase understanding among the diverse faiths represented in the Los Angeles area. According to a release from the center, "The Bible has been viewed as a misogynist text that treats women as property, sanctions their abuse, promotes their subordination, and proclaims the impossible standard of virgin mother. How has the Bible been used to prevent women's flourishing, and how might a more historically informed and theologically aware reading recover the Bible as an inspirational resource for both women and men?" Levine is a professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt University Divinity School and College of Arts and Sciences.
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SATURDAY, JULY 20, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
GFS Splash Bash
Cabrillo Beach
3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro 90731
Information: here or gfsinfo@gfscalifornia.org Join GFS members and friends for a day at the beach. Enjoy sun, sand, surf, games and lunch.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, JULY 20 - 21, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
E-Waste Recycling Collection Event
Episcopal Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Electronic waste will be collected by a certified recycler. Begins each day at 9 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 20, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Family Game Day: Life-Sized Clue
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Information: Chris Tumilty, 213.482.2040, ext. 211 or ctumilty@ladiocese.org
Join Bishop Jon Bruno, the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries and families from throughout Southern California, share a barbecue burgers and hot dog lunch, enjoy the newly reopened Echo Park Lake and some summer sunshine with family and friends and play the classic board game Clue with Bruno, members of the diocesan staff and others serving as live game pieces. A prize of $1,000 for youth ministries or pilgrimage will be awarded to the winning team. This event is provided free of charge by the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries and the Diocese of Los Angeles.
SUNDAY - SATURDAY, JULY 21 - 27
Stillpoint Spiritual Journey Week
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Information/Registration here From Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality. A trained facilitator "will introduce participants to the deep and expansive practices of spiritual formation, the ancient practices of spiritual direction and a process by which participants will discern the next steps in their spiritual Journey" during a six-day, in-depth spiritual retreat that will begin on Sunday, July 21 at 3 p.m. and conclude with dinner on Saturday, July 27. All participants must pre-register, and early registration is strongly recommended.
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 1:30 p.m.
Religion 101 Series: Hindu Sacred Texts: The Upanishads
Hollywood Vedanta Temple
1946 Vedanta Place, Hollywood (Los Angeles) 90068
Information/Reservations here Presented by The Guibord Center (based at the ProCathedral of St. John). Let by Swami Sarvadevananda. The afternoon will begin with a vegetarian lunch, followed by the program. Vedanta is one of the world's most ancient religious philosophies and one of its broadest. Based on the Vedas, the sacred scriptures of India, Vedanta affirms the oneness of existence, the divinity of the soul, and the harmony of religions. The event is open to the public and presented at no charge. Donations are gratefully accepted.
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SUNDAY, JULY 14, 6 p.m.
unSung: Songs Uncommon and New
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale 91202
Information here
Classical vocal music beyond the same old thing: by musicians, for musicians; opportunities to be heard and recorded. Neither an open mic nor a formal concert series, each program will be curated from proposals from local singers, musicians and composers. A reception will follow, sponsored by the St. Mark's Sacred Arts Council. Tickets: $12.
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SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2 p.m.
A Summer Serenade
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
1648 W. 9th Street, San Pedro 90732
Information: 310.831.2361
Hosted by St. Peter's Church on behalf of the Friends of San Pedro Library, featuring local, professional musicians with the instruments and music they love. No charge.
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers -- Julie Kelly
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: 626.796.1172
Child care provided. To use the elevator for accessibility, please arrive five minutes early.
SUNDAY, JULY 21, 7 p.m.
Sacramentum
St. James' Church
1325 Monterey Road (at Fremont), South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
A monthly experimental Eucharistic service that aims to bridge the gap between ancient liturgy and the "now" through the art of music, media and setting. The service is on the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 23, 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship Service
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
A meditative Taizé service of Healing and Wholeness that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a Prayer team leader. A reception on the patio with light refreshments will follow the service. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Taizé services are offered monthly throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday. Donations are welcome.
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Murder in tall grass:
A civil rights story
I remember as if it were yesterday. I had flown from my home in Detroit to Jackson, Mississippi, for the funeral of Medgar Evers, the African-American civil rights leader who was working as a field secretary for the NAACP in 1963. His assassination shocked the nation. The day of his funeral was hot on the thermometer and even more so in terms of people's feelings. It was incredible that a major confrontation on the city's crowded streets was avoided.
Read more here.
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Vacation Bible School and other summer programs at congregations of the diocese will be listed online when the Communication Office receives the information.
All summer program listings are welcome, including adult classes and family VBS sessions. (Sunday morning events will not be included.)
Please send listings to news@ladiocese.org.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage. May 20 - June 2, 2014 Led by Karen Telleen-Lawton and Canon Iyad Qumri. Anyone of any faith who would like to experience Palestine and Israel is welcome to take part in this religious experience. For information, contact Telleen-Lawton at k.telleenlawton@alumni.stanford.edu.
Pilgrimage: The Best of France. October 31 - November 12, 2014
Led by the Rt. Rev. J. Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno, and the Rev. Canon James Newman. Stops include Nice, Carcassonne, Limoges, the Loire Valley, Brittany, Normandy, Rouen, Chartres and Paris." The cost from Los Angeles is $4081 ($3,399 + $682 in taxes & airline fuel surcharges). More information here. A brochure may be downloaded here.
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EMPLOYMENT
LONG BEACH: Parish Administrator, St. Gregory's Episcopal Church. 25 hours/week, M - F, 9 - 2; benefits. Must have office management experience, exceptional computer skills, social media skills, an awareness of liturgical church procedures; must be able to respond to a variety of requests and interruptions; must be discreet; must have excellent people skills.
Email resume to info@stgregoryschurch.com. LOS ANGELES: Manager for Church Administration and Operations, ProCathedral of St. John. 32 hours/week (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday - Friday (occasional evening or weekend work). Requires interpersonal and communications skills, problem-solving, self-starter, ability to multi-task, strong IT skills. Bachelor's degree required. Full job description, requirements and application information here. POMONA: Church musician, St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Part-time. Competency with pipe organ, piano, and ability to cantor preferred. Send resumé to Dorothy Flores, office manager, at 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona, CA 91767 or email to www.saintpaulspomona.org. SAN MARINO: Assistant Youth Worker. Saint Edmund's Episcopal Church seeks a female to assist with a growing youth ministry for 20-30 hours a month. This person will assist in most areas of the ministry but will focus on ministering to a dozen middle school youth, most of whom are females. Full job description and application information are here. _________________________ |
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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
To give away: Spinet piano, electronic keyboard. St. Mary's Church in Palms (Los Angeles) has a spinet piano (Harwood, ID #122854) and a Yamaha Electone keyboard (model E-3R, serial #1738, 130 volts), both in good working order, to give away. For information, contact the Rev. Vincent Shamo at www.stmarypalms.org.
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