 Santa Barbara-area Congresswoman
Lois Capps to address community
safety forum on Aug. 17 Congresswoman Lois Capps, representing the Central Coast area of California, will be the opening speaker at the Hands in Healing community safety forum Aug. 17 at St. Michael's University Church in Isla Vista. The forum is one of a series hosted by Bishop J. Jon Bruno to address problems of violence in cities and communities. Similar county-based forums are set for Aug. 10 in Los Angeles, Aug. 24 in Ventura, Sept. 14 in Riverside, Oct. 5 in Laguna Hills and Oct. 12 in San Bernardino. Bruno is scheduled to attend all six forums; congregations are asked to send a team of at least two people, clergy and lay, to one of the forums. (A complete schedule is here.) St. Michael's Church is located at 6586 Picasso Road, Isla Vista. For information about the forums, contact the diocesan Community Relations Office, 213.482.2040, ext. 240. According to her website, Capps has been a resident of Santa Barbara since 1963. Her congressional district, which she has served since 1998, includes San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, and a portion of Ventura County. She is a registered nurse with 20 years of experience, and has worked in Congess for "better schools, quality health care, and a cleaner environment," as well as public health issues. She serves on the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, and sits on the Health, Energy & Power and Environment & the Economy subcommittees. She has been an active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Santa Barbara since 1964.
 Dodger Night deadline looms The Diocese of Los Angeles will have its annual Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Aug. 30. The game, pitting the Dodgers against the San Diego Padres, will begin at 7 p.m. and conclude with fireworks. Bishop Mary Glasspool will throw out the first pitch. Tickets are $15 each: every person over the age of 4 needs a ticket. The ticket deadline is imminent: contact your congregation's Dodger Night coordinator, or the Rev. Canon Greg Larkin, diocesan coordinator, at greg.larkin@stcolumbaca.com as soon as possible.
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 Just Action: Culture and a Wall
In this week's Just Action video, Bishop Mary Glasspool and two youth pilgrims in Jerusalem discuss cultural experiences and the separation wall, while on the Hands in Healing Youth Pilgrimage.
For this and more videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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Urban intern class ends year of service
The 2012-2013 class of young people participating in the Episcopal Urban Intern Project in Los Angeles completed its year of service with a recent final retreat. EUIP is a church-wide program, administered in the Diocese of Los Angeles through the Jubilee Consortium, a group of inner-city Episcopal congregations that works for meaningful social change. Member churches are Holy Faith Church, Inglewood; St. Luke's Church, Long Beach; St. Stephen's Church, Hollywood; and St. James in the City Church, Los Angeles. Partner congregations are All Saints Church, Highland Park; Saint George's Church, Hawthorne; Trinity Church, East Hollywood; and Saint John's ProCathedral, Los Angeles. The interns work at a variety of schools, clinics, food pantries, learning centers and other ministries, including IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service), and diocesan institutions Hillsides and Neighborhood Youth Association. For more information and blog posts by the interns, click here. A new group of interns held its initial retreat at the Cathedral Center Aug. 5 - 7. They will start their ministry assignments on Aug. 12.  New rector at Ventura parish Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool will install the Rev. Susan Bek as rector of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ventura, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31. Dinner in Kahler Hall will follow the service. The prayers and presence of the diocesan community are requested. (Clergy: red stoles). For reservations, email dinner choice (pork, chicken, vegetarian or child's meal) to office@stpaulsventura.org. For further information call the church office at 805.643.5033. St. Paul's Church is located at 3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 93003.
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 Covina parish announces celebration of new Spanish-language ministry La Celebración del Traslado de la Imagen de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe y la Misa festiva Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will celebrate the formal dedication and institution of a new Spanish ministry on Saturday, August 17. At 5:30 p.m. the congregation will ceremoniously commence the translation of the Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the former St. Martha's Episcopal Church (520 S. Lark Ellen Avenue, West Covina) to Holy Trinity, beginning with a caravan by car from St. Martha's to Covina Park, 301 N. Fourth Avenue, Covina. A walking procession will begin at Covina Park and proceed to Holy Trinity Church, located at West Badillo Street and Valencia Place. To join the procession, gather at the park at 5:45 p.m.; upon arrival of the Virgin of Guadalupe image, mariachis will lead the procession to Holy Trinity's chapel, which will then be renamed La Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (at about 6 p.m.) A fiesta with Mexican food and music will follow in the church courtyard. All are invited. For more information call the Holy Trinity Church at 626.967.3939. Regular Sunday services in Spanish will take place at 10:30 a.m. at the church beginning August 18. (Mas en español ici.) Enrollment is open at Compton day school
St. Timothy's Episcopal Day School in Compton has opened enrollment for the 2013-14 school year. St. Timothy's offers classes in preschool through eighth grade; enrolled students are eligible for free after-school child care. The fall semester will begin on Aug. 26. For information, call 310.638.6319 or 310.638.8771. The school is a ministry of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church.
 Tustin garden party will travel in spirit to Louisiana bayou St. Paul's Church, Tustin, will present its annual "Taste of St. Paul's" dinner-dance event, titled "Louisiana Bayou Garden Party," on Saturday, August 24, 6 p.m. in the courtyard of the church. Tickets are $75 per person. The event will feature St. Paul's hospitality and music by Swing Shift. For information and reservations, contact Dana Butler-Moburg dbmoburg@gmail.com or 714.269.9065. The church is located at 1221 Wass Street, Tustin.
 Prayer vigil to express support for prison hunger strikers An interfaith prayer service and vigil in solidarity with inmates in the California prison system who are on a hunger strike for the end of extended solitary confinement housing will be held at 12 noon on Thursday, Aug. 8 at the State Office Building, 300 S. Spring Street in Los Angeles. The event, which will mark the fourth week of the hunger strike, is sponsored by a broad coalition of California religious and secular peace and justice organizations. For information call 323.646.1260 or 424.744.1156 or email to hunger4justice@gmail.com.
 ICUJP to honor three
with peacemaker award ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace) invites the diocesan community to its 2013 Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award program on Sunday, Sept. 8 at Agape International Spiritual Center, 5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City 90230. The event will honor: - Rabbi Leonard Beerman, a founder of Leo Baeck Temple in Los Angeles;
- Maher M. Hathout, senior advisor of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC);
- Eisha Mason, associate regional director, West Region, American Friends Service Committee in the Pacific Southwest.
The free program, which will begin at 7 p.m., will feature a sharing and discussion with the three honorees, moderated by ICUJP founder the Rev. Canon George Regas, retired rector of All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena. A ticketed reception will begin at 5 p.m. and will feature catered hors d'oeuvres, a gift bag, discussion and a short program, with reserved seating for the following evening program. For information and reservations, email to regasaward2013@gmail.com or call 213.748.1643.
Calling singers: St. Athanasius' congregation to re-launch choir
After several years without an adult choir for English-language Sunday services at the Cathedral Center, the Congregations of St. Athanasius is re-starting its choir in order to resume its history of high quality choral music. Under the direction of organist/choirmaster James French, rehearsals will begin on Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m. in the church and continue to take place on Thursdays at 7 p.m. until further notice. For information, contact French at 909.534.9801.
 Bone marrow drive and art show come to Redondo Beach Christ Church in Redondo Beach will hold a three-day Bone Marrow Drive, along with an Art Show and Sale, on Friday, Sept. 6 (6 - 9 p.m.), Saturday, Sept. 7 (12 noon - 5 p.m.), and Sunday, Sept. 8, 12 noon - 4 p.m. Artists will contribute 25% of their sales to help pay for the cost of doing bone marrow swabs; those tested do not have to pay. The drive is conducted by Be the Match. Potential donors must be in good health and between the ages of 18 and 44. Results will be placed in a worldwide bone marrow matching system. A flyer with more information is here. The congregation has already held several such drives in honor of a young parishioner, Maya, whose life was saved by a bone marrow transplant. Christ Church is located at 408 South Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277. For information, contact Barbara at 310.251.6830 or visit Be the Match here.  Backpack blessing will launch school season in Santa Clarita St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Santa Clarita will hold its annual "Blessing of the Backpacks" back-to-school event at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 10. The blessing service will include Holy Eucharist. Students of all ages are invited to bring their school backpacks to be blessed by the Rev. Kelly O'Connell, rector. A free reception featuring hot dogs and ice cream sundaes will follow in Spurling Hall for all participants. St. Stephen's is located at 24901 Orchard Village Road, near the intersection of Lyons Avenue, in Santa Clarita. For information, visit St. Stephen's website or call the parish office at 661.259.7307.  'Martini Madness' to benefit St. Peter's, San Pedro St. Peter's Church, San Pedro, invites over-21 members of the diocesan community to "Martini Madness" on Sunday, Aug. 11, 4 - 7 p.m., at Bell's Bar, 3527 Mulldae Avenue, San Pedro 90732. There will be numerous martini choices, including one selected by the event committee as "The Official St. Peter's Martini" (contents to be revealed at the event). Wine, soft drinks and water will also be available. Hot and cold hors d'oeuvres to appeal to every palate -- carnivore, vegetarian or vegan -- will be offered, as well as decadent and delicious desserts. Martini recipes and door prizes will be available. Tickets are $50 per person; proceeds benefit the St. Peter's Capital improvement fund. For reservations contact Bobbie Cusato at 562.494.2784 or bobbiecusato@verizon.net.
 Episcopal group will take part
in OC Pride event The St. Aelred & St. Hildegard LGBT ministry, which serves several Orange County Episcopal churches, will have a booth at the one-day OC Pride event on August 10, to be held on Fourth Street between Broadway and Ross streets. Their presence is sponsored by the diocesan Program Group on LGBT Ministries, St. Paul's Church, Tustin, and individual donations. The Episcopal Church is the only denomination with an official presence at the pride events. Church members are invited to come by the booth and visit between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Hands in Healing Community Safety Forum
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Church
1227 4th Street, Santa Monica
Information: Community Relations Office, 213.482.2040, ext. 240
Bishop Diocesan J. Jon Bruno invites all in the Diocese of Los Angeles to join him in six county-based forums focused on community safety and outreach to reduce violence. Local civic leaders will be among panelists in each presentation; L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca and Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer will attend the Aug. 10 gathering.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, 7 p.m.
Documentary Screening:
'Renewal' and 'Electronic Wasteland'
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Renewal is a feature-length documentary by American filmmakers Marty Ostrow and Terry Kay Rockefeller that profiles eight different faith groups addressing different environmental concerns. The evening's program will also feature "Electronic Wasteland," a 60 Minutes segment about the dumping of electronic waste from the United States in the town of Guiyu, China. Sabrina van Engelen, who has spearheaded the Green Team at Messiah, will present the films and lead a discussion of the issues they raise.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Hands in Healing Community Safety Forum
St. Michael's University Church
6586 Picasso Road, Isla Vista (at UCSB)
Information: Community Relations Office, 213.482.2040, ext. 240
Bishop Diocesan J. Jon Bruno invites all in the Diocese of Los Angeles to join him in six county-based forums focused on community safety and outreach to reduce violence. Local civic leaders will be among panelists in each presentation. Congresswoman Lois Capps of the Central Coast will address the Aug. 17 meeting.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 8, 7:30 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
1227 Fourth Street, Santa Monica
Information: 310.395.0977
All are welcome; no previous experience needed. The church is located on Fourth Street between Wilshire and Arizona. Parking is available in the public parking garage across the street. Centering Prayer is offered at St. Augustine's on the second and fourth Thursday of each month (except Thanksgiving Day).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 3:30 p.m.
Anthony Baldwin in Concert
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara
Information: 805.687.0189 or 805.965.7419
Music at Trinity welcomes British organist and composer Tony Baldwin for a return visit during his California tour, performing organ masterworks that span the centuries.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11, 6 p.m.
unSung: Songs Uncommon and New
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd, Glendale 91202
Information here
Tickets 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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SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 6 p.m.
St. Aelred & St. Hildegard LGBT ministry
Evening Prayer and Picnic
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin 92780
Information: 714.544.3141
This ministry serves several parishes in the area, including St. Paul's and Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18, 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.
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We're gay -- and we just got married!
Eight people gathered in the living room of our house in the Silver Lake area of Los Angeles for the ceremony. Earlier, on May 16, 2004, our union had been blessed by Bishop Jon Bruno, the first time a sitting bishop in the Episcopal Church had done so. It was a huge event. So this time we simply asked a few friends to visit our home for the civil ceremony. It was indicative of changing marriage laws deeply affecting gay relations.
Read more here.
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Vacation Bible School and other summer programs at congregations of the diocese are listed here.
All summer program listings are welcome, including adult classes and family VBS sessions. (Sunday morning events will not be included.) Please send information to news@ladiocese.org.
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Holy Land Pilgrimage. May 20 - June 2, 2014 Sponsored by All Saints by-the-Sea Church; led by Karen Telleen-Lawton, Canon Iyad Qumri and the Rev. Bob Honeychurch. 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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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. SANTA CLARITA: Children's and youth ministry director, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Part-time ($600 per month). Most hours are flexible except for Sunday mornings and other activities as scheduled. A passion for working with children to strengthen their faith is required and familiarity with the Episcopal Church is desired. For information, contact the Rev. Kelly O'Connell, 661.259.7307. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to revkelly@st-stephens.org. _________________________ |
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