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Bishops of Los Angeles, Cuba
meet 'the bishop of Dodger Stadium'
The 20th annual Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 30 was a hit all the way around. Some 1500 Episcopalians and their friends attended the game, Bishop Griselda Delgado of Cuba (pictured at right) threw out the first pitch (caught by Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool, second from left, and called by Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce of Los Angeles, left) and the Dodgers beat the Padres 9 - 2, but a highlight of the night was the bishops' chance encounter with retired Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, whom they dubbed the "bishop of Dodger Stadium." More photos are on the Episcopal News Facebook page.
 Getty exhibit and talks to highlight medieval art and treasures of English cathedrals The Getty Center museum will host talks by two distinguished priests of the Church of England Sept. 22 - 23.
The Very Rev. Robert Willis, dean of Canterbury Cathedral, will speak on the topic "Canterbury - 14 Centuries of Community and Creativity" at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, in relation to the exhibition "Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister," which opens on Sept. 20 at the museum.
At 7 p.m. on the following day, Monday, Sept. 23, the Very Rev. John R. Hall, dean of London's Westminster Abbey, will speak on issues related to the architectural conservation of that historic site in a talk titled "Westminster Abbey: For Ever New" (more information here.) Hall also will preach at services on Sept. 22 at St. James in-the-City Church, Los Angeles.
The "Canterbury and St. Albans" exhibition, which will run through Feb. 2, 2014, brings together masterpieces of medieval English art: panels of 12th-century stained glass from Canterbury Cathedral (including "Noah," pictured above left) and pages from the St. Albans Psalter, an illuminated book of psalms. Uniting monumental glass painting with the art of book illumination, this presentation reveals how specific texts, prayers, and environments shaped the medieval viewer's understanding of these pictures during the era of artistic renewal following the Norman Conquest of England. More about the exhibit is here.
The Getty Center is located at 1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles. it is open Tuesday through Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. It is closed on Monday. Admission is free: parking is $15 per car. For information, click here or call 310.440.7300.
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 Tustin parish offers 'Seeds of Hope' program on gardens, feeding programs Tim Alderson, director of the diocese's Seeds of Hope program, will be the principal speaker at a "Seeds of Hope" event at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Tustin, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Morning workshops will include: Fall Planting: a Review from the Master Gardeners; Tim Alderson Planting in Small Spaces: container vegetable gardening; Planting Perennial Vegetables, and a Q & A and garden tour with master gardeners. Alderson (pictured at left) will speak on "What's this all about," an explanation of the Seeds of Hope mission of using church properties to grow food for the needy of the diocese's communities. After-lunch discussion will center on sharing resources, focusing on the questions "What resources does your congregation have for food production and feeding?" and "What resource does your congregation need for food production and feeding?" For information and reservations, contact St. Paul's at 714.544.3141 or visit www.stpauls.org. The church is located at 1221 Wass Street, Tustin 92780.
 Episcopal Chorale's 30th annual luncheon to honor Mary Bruno, Lethia Flowers and founder Chas Cheatham The Los Angeles Episcopal Chorale Society, Inc., will hold its 30th anniversary Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, October 13 at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. A reception will begin at 1 p.m., with lunch served at 2 p.m. At the event, the Chorale will honor its founder and director, Canon Charles H. Cheatham, who founded the group in 1983 when he invited members from seven predominantly African-American Episcopal churches to join voices in celebration of Absalom Jones, the first African-American Episcopal priest. Also to be honored at the luncheon are Mary Bruno and Lethia Flowers. Known for its renditions of classical hymns, spirituals and gospel music, the 50-voice chorale has toured in the United States and more than 10 other countries, the most recent being China, where it performed at the Great Wall in 2011. The chorale also spreads its music ministry through scholarships to gifted young people studying voice, instrument, dance and drama. In its 30-year history, it has awarded more than 100 scholarships; this year's awards will be presented during the anniversary luncheon. Scholarship winners, as well as the chorale, will perform during the luncheon. For tickets, to donate to the scholarship fund or buy program ads, call 855.3535.327 or click here. The Millennium Biltmore Hotel is located at 506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles 90056.
 Progressive party will support campus ministry at UC Santa Barbara Friends of the Episcopal Campus Ministry at UC Santa Barbara are invited to a progressive party at 4 p.m. on Sunday, September 15. The event will feature wine, appetizers and dessert, music by Kate Wallace and Doug Clegg, a silent auction and more. The party will begin at the home of All Saints parishioners Holiday and Rick Vaill and then progress down the block to the Trinity rectory, home of the Rev. Mark Asman and Bill Wood. Tickets are $40; proceeds will help to support ministry to the student community in Isla Vista. For reservations and directions, call 805.968.2712 or email St. Michael's at saintmikesucsb@gmail.com. Ticket donations can be made through Paypal link on the campus ministry website or paid at the door by check/cash.
 Van Nuys parish presents
'Noche de Cine/Movie Night'
St. Mark's Church, Van Nuys, will present "Nosotros Los Nobles" (in Spanish with English subtitles) at its Noche de Cine/Movie Night on Friday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m. The film, which is most sold-out movie in the history of Mexican cinema, is a story "about class separation in modern life and how one family learned their lesson." For information, call the church office at 818.785.4251 or email to office@saintmarksvannuys.org. The church is located at 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys 91405.
 Prism chaplains invited to
annual retreat with Frank Rogers Prism Restorative Justice will hold its annual chaplains' retreat, titled "Radical Compassion: The Three-Fold Spiritual Path of Jesus," Sept. 19 - 22 at Mt. Calvary Monastery, Santa Barbara. Under the leadership of Frank Rogers, Ph.D. (pictured), professor of spiritual formation at the Claremont School of Theology and co-director of the Center for Engaged Compassion at Claremont Lincoln University, the retreat will explore: connecting more deeply with the compassionate God; cultivating compassion toward ourselves; and cultivating compassion toward others. Individual spiritual direction will be offered by the Rev. Dennis Gibbs, CDL, and is included in the cost of the retreat. Gibbs is a chaplain to the incarcerated in the Los Angeles County Jails and director of PRISM Restorative Justice. Cost for the retreat is $360 and includes three nights' accommodations and all meals. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. For information and reservations call or email to Mount Calvary at St. Mary's, 805.682.4117 or mtcalvary1@aol.com. A flyer with more about Rogers and the retreat is here.
 'Spiritual Journey'
program to begin Sept. 14
Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality will begin "The Spirituality Journey," an eight-session program to help participants discern the next steps in their spiritual journeys. "I encourage everyone, clergy and laity, to consider participating in the quality programs offered by Stillpoint," commented Bishop J. Jon Bruno. "I commend Stillpoint's upcoming series beginning Sept. 14 to all interested in deepening their spiritual journeys." The Spiritual Journey program meets one Saturday a month for eight months in a class that supports participants exploring their personal spiritual lives in a small group. "The readings and experiences help each person deeply enrich their relationship with God/Spirit," says a course outline. "A trained facilitator guides members in developing skills in deep listening and personal discernment using the expansive practices of spiritual formation, the ancient practice of spiritual direction, and a process to discern the next steps in their spiritual journey." For information and to register, click here. Classes are offered in Ventura, West Los Angeles, Pasadena and Claremont. Pre-registration is required. Sponsored by Stillpoint, a not-for-profit organization that sponsors a variety of spiritual classes, retreats, and workshops.
 Book signing will be part of SGV Pride event in Pasadena As part of the San Gabriel Valley Pride event Megan Walker, a member of All Saints Church, Pasadena, will sign copies of her book God Loves You Gay! (written under the pen name May Walker). Walker, was brought up in the Roman Catholic Church, but joined the Episcopal Church in her young adult years. The book outlines her spiritual journey to acceptance as a lesbian and "new understandings of God and God's love in the Episcopal Church." The signing will take place from 11 to 11:50 a.m. at Pasadena Memorial Park, 30 N. Raymond Avenue.
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - 8
Bone Marrow Drive and Art Show
Christ Episcopal Church
408 South Broadway, Redondo Beach 90277
Friday, Sept. 6 (6 - 9 p.m.), Saturday, Sept. 7 (12 noon - 5 p.m.), and Sunday, Sept. 8, 12 noon - 4 p.m. The art show 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. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2 - 5 p.m.
Bishops' Guild Garden Party
Episcopal Residence
3435 East California Blvd., Pasadena
Information/Reservations: 951.545.4218 or donnakeller68@yahoo.com
This annual event to support seminarians of the Diocese of Los Angeles will feature an exhibit of art work by students at Episcopal schools in the diocese. Invitations will be mailed soon: for information, contact Donna Keller, chair, at 951.545.4218 or donnakeller68@yahoo.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 5 - 8 p.m.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser
St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church
6563 East Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga 91701
Information/Tickets: Gisele Tackoor at gtackoor@aol.com
Participants are invited to come dressed appropriately for the "Roaring 20s" theme. The evening will feature dinner, wine-tasting, a silent auction and piano bar. Tickets are $50 per person. Seating is limited, and advance ticket purchase is required. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Child care will not be available.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
'Seeds of Hope' Program
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin 92780
Information/Reservations:714.544.3141 or www.stpauls.org.
Tim Alderson, director of the diocese's Seeds of Hope program, will be the principal speaker. Morning workshops will include: Fall Planting: a Review from the Master Gardeners; Planting in Small Spaces: container vegetable gardening; Planting Perennial Vegetables, and a Q & A and garden tour with master gardeners. Alderson will speak on "What's this all about," an explanation of the Seeds of Hope mission of using church properties to grow food for the needy of the diocese's communities. After-lunch discussion will center on sharing resources, focusing on the questions "What resources does your congregation have for food production and feeding?" and "What resource does your congregation NEED for food production and feeding?" For information and reservations, contact St. Paul's at 714.544.3141 or visit www.stpauls.org.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 7 p.m.
ICUJP Regas Courageous Peacemaker Awards
Agape International Spiritual Center
5700 Buckingham Parkway, Culver City 90230
Information/Reservations: regasaward2013@gmail.com or 213.748.1643
ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace) will honor Rabbi Leonard Beerman, a founder of Leo Baeck Temple in Los Angeles; Maher M. Hathout, senior adviser of the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC); and 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 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 evening program.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
HIV/AIDS the Next Generation:
Treatment, Advocacy, Prevention
Turtle Rock Community Center
1 Sunnyhill, Irvine 92603
Reservations: hivnextgeneration@yahoo.com
The event will feature a keynote speech by family physician and HIV specialist Derrick Butler, M.D., associate medical director, T.H.E. Clinic Los Angeles. Free 20-minute HIV Testing will be available, as well as snacks and lunch, provided without charge. Event sponsors include the Diocese of Los Angeles, NCBW 100 (National Coalition of 100 Black Women), Shanti Orange County, APAIT Health Center and The Center (empowering LGBT Orange County).
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 10 - 11 a.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena
Information: 626.798.6747
St. Mark's offers Centering Prayer every Monday morning at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 7 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194
The centering prayer group meets each Monday evening, except holidays.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 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, SEPTEMBER 15, 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.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 10 - 11 a.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena
Information: 626.798.6747
St. Mark's offers Centering Prayer every Monday morning at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 7 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194
The centering prayer group meets each Monday evening, except holidays.
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Getting to know you
(Thoughts about death and dying)
Many of you have written to me asking for my thoughts precisely about this. Of course, Death is the great universal in all our lives. We are all going to die. How will we do it? Some of us will simply go to sleep -- and stay there. Others may contemplate a form of suicide. Still others will discover fresh energy at the end of life, marrying or entering into a new kind of relationship. A deep search for ultimate meaning will touch a large number. When do we particularly contemplate Death? When we're seated in our doctor's office awaiting our medical checkup. Or driving our car on the freeway. Or quietly talking about it with a close friend late at night during a quiet conversation.
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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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EMPLOYMENT
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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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
Sheet music: Church of Truth in Pasadena has a collection of traditional church music to donate to a congregation. For information, contact the Rev. Pat O'Reilly, executive director of Friends in Deed in Pasadena, at pat@ecpac.net.
Bicycles for Episcopal Urban Interns. The 2013-14 interns have arrived and need a way to get to work at sites across the county, from Hollywood to San Fernando, Pasadena to Long Beach. To donate a bike, contact Jaime Edwards-Acton at 323.469.3993 ore hopeinhollywood@gmail.com.
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