 Episcopal worship resumes
at St. James the Great, Newport Beach
 The Episcopal News Fall 2013 issue is online The Fall 2013 issue of The Episcopal News is available to read online, or to print out.
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Diocesan Convention to meet Dec. 6 - 7: Theme is 'Seeds of Hope'
- New diocesan program to help church members get insurance under Affordable Care Act
- Planning for the worst, hoping for the best: Diocesan coordinators reach out before 'the big one'
- Bishop of Cuba throws first pitch, builds connections in Los Angeles
- New credit union manager's philosophy: 'people helping people'
- Surveys seek church members' thoughts on next PB, women's issues
- Getty talks, exhibit to feature art of English cathedrals
- From Bishop Bruno: Welcoming Bishop Barbara Harris to convention on 25-year milestone of her episcopate
- Plus news of the diocesan community
 UTO Ingathering set for
All Saints Sunday The annual ingathering of donations for the United Thank Offering will take place on All Saints Sunday, Nov. 3. Episcopalians throughout the church collect coins in their blue boxes to give thanks for the blessings in their lives. All  funds raised in the blue boxes are used to fund grants that support many local and diocesan programs in the Anglican Communion. The Diocese of Los Angeles has frequently received grants; this year, a grant went to L.A.'s companion Diocese of Jerusalem to for the Princess Basma Center, which offers education and therapy for children and vulnerable adults suffereing from severe disabilities and trauma. For information about UTO and the ingathering, contact Lynn Headley, diocesan UTO coordinator, at 714.963.5932 or lynnheadleygc@earthlink.net. Checks may be sent to her before Dec. 15 (payable to ECW; write UTO in the subject line) at 17671 San Rafael Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.
Headley and three other women from the Diocese of Los Angeles recently visited the Princess Basma Center during a pilgrimage to the Holy Lands. During their tour, they met children who are now able to hear because of cochlear implants they received at the center. The L.A. group presented a specially-commissioned UTO tile to Betty Majaj, recently retired director of the center, and her successor, Ibrahim Faltas. The group also delivered a large box of blankens knitted by women of St. Luke's Church, Alexandria, Virginia, for use by the children of the center.
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 Just Action ...
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Just Action: Versed
Bishop Mary Glasspool invites young adults and youth leaders to Versed, a fall teaching series provided by the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Information available at www.ladiocese.org
To view this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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REQUIESCAT
 Cyprian William Fields
August 28, 1924 - September 12, 2013
The Rev. Canon Cyprian William Fields, whose priesthood included ministries in Los Angeles, Washington D.C., New York, New Jersey and New Orleans, died on Sept. 12. He was 89. Requiem Eucharist is scheduled for 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29, at St. Philip's Church, 2800 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles. Bishop Chester Talton, bishop of San Joaquin and former bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Los Angeles will preach the homily, and Bishop J. Jon Bruno will preside. A gathering with music will begin at 2:30 p.m. Fields' ministry in the Diocese of Los Angeles most recently included pastoral work at St. Philip's, Advent, St. Mary in Palms, and Christ the Good Shepherd parishes, starting in the mid-1990s. In 2004 he was named an honorary canon of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. In earlier years in Los Angeles, he was a member first of St. Philip's and later St. John's. A full obituary is here.
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Events and announcements ...
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 Girls invited to St. John's ProCathedral for GFS Rally Day The Girls Friendly Society in the Diocese of Los Angeles invites all girls to a Rally Day on Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the ProCathedral of St. John in Los Angeles. This traditional kick-off to the new GFS season will include a tour of the procathedral, the GFS World Day of Prayer service, and a picnic lunch (bring a sack lunch and a towel to sit on). GFS members are asked to wear their vests and bring an offering for the GFS World Project in the Solomon Islands. Participants will receive a badge. Parking is in the St. Vincent's Church schoolyard parking lot, located at 2333 South Figueroa (accessible only going southbound on Figueroa). Handicapped parking is available at the Cathedral. Reservations are requested by Oct. 1 and may be made (by Oct. 1) at gfscalifornia@gmail.com. (Chapters should respond even if members will not be able to attend.) More information is here.
 Retreat to explore the spirituality
of Henri Nouwen Henri Nouwen, one of the most beloved spiritual teachers of our time, wrote 40 books on the "life of the heart" -- his name for the spiritual life. Nouwen lived a life of continued spiritual experiment and wrote and spoke of his continued struggles and challenges as a "wounded healer." He reminded readers that each must discover an "inner voice of love" before offering their lives to others. But how can this "inner voice" be discovered and cultivated in a world mad with aggression, competition and violence? How might one live truly "from the heart" and not the way of the world? Sponsored by Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality, "From the Heart: The Spirituality of Henri Nouwen," 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 at All Saints Church, Pasadena, is an interactive retreat day that includes prayer, conversation, and a short video on Nouwen's life. The Rev. Chris Glaser of Atlanta will share his intimate knowledge of Nouwen's life and work as his friend. Glaser is the author of more than 12 books on the spiritual life, including Henri's Mantle: 100 Meditations on the Nouwen Legacy. Glaser's own journey as one of the first gay men to seek ordination in modern organized religion inspired Nouwen and thousands of others in the struggle for justice. Books and lunch will be available. Early registration is strongly recommended. For more information and to register, click here. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101.
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This week around the diocese ...
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THURSDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 - 22
Prism Chaplains' Retreat with Frank Rogers
Mt. Calvary Monastery
505 East Los Olivos Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Information/Reservations: 805.682.4117 or mtcalvary1@aol.com
Prism Restorative Justice will hold its annual chaplains' retreat, titled "Radical Compassion: The Three-Fold Spiritual Path of Jesus," led by Frank Rogers, professor of spiritual formation at the Claremont School of Theology and co-director of the Center for Engaged Compassion at Claremont Lincoln University. 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. A flyer with more information is here.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 - 22
Art Show
St. George's Episcopal Church
808 Foothill Blvd, La Canada 91011
Information: 818.790.3323 or office@SaintGLC.org
Featuring fine art, ceramics, and photography created by local artisans, including Mims Ellis, Robin Cohen, Babs Fine, Kathryn Hansen, Christine Sargent, Katie Terry, and Mark Kennedy. Bill Wawrychuk, one of the event organizers, will display some of his collection of bonsai. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Saturday, 12 noon - 4 p.m. Sunday.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Making the Church a Safe Place" workshop
St. Michael & All Angels' Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar 92625
Information/Reservations: 949.644.0463, ext. 12
The Rev. Rachel Nyback, presenter. The course fulfills diocesan requirements for sexual misconduct prevention training for clergy and all church staff members and volunteers, including vestry, Sunday school teachers, child care workers and lay eucharistic ministers. The training must be renewed every five years. A certificate of compliance will be provided for all who complete the workshop. Cost is $10 per person. Refreshments will be provided. Reservations are requested.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 3 - 7 p.m.
Oktoberfest Family Funfest
Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel
Information: Shelley Machock, 626.579.2190, ext. 112 or CenterEvents@live.com
A fundraiser for Our Saviour Center in El Monte, the social service outreach for Church of Our Saviour. Featuring entertainment including an oom-pah band, games and activities for children, a silent auction, and food and refreshments. Tickets: $10 adults (includes a meal of one bratwurst on a bun, potato salad, sauerkraut, and dessert); Children $5 (includes a hot dog meal with chips, dessert, and 10 game tickets). Beer on tap, wine, soft drinks and souvenir Oktoberfest Family Funfest glass beer steins also will be sold. Since 1985, Our Saviour Center has been providing life-sustaining programs to the poor, hungry and homeless.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 5:30 p.m.
Americana
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
4400 Barranca Parkway, Irvine 92604
Information/Tickets: office@standrewsirvine.org or 949.559.4699
Saluting the American heritage of community building, the evening will feature hors d'oeuvres and dinner, a no-host bar and silent and live auctions. Tickets are $60: all proceeds benefit the Saint Andrew's Revive & Restore Project.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 6 p.m.
Symposium -- 'The Artist, The Word:
Exploration of the Holy Spirit'
St. George's Episcopal Church
808 Foothill Blvd, La Canada 91011
Information: 818.790.3323 or office@SaintGLC.org
Led by Dr. Joanna Roche, art historian at California State University, Fullerton, and the Rev. Anthony Keller, deacon at St. George's. Roche will explore the history of several works, and Keller will lead a discussion of the theology surrounding the work of art as it is compared with scripture. The symposium will be held inside the church, with a wine and cheese reception immediately following in the church library.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7 p.m.
Joan Chittister: 'Imagine a World of Peace'
ProCathedral of St. John
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles
Information/Reservations here
Sponsored by the Guibord Center, which advocates for understanding among L.A.'s diverse faith communities. In the midst of both natural and human-made tragedies in today's world, Chittister will offer her own definition of compassion, presenting the scientific and religious/philosophical stances and, finally, the human response. A Benedictine sister of Erie, Pennsylvania, Chittister is the author of more than 50 books. Among her latest is Following the Path: The Search for Passion, Purpose and Joy (Random House). The event is free and open to the public; donations are gratefully accepted. For information and reservations click here.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 3 p.m.
Canterbury - 14 Centuries of Community and Creativity
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles
Information: www.getty.edu or 310.440.7300
The Very Rev. Robert Willis, dean of Canterbury Cathedral, will speak in relation to the exhibition "Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister," which opens on Sept. 20 at the museum. More information here.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 3 - 6 p.m.
A Celebration of All Things Grape
St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
28211 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265
Information/Tickets: office@staidanschurch.org
Ticket holders receive a raffle ticket, access to an exciting live auction, live music, wine tastings of award-winning wines from Northern, Central and Southern California vintners, a souvenir wine glass and delicious food! Tickets: $35. All proceeds will support St. Aidan's outreach to the homeless and disadvantaged.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 7 p.m.
'Westminster Abbey: For Ever New'
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles
Information: www.getty.edu or 310.440.7300
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. More information here.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7 p.m.
Noche de Cine/Movie Night: 'Nosotros Los Nobles'
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys 91405
Information: 818.785.4251 or office@saintmarksvannuys.org.
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." In Spanish with English subtitles.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Red Cross Community Blood Drive
St. Andrew & St. Charles' Episcopal Church
16651 Rinaldi Street, Granada Hills 91344
Information: 818.366.7541 or toria@ezprintsupplies.com
All donors will receive a ticket for two free admissions to the Laugh Factory and a voucher for buy-one-get-one-free San Diego Padres Tickets. Schedule an appointment here -- enter sponsor code: StAndrewsStCharles.
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This week in liturgy and the arts ...
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7 p.m.
Concert: Barbara Baily Hutchison
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church
5700 Rudnick, Woodland Hills
Information/Tickets: 818.346.6968
Hutchison, a Grammy award winning singer and songwriter, has recorded 20 CDs and has performed several times at the White House. Tickets: $20 ($10 for children under 18). Proceeds will benefit the West Valley Food Pantry. Complementary refreshments will be available at intermission. Hutchison will be available following the concert to talk with the audience and sign CDs.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 4 p.m.
Evidence Music Ministry (gospel)
St. Gregory's Church
6201 E. Willow, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562.420.1311
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 3 p.m.
Canterbury - 14 Centuries of Community and Creativity
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles
Information: www.getty.edu or 310.440.7300
The Very Rev. Robert Willis, dean of Canterbury Cathedral, will speak in relation to the exhibition "Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister," which opens on Sept. 20 at the museum. More information here.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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 most Monday mornings.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 7 p.m.
'Westminster Abbey: For Ever New'
The Getty Center
1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles
Information: www.getty.edu or 310.440.7300
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. More information here.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 6:15 p.m.
Centering Prayer
The Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626-282-5147
No previous experience is necessary. Centering Prayer group meets every Tuesday in St. Luke's Chapel.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 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).
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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 most Monday mornings.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 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.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 6:15 p.m.
Centering Prayer
The Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626-282-5147
No previous experience is necessary. Centering Prayer group meets every Tuesday in St. Luke's Chapel.
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Remembering famous people
who changed our lives
I remember Lily Tomlin. She's one of the world's and the nation's best loved actresses, She and I shared early adulthood (without knowing it) during energetic, creative days in Detroit. Seeking early employment in the theater, she waited on tables in Motor City restaurants to earn a living.
Read more here.
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Opportunities ...
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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
HAWTHORNE: Pianist. St. George's Church. One Sunday morning service plus choir practice before service - 3 hours per week, 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings. Contact: vicar.dina@gmail.com
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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
Episcopal Urban Intern Project. 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.
Camp Stevens. Camp Stevens needs a hatchback or small station wagon (or car with a removable back seat) for maintenance projects around camp, and church linens (especially purificators). For information or to donate, donate, contact Beth Bojarski at beth@campstevens.org.
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The Santa Maria Times
September 15
Church ceremony honors
first responders
St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Lompoc, has held a service to honor first responders annually since 2008 on a date close to Sept. 11. This year's service was Sept. 13. Read the story here. |
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