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Ordination of a Lutheran bishop
The Rev. Guy Erwin (center, with crozier) was ordained bishop of the Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America on Sept. 21 at California Lutheran University. Gene Robinson (second from left), retired bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire, and Mary Glasspool (far right), bishop suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, joined ELCA Presiding Bishop Mark Hanson (fourth from left), Dean Nelson, retiring bishop of the synod (third from right) and bishops of several other traditions taking part in the ordination service. ELCA and the Episcopal Church share full communion, as established in the document "Called to Common Mission," which was ratified by ECLA's General Synod in 1999 and the General Convention of the Episcopal Church in 2000.
 Pilgrims new and old share
UK - LA exchange
Deans of Canterbury Cathedral, Westminster Abbey help launch Getty Center exhibition
They've come from Canterbury and reached their destination: a hilltop in the Santa Monica Mountains, where visitors on the first Sunday of autumn marveled at panoramic views from downtown Los Angeles to Catalina Island. "These six pilgrims have gone a very long way in old age," noted Canterbury Cathedral Dean Robert Willis, speaking Sept. 22 of their journey. "They will come back bringing the air of your wonderful culture."
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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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 Laguna Beach priest honored for work among the homeless The Rev. Colin Henderson has been named a Villager of the Year by Village Laguna, a non-profit dedicated to preserving and enhancing the village atmosphere of Laguna Beach. Henderson earned this honor through his tireless advocacy for a compassionate and constructive approach to homelessness in Laguna Beach. He arrived in Laguna in 1985 after working 25 years as an Anglican priest in England. At St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Laguna Beach, he led a group of residents in establishing a program to provide temporary shelter and services for homeless people. By 1988 this had evolved into what is now the Friendship Shelter and Henderson became its first executive director. Since then, the shelter has expanded from 18 to 32 beds and added a 24-bed transitional facility, Henderson House, in San Clemente. A celebration will take place at a garden party on Saturday, Oct. 5, 4 - 7 p.m. at a location in Laguna Beach. Tickets are $85 per person. For information, location and reservations, contact Meg Monahan at monahan.shops@gmail.com or 949.235.4467.
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 St. Peter's, Rialto, to rock the night, '50s-style St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rialto, will host a 1950's-theme evening of music and fun on Saturday, Sept. 28, 5 - 9 p.m., featuring the musical styling of Jerry Wayne McFarland (pictured) and friends, vintage food and drink, wonderful fellowship and fun. Break out the saddle shoes, bring a $15 cover charge and some extra cash for food, and come rock the night away. St. Peter's is located at 777 North Acacia Avenue, Rialto. For information, call 909.875.5689.
 Retreat to focus on
mystical traditions Author Mirabai Starr (pictured) and Sister Greta Ronningen of the Community of Divine Love will lead "Becoming Love: A Contemplative Inter-Spiritual Journey" Nov. 14 - 17 at Mt. Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara. The retreat will study the wisdom teachings and contemplative practices of the world's great mystical traditions. The program will include:
- readings as contemplative practice
- writing as contemplative practice
- yoga & breathing practices
- meditation in multiple traditions
- inter-spiritual chanting & sacred rituals.
Mirabai Starr is an author and translator of sacred literature. She teaches and speaks widely on contemplative practice, interspiritual experience, and the transformational power of loss. She has translated works by St. John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila and Julian of Norwich, and is the author of God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Greta Ronningen is a chaplain to the incarcerated, ministering to young girls in juvenile detention and adult men and women in Los Angeles County Jails. Cost of the retreat is $460 and includes three nights' accommodations, all meals and the program fee. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required. For information and reservations contact Mount Calvary Monastery at 805.682.4117 or mtcalvary1@aol.com.
 St. Luke's, Monrovia, seeks male singers for Evensong Invitational St. Luke's Church, Monrovia, will hold its annual St. Luke's Day Men's Evensong Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Singers will include the men of the St. Luke's Choir, along with volunteers from as many other Episcopal congregations as possible, according to music director Kent B. Jones. Some sight-reading is necessary, as rehearsal time is limited. Music selections will include Craig Courtney's "Ukrainian Alleluia." St. Luke's Church is located at 122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016. For information or to participate, contact Jones at StLukesDirector@aol.com.
 Blessing of Animals
planned in Los Olivos St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Los Olivos will offer a free Blessing of the Animals Festival on Sunday, Oct. 13, starting at 4:30 p.m. at the church, located at 2901 Nojoqui Avenue in Los Olivos. The festival will include displays and information from Santa Ynez Valley animal-related groups and organizations. All ages are welcome to bring pets (on a lead or in a crate) for blessing by Randall Day, rector of St. Mark's, starting at 5:00 p.m. The service will be a casual one, held outdoors in front of the church. If a pet cannot be transported or is unable to attend, a photograph can be blessed instead. Children are also welcome to bring stuffed animal toys for a blessing. A reception will follow the service featuring animal treats and water for pets, and sodas, wine and cheese for their humans to enjoy. For information, contact the church office at 805.688.4454 or click here.
 Interfaith concert in Los Angeles will benefit homeless, hungry
The Guibord Center, which promotes understanding among the varied faith communities of Los Angeles, will present "Out of Darkness Into Light: An Interfaith Concert based on the Seven Pillars of Wisdom" to benefit the homeless and hungry of Los Angeles at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the ProCathedral of St. John, 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007. The program will feature performances by Yuval Ron Julie Delgado, Bill Elk Whistle Neal, Dervish Aziz, Norik Manoukian, Annie Lieberman, Bassem Al Rashidi, Maya G, Ron Kenan, Joselyn Wilkinson and Katyanna Zoroghlian, as well as the Temple Alia Choir with Cantor Mike Stein, VBS Choir with Chris Hardin and Cantor Phil Baron, Singing Oasis Choir, members of the Yuval Ron Ensemble, and additional congregational choirs from the Los Angeles area. Also participating are Pir Zia Inayat Khan, founder of Seven Pillars - House of Wisdom and leader of the Sufi Order, and other leaders of Los Angeles spiritual and religious communities. In lieu of an admission fee, attendees are asked to bring gifts cards from supermarkets, Target, K-Mart, Smart & Final or Costco to benefit the homeless and hungry via two Los Angeles based charities: Housing Works and Hope Net. For information and reservations, click here.
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This week around the diocese ...
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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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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Retreat with Terry Hershey
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona 91767
Information/Registration: Phyllis Phelps, 909.973.6012, or the church office, 909.622.2015
Terry Hershey, an author, humorist, inspirational speaker, ordained minister and self-professed golf addict who divides his time between designing sanctuary gardens and sharing his practice of "pausing" and "sanctuary" to help us do less and live more. The retreat is titled "How to Be Me When the World Wants Someone Else -- Intimacy and Communication from the Heart." Hershey will speak about communication and intimacy "as if they were a journey, where we are learning the elements that allow us to communicate clearly by becoming more fully human more fully alive." Cost: $39 per person, including lunch
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Hands in Healing Community Safety Forum
St. George's Church
23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills
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. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 10 a.m.17th Annual Blessing of the Animals
St. Stephen's Church, 10925 Valley Home Avenue, WhittierInformation: 562.947.0394 or call Maryann Henkle, 714.523.8688 Sponsored by St. Stephen's, Whittier and The Sixth Day Foundation, which operates a pet food pantry out of offices at the church. All companion animals are welcome, either leashed or in a cage or carrier. The Rev. Mary P. Trainor will preside. Animal crackers, fruit, cookies and treats will be served afterward for all to enjoy. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. seatings
Holly and Rose Tea
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
502 W. Avenue K, Lancaster 93534
Information/Reservations: 661.945.6704
The menu will feature tasty traditional tiny sandwiches, fancy sweets, scones with jam and Devonshire cream and savories. Mimosas and champagne also will be available. In addition, there will be a silent auction for baskets, door prizes, vendors of handcrafted items and other products, piano stylings by Jim Romedy. Cost is $25 for adults, $15 for children under 12. Reservations are required: call the church office at 661.945.6704 or 661.942.7806 and indicate 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. seating.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 4 p.m.
Silver Lake Blessing of the Animals
Polka Dot Plaza
Sunset Blvd. and Edgecliff Drive, Los Angeles
Information: Nick Cuccia, 323.663.0633 or nacinla@gmail.com
Holy Spirit, an Episcopal community in Los Angeles, sponsor. The Rev. Thomas Carey will preside. Donations will benefit the Echo Park Animal Alliance. Carey is an Episcopal priest and a member of the Anglican Order of Saint Francis. He is vicar of Church of the Epiphany, Los Angeles.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 7 - 9 p.m.
'Versed' -- Believers throughout Christian history
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information/Registration: Chris Tumilty, 213.482.2040 or ctumilty@ladiocese.org
Led by Bishop Bruce. Young adults of the diocese (ages 21 - 39) are invited to join Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Bishops Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce and Mary Glasspool for an extraordinary series of programs exploring the human nature of people in the Bible, sponsored by the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Tuesday evenings beginning October 8 and continuing through Nov. 12. Each program will begin with dinner and continue with a discussion with the bishop.
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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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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 5 p.m.
Beatles Mass
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202
Information: 818.240.3860, ext. 107
Holy Eucharist featuring the songs of the Fab Four. Hear Beatles classics including "The Long and Winding Road," "Eleanor Rigby," "Blackbird" and "Let It Be" as performed by the Saint Mark's Jazz Band. An Oktoberfest reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1 p.m.
Service of Holy Eucharist
St. James the Great Episcopal Church
3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach
Bishop J. Jon Bruno has announced that Episcopal Church ministry serving Newport Beach, Lido Isle and the Balboa Peninsula will continue with this service. All will be welcome as Sunday morning services resume on Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. under the leadership of the Rev. Canon Cindy Evans Voorhees, vicar.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 4:30 p.m.
Solemn Evensong
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147
With Our Saviour choir and guest artists. A free-will offering will be taken, and a reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
All Saints' Choir performs Gerre Hancock's "Deep River," C. Hylton Stewart's "Psalm 23," Gerre Hancock's Preces & Responses, George Dyson's Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F and Craig Phillips' "Keep watch, dear Lord." A wine and cheese reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6, 5 p.m.
National Coming Out Day Service
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach 90813
Information: 562.436-4047
Featuring the premiere of "Phos Hilaron" by Costas Dafnis of Shreveport, Louisiana, who won a nationwide composition contest held by the LGBT ministries of St. Luke's Church and St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, Huntington Beach, and made possible by a grant from the Bishop Stevens Foundation. It will be performed by the choir of St. Wilfrid's Church.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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 at 10 a.m.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 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 8, 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.
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This week in the media ...
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The Christian Science Monitor
September 21
Episcopal priest Malcolm Boyd is star of a new documentary
Los Angeles filmmaker Andrew Thomas has turned his attention from the secular to the religious by directing a feature-length documentary on the life and times of the Rev. Malcolm Boyd, an Episcopal priest who says the church needs to be more relevant to the everyday person and has worked to improve that issue. Read more here.
Whittier Daily News
September 18
Many still in grip of poverty, unemployment
The latest Census Bureau income, poverty and employment data was a mixed bag for the city of Whittier. [This story features the long-time food program at St. Matthias Episcopal Church in Whittier.] Read more here.
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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
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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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