 12 to be ordained as
priests on Saturday
 Re-entry training for vets of Iraq, Afghanistan wars to begin next week Soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were trained as warriors, to complete difficult tasks in frightening and dangerous circumstances. Now many of those veterans have finished their service, returned to the United States and found that re-entering civilian life is a challenge that makes them feel much of their purpose and many of their relationships have been lost. Help is available, according to Caldwell Williams, whose IA (Iraq-Afghanistan) Veteran Transition Training program will offer a three-day intensive training Jan. 14 - 16 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul for veterans returning to the civilian world. Read more here. A flyer is here.
 Remembering Haiti on the fourth anniversary of 2010 quake Sunday, Jan. 12 is the fourth anniversary of the 2010 earthquake that devastated much of Haiti. The Episcopal Church invites its members to mark and remember this day in prayer and gratitude for the continued ministry of the Episcopal Church in Haiti, which is a significant part of the everyday lives of the island people with its 250 schools, a dozen clinics, two hospitals, and 170 congregations. Locally, several congregations and schools in the Diocese of Los Angeles have relationships with churches and schools in Haiti. To help mark this anniversary, raise awareness, and contribute to the rebuilding of Trinity Cathedral, the Episcopal Church presents two lesson plans with stories, ideas, videos, prayers, and pictures:
Lesson Plan for Haiti for children and younger youth
Lesson Plan for Haiti for adults and older youth
For more information about the Episcopal Church's campaign for Haiti, titled "Haiti: More than a Cathedral," click here.
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REQUIESCANT
 Lisa Merryman Lisa Merryman, longtime teacher, dean of faculty and archivist at St. Margaret's School, San Juan Capistrano, died Dec. 8. She was with the school since it opened in 1979, first as a substitute teacher and lunch duty attendant. At the beginning of the third school year, 1981-1982, she was hired full-time as a middle school faculty member, teaching history for many years and later becoming the history department chair. In 1994, Merryman was appointed to a new post, dean of faculty, where she continued to serve on the academic affairs team involved with curricular decisions, as well as serving faculty as an advocate and school employee relations resource for development, employment matters and guidance. Merryman was the author of several books, including two volumes on the history of the school, a biography of St. Margaret's School founder the Rev. Canon Ernest Sillers, and The True Adventures of Holy Smoke, An Episcopal School Cat. A memorial service was held at St. Margaret's School on Dec. 14. For an obituary, click here.
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 GFS board to meet:
seeks new leaders The Girls Friendly Society of the Diocese of Los Angeles (GFS/LA) will hold its annual board meeting and strategic planning session on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the Mary Magdalene meeting room at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. "GFS is growing fast and needs additional leadership," says Margaret Nolde, diocesan president. "If you have the time to help with any aspect of our organization, please contact me." She may be reached at margaretn63@sbcglobal.net.
 Brian McLaren to address 'Christian Identity in a Multifaith World'
 Fullerton church will offer class in 'Practicing Compassion' Do you have a deep desire to follow Christ's invitation to love, but wonder about what this means practically? What do we do when we have been wounded by another, when there are serious injustices in the world, or when, try as we might, we just can't forgive? How, exactly, do we become a people who love God and others as ourselves? "Practicing Compassion," a class to be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Tuesdays, Jan. 21 to April 8, at St. Andrew's Church, Fullerton, was developed by the Triptykos School of Compassion from the Center for Engaged Compassion and will involve both instruction and practice. Participants will gain specific tools for dealing with these important questions. The program is best experienced if participants can attend most sessions, as each class builds on the former ones. For more information contact the Rev. Karri Backer at karri.backer@gmail.com. Suggested donation: $20. St. Andrew's Church is located at 1231 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton 92832 (714.870.4350).
 Save the date: Conference on
'healing and wholeness' March 1
The International Order of St. Luke the Physician chapter at St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hermosa Beach, will sponsor "Listen, Love, Pray: A Conference on Healing and Wholeness" on Saturday, Mar 1, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bishop J. Jon Bruno will be the featured speaker. Special guest speaker will be Linda Schulz (pictured), a spiritual director, educator and workshop/retreat leader with a special interest in holistic healing and the intersection of psychology and spirituality in the healing arts. Several workshops will consider topics related to healing and wholeness, and the day will end with a healing service. Cost is $40, which includes lunch ($50 after Feb. 15). For information, contact the Rev. David Erickson at 310.376.8989 or Patricia Terry at 310.783.0648. St. Cross Church is located at 1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach. OSL is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry. A flyer is here.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 10 a.m.
Ordination to the Sacred Order of Priests
ProCathedral of St. John
514 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
The Rev. Shireen Baker, the Rev. Jenifer Chatfield, the Rev. George Daisa, the Rev. Steven DeMuth, the Rev. Michael Foley, the Rev. Nancy Frausto, the Rev. Francisco Garcia, the Rev. Sally Howard, the Rev. Daniel London, the Rev. Linda Racen, the Rev. Stefanie Wilson and the Rev. Marianne Zahn will be ordained to the priesthood by Bishops Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce and Mary D. Glasspool. Bishop J. Jon Bruno will preside; the Rev. Joyce Stickney, rector of St. Aidan's Church, Malibu, will preach. Parking will be available in the AAA lot #4 on West 27th Street, a half-block northwest of South Figueroa Street.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 10 - 12 p.m.
Open House
The Gooden School
192 North Baldwin Avenue, Sierra Madre
Information: 626.355.2410 or www.goodenschool.org
Chamber music, panel discussion, student exhibits and more. Orientation 10 - 10:30 a.m., Open House 10:30 - 12 p.m. All are welcome; reservations are not required.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 7 p.m.
'Art and Performance in Sacred Spaces:
Canterbury and Los Angeles'
St. John's ProCathedral
514 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles 90007
Information/Reservations: 213.747.6285, ext. 106
The role of art and music in cathedrals throughout the ages will be highlighted in an evening of performance and talks at the ProCathedral, a Romanesque revival church built in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Jeffrey Weaver, associate curator of sculpture and decorative arts at the J. Paul Getty Museum, will present an illustrated talk about how the art and architecture of Canterbury Cathedral would have influenced the experience of visitors at the beginning of the 13th century, when the shrine for Saint Thomas Becket was completed. Mark Kowalewski, dean and rector of St. John's, will discuss art, performance and faith as it is experienced at the ProCathedral. Music will be offered by the Saint John's Cathedral Choir together with Flos Campi, a USC-based early music ensemble, directed by Edward Tipton and Vicente Chavarria. The program will include anonymous medieval carols in honor of Saint Thomas Becket; Robert Fayrfax' monumental Magnificat "Regal" (from the Peterhouse Choirbooks copied for Canterbury Cathedral in 1540), and one modern work, "Ignea Vis," by Cathedral Choir member and USC student Jason Saunders on a twelfth-century text by Hildegard von Bingen. This event compliments the current exhibition "Canterbury and St. Albans: Treasures from Church and Cloister" at the Getty Center (through Feb. 2). A free-will offering will be received. Reservations are requested.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 2 - 4 p.m.
Patrice Repar: Heading Home in Others' Shoes
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Isabel Leus, ileus@allsaints-pas.org
Dr. Patrice Repar will share how singing and songwriting provide support and inspiration for hospice workers in South Africa and subsequently, throughout the world. Repar works as a composer, designs installations in medical environments, and explores health education through the arts. As an associate professor in the departments of music and internal medicine at the University of New Mexico, she teaches music composition and arts-in-medicine.
TUESDAY - THURSDAY, JANUARY 14 - 16
Veteran Transition Training Program
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Information: www.iaveterantransitiontrainings.com
Soldiers in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were trained as warriors, to complete difficult tasks in frightening and dangerous circumstances. Now many of those veterans have finished their service, returned to the United States and found that re-entering civilian life is a challenge that makes them feel much of their purpose and many of their relationships have been lost. Help is available, according to Caldwell Williams, whose IA (Iraq-Afghanistan) Veteran Transition Training program will offer a three-day intensive training for veterans returning to the civilian world. Read more here. A flyer is here.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 4 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: 213.482.2040
Featuring the Rt. Rev. Michael Curry, bishop of the Diocese of North Carolina, as guest preacher. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will be the celebrant. The diocesan community is invited to attend. Curry, who is renowned for his skills as a preacher and teacher, has been featured on The Protestant Hour radio program and North Carolina Public Radio's "The State of Things," and he frequently writes for The Huffington Post. He currently serves on the Task Force for Re-Imagining the Episcopal Church. His book of sermons, Crazy Christians, was released in August. Curry was elected 11th bishop of North Carolina in February 2000, and consecrated in June of that year.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 12:45 - 3:30 p.m.
MLK Memorial Event
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information/Reservations: Bonnie, 818.840.0096 or Helen, 626.644.3182
Sponsored by COLORS (Christians Offering Love to Overcome Racism in Society). In keeping with the inclusive, unifying spirit of Dr. King, the COLORS event on MLK Sunday begins with a multicultural luncheon, followed by the screening of a widely acclaimed documentary, Broken On All Sides, an hour-long film focusing on the book The New Jim Crow, about the mass incarceration of people of color occurring steadily since the 1980's. The film includes interviews with The New Jim Crow author Michelle Alexander. A group discussion about the film and the legacy of Dr. King will follow. For information and lunch reservations ($10 suggested donation), contact Bonnie at 818.840.0096 or Helen at 626.644.3182.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 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).
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 7 p.m.
Celtic Contemporary Prayer: 'Give Us This Day'
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
Information: 805.482.8831
Are you looking for an alternative to the stress and busyness of life? Come and be a part of this Contemplative Prayer experience, inspired by services from the Iona and Taizé Communities (spoken word and prayer, meditative song, silence).
FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 7:30 p.m.
Contemplative Taizé Experience
Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147, ext. 13 or dgibbs@churchofoursaviour.org or cdlmonastery@aol.com
A serene candlelight service of prayer, reflection, and music on the second Friday of each month.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 4 p.m.
Jouyssance: 'A Franco-Flemish Twelfth Night'
Church of the Angels
1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena
Information/Tickets: 626.260.8249 or www.jouyssance.org
A vocal holiday program featuring works from the 1400s through the late 16th century. Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble will perform music from Dufay through Sweelinck, including works by Josquin, Issac, Ockeghem, Gombert, Costeley and others. A holiday dessert reception of sweets and light snacks will follow the concert. General admission tickets are $20, with tickets for seniors, students and Southern California Early Music Society members priced at $15. Discounts are available for prepaid groups of six or more.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 12, 4:30 p.m.
Solemn Evensong and Organ Recital
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
Choir of St. James', James Buonemani, director. There is no charge.
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 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, JANUARY 14, 7:30 p.m.
Epiphany Taizé: Lead Us to Your Presence
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
7th & Atlantic, Long Beach
Information: 562.436.4047 or www.stlukeslb.org
Start the New Year out right with an evening of renewal, letting the peace and goodwill of the Christmas season continue into 2014. Join Taizé for a quiet hour of prayer, readings and simple chant music accompanied by piano, cello, Irish whistle, bells and singers.
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SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 4 p.m.
Jazz@George's
St. George's Episcopal Church 23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills 92653 Information: www.jazzministry.org
A jazz vespers service with music by the Rev. Norm Freeman and friends, on the third Sunday of each month.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Janis Mann
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725
or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
Both a striking song stylist and a fearless improviser, Janis Mann is that rare artist who can sweep you away with her captivating sound. Some of the jazz luminaries she has sung or recorded with include: Roy Haynes, Diane Schuur, Jack Sheldon, Jon Mayer, Ross Tompkins, John Heard, Red Holloway, and Dave Frishberg. To use the elevator for accessibility, please arrive five minutes early. Child care provided.
MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 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.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 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).
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TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE
Pilgrimage: The Holy Lands
February 13 - 24, 2014
Led by the Rev. Judy Turberg of the Diocese of Arizona. Cost is $3,250, which includes roundtrip airfare from Phoenix to Tel Aviv, accommodations for 10 nights, breakfast, lunch and dinner each day, transportation in a deluxe coach, guiding fees, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary, guest speakers, porterage at all hotels, tips for bus driver, restaurant and hotel staff, and farewell dinner. Contact: judy.turberg@gmail.com. More information is here.
Pilgrimage: Israel/Palestine
May 23 - June 3, 2014The experience of a lifetime, sponsored by Church of the Messiah and friends, led by the Rev. Dr. John W. Conrad. Open to people of any faith or no faith. Come see what this ancient land has to teach us. Cost: $3,995, which includes airfare from LAX, lodging in Christian-run hotels with private bath/shower, all meals, taxes, and entrance fees. For a brochure with specific itinerary click here. For more information, contact Vicki Tamoush at VTamoush@gmail.com or 714.362.7676.
Pilgrimage: Spain in the Age of Faith
June 16 - 28, 2014St. Edmund's Church, San Marino, invites you on the most enjoyable 13-day tour of southern Spain ever. Visits to Madrid, Avila, Segovia,Seville,Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Toledo and more -- including Spain's most glorious art. For a brochure contact cssmythe@charter.net with your name and address.
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
OAKLAND (California): Minister of Music. St. John's Episcopal Church seeks an organist-choirmaster to work with adult and children's choirs. 20 - 25 hours/week. Full job description, qualifications and application information here.
PASADENA: Director for Development and Giving. All Saints Episcopal Church. The Director for Development and Giving will provide leadership, strategic direction, management and coordination of all fundraising and fund development efforts for All Saints Church. Full job description and application information here.
SAN CLEMENTE: Organist/Choir/Music Director. Historic St. Clement's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church, in San Clemente, seeks an organist/choir/music director for Sunday worship. Qualified candidate will lead mid-week choir rehearsal, will assist clergy in liturgical planning, and will facilitate in the hiring and managing of paid and volunteer choir members. Salary commensurate with experience. Position is part-time. Submit cover letter and resume to: organandchoir@gmail.com
SANTA PAULA: Parish Administrator. St. Paul's Episcopal & Emmanuel Lutheran Church seeks a part-time parish administrator. Candidate would have strong communications and interpersonal skills; proficiency with computers, especially Word and Publisher; good organization skills; and experience in managing an office environment. Work hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Contact mkfincher@gmail.com.
STUDIO CITY: School Nurse. Campbell Hall Episcopal, a K-12 school in Studio City, currently has a job opening for a school nurse. Interested parties may read more about the job and complete an online application here.
THOUSAND OAKS: Development Director. St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School seeks a part-time development director to begin August 2014. Candidate should have fund-raising and grant writing experience. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. School experience is preferable. Please submit cover letter and resume to: nwhitson@stpatricksdayschool.org.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS: Director of Youth and Family Ministry. Full time. To oversee formation program for children and youth. Seeking a person seasoned in ministry and experienced in running program. Full job description and application information here.
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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT
Preschool furniture and toys:
Holy Trinity Church, Covina, has preschool tables, chairs, toys, etc. for sale. For information, call the church office at 626.967.3939 Tuesday thru Friday between 8 a.m. and 12 noon, or email to holytrinitycovina@yahoo.com.
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