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12 ordained as priests Jan. 11
in rites at St. John's ProCathedral
 Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce and Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool ordained 12 new priests in a service at the ProCathedral of St. John in Los Angeles on Jan. 11. Joyce Stickney, right, rector of St. Aidan's Church, Malibu, preached the sermon; Bishop Glasspool led the service of ordination; Bishop Bruce presided at the Eucharist; and each bishop ordained six of the new priests. Pictured above are:
Front row: Bishop Glasspool; Steve DeMuth (Trinity Church, Covina); Daniel London (Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel); Nancy Frausto (St. Mary's Church, Mariposa, and Trinity Church, Los Angeles); Bishop Bruce; Stefanie Wilson (Campbell Hall).
Middle row: Francisco Garcia (All Saints Church, Pasadena); Jenifer Chatfield (All Saints' Church, Beverly Hills, and St. James' Church, Los Angeles); George Daisa (St. Matthew's Church, Pacific Palisades); and Sally Howard (All Saints Church, Pasadena).
Back row: Michael Foley (Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel); Linda Racen (St. Margaret's Church and School, San Juan Capistrano); Marianne Zahn (St. Wilfrid's Church, Huntington Beach); and Shireen Baker (St. Clement's Church, San Clemente). Photos/Janet Kawamoto
 Teens invited to annual
Bishops' Ball Jan. 25 The theme will be "Camelot" as teens from around the diocese gather for the annual Bishops' Ball on Saturday, Jan. 25, 7 - 10 p.m. at St. Mark's Church, Downey. The parish and the Program Group on Youth Ministries will offer food, music, dancing and live entertainment by a Whittier College student group, as well as board games, basketball and movies. Photographers will take pictures and provide copies for participants. Tickets are $10 each, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Admission is free for drivers and responsible adults; a lounge space will be provided for them during the event. St. Mark's Church is located at 10354 Downey Avenue, Downey 90241. For information, call the church at 562.862.3268. (Click image above left for a JPEG-image flyer.)
 Cathedral Center offices to close for holiday observance Diocesan offices at the Cathedral Center will close on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Most offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
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REQUIESCAT  Alan Chamberlain WeirickNovember 13, 1929 - December 22, 2013
Alan Weirick of Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, a leader of Middle East ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles, died Dec. 22 at his home in Claremont. He was 84. Weirick, a successful real estate investor, was actively involved in many projects and groups that worked to bring peace and justice to the Holy Lands, including American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Compass Rose Society. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Leilani; their four children, Greg, Carolyn, Brad and Brent; eight grandchildren; his brother and two sisters, and 15 nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17 at Church of Our Saviour, 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel. A reception will follow. Memorial gifts may be made to the church. A full obituary published in the Pasadena Star-News may be read here. |
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 Application process open for 2014 - 2015 Episcopal Urban Intern Program
College graduates who are interested in living in community and making a difference through service are invited to apply to become part of the Episcopal Urban Intern Program, a year-long service learning project of the Jubilee Consortium, based at St. Stephen's Church, Hollywood. Each fall, EUIP gathers a new class of young adults from across the United States to live in intentional spiritual community and to work for change in some of Los Angeles County's most innovative and effective social service agencies. EUIP is part of the Episcopal Service Corps (ESC), a network of young adult year of service programs within the Episcopal Church that work for social change and personal transformation through serving others. EUIP is looking for applicants who are 21 - 29 years of age, are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents, hold a bachelor's degree, are passionate about serving communities of need and are eager to develop their spiritual lives (open to applicants of all religions and faith backgrounds). To learn more or apply to become a 2014 - 2015 urban intern, click here.
 All are invited to ecumenical service marking Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The Southern California Ecumenical Council invites the community to an ecumenical prayer service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday, Jan. 26, 3 - 5 p.m. at the Caruso Catholic Center on the University of Southern California (USC) campus, 844 W 32nd Street, Los Angeles 90007. The theme for the service, "Has Christ been divided?" is taken from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians (1:13); the preacher will be Minerva G. Carcano (pictured), resident bishop of the Los Angeles Episcopal Area, California-Pacific Conference of the United Methodist Church. A light reception will follow the service. Parking will be available on the street and at the University Village (north section) on 30th and Hoover.
 Save the date: Feb. 22 is Women's Spiritual Day for Deaneries 9 and 10 Women of Deaneries 9 and 10 will gather at St. Clement's Church, San Clemente, on Saturday, Feb. 22 for the fourth annual Women's Spiritual Day, led by Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce. The theme for the day will be "Pilgrimage." Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook (pictured), professor at Bloy House (Episcopal Theological School at Claremont), vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty and professor of practical theology and religious education at Claremont School of Theology, and author of many articles and books, including, most recently, Pilgrimage - The Sacred Art: Journey to the Center of the Heart. The day will begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. followed by the keynote address at 9 a.m. Several workshops centering on the pilgrimage theme will follow, and the day will conclude with lunch and worship. Further information will be made available in future issues of the Update.
 The Welsh Choir of California seeks singers for 2014 season
Côr Cymraeg De Califfornia (the Welsh Choir of Southern California) is seeking singers for a number of concerts next Spring, including February 23 at Trinity Episcopal Church, Redlands, March 2 for the Saint David's Day Festival, and May 4 at the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica for the Brit Week Festival. The Los Angeles-based choir, under the direction of music director Tony Davis with accompanist Izumi Kashiwagi, has just celebrated its 16th year and is focused on growing its membership and serving a larger audience. The Welsh Choir is a 30-member mixed-voice group that sings in both English and Welsh. Its repertoire includes new music featuring contemporary Welsh poets and composers, as well as traditional hymns and folk songs. Instruction in Welsh language pronunciation is provided. The choir rehearses most Sunday afternoons at Holy Nativity Episcopal Church, 6700 W. 83rd Street, Westchester, near Los Angeles International Airport. Rehearsal visitors are always welcome. For further information, contact Caroline at 562.209.8184, or 562.424.0456 or by email at cariadcaroline@yahoo.com.
 Writing retreat on Jan. 18
will focus on 'sacred story' Stillpoint, the Center for Christian Spirituality, will sponsor "Sacred Story -- A Guided Writing Retreat with Judith Favor" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel. The day will center on discovering how "our sacred stories can move us, change us and bring us into closer relationship with self, God, others and creation." Judith Favor, writer, teacher, spiritual director and Quaker contemplative, will guide participants through a contemporary writing day in a retreat setting. A light lunch will be available for $10. For information and to register, visit the Stillpoint website. Church of Our Saviour is located at 535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91755.
 Brian McLaren to address 'Christian Identity in a Multifaith World'
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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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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Quiet Day
The Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147, ext. 13
Engage in contemplative practices as a way of cultivating a deeper relationship with God. A Quiet Day is held at Church of Our Saviour on the fourth Saturday of each month.
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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, 4 p.m.Evensong
St. Luke's Episcopal Church 122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016 Information: 626.357.7071 The St. Luke's Choir, with guest singers, will sing music for Epiphany, including the William Smith Preces and Responses and the Thomas Weelkes Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis. The anthem will be "The Three Kings" by Peter Cornelius; Andrew Craig Brown will be the soloist. The Rev. Neil Tadken will be officiant and cantor. A free will offering will be taken. A wine and cheese reception will follow the service. SUNDAY, JANUARY 19, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Janis Mann
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: 626.583.2725 / 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 are 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.
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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).
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 5 p.m.
Latin Vigil Mass: Music by LASchola
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood (Los Angeles) 90046
Information: 323.876.2102
This month a quartet from the LASchola will sing the mass setting Missa Aeterna Christi Munera by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525 - 1594) and other works by Francisco Guerrero (1528 - 1599) and Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548 - 1611). Hear rarely sung early choral music performed in the liturgical setting for which it was originally composed. LASchola is a local a cappella ensemble comprised of professional musicians under the direction of Jay Tuttle. A reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2 p.m.
Pianist Francesco Attesti and Organist Matteo Galli
St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos
Information/Tickets: Arts Outreach Office, 805-688-9533
Attesti will perform on the church's Steinway B grand piano and Galli on the 22-rank Schoenstein organ. The program includes works by Gershwin, Verdi, Rossini, Bach, and Chopin, among others. The performers are on an international concert tour from their native Italy. Tickets: $25 ($15 student admission). Advance reservations recommended. A reception will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 4 p.m.
Concert: The Immaculate Heart of Mary Children's Choir
St. Michael & All Angels Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona Del Mar 92625
Information: 949.644.0463
The choir, comprised of second to eighth grade students from the Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Los Angeles, and directed by Pete Avendańo, won two silver medals at the 7th World Choir Games in 2012 in Cincinnati, Ohio. In December 2012, they debuted on national television and opened the 53rd Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration alongside Grammy winner Judy Collins. They recently performed at the 2013 Pacific International Children's Choir Festival and the Oregon Bach Festival.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 6 p.m.
The Malkin-Trybek Duo
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
Information: 310.391.5522, http://www.stbedesla.org/music.htm
St. Bede's Friends of Music welcome back the magnificent mezzo-soprano Iris Malkin and her brilliant partner, guitarist Edwin Trybek, for a program of music both traditional and exotic.
MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 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 28, 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship Service
St. Francis Episcopal Church (chapel)
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
A meditative Taizé service of healing and wholeness that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader. Followed by a reception with light refreshments. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Taizé services are offered throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Donations are welcome.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 7 p.m.
WATOTO Children's Choir --
Beautiful Africa: A New Generation
Saint James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
With its energetic fusion of contemporary gospel and traditional African rhythm, the globally acclaimed Watoto Children's Choir has traveled internationally since 1994 as ambassadors for the millions of children in Africa, orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war and poverty. The choirs have been to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan and the United States, among others. Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children's Villages where they receive the care and nurture they need to grow up as productive citizens of their country. Admission is free, but a freewill offering will be taken and there will be an opportunity to purchase gift items from the market which they will be hosting before and after the performance. The concert will be preceded by a family style dinner at 5:30 p.m. For dinner reservations, call 626.799.9194 or email to office@sjcsp.org. Suggested donations for dinner are $10 for adults and $5 for children between 4 and 12 years of age.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30, 7:30 p.m.
The Elephant Man
St. John's ProCathedral
514 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles 90007
Information/Reservations: 213.747.6285, ext. 106
The Tony Award-winning play The Elephant Man, by Bernard Pomerance, tells the real-life story of John (Joseph) Merrick, a tragically deformed young man pressed into work as a side-show attraction in late 19-century London and later rescued by Dr. Frederick Treves of Royal London Hospital. Patricia McKee, a doctoral student at the Graduate Theological Union at UC Berkeley, was inspired to produced the play at St. John's by one of the play's own recurring and potent images -- Merrick building a model of London's St. Philip's Church in his hospital apartment, a metaphor for the way artistic choices affect and create religious meaning. Tickets are $25 ($15 for students). Sponsored by the Cathedral Arts Guild.
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World welcomes Pope Francis'
new voice and style by Malcolm Boyd
A new voice can be exciting and challenging. A new attitude can be more significant than just new utterances. New leadership can mean fresh hope instead of old reruns. So Pope Francis is more than the leader of one billion Roman Catholics. He is a key person in a global "Interfaith Age" embracing many faiths and religious leaders. More, he's a bearer of hope for countless people who struggle with definitions of prayer, community, faith, service and sacrifice.
Read more here.
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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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