 IRIS offers legal services for
those seeking citizenship
Why Apply Now?
- This week U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIC) released a new N400 Application for Naturalization form which is twice as long as the old version. Applicants have 90 days to get citizenship using the older and simpler N400.
- More income - new Americans see a boost in earnings of 8% - 11%.
- Critical elections will take place in 2014. Those who apply for citizenship in the next month will be able to vote for governor and Congress in the Fall.
Get started by calling IRIS for an appointment at 323.667.0489, ext 112 or 213.819.1890 (Spanish), or stop by the IRIS office, located at 3621 Brunswick Avenue, Los Angeles 90039, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, for more information.
Too far away? IRIS' Immigration Legal Services can come to you. Call Meghan Tumilty at 323.661.8588 for more information.
Fee waivers for IRIS and USCIS are available for low-income applicants.
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 Just Action: Bishops Suffragan gather from across church In this week's Just Action video, Bishops Suffragan from several dioceses share in an L.A. retreat, welcomed by Bishops Diane Jardine Bruce and Mary Glasspool.
To view this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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Gooden Center Auxiliary members Peggy Gregerson and Patti Hayes check on tempting items to be included in the silent auction. Photo/Gooden Center
Gooden Center Auxiliary invites all
to Valentine's Day luncheon
The Women's Auxiliary of the Gooden Center will hold its third annual Valentine's Day Luncheon and Silent Auction at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 14 at the San Gabriel Country Club, 350 E. Hermosa Drive, San Gabriel. A highlight of the auction will be the Auxiliary's signature succulent wreaths and arrangements.The Gooden Center of Pasadena, an alcohol and drug rehabilitation treatment center for men, is an institution of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Since the center was opened 51 years ago by Bishop Suffragan Robert Gooden and a group of concerned citizens, more than 7,500 men and their families have found help and hope with the challenges of chemical dependency. For luncheon information and reservations contact Susan Johnson at 626.356.0078.
 Episcopalians invited to share in March 22-23 Interfaith Youth Festival in Orange County
Interfaith Youth Council of Orange County (IYCOC) is marking its 10th year of service in building relationships, dialogue and collaboration among local young people. IYCOC board members include Mike Penn, parishioner of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Tustin, who invites Episcopalians to participate actively in IYCOC's upcoming Faith Festival, March 22-23, 2014, at Rosary High School in Fullerton. One highlight will be an exhibit titled "Expressing your Faith through Art." The diocesan Program Group on Youth Ministries and Program Group on Ecumenical and Interreligious Life encourage participation in both the Faith Festival and art exhibit. The festival, which runs for two days, will have two parts. Saturday will be an art show and performance showcase; Sunday will be a facilitated dialogue session among high school-age young people. Submissions for the "Expressing your Faith through Art" show are currently open: more information is here. A submission form is here. All submissions must be emailed by 11:59 p.m. on February 20. For information, email to mpenn_iycoc@outlook.com.
 St. Timothy's to host Valentine's Day-themed dinner dance Feb. 15 St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, Compton will hold a special Valentine's Day dinner-dance fundraiser in its parish hall on Saturday, Feb. 15 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event will include a raffle, dancing and entertainment. Cost is $40 per person. For tickets and information, contact the Rev. George Okusi, rector, at 310.638.8771 or calleb48@yahoo.com.
 Quilt artist to visit St. Luke's, Long Beach The Women's Spirituality Group at St. Luke's, Long Beach, will welcome Allyson Allen, master African-American quilt artist and author, for "And Still We Rise: Race, Culture and Visual Conversations," a storytelling presentation and trunk show on Sunday, Feb. 9 at 11:30 in the Guild Room. Allen's textile art is currently being exhibited at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and Cincinnati Museum Center. A preview video of her quilt art is here. (Image shown is a detail of a quilt by Allen honoring Africans who endured the passage to the US as slaves in 1769.) For information, email to leeboylan1@gmail.com.
 GFS tea will feature
'Tutus & Rainbows'
Girls Friendly Society of the Diocese of Los Angeles (GFS/LA) invites its members, leaders, sponsors and friends to "Tutus & Rainbows," a tea party and fashion show on Saturday, March 1, 1 - 4 p.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Los Angeles. In keeping with the whimsical theme, young models will be invited to experiment with tutus and rainboots as part of their fashion ensembles. For reservations (requested by Feb. 17) email to elizharr@mymsmc.la.edu. For more information and instructions for branch leaders, visit the GFS/LA website here. (http://www.gfscalifornia.org) Christ the Good Shepherd Church is located at 3303 W. Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles 90008.
 Conference on 'healing and wholeness' is 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. Featured speakers will be Bishop J. Jon Bruno (pictured at top) and Linda Schulz (pictured at left), 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. A flyer is here. For more 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.
 Guibord Center sponsors session on Bahá'i faith The Guibord Center, which promotes understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith communities, continues its series of informational sessions on various religions with "Bahá'i Sacred Texts 101: Sacred Texts in Sacred Spaces" on Saturday, March 1, 3 - 5 p.m. at the Bahá'i Center, 5755 Rodeo Road,Los Angeles 90016. Founded more than a century and a half ago, the Bahá'í Faith has spread around the globe. Members of the Bahá'í Faith live in more than 100,000 localities and come from nearly every nation, ethnic group, culture, profession, and social or economic background. A reception will follow the presentation. The Guibord Center is based at the ProCathedral of St. John. For more information or reservations, visit the center's website here.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8
Deanery 7 Winter Education and Fellowship Day
All Saints' Episcopal Church
3847 Terracina Drive, Riverside 92506
Information/Reservations: the Rev. Jeff Martinhauk at jeff@sttimshd.org or 760.242.2405
Theme is "What Does it Mean to be a Christian Today?" The day will begin with sung Morning Prayer at 10, followed by a keynote address by the Rt. Rev. Catherine Roskam, retired bishop suffragan of the Diocese of New York. After-lunch workshops will be led by the Rev. Lili Bush, rector of St. Paul's, Barstow; the Rev. Canon David Caffrey, retired rector of Trinity, Redlands, and director of Desert Journeys; Tim Alderson, executive director of Seeds of Hope; and the Rev. Liz Thayer, vicar of St. Alban's Church, Yucaipa. Child care will be provided. Reservations requested as soon as possible.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Women's Retreat: 'Living Love in Service and Worship'
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church
5700 Rudnick Avenue, Woodland Hills 91367
Information: 818.346.6968 or office@popwh.org or Nancy Alspaugh-Jackson, 818.203.2230 or nancy@act-today.org
A one-day retreat with Sister Greta Ronningen of the Community of Divine Love, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., presented by the Episcopal Church Women and Daughters of the King at in Woodland Hills. The retreat will focus on living love "mystically and apostolically." Ronningen will share her life journey, followed by sessions on the Bequines, women Christian mystics of the 13th century. An after-lunch session will center on the practice of contemplative prayer and meditation. Ronningen is a Benedictine monastic and a chaplain to incarcerated girls at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and men at Twin Towers Correctional Facility through Prism ministries. She taught yoga for 34 years, and holds a master's degree from the Claremont School of Theology. Cost for the day's program, including lunch, is $20 per person.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Women's Luncheon: Margaret Prescod, speaker
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Registration/Information: Gail Gunther, 626.441.3511 or tngunther@aol.com
KPFK journalist and activist Margaret Prescod will share her thoughts on poverty and violence in Southern California communities at All Saints Women's Community Lunch of Compassion in Sweetland Hall at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Host of the public affairs show "Sojourner Truth," Prescod will offer a finely-tuned perspective on cities and culture. All are welcome. A simple meal of rice and beans will be served. Tickets are $15 at the door; scholarships are available, and sponsorships are appreciated.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 4 p.m.
Installation of a New Rector: Kelly A. O'Connell
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita
Information: 661.259.7307
Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool will preside; the Rev. Connie Reinhardt, rector of St. George's Episcopal Church in Glenn Dale, Maryland, will preach. St. Stephen's several choirs, including the "Bell Ringers,' will provide music. A reception will follow the service.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 5 - 9 p.m.
La Dolce Vita and Taize Worship
St. Barnabas' Episcopal Church
2109 Chickasaw Avenue, Los Angeles 90041
Information: 323.254.7569
Evenings of art, music, play and food, ending with Taize worship, held on the first Friday of each month (except July and August).
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 4:30 p.m.
Solemn Evensong
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. An organ recital will follow the service: see listing below.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 5 p.m.
Turath Ensemble: 'Music of the Holy Land'
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana
Information/Tickets: 714.362.7676
Turath Ensemble is a Southern-California based group dedicated to the classical, folk, and traditional music of the Arabic-speaking countries of the Eastern Mediterranean. The ensemble will perform music and songs from the region and big hits from the last four decades. A limited number of reserved seats is available at $30; general seating is $20. All are welcome.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 6 p.m.
Organ Recital: Peter Dubois
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
There is no charge. The recital will be preceded by Evensong at 4:30 (see listing above).
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 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, FEBRUARY 11, 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.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 7:30 p.m.
Freedom Taizé: Reflections on Black History Month
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
7th & Atlantic, Long Beach
Information: 562.436.4047 or www.stlukeslb.org
Taizé at St. Luke's will reflect on Black History Month through spirituals, chant, readings and prayer. Please join us for this quiet evening of singing, silence, and meditation.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 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, FEBRUARY 14, 7 p.m.
Celtic Contemporary Prayer
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, FEBRUARY 14, 7 p.m.
Dramatic Reading: The Diaries of Adam and Eve
St Paul's Episcopal Church
3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
Information/Reservations: 805.218.9590 or gabriel@comedytonightproductions.com
Ventura County theater veterans Tamarah Ashton and Gabriel Vega present a love story of creation's first family, based upon the works of Mark Twain. A special Valentine's Day presentation by Ventura's community theater troupe Comedy Tonight Productions in association with St Paul's Church. Join the cast for coffee and dessert after the performance. Donations accepted at the door. Reservations recommended. Proceeds will benefit the drama ministry at St. Paul's.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 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, FEBRUARY 15, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers: Kamasi Washington
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725 or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
Featuring saxophonist Kamasi Washington. Christina Honchell will offer a meditation. If you would like to use the elevator for accessibility, please arrive five minutes early. Child care provided.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 3:30 p.m.
A Valentine Delight: Music for Two Flutes and Piano
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara
Information: 805.687.0189 or 965.7419
With Suzanne Duffy and Paul Fried, flute, and Christopher Davis, piano.
SUNDAY, FEBUARY 16, 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, FEBRUARY 16, 4 p.m.
Evensong
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562.420.1311
The Chancel Choir sings a special service of music and scripture to help you end your Sunday.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 4 p.m.
A Valentine Concert
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
5306 East Arbor Road, Long Beach 90808
Information: 562.425.4457
The Red Car Trolley Vocal Quartet will celebrate Valentine's Day weekend with a concert titled "Songs of Poetry & Passion."
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7 p.m.
Healing Taizé Service
St, Mary's Episcopal Church
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651
Information: 949.494.3542
In this service of song and silence in the tradition of Taize, there is time for you to receive the laying on of hands and anointing for healing and wholeness for you or on behalf of another. This service is held the third Monday of every month.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 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, FEBRUARY 18, 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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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
LOS ANGELES: Seeds of Hope Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention Program Assistant. The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is seeking a program assistant to assist in the implementation of a Nutrition Education Obesity Prevention (NEOP-LA) project at 15 Episcopal churches in Los Angeles County. Full job description and application information here.
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.
PALOS VERDES ESTATES: Organist. St. Francis' Episcopal Church. 15 hours/week average. To lead worship music through organ and piano music for two services on Sundays; to accompany the St. Francis Choir in rehearsals, worship and special performances. Full job description here.
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.
SOUTH PASADENA: Bass Section Leader. St. James' Church Choir seeks a professional bass section leader. Applicants should have excellent sight-reading skills, a great deal of experience singing Renaissance and traditional Anglican music in quartets, and be a responsible, professional employee. Having a music degree is encouraged, but not required. Section leaders sing every Sunday morning (excluding summer Sundays), as well as extra services for Christmas and Holy Week. Must be present at the first Thursday rehearsal of each month, 7 - 9:30pm. Rate is $75 per appearance. Email sarahdrabant@gmail.com for more information.
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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