 Starting a garden? Seeds of Hope/Camp Stevens workshops
can help make it a success Is your church, school or organization planning to start a garden? Join Camp Stevens staff members for two workshops at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church and School, San Juan Capistrano, on building a foundation for a successful organic garden. Participants are welcome to attend one or both workshops.
The first is "Building a Foundation: Community" on Saturday, March 15 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., which will focus on building your garden's foundation within the community. Topics will include strategies for planning and working in small groups that encourage participation and consensus building.
The second workshop topic is "Building a Foundation: Soil" on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. It's time to start your garden: the first thing to think about is dirt. Learn how to build and maintain healthy soil and what soil can teach about the value of diversity. Topics will include soil management, composting, and an introduction to theological and ecological lessons to be learned from healthy soil.
Cost is $10 per participant for each workshop, including lunch. Both workshops will include a tour of St. Margaret's thriving school garden, which was started with guidance and training from Camp Stevens.
Workshops are sponsored by Seeds of Hope, whose aim is "creating and sustaining gardens throughout the Diocese of Los Angeles to promote physical and spiritual wellness for individuals and communities." For more information, or to register for workshops, contact Coreen@campstevens.org.
St. Margaret's School is located at 31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
 Black History Month:
Congregations mirror
changing times
As part of its Black History month coverage, the Episcopal News offers a snapshot of six congregations in the diocese that for at least some portion of their lives have been regarded as predominantly African American.
In many ways, their histories mirror shifting demographics and changing times and reflect a strong legacy of commitment to community involvement, social action and care for others.
Part 1: St. John's ProCathedral, Los Angeles, and Church of the Holy Faith, Inglewood
Part 2: The Church of Christ the Good Shepherd and the Church of the Advent, Los Angeles
Part 3: St. Timothy's Church, Compton, and Church of the Holy Communion, Gardena, will be published on Feb. 26.
The "Black Christ" icon (above) was created by the Rev. Canon Warner Traynham, former rector of St. John's, Los Angeles. For more about the icon and Traynham's thoughts on the importance of black depictions of Jesus, as well as an article about historically African-American congregations in the Diocese of Los Angeles, see the Late Winter 2014 issue of The Episcopal News here.
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 Just Action: Practicing Spanish, building relationships In this week's Just Action video, Bishop Mary Glasspool, recently returned from Mexico, reaffirms the importance of relationship. Join Bishop Glasspool on the next trip to Cuernavaca in 2015 and practice your pastoral Spanish through cultural emersion.
To view this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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 National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is March 2 - 9 The Program Group on HIV/AIDS Ministries asks the diocesan community to take part in the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS March 2 - 9. This national faith mobilization campaign, now in its 25th year, "calls men and women of faith to prayer and to take aggressive action in dismantling AIDS stigma; to model unconditional love and compassion to all persons living with and affected by HIV; to disseminate factual HIV education and to engage communities in HIV testing and treatment services," according to the organization's website. The National Week of Prayer is endorsed by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori of the Episcopal Church and the leaders of many other faith groups. Congregations are asked to register their participation at the website, and to follow suggestions found there to make HIV awareness, compassion and action a highlight of worship, education and outreach during the week of March 2 - 9.
 St. Gregory's, Long Beach, to re-open worship space St. Gregory's Episcopal Church, Long Beach, invites the diocesan community to join in the celebration as it re-opens its newly re-designed worship space at 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 23. The congregation will assemble at the main doors at 2:45 p.m., where Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, guest preacher, will cut the red ribbon. Music will feature the choir, a brass ensemble and David York as guest organist. A gala reception in the parish hall will follow the service. St. Gregory's Church is located at 6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach. For information, call 562.420.1311.
 Learn to prune fruit trees at demonstration workshop Church of the Holy Nativity, Westchester, will host a demonstration workshop on pruning fruit trees at its community garden on Saturday, Feb. 22, 9 a.m. - 12 noon. Arborist Pieter Severynen will be pruning the trees in the garden, and explaining what he is doing and why. Suggested donation is $15, although no one will be turned away because of lack of funds. More information here. Holy Nativity Church is located at 6700 West 83rd Street, Westchester (Los Angeles) 90045. For information, call 310.670.4777.
 Workshop in Beaumont will explore 'healing presence' for Christians Dr. Al Sproull will present "The Healing Presence of Christ" at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Beaumont, on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parish hall. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Workshop participants will explore and explain various uses of guided imagery for Christians and how a Christian can benefit from its use, which is designed to complement medical and other therapies. These experiences flow from the stories, parables, and metaphors of Scripture. Many of the exercises also include prayer and journal keeping for deepening the experience of recovery and healing. The workshop is directed to provide an increased awareness of Christ as healer. Cost is $30; checks should be made payable to Alden Sproull. For reservations (requested by Wednesday, Feb. 19), contact the Rev. Bill Dunn at 951.543.6730 or revbilldunn@hotmail.com. St. Stephen's Church is located at 225 E. Eighth Street, Beaumont 92223.
 Leading virtual labyrinth walks will be focus of training session A Virtual Labyrinth Facilitator training session will be held at Emmanuel Church, Fullerton from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, March 8. Facilitators learn to walk and lead health care patients in a virtual healing walk; once trained, they would be able to work as staff or volunteers in health care facilities, leading others in a virtual health walk. Learn about VLF here or contact the Rev. Canon Paul Edwards at 714.879.6436 or email to paulnanita@sbcglobal.net. Emmanuel Church is located at 1145 West Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton 92833.
 Guibord Center event to draw attention to violence against women and girls The Guibord Center will present "Saving Grace: A Faithful Response to Violence Against Women and Girls," a liturgy of healing and renewal featuring women faith leaders, with music by Swing Brazil, on Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m. at the ProCathedral of St. John. The event will "challenge the religious justification for the denigration of women and replace it with the hope and dignity that lie at the heart of all spiritual traditions," according to a release from the Guibord Center, which works to increase understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith groups. The center is based at the cathedral, which is located at 514 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007. There is no charge for the event, which will be followed by a reception. To register, or for more information, visit the website here.
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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 7 p.m.
Peace & Justice Film Series: Nostalgia for the Light
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
This poetic and moving documentary by Patricio Guzmán takes us to the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, the only place on earth with no moisture whatsoever. Here, scientists peer into powerful telescopes through the thin atmosphere, attempting to understand the history and destiny of the universe. They are alone with their thoughts and with the cosmos. At the same time, Chileans seek to understand their own national history of revolution, dictatorship, and unthinkable crimes against the people. Many of Chile's "disappeared" were disposed of in the trackless wastes of the Atacama, and their mothers come here to search through the sands in hopeless quest to recover the remains of their sons and daughters. Human history and cosmic history come together in an unforgettable visual meditation. Awards: Best Documentary, European Film Awards, 2010; Jury Award for Best Documentary, Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, 2011; Best Documentary, Abu Dhabi Film Festival, 2010; Best Documentary, Prix ARTE, 2010
FRIDAY - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21 - 22
Pre-Lenten Retreat:
The Practice of Presence with God and Self
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651
Information: 949.494.3542.
Led by the Rev. Elizabeth I. Rechter, rector of St. Mary's. According to the announcement, "As people of faith, we strive to find and invite God's movement in our everyday reality. In this retreat we explore how the body is a bridge to the Divine. Our bodies are more than a collection of sensing devices for the mind to analyze. They hold wisdom and can serve as a channel for grace. By connecting with our feelings, the language of the body, we find insights into the movement of God's grace within us. Learning how to be present to ourselves is learning we are never alone." The retreat will begin on Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the church and resume at 9 a.m. on Saturday, continuing until 12:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Women's Spiritual Day for Deaneries 9 and 10
St. Clement's Episcopal Church
202 Avenida Aragon, San Clemente 92672
Information: 949.492.3401
The theme for the day will be "Pilgrimage." Keynote speaker will be the Rev. Sheryl Kujawa-Holbrook, 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. For a flyer with complete information click here.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
'Mystics and the Mind of Christ' with James Finley
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91755.
Information/Registration here
According to a release from Stillpoint: the Center for Christian Spirituality, Finley, a spiritual teacher and mystic, will "invite us to the real work of the spiritual life: the journey for a fresh, in depth experience of God and Spirit. Using the rich, revelatory teachings of the mystics, we will explore both seminal texts and practices that open the way to a way of non-dual thinking that is key to the mind of Christ." Practical guidelines for prayer and practices will be given. There will be time for short periods of shared silent prayer, personal reflection and discussion. Finley formerly lived as a monk at the cloistered Trappist monastery of the Abbey of Gethesmani in Kentucky, where the great monk and author, Thomas Merton, was his spiritual director and mentor. He travels the world leading retreats and workshops on the contemplative way of life. He is also a clinical psychologist in private practice and author of Merton's Palace of Nowhere; The Contemplative Heart and Christian Meditation: Experiencing the Presence of God.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
'Combating the Scarlet O'Hara Syndrome':
End of Life Issues
St. Martin in-the-Fields Church
72348 Larrea Avenue, Twentynine Palms 92277
Reservations: Ken Ventris, 760.3614838 or kenandpeggy3@msn.com
Questions people don't like to deal with -- such as coping with catastrophic or chonic illness, making known one's last wishes, dealing with legal issues and planning funerals -- will be considered. Sponsored by the Desert Cluster Baptismal Ministry Team.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 12 noon - 2 p.m.
Preschool Open House
St. Stephen's Preschool
24901 Orchard Village Road, Valencia 91355
Information: 661.259.8527
Activities will include arts and crafts, story-telling, food and refreshments, game booths, giveaways and music. Public registration for the school begins on Saturday, March 1, 8 - 10 a.m. (first come, first served). For further information, visit the school's website. The preschool is a ministry of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 3 - 5 p.m.
'Christian Identity in a Multifaith World' with Brian McLaren
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles 90007
Information/Reservations: here
Presented by the Guibord Center. Author, speaker, activist and public theologian Brian McClaren will address the questions of whether one can be a committed Christian without having to either condemn or convert people of other faiths, and if it's possible to affirm other religious traditions without watering down one's own faith. McLaren proposes a new faith alternative, one built on "benevolence and solidarity rather than rivalry and hostility," according to the Guibord Center. A former college English teacher and pastor, McLaren is an ecumenical global networker among innovative Christian leaders. His books include A New Kind of Christianity, A Generous Orthodoxy, Naked Spirituality, and Why Did Jesus, Moses, the Buddha, and Mohammed Cross the Road? There is no charge. A reception will follow the program. Reservations are requested. The Guibord Center, based at the ProCathedral, works to increase understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith groups.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 11:30 a.m.
Black History Month Celebration Luncheon
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Featuring guest speaker Jan Perry, who was a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 2001 to 2013 and was former president pro tempore of the Los Angeles City Council. Lunch catered by Burrell's Bar-B-Que in the parish hall. Tickets: $10. All are welcome.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 4 p.m.
Community Health Fair
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: 213.482.2040
Sponsored by the Program Group on Hispanic Ministries. Thanks to participation of the Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Hospital and Providence Center for Community Health Improvement (Faith Community Nurses Health Partnership), free exams will be offered for blood pressure, blood sugar (glucose) levels, cholesterol and Chagas' disease. Chagas' is an insect-borne disease endemic to a large portion of Latin America that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the United States. Health care practitioners will offer help on health issues and advice to keep patients healthy. There is no charge, and the fair is open to all. A notice from the Program Group with video explanations of Chagas' disease and more links is here.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Listen, Love, Pray:
A Conference on Healing and Wholeness
St. Cross Episcopal Church
1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach
Information: the Rev. David Erickson, 310.376.8989 or Patricia Terry, 310.783.0648
Sponsored by the International Order of St. Luke the Physician chapter at St. Cross Church. Featured speakers will be Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Linda Schulz, 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. OSL is an ecumenical organization dedicated to the Christian healing ministry.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 8:55 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Seminar: 'Global Engagement in the 21st Century'
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
1175 San Gabriel Boulevard, San Marino 91108
Information: The Rev. Canon George Woodward,
GFWTRES@aol.com or 626.793.9167
Registration: Isabel Roa at IsabelRoa@aol.com or 626.793.9167
(provide contact information)
Sponsored by the Program Group on Global Partnership. Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool and Noah Bullock, director of Foundation Cristosal in El Salvador, will lead plenary sessions on how the church can best do global mission work in the world. Participants will have opportunities to strengthen tools for building global partnerships in the parishes, missions, schools and institutions of the diocese, and build relationships for future work. More information is here.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Women's Retreat: 'Pearls in the Making'
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona
Information/Registration: caraministries@hotmail.com or
909.973.6012
Offered by CARA (Come Apart & Rest Awhile) Retreat Ministries. "From humble beginnings, the pearl slowly grows into an object of beauty and simplicity, symbolic of honesty, integrity, prosperity, and wisdom," according to a CARA release. "As women of faith, each one of us is a 'pearl in the making.'" Cost for the day is $45 per person ($55 for registration after Feb. 24), which includes lunch.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 1 - 4 p.m.
Tutus & Rainbows: GFS Tea and Fashion Show
Christ the Good Shepherd Church
3303 W. Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles 90008
Information here
Reservations: elizharr@mymsmc.la.edu
Sponsored by the Girls Friendly Society of the Diocese of Los Angeles (GFS/LA) for its members, leaders, sponsors and friends. In keeping with the whimsical theme, young models will be invited to experiment with tutus and rain boots as part of their fashion ensembles. Reservations requested by Feb. 17.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 3 - 5 p.m.
Bahá'i Sacred Texts 101: Sacred Texts in Sacred Spaces
The Bahá'i Center
5755 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles 90016
Information/Reservations here
Sponsored by The Guibord Center, based at the ProCathedral of St. John, which promotes understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith communities . 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. Reservations are requested.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 5 - 7 p.m.
60th Annual Shrove Tuesday Traditional Pancake Supper
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Pancakes, ham, and applesauce. All are welcome. $5 per person.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 7 p.m.
Zydeco Mass and Mardi Gras Celebration
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach 90813
Information/Tickets: Tony Lubong, 310.749.3043 or
Welcome2StLukes@gmail.com
This year's festivities will include the coronation of St. Luke's first-ever Mardi Gras queen, Wini Carter, who recently received the Long Beach NAACP President's Award for volunteerism and community service. Sea Funk Brass Band, which plays the kind of tunes heard on the Streets of New Orleans, will lead a "Second Line" in her honor. The evening will begin at 7 p.m. with the Zydeco Mass featuring The Fontenot Pappion Old Style Creole Band. The events are open to all and the Mass is free. Tickets to the Mardi Gras celebration, which begins at 8 p.m., are $15 per person at the door ($10 if purchased in advance). Dinner will feature authentic home-style gumbo and New Orleans-style King Cake, served up to live music for listening and dancing. Children under 12 are free.
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 7 p.m.
Reduced to Joy:
A Reading and Conversation with Mark Nepo
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: 626.796.1172
Poet and philosopher Mark Nepo, author of 12 books and six audio recordings, is best known for The Book of Awakening, which Oprah Winfrey chose in 2010 as one of her Ultimate Favorite Things, launching it to the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. As Lent approaches, Nepo is the perfect person to talk about entering into the abundant life now. In his 30s he was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma, a struggle which helped to form his philosophy of experiencing life fully while staying in relationship to an unknowable future. As a cancer survivor, Nepo writes and teaches about the journey of inner transformation and the life of relationship.
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 4 p.m.
The Welsh Choir of Southern California
Trinity Episcopal Church 419 South Fourth Street, RedlandsInformation: 909.793.2014 or trinityepiscopal@yahoo.com. Directed by Tony Davis and accompanied by Izumi Kashervogi, the 30 voice ensemble's repertoire includes traditional Welsh hymns and folksongs as well as new music by Welsh composers. This program is sponsored by the Music Missional Objective Committee. A free will offering will be taken. A reception will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 5 p.m.Concert: 4 Hands, 4 Feet, and a Diva
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: Debbie Daniels, 626.583.2750 or ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org
All Saints music director and organist James Walker, associate organist-choirmaster Szymon Grab, Director of Children's and Youth music Jenny Tisi and soloist Zanaida Robles combine to perform a concert of exciting music by Hildegard von Bingen, Calvin Hampton, Purcell, Handel, Bach, Dupré and more. Child care provided. Freewill donation.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong
Episcopal Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Come and hear beautiful music by Lauridsen, Howells, and Wood as the choir of Church of the Messiah sings this moving and reflective service. Abel E. Lopez, rector, will offer the meditation. A dinner reception in the parish hall will follow the service. All are welcome.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Spirit Sunday Service:
'The Fragrance of Her Presence ...
Walking with Mary Magdalene'
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
Information: 310.745.0200, Insearchservices@ca.rr.com
Join St. Bede's and Dr. Linda Sussman, renowned lecturer, scholar and storyteller, for a special Sunday evening service that is at once eclectic, instructional and entertaining. Dr. Sussman and guest pastor Akani Fletcher will lead us in an examination of the always intriguing, yet ever-elusive Apostle to the Apostles, Mary Magdalene. Light refreshments and fine musical offerings are additional features of the "Spirit Sunday Series" of special services presented by St. Bede's. A free-will donation of $10 is suggested. A flyer is here. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 6 p.m.Dwight Trible in Concert
Holy Nativity Episcopal Church 6700 West 83rd Street, Los Angeles (Westchester)Information: 310.670.4777 or holynativityparish.org Jazz Sanctuary begins its season with the vocals of Dwight Trible, "The Inspiration Project." This is a pre-CD-release concert, featuring songs from his latest work. Tickets are $15 at the door. There will be a light repast after the performance with an opportunity to talk with the artists. Please bring a can, bag, box of food for Food Pantry LAX.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 7:30 p.m.
Compline
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
Schola Cantorum of St. James', James Buonemani, director. There is no charge.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 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 25, 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 25, 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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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 8 p.m.
Pianist Andrew von Oeyen
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272
Information: 310.573.7422 or music-info@stmatthews.com
A frequent Music Guild guest, Andrew von Oeyen has established himself as one of the most captivating pianists of his generation. Since his debut at age 16 with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Von Oeyen has performed to critical acclaim in recital and orchestral appearances around the world. Von Oeyen's solo recital will feature masterworks for piano from the 19th and 20th centuries. Tickets: $35.
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 7:30 p.m.
The Crenshaw High School Gospel Choir
St. John's Cathedral
514 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles 90007
Reservations: 213.747.6285, ex. 106 or music@stjohnsla.org
The St. John's Cathedral Arts Guild is extremely proud to present this award-winning, world-traveled, and talented group of young people, performing a rare Los Angeles concert. The group's director, Professor Iris Stevenson McCullough, was the inspiration for the film hit of 1993, "Sister Act II: Back in the Habit." She continues today as mentor and guide for the hundreds of young people whose lives she has touched. A free-will offering will be taken to support a scholarship program for young musicians of Crenshaw High School. No admission will be charged; however, reservations are required. Please call the Cathedral Music Office, 213.747.6285, ex. 106; or email to music@stjohnsla.org. and leave name, number of places requested, and contact information.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 4:30 p.m.
Organ and Violin Concert
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147
Music for the last Sunday in Epiphany, performed by Weicheng Zhao, organ, and Fang Gao, violin. A free-will offering will be taken, and a reception will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 5 p.m.
Concert by Candlelight
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Come hear students from the Orange County School of the Arts. Music ensembles include woodwinds, strings, and vocalists. A free-will offering to support the Peace and Justice ministries of Church of the Messiah will be taken. A reception will follow in the parish hall.
MONDAY, MARCH 3, 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, MARCH 4, 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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From NFL to Africa to next door: civil rights for gays?
by Malcolm Boyd
These are heady days for gay rights in many quarters. Headlines have been dominated by Michael Sam's introduction to the world as a National Football League prospect who is gay. There is widespread support for gays and lesbians in key areas of the United States and Europe. Yet this is not true worldwide. According to Amnesty International, homosexuality is illegal in 38 of 54 countries. Where Islamic law is practiced, the penalty can be death by stoning.
Read more here.
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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: Director of Day School (nursery-kindergarten). St. James Parish Day School. 25 hours/week, to begin September 2014. Full job description and application information here.
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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