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March 2, 2014
 News ...

Celebrating Chinese ministry
Chinese Convocation
Above: The Chinese Convocation of Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries gathered clergy and lay leaders from all over the Episcopal Church at the Cathedral Center in Los Angeles Feb. 19 - 21, where they planned strategies for effective ministry in Chinese communities. During their visit, the group visited Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, where (below) Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, with parish clergy Thomas Ni, Ada Nagata Wong and Gary Bradley introduced the site of the Li Tim Oi Center, a developing hub for Chinese ministry in the Diocese of Los Angeles. See Just Action video, below, for more.
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Mary Glasspool All are invited to March 1
seminar on 'global engagement'
Worldwide mission and ministry will be the topic of a diocesan seminar on "Global Engagement in the 21st Century" on Saturday, March 1, 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. Noah Bullock

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. The event will be held at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church, 1175 San Gabriel Boulevard, San Marino 91108, beginning at 8:55 a.m. and concluding at 3:15 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Read more here.


Black Christ icon
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

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.

Lent Madness Lent Madness 2014:
Who will win the Golden Halo?
Ash Wednesday is March 5 -- and that means it's time for Lent Madness. Based loosely on the NCAA basketball tournament, Lent Madness, which begins on Thursday, March 6, pits 32 saints against one another in a single-elimination bracket as they compete for the coveted Golden Halo. But it is more than that: Lent Madness is really an online devotional tool designed to help people learn about saints. Lent Madness began in 2010 as the brainchild of the Rev. Tim Schenck, an Episcopal priest and rector of St. John's Church in Hingham, Massachusetts. Starting in 2012, Schenck partnered with Forward Movement (the same folks who publish Forward Day by Day) and its executive director the Rev. Scott Gunn, and Lent Madness went viral, reaching more than 50,000 people. Read more here.

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 Just Action ... 

Bishop Bruce at Li Tim Oi Center Just Action:
Chinese ministries expand
In this week's Just Action video, Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce gives thanks for the Chinese Convocation meeting and announcement of the Li Tim Oi Center at the Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel.


To view this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.

  peoplePeople ... 

Rich Cook Rich Cook named composer-in-residence at St. George's,
Laguna Hills
Composer Rich Cook has been named composer-in-residence at St. George's Episcopal Church in Laguna Hills, where he also serves as music director and organist. Cook has worked with Disney and a variety of artists and performers over three decades in a variety of musical venues. Most recently, Cook collaborated with St. George's artist-in-residence Katherine Cash to compose and direct a nine-movement string and choral mass, "Missa Resurrexit", which was performed in front of a standing-room-only audience. Cook has helped to produce "Night of Joy" Christian music celebrations at Disneyland and served on the board of directors of the Gospel Music Association, producing the Dove Awards. He has conducted and staged concerts with Pat Boone, Debbie Boone, Art Linkletter, Thurl Ravenscroft, Dino Kartsonikis, Andrae Crouch, Little Richard, Vestal Goodman, Tammy Faye Bakker, Michael Feinstein, Bernadette Peters and Liza Minelli. In the fall of 2001 Cook founded and is the artistic director of Men Alive, the Orange County gay men's chorus.

 eventsEvents & announcements ... 
2013 Rural Pilgrimage group
EPF invites young adults to connect to the land through 2014 Rural Pilgrimage in Santa Paula
Young adults and college students are invited to apply for this year's Episcopal Peace Fellowship Santa Paula Rural Pilgrimage hosted by The Abundant Table Farm Project, to be held Friday - Monday, March 21 - 24. The theme is "Re-place Yourself: Connecting to your roods and finding value in place." The pilgrimage will help young people establish a connection to the land through a visit to Join the Farm, the Community Roots Garden and a hike in the hills near Santa Paula. According to the Rev. Nicole S. Janelle, vicar and chaplain of St. Michael's University Church in Isla Vista, "We will discuss what it means to be a pilgrim in one's own place, the impact of human migration on our relationship to the land, and connections between ecology and theology." Pilgrims will be responsible for their own transportation to Santa Paula, and should plan to arrive Friday evening for dinner and leave after lunch on Monday. Cost per person is $150. Scholarships are available. Young adults ages 18-35 are welcome to apply using the application found here: submit completed form to urbanpilgrimageca@gmail.com. Participation is limited, please apply as soon as possible.

Sprout 'Safe Church' course to be
offered in Spanish March 22
The Rev. Juan Barragan will lead a Spanish-language Safe Church course on Saturday, March 22, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. The course fulfills diocesan requirements for sexual misconduct prevention training for clergy and church staff members and volunteers, including vestry, Sunday school teachers, child care workers and lay eucharistic ministers. By canon law, the training must be renewed every five years. A certificate of compliance will be provided for all who complete the workshop. Lunch will be a potluck: please bring a dish to share. For reservations, contact Petra Barragan at 213.482.2040. The Cathedral Center is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026.

Designs for Dining St. Francis' Church, Palos Verdes Estates, invites all to 'Designs for Dining 2014'
St. Francis Episcopal Church, Palos Verdes Estates, presents "Designs for Dining 2014," this year's version of its annual fundraiser benefiting the St. Francis Outreach Scholarship Program. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, and will feature entertaining ideas and more than 25 theme-table designs. Other highlights will include guest speakers, boutiques, demonstrations, tastings and a silent auction, in addition to opportunity drawings for such items as a catered dinner with wine for 12 prepared in your home or at Chez Melange by Chef Robert Bell and staff. (Tickets for that dinner may be purchased in advance, and the special drawing will be held after Sunday services on March 2 at noon. The winner need not be present.) Event tickets are $35 at the door. Fabulous food choices will be served throughout the day.  St. Francis Church is located at 2200 Via Rosa, at the northwest entrance to Palos Verdes Estates, off Palos Verdes Boulevard. For more information, call 310.375.4617, or visit St. Francis' website and click on Designs for Dining (bottom right side of the homepage).

Cathy Roskam Bishop Roskam to take part in interfaith series on faith and scripture during March
Bishop Catherine Roskam, retired bishop suffragan of the Diocese of New York and now resident and assisting in the Diocese of Los Angeles, will take part with Rabbi Ed Feinstein at Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, in "Walking Together in the Ways of God: A Conversation About Faith, Scripture, and the Meaning of Religion in This Moment" on Tuesday evenings, Mary 4, 11 and 18, 7:30 - 9 p.m. Ed Feinstein This year Feinstein celebrated his 20th year as rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom. He serves on the faculties of the Ziegler Rabbinical School of the American Jewish University, the Wexner Heritage Program, the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and lectures widely across North America on Judaism and the Jewish future. Roskam's ministry is centered on congregational development, clergy care, cultural and racial inclusiveness, and education. She founded the Global Women's Fund, empowering women in the developing world, and All Our Children, an initiative to support public education in the U.S. through direct service, advocacy and teacher support. She is co-founder of Carpenter's Kids, feeding and educating over 7000 children in Tanzania. All are welcome to the program, which will take place at Valley Beth Shalom, 15739 Ventura Blvd., Encino 91436. For information, call 818.788.6000 or click here. Refreshments will be provided, and there is no charge.

Annette Buchanan UBE Western Region conference
to meet in Pasadena
The Union of Black Episcopalians will hold its Western Region Conference March 7 - 9, titled "Renewing Our Commitment to the work and ministry of Social Justice (Let's get Busy)" at St. Barnabas' Church and All Saints' Church in Pasadena. Speakers will include Annette Buchanan (pictured), national UBE president, and Louis W. Glosson, UBE director. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will celebrate the closing Eucharist on Sunday, March 9, to be held at St. Barnabas' Church; Guy Leemhuis, seminarian and vice-president of the H.Belfield Hannibal chapter (Los Angeles) of UBE, will preach. For schedule and registration information click here.

Covered California logo Spanish-language workshop on Affordable Care Act coverage offered at All Saints, Pasadena
All Saints Church Pasadena Latino - Hispanic Ministry has organized an informational workshop about the different
options and benefits on the enrollment in the health insurance plans through California Covered. There will be support
for registering with certified personnel as well. This workshop, which will be offered in Spanish, will take place in Sweetland Hall, at All Saints Church, located at 132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, on Sunday, March 9, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Although more than 2 million people have enrolled in health insurance, some 10.2 million Hispanics in the United States could benefit from the policies of the Affordable Care Act, according to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). It is important that the community take the opportunity to have the information in Spanish about the different costs and options as well as the important benefits of coverage for preventive checkups, and to clarify doubts and questions in their own language. For information in Spanish and English on this workshop, contact Norma Sigmund at 626.583.2734 or nsigmund@allsaints-pas.org.

Taller Informativo Sobre Cuidado Medico en California
El Ministerio Latino-Hispano de la Iglesia de Todos los Santos en Pasadena ha organizado un tallere informativo sobre las características, beneficios y modos de inscripción en planes de seguros de salud a través del mercado de la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible. El taller tiene lugar en el 9 de marzo en el Salon: "Sweetland Hall", ubicado en 132 N Euclid Avenue, comenzando a las 2:30 p.m. hasta las 4:30p.m., y tambien durante el evento se brindará ayuda para las inscripciones a las personas interesadas con personal certificado. Aunque más de 2 millones de personas se han inscrito en Seguros de Salud ,más de 10.2 millones de hispanos en todo el país podrían beneficiarse de las pólizas de este mercado, según datos del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Estados Unidos (HHS, por sus siglas en inglés). Es importante que esta comunidad aproveche la oportunidad de tener la informacion en español acerca de los diferentes costos y opciones, asi como los los beneficios importantes de covertura para chequeos preventivos y aclarar las dudas y preguntas en su propio idioma. Para información en español y en Inglés de este taller, contacto con Norma Sigmund al 626.583.2734 o nsigmund@allsaints-pas.org.

Kay Lindahl Kay Lindahl to lead workshop on 'Art of Listening' at St. Bede's
The Sisters of Bede at St. Bede's Episcopal Church in Mar Vista will present a workshop on "The Sacred Art of Listening," led by Kay Lindahl, founder of The Listening Center, on Saturday, April 5, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lindahl, an author and interfaith minister, conducts workshops and retreats around the world for religious, spiritual, community and business groups. Her work is based on the premise that listening is a creative force that can transform relationships. Lindahl will involve participants in a process that combines meditation, reflection, and self-discovery as ways to develop the ability to truly listen. Light refreshments will be provided in the church patio at 8:30 a.m. Onsite registration will begin at 8 a.m.; the workshop will begin promptly at 9 a.m. Cost with advance registration (by March 29) is $25; registration at the door is $35. A flyer with more information and registration form is here. St. Bede's Church is located at 3590 Grand View Blvd., LA, 90066 (at Charnock and Grand View). For information, contact Betsy Hiteshew at hiteshew_elizabeth@smc.edu or 310.453.1147. Space is limited.

Drawing as a Path logo 3-Saturday Lenten workshop to teach 'Drawing as Path to God's Heart'
Spiritual director and Christian educator Kathy Finley will lead "Drawing As a Path to God's Heart," a three-Saturday spiritual retreat featuring the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal and ink with pen and brush on March 29, April 5 and April 12, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at a location in Westwood (Los Angeles). Finley is a member of Thad's, an emergent Episcopal congregation in Santa Monica, and will direct the Thad's Kids summer program in July and August. According to a course description, "the fundamentals of drawing will serve as springboards to liberate us from habits of mind and heart that prevent us from true 'seeing.' Learning to draw is about learning to see. ... Our goal is not to produce 'pictures' but rather to develop drawing as a spiritual path of seeing with fresh eyes the divinity of creation and creating and that will give your drawings life and breath!" No previous drawing experience is required. The class limited to 12 participants. Cost is $300 ($250 for registration by March 3), which includes a Lenten lunch and all art materials for three Saturdays. For information or registration, contact Finley at drawingclose2God@gmail.com or 310.429.5816.

Treble clef St. Luke's, Monrovia, invites
women singers to Evensong invitational March 16
St. Luke's Church, Monrovia, invites singers to join its seventh annual Women's Evensong Invitational on Sunday, March 16 at 4 p.m. Music will include works of Denis Mason, Malcolm Archer, and Kent Bennett Jones. St. Luke's would like to involve women from as many congregations as possible. Some sight reading is necessary, as rehearsal time is limited, but the music is not difficult. For information, contact Kent B. Jones at StLukesDirector@aol.com. St. Luke's Church is located at 122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016. A wine and cheese reception will follow the service.

Old Mission Men invited to 'encounter God' at Santa Barbara retreat
The Rev. Ron David, Episcopal priest and physician, will lead a men's retreat titled "God Encounters ..." on Friday - Sunday, March 14 - 16 at the Renewal Center at the Old Mission in Santa Barbara. David, a chaplain at Good Samaritan Hospital, Los Angeles, will be spiritual director for the weekend, at which participants will be led to consider how the divine is experienced. This time of retreat and enrichment will be set in the patterns and rhythms of monastic life, using the framework of the Daily Office. Time will be divided into blocks for various activities including small group and community conversation; meditation, prayer, and Eucharist in the chapel; meals and socializing; and time alone to read, day dream, or nap. Cost for the weekend, including six meals, two nights' lodging, and the program, is $235. Registration requires a $100 deposit. Enrollment is limited to 30 participants. For more information, contact: Michael Arnold, mnarnold@hascosb.com, Mark Benson, markb1351@gmail.com, Bob Richard, starryrobert@aol.com,or Dennis Wylie, dwylie@cox.net.

 calendar This week around the diocese ... 

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.
SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Virtual Labyrinth Facilitator Training
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1145 West Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton 92833
Inforamtion: The Rev. Canon Paul Edwards, 714.879.6436 or email paulnanita@sbcglobal.net
     Learn to lead others along a virtual labyrinth at March 8 training session. 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 7 p.m.
Saving Grace: A Faithful Response
to Violence Against Women and Girls
ProCathedral of St. John
514 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information/Reservations: here
     A liturgy of healing and renewal featuring women faith leaders, with music by Swing Brazil. 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 sponsor The Guibord Center, which works to increase understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith groups. There is no charge for the event, which will be followed by a reception.

SUNDAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 9 - 11
Desert Journeys Lenten Retreat
Patton's Altar
Near Desert Center, California
Information/Reservations: Canon David Caffrey, 760.362.4670 or 951.314.2301, or desertfather@earthlink.net.
     Led by the Rev. Canon David Caffrey. The program will include daily offices, Eucharist, quiet time, stargazing, nature walks, holy rest, and good fellowship. All camping rigs are welcome. Advance reservations required.

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
A Lenten Evening Apart
St. George's Episcopal Church
808 Foothill Blvd., La Canada 91011
Information: Cherie McSweeney, 818.790.3842, ext.12
                    Carol Wawrychuk, carolwawrychuk@gmail.com.
     Engage your spirit in the wilderness: walk a Labyrinth, sit quietly at various prayer stations, or meditate in an area featuring the art of bonsai. Music during the evening will be provided by Georgic Avanesian playing acoustic guitar, with chants performed by Daniel Chaney, tenor, of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. Childcare is available upon request. The event is offered free of charge.

 artsThis week in liturgy & the arts ...

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 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 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 Elite 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.
FRIDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 6 p.m.
Solemn Lenten Evensong
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
Information: 310.391.5522 or www.stbedesla.org/music.htm
     This typically Anglican service of prayer, meditation and music will feature works by Thomas Tallis and William Byrd.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 6 p.m.
Organ Recital: Paolo Bordignon
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, MARCH 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, MARCH 11, 7:30 p.m.
Lenten Taizé: Create in Me a Clean Heart
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
7th & Atlantic, Long Beach
Information: 562.436.4047 or www.stlukeslb.org
     Begin your Lenten journey by attending a quiet hour of readings, reflection, silence and soft chant-like music in the candle-lit beauty of St. Luke's church.
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Good Oscars and bad Oscars

by Malcolm Boyd
    
Once again it's the Oscar's time to be in the world spotlight.

In my youth I worked in Hollywood's motion picture industry and was a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. We worked hard but it was also great fun. Glamour was the word.

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TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE 

 

Pilgrimage: Israel/Palestine
May 23 - June 3, 2014
The 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, 2014
St. 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

 

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 BARBARA: Coordinator of Shared Ministry. Trinity Episcopal Church seeks a part-time person, 20 hours a week with benefits and pension, to oversee the development and support of lay ministry. The CSM oversees all aspects of the newcomer process from evangelism and outreach efforts through follow-up and incorporation into ministry, and works with the rector and associate rector to develop, plan and implement on-going projects and programs as they emerge in the life of the church. The position begins in June of 2014. Full job description and application instructions 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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VOLUNTEER

 

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