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March 23, 2014
 News ...
New Community Gathering:
'Advancing the Sacred Dream'

Los Angeles delegates
Representatives from the Diocese of Los Angeles played an integral role as about 200 clergy and laity from across the Episcopal Church gathered to "set the vision quest" during the March 12-15 New Community Clergy and Lay Conference at the Kanuga Conference Center near Hendersonville, North Carolina. Themed "Together, Advancing the Sacred Dream," the second such gathering of ethnic ministries throughout the church was intended to move participants deeper into collaborative mission, partnership and relationship. Pictured above are Los Angeles diocese representatives (from left) Mary Crist, Vanessa Mackenzie, Diane Jardine Bruce, Pat McCaughan, Lou Glosson, Ada Nagata, Mark Bradshaw, Jamesetta Hammons, Robert Edwards and Margaret McCauley. A story by Pat McCaughan about the conference is on the Episcopal News Service website.

Bishop Bertrand Stevens Application process open for Stevens Foundation awards
The Bishop W. Bertrand Stevens Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2014 Bishop Garver Clergy Awards and 2014 Youth & Young Adult Ministry Awards. The deadline for nominations is April 15, and awards will be finalized by mid-May. 

Bishop Garver Clergy Awards, honoring the late Bishop Suffragan Oliver B. Garver, are for the professional enhancement of clergy who have been ordained 10 or fewer years  and are canonically resident in the Diocese of Los Angeles. Bishop Stevens Youth & Young Adult Ministry Awards fund endeavors that help clergy and other staff become better ministers to youth, programs that strengthen the connection between youth and the church, and those that will strengthen ministries to and by young adults. The awards and the foundation are named for the second bishop of Los Angeles (pictured above).

Nominations for recipients of awards should be made by rectors, senior wardens or bishop's wardens, or Cathedral Center staff. Nominations for the Bishop Garver Clergy Awards should be sent to Charles C. Read, c/o Jones Day, 555 S. Flower Street, 50th Floor, Los Angeles, CA  90071-2300 or e-mailed to [email protected], with questions directed to him at 213.243.2818.  Proposals for the Youth Ministry Awards should be sent to Harlan H. Thompson, c/o Northern Trust, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 3600, Los Angeles, CA  90067-3210 or e-mailed to [email protected], with questions directed to him at 310.282.3854.

 justactionJust Action ... 
   
Seeds of Hope logoJust Action:
Drought: Using Water Wisely

Bishop Jon Bruno is joined by Tim Alderson, Seeds of Hope executive director, to discuss California's current drought and how we can conserve waning resources for the good of all.

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

 eventsEvents & announcements ... 

Mazin Qumsiyeh Mazin Qumsiyeh to speak
on Palestine and Middle East politics March 30

Mazin Qumsiyeh of Bethlehem University will speak on "The Centrality of Palestine in Middle East Politics and the Role of U.S. Citizens" during a luncheon at All Saints Church Pasadena on Saturday, March 30, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Qumsiyeh is a professor, author, and leader of the non-violent resistance movement in Palestine. Suggested donation of $10 includes lunch (no one will be turned away for lack of funds.) For reservations, email to [email protected] by Thursday, March 27 at 5 p.m. The luncheon, which will be held in the basement-level Forum at the church, is sponsored by All Saints' Middle East Ministry; Jewish Voice for Peace-L.A., Friends of Sabeel-L.A./O.C., L.A. Jews for Peace. Endorsers: Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace (ICUJP), Muslim Public Affairs Council, Levantine Cultural Center, Students for Justice in Palestine, American Muslims for Palestine and United Methodist Holy Land Task Force. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101.

Mark Richardson Join Canterbury Irvine for festive Spring Garden Party April 5
Canterbury Irvine, the Episcopal Church campus ministry at the University of California's Irvine campus, will hold its annual Spring Garden Party on Saturday, April 5, 3 - 5 p.m at St. Michael & All Angels Church, Corona del Mar. The Very Rev. Mark Richardson, president and dean of Church Divinity School of the Pacific (CDSP) will be the speaker; the bishops of the Diocese of Los Angeles will also be present. The event, a fundraiser for the ministry, will include a silent auction as will as festive food and drink and fellowship. For reservations, email to [email protected] or call 949.850.0211. St. Michael & all Angels Church is located at 3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar 92625 (949.644.0463).

Camp Stevens sign Men's retreat at Camp Stevens
will bring participants
'face to face' with St. Francis

Steve Bruce (spouse of Bishop Diane Bruce) and Larry Budner (Episcopal Church of the Messiah) will again lead a retreat for men on the weekend of May 16 - 18 at Camp Stevens in Julian. At this year's retreat, titled "Face to Face," participants will hear and reflect on the words of St Francis; words about love, foolishness, dissatisfaction, self-sacrifice, poverty, risk, humor and nature. Co-presenter will be David Hoover of the Center for Spiritual Development, a ministry of the Sisters of St Joseph of Orange, who will provide an introduction to St. Francis through his one-man reader's theater and subsequent discussion. There will be plenty of free time for reading, hiking, gardening, or just relaxing. Evening and morning prayer will be offered, as well as Eucharist on Sunday. The retreat will begin Friday evening and conclude after lunch on Sunday. Participants will stay at the new Wolterstorff Lodge. The cost per person is $160, which includes Friday evening meal, all meals on Saturday and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Some scholarship help is available. For information, contact Steve Bruce at [email protected] or Larry Budner at [email protected].

Anti-Bullying Summit Learn how to prevent bullying at Pasadena conference March 29
All Saints Church, Pasadena, will present a free one-day conference on empowering youth and parents against bullying on Saturday, March 29, 12 noon - 4:30 p.m. A diverse panel of experts will share their own experiences with bullying, how they overcame it, and teach how to identify bullying. Attendees will learn how to change culture for the better and prevent bullying in the future. The event will begin at noon with an In-n-Out lunch (no charge); the conference will begin at 1 p.m. To register, click here. For more information, check the All Saints Youth Facebook page, or contact Jeremy Langill at [email protected] or 626.583.2782, or Isaac Ruelas at [email protected] or 626.583.2743. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101 (across Euclid from Pasadena City Hall).

Body, Mind and Spirit Audio series to spark discussions on 'body, mind and spirit'
On Thursday evenings during Lent, Faith Episcopal Church, Laguna Niguel, will sponsor sessions based on "Body, Mind and Spirit: Embracing Full-Person Faith," an audio series produced by Krista Tippett, host of the American Public Media radio program "On Being," beginning on March 27, 7 - 8:30 p.m. The format starts with a simple supper together and listening to Tippett's audio interviews with a series of guests, followed by open discussion. The first interview is with Matthew Sanford, who became a paraplegic after an accident at the age of 13. The series will help explore the connections between the physical, spiritual, mental and social selves in the context of modern science, faith, and healing practice. Some of the topics include yoga, stress and finding balance. The sessions will be held at parishioners' homes, and it is not necessary to attend every session. For locations, check the calendar at the church website.  Good food and good discussions are guaranteed. Please contact the host of each session for reservations: hosting the first session is Janet Chisholm, 973.865.2237

 calendar This week around the diocese ...  

THURSDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 20 - 23

Contemplative Yoga Retreat
Mt. Calvary Monastery
505 E. Los Olivos Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Information/Reservations: Mount Calvary Monastery, 805.682.4117 or [email protected]
     The retreat will combine yoga and contemplative practices such as centering prayer and lectio divina, as led by Sister Greta Ronningen and Sharon Crandall. The retreat will include challenging yoga sessions as well as more gentle restoring sessions, and is appropriate for those with some yoga experience. Previous experience in meditation is not necessary. Cost is $450 per person and includes three nights' accommodations, all meals and the program. Arrival time is Thursday afternoon 3 p.m. or later and departure is after lunch on Sunday. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
'Safe Church' Course (Spanish)
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Information/Reservations: Petra Barragan, 213.482.2040
     The Rev. Juan Barragan, instructor. 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.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Lenten Quiet Day and Eucharist
The Church of the Ascension
25 E. Laurel Avenue, Sierra Madre 91024
Information: 626.355.1133
     The Very Rev. Canon Michael Bamberger, rector, will lead a meditation on "Cleansing our Hearts and Preparing With Joy." There is no charge, and all are welcome.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 10 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Labyrinth Class and Facilitated Walk
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo 93010
Information: Chantel Zimmerman, [email protected] or 877.944.6797
     Led by Chantel Zimmerman, certified labyrinth facilitator. Participants will learn the history of the labyrinth; learn to draw a labyrinth (no creative ability needed); learn innovative ways to walk and use the labyrinth, and finish the class with a facilitated labyrinth walking experience. A flyer is here.

SATURDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 22 - 23
Interfaith Youth Festival
Rosary High School
1340 N. Acacia Avenue, Fullerton 92831
Information: [email protected]
     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. 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. 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.

SUNDAY - MONDAY, MARCH 23 - 24 (evenings)
'Lent Event' with Marcus Borg:
'Contemplation, Action and Justice'

All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Isabel Leus, [email protected] or 626.583.2733
    Internationally known in both academic and church circles as a leading biblical and Jesus scholar, theologian, writer and teacher Marcus Borg has been in the forefront of the movement calling the church to reclaim the Christianity of Jesus by putting its faith in action in the world. On Sunday, March 23, at 6 p.m., Borg will give a presentation on "Mysticism, Resistance, and Counter-Advocacy." On Monday, March 24, at 7 p.m. he will speak on "Amos: A Case Study in What I Wish Every Christian Knew." The cost is $20 for any and all of the Lent Event, payable online at here or at the All Saints office. The Labyrinth will be available both days for walking before the evening presentations. Mama's Tamales will be on site with tamales and drinks for sale on Monday beginning at 5:30 p.m. Childcare will be provided for the Lent Event; please call 626.583.2781 before Friday, March 21, to reserve a space for your child.

TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
'Versed': The Book of Job - Session 2
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: Chris Tumilty, 213.482.2040 or [email protected]
     Topic: 'The Trials: When life strips you down,' with Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce. The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministries once again invites young adults to explore the Bible with the bishops of the Diocese of Los Angeles in "Versed" as they tackle the book of Job in four sessions during the season of Lent. Versed will take place on Tuesday nights, March 18 and 25 and April 1 and 8. The series is open to young adults, clergy or lay, ages 21 - 39. Cost is $40 for the series. A flyer is here: a registration form is here.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 28 - 30
Annual Women's Retreat
Camp Stevens
1108 Banner Road, Julian 92036
Information here
Registration: here or 760.765.0028
     The annual Women's Retreat at Camp Stevens -- a weekend of conversation, inspiration and renewal -- will take up the subject of pilgrimage this year. It will be led by the Rev. Canon Kelli Grace Kurtz, who is preparing to walk the Camino de Santiago Compestella (the Way of St. James), a 500-mile pilgrimage route in France and Spain, this summer following her 50th birthday. Through her experience and their own storytelling, participants in the retreat will consider the importance of daily, annual and once in a lifetime pilgrimages; share stories of womanhood, of being tired, and of how they find inspiration and renewal in themselves, one another and God; and learn about the Camino walk and its draw to hundreds of pilgrims each year. The retreat fee of $200 includes all content, materials, meals and accommodations in the new Lax-Sadler Lodge.

SATURDAYS, MARCH 29, APRIL 5, APRIL 12, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Three-Saturday Lenten Retreat:
'Drawing As a Path to God's Heart'

Location in Westwood (Los Angeles)
Information/Registration: Kathy Finley, [email protected] or 310.429.5816
     Spiritual director and Christian educator Kathy Finley will lead this three-Saturday spiritual retreat featuring the fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal and ink with pen and brush. 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, which includes a Lenten lunch and all art materials for three Saturdays.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Requiem or Renaissance?
Conversations on the Future of the Episcopal Church

Holy Spirit Fellowship
3711 Evans Street, Los Angeles 90027
Information/Reservations (required) here
     To be led by Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, the Rev. Barry Taylor, the Rev. Jimmy Bartz  and the Creative Minstries group of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Questions to be addressed include: Are we at the end of a golden era in terms of both church and culture and all we are essentially doing is holding a requiem for a time gone by? Or are we in the midst of a renaissance? With amazing things happening that are going to change the way we see and live in the world, a time of incredible opportunity as well as challenge, a time in which how we think about church, how we do church and what church even means can be called into question and reframed for a new era that is emerging all around us. Light snacks will be provided. Because of space restrictions, the conversation is limited to 50 participants, and reservations must be made in advance.

TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
'Versed': The Book of Job - Session 3
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: Chris Tumilty, 213.482.2040 or [email protected]
     Topic: "The Friends: When doubt is sown," with Bishop Mary Glasspool. The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministries once again invites young adults to explore the Bible with the bishops of the Diocese of Los Angeles in "Versed" as they tackle the book of Job in four sessions during the season of Lent. Versed will take place on Tuesday nights, March 18 and 25 and April 1 and 8. The series is open to young adults, clergy or lay, ages 21 - 39. Cost is $40 for the series. A flyer is here: a registration form is here.

 artsThis week in liturgy & the arts ...

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 5 p.m.
125th Anniversary Sung Mass and Festive Reception
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202
Information: 818.240.3860
     To make our celebration even more special, music for the mass has been composed by parish members:  Ron Barnett, Steve Morrell, and Rob Skinnell. Childcare provided.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 5 p.m.
Lenten Choral Evensong & Solemn Benediction
St. Thomas' Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
Information: 323.876.2102
     Works of Palestrina and others will be performed by the LASchola.  Lent is the penitential period of forty days that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at Easter. Some Christians observe Lent with various forms of fasting and penitence: fasting to exercise restraint and grow in spirit; penitence to remind us of our humanity and our weakness. Our need to humbly take stock of ourselves and become closer to our neighbors and to God is the expectation here. All are welcome and a reception will follow the service.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 6 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with N2K
 St. John's Episcopal ProCathedral
514 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information: Edward Tipton, 213.747.6285, ex. 106 or [email protected]
     N2K is artist-in-residence at St. John's. This unusual ensemble -- Katherine Cash, violin, and the Rev. Norm Freeman, vibraphone -- will be joined by a a superb trio of musicians (pianist Theo Saunders, bassist Putter Smith, and drummer Kendall Kay), for a jazz service described by the New York Times (Bill Slocum, March 1999): "... the melding of jazz with the Church's centuries-old liturgy allows liturgists and artists to invest traditional worship with the soaring sense of the divine."  A free-will offering will be received.  The service will be followed by a light reception.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 3:30 p.m. 
J. S. Bach Birthday Bash Concert
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara
Information: 805.687.0189 or 965.7419
     Music for flute, organ, harpsichord, piano by the Bach family and friends, performed by distinguished concert artists from the American Guild of Organists, Santa Barbara Chapter. There is no charge for admission.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 4 p.m.
Bach's Mass in b minor
St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
1227 Fourth Street, Santa Monica
Information: 323.662.5007 or www.cantoridomino.org
     Performed by Cantori Domino, with soloists and orchestra. Tickets: $25 ($20 seniors/students)

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 5 p.m.
St. Francis @ 5 Contemporary Service
St. Francis Episcopal Church
280 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley 93065
Information: 805.526.5141
  This simple and warm service was designed to appeal to a modern congregation with special reflections interlaced with contemporary music and will include Holy Communion. This is a continuing celebration that will occur on the the fourth Sunday of each month. The service is followed by a light potluck dinner.

SUNDAY, MARCH 23, 5 p.m.
Lenten Soup Supper and Evensong Service
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena 91030
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org.
     St. James' Church offers a simple soup supper at 5 p.m., followed by Lenten Evensong at 6 p.m. The choir of St. James' offers an Evensong service by Howells, as well as the composer's setting of Psalm 42, "Life as the Hart." Candidate for Holy Orders James Prendergast offers a reflection. This special evensong service is a wonderful way to prepare for Holy Week and Easter. Child care provided.

MONDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 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, MARCH 25, 7 p.m.
Taiz� Worship Service
St. Francis Episcopal Church (chapel)
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
     A meditative Taiz� 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. Taiz� is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Taiz� services are offered throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday of each month.  Donations are welcome.
THURSDAY, MARCH 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, MARCH 28, 8 p.m.
Into Light: Music of P�rt and Faur�
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information/Tickets: 310.275.0123, ext. 112 or here http://www.allsaintsbh.org/getinvolved/music
     Featuring Arvo P�rt's Triodion, "My Heart's in the Highlands" and "Magnificat," and Gabriel Faur�'s Requiem. Performed by All Saints' Choir and Orchestra, Director of Music Craig Phillips, Sarah Parga, soprano, Jay Tuttle, baritone, Dylan Hostetter, countertenor and Pip Clarke, violin. Byron Adams will be guest conductor for the Requiem. Tickets: $25 ($15 students and seniors). Ample free parking is available in public lots located across Santa Monica Blvd. from the parish; first-hour free parking is available at 440 North Camden Drive.

FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 8 p.m.
The USC Thornton Chamber Singers and Concert Choir
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272
Information: 310.573.7422 or [email protected]
     Under the direction of Jo-Michael Scheibe and Christian Grases, the two premier choirs at USC combine for a sonic spectacular in the opulent acoustic of St. Matthew's Church. The choirs will present a varied program including Renaissance works for antiphonal choirs plus modern classics by Eric Whitacre, Halsey Stevens and Dale Warland. Tickets: $35.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 7 p.m.
Celestial: The Age of Tallis, Tye and Byrd
Blessed Sacrament Episcopal Church
1314 N. Angelina Drive, Placentia 92870
Information: 714.528.2995
     Performed by The Tallis Chapel Singers, professional early music vocalists dedicated to the performance of a capella church music. In their inaugural Orange County concert, hear ethereal works from the age of Tallis,Tye and Byrd sung in the warm acoustic of an English-style chapel.  A premiere and benefit performance - no admission charge.  A wine reception will follow.   Sponsorship information:  Dr. Sandy Fryling, 714.402.2929

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 4 p.m.
Recital: Weicheng Zhao, organ, and Fang Gao, violin
1175 San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino 91108
Information: 626.793.9167
     Zhao is a graduate of the Tianjim and the University of Southern California, where he was a student of Cherry Rhodes. He has been a prize winner in several prestigious competitions, including the Miami Organ Competition, The Clarence Mader Competition, and the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition. He will perform works of Mader, Durufle, J. S. Bach, Widor, and two of his own transcriptions of traditional Chinese music. His wife Gao also attended the Tianjin Conservatory, and is currently enrolled in the Thornton School of Music at USC. A reception will follow the recital. There is ample parking on St. Edmund's campus.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 4:30 p.m.
Concert by the Choir of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information/Tickets: www.SaintJamesLA.org
     Stephen Darlington, director. Tickets: $40.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30, 5 p.m.
Duets: Wine Tasting with Jazz
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
280 Royal Ave, Simi Valley
Tickets: here
     Wine tasting event on the St. Francis patio in support the parish music program. The event will start at 5 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres. The "Duets" of wine and music will begin at 5:30 p.m. Each of the 6 wines will be paired with a song performed by Angelo Metz (guitar/voice), VanNessa Hulme (voice) and Derek Silbermann (piano). Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

MONDAY, MARCH 31, 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, APRIL 1, 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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'All is Lost': A film for Lent

by Malcolm Boyd
    
Robert  Redford's "All Is Lost" is one of the most spiritually motivated motion pictures in memory. Among other things, it's without any usual dialogue. I was grateful when the New York Film Circle gave it top honors. Ostensibly it's the story of a guy who is lost at sea. He's alone, and lost, and caught in what looks like the worst storm in history.

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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 [email protected] or 714.362.7676.

Pilgrimage: Following the Celtic Way: Iona, Lindisfarne and Northumbria
July 10 - 21, 2014
Join members of All Saints' Church, Riverside, and friends for a journey to our Celtic roots, beginning at Los Angeles International and Flying to Glasgow, thence on via two ferries to Iona, back across the Scottish Highlands to Lindisfarne following the track of Blessed Aidan, and then to Durham where will stay at St. Chad's college on the Cathedral Close.  For a complete brochure and booking information, click here or email [email protected].

 

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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COSTA MESA: Music Director (Organist/Choir Director). St. John the Divine Episcopal Church. Part time (8 hours/week) Sundays, one weekly rehearsal, plus additional holy day services. Full job description and application information here.  

 

SAN CLEMENTE: Parish Administrator. St. Clement's Church. Requires strong familiarity with MS Office Suite; Word, Excel and especially Publisher. Provides daily administrative support for the clergy. Full time, salaried with benefits. Full information 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 BARBARA: Minister of Keyboard Music. Trinity Episcopal Church. To play organ and/or piano for two services each Sunday morning, additional services on special occasions, and choir rehearsals Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings. 10 hours/week. 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 [email protected].  

 

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.  

 

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: [email protected].

 

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