Clergy gather at Cathedral Center
for annual renewal of vows
Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce was the celebrant and Bishop Mary Glasspool the preacher when some 250 clergy of the diocese gathered on Tuesday of Holy Week at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul for the annual renewal of ordination vows. Bishop Jon Bruno blessed oils from the Holy Land that were distributed among the clergy for anointing and healing. Glasspool's sermon, "Singing the Lord's song in a strange land," may be read in text form here: see Just Action below for video. Below left: Bishop Bruce prepares to enter the Cathedral Center church for the service; at center, Bishop Bruno listens as a litanist chants prayers; at right, Bishop Glasspool delivers the sermon, which clergy received with an enthusiastic -- and unusual -- standing ovation.
Photos / Janet Kawamoto
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Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori reads the intentions conference attendees placed on cross during the closing Eucharist of Reclaiming Gospel of Peace at St Paul's Cathedral in Oklahoma City. Photo: Lynette Wilson/ENS Participants depart determined to make a difference after 'Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace' conference
After nearly three days of learning and praying about how to turn the epidemic tide of violence in the world, participants in the Episcopal Church's "Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace" gathering -- including a six-person contingent from the Diocese of Los Angeles -- left Oklahoma City April 11 to begin Holy Week as the United States witnessed yet another shooting attack in Overland Park, Kansas. A reflection on the conference from Patricia Terry of St. Cross Church, Hermosa Beach, is here. Comprehensive coverage, including video reports, from Episcopal News Service is here. Participants from the Southland, in addition to Terry, were Bishop Mary D. Glasspool; the Rev. Gary Commins, rector of St. Luke's Church, Long Beach; Andrea Briggs, member of All Saints' Church, Riverside; and the Rev. Dina Ferguson, priest-in-charge of St. Michael the Archangel Church, El Segundo, who led a workshop on Biblical stories of peace. _______________________________________________________   'Called to the Wall' pilgrimage group makes
third annual trip to
US - Mexico border The third annual "Called to the Wall" pilgrimage in support of immigrants began in Echo Park across the street from the Cathedral Center. Led by the Rev. Frank Alton (at left in photo above), priest-in-charge of the Congregation of St. Athanasius, pilgrims prayed the first Stations of the Cross, then started the 140-mile trip by car to the U.S. - Mexico border, stopping at St. Michael's Church, Anaheim, and St. Paul's Cathedral in the Diocese of San Diego for additional Stations along the way. The life-size figure of Jesus pictured above right, which originated in El Salvador and is usually housed at Trinity Church in Los Angeles, accompanied the pilgrims, carried in a pickup truck and adorned with palms. At each stop, pilgrims continued to join the company, which had swelled to 150 by the time it reached Friendship Park in San Diego, where the pilgrims left their cars and walked along the coast to the border wall. There Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce of Los Angeles (in vestments in photo below) and Bishop James Mathes of San Diego celebrated Eucharist as clergy from the Anglican Church of Mexico did the same on the other side of the wall.  Photos at top and bottom by Chris Tumilty: "El Salvador" figure photo by Bob Williams.
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Members of St. Paul's Church, Tustin, caulked, stapled, sawed and cleaned at a Habitat for Humanity building site in Orange County on April 12, working alongside the new homeowners. The parish supported this outreach through Lenten and Easter donations, which also are expected to fund the building of two homes in Nicaragua. St. Paul's has a long tradition of hands-on outreach to its community and beyond. |
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Just Action: Singing the Lord's song in a strange land
Bishop Mary Glasspool preaches the homily for the annual Renewal of Vows Eucharist attended by more than 250 clergy at the Cathedral Center in Los Angeles.
To view this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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 Judge Patti Jo McKay named an honorary canon Bishop J. Jon Bruno named the Hon. Patti Jo McKay, a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Church, Los Angeles, as an honorary canon of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul during a meeting of Diocesan Council on April 10. McKay is a judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County in California. She was appointed as a Los Angeles Municipal Court judge by Gov. Jerry Brown in 1980; in 1994 she handled the arraignment of O.J. Simpson on charges of murder. She is a graduate of the University of California at Irvine and the Hastings College of Law in San Francisco.
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Walk in Orange County park to help fight HIV/AIDS Walkers and runners will gather on May 17 at the Great Park in Irvine for the Annual Orange County AIDS Walk to raise funds for the AIDS Services Foundation. The coordinating committee for GLEAM/OC, the diocese's LGBT ministry in the Orange County area, encourages Episcopalians to join the 5K walk, or to sponsor people who are walking. Church members will be walk as an identified group, and will gather for a pre-walk Eucharist at the Great Park at 8:30 a.m. The Rev. Kay Sylvester will celebrate. To join the walk or sponsor a walker, visit the AIDS Walk Orange County website here and select the Sponsor or Walker buttons to the right. AIDS Walk Orange County began in 1985 to raise money to provide critical services for people with the disease and awareness to prevent its spread. Funds are raised by individual walkers and walk teams by soliciting pledges from their friends and colleagues.
 GFS invites girls, moms
to 'Selfie Social' Girls Friendly Society in the Diocese of Los Angeles invites girls and their mothers to a Mother Daughter Selfie Social on Saturday, April 26, 1 - 4 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Communion in Gardena. Amanda Dyell, an aspiring photographer and GFS alumna, will lead a positive discussion of attitudes and insecurities about beauty and the resulting effects on young girls. Bring a smart phone or iPad (those who have one will share will those who don't). GFS mothers are asked to send a "selfie" photograph of themselves and their daughters by Tuesday, April 22, to Margaret Nolde, GFS president, at margaretn63@sbcglobal.net. Nolde notes that the selfie photos are required in advance for the day to be successful. The Church of the Holy Communion is located at 1160 W. 141st Street, Gardena 90247.
 Garden Party at episcopal residence to benefit LGTB ministries The Program Group on LGBT Ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles will hold its annual garden party on Sunday, May 4, 3 - 5 p.m. at the home of Bishop Jon and Mary Bruno in Pasadena. Special guest will be H. Adam Ackley (pictured), former APU theology professor and preacher at the L.A. Pride Eucharist on June 8. A $25 suggested donation (at the door) will benefit the work and witness of the Program Group, including its presence at the Long Beach, Los Angeles and Orange County pride events.
 'Virtual Labyrinth' training
planned for June 7
A Virtual Labyrinth Facilitator (VLF) training session will be held at Emmanuel Church, Fullerton, on Saturday, June 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Learn how to walk, lead and teach a virtual "pathway to peace." Discover how this ministry can lead others to health from parents and teachers with ADHD children to those working with vets and PTSD. To register, contact the Rev. Paul Edwards at paulnanita@sbcglobal.net. More information about VLF is here.
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 26 - 27
Women's Spirituality Group Retreat
Mary & Joseph Retreat Center
5300 Crest Road, Rancho Palos Verdes 90275
Information/Registration: Julie VonPelz, jvpfritz@aol.com or Judy McBride, judithretzmcbride@gmail.com
Sponsored by the Women of St. Luke's, Long Beach. The weekend will include story telling, sacred listening, "breath of spirit" Pilates, music meditation and the labyrinth, and will offer a chance to weave your own tapestry, a time for contemplation, rest and rejuvenation in spirit, mind and body. The fee for single rooms $165; doubles are $140 per person; Saturday only (including meals) is $60. A deposit of $50 is required, with the rest due at the retreat.
TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 7 - 9 p.m. (first session)
End-of-life Companion Training Course
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information/Registration: Susan Brown, sbrown@ecsbyyourside.org
or 626.403.1498
Five-week course offered by By Your Side®, a project of Episcopal Communities & Services. The training covers the medical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of the end-of-life process and provides participants with knowledge and empathy to care for those who are dying, while respecting their religious and/or spiritual beliefs. After completing training, volunteers will be free to minister in their own parishes and communities of influence. By Your Side also is seeking volunteers to serve "under-familied" and homeless patients at several long-term care facilities; LAC+USC Medical Center, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, and Glendale Memorial Hospital. The training programis directed by the Rev. Sarah W. Nichols, director of pastoral care at ECS, and Dr. Don Gabard with support from Dr. Pamelyn Close of LAC+USC Medical Center. The cost of the entire series is $70; Scholarships are available.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica on Maundy Thursday
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123, ext. 112
All Saints' Choir performs Hans Leo Hassler's Missa super Ecce quam bonum, Craig Phillips's Peace is my last gift (premiere) and Maurice Durufle's Ubi caritas and Tantum ergo.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 12:10 p.m.
Good Friday Choral Service
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123, ext. 112
All Saints' Choir performs Craig Phillips' Passion According to St. John and Tomás Luis de Victoria's Reproaches.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 6:30 p.m.
Via Crucis
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information, please call (714) 543-9389
A procession throughout the streets of downtown Santa Ana carrying a large wooden cross with stops at various community sites symbolizing the suffering and struggles of people in the community. All are welcome.
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 8 p.m.
Good Friday Choral Meditation: Requiem by Gabriel Faure
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale 91202
Information: 818.240.3860 or www.stmarksglendale.org
Performed by the St. Mark's Choir with chamber orchestra. The church will be open after the performance for quiet meditation.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 8 p.m.
The Great Vigil Of Easter
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123, ext. 112
All Saints' Choir and The Moder Brass Quintet perform Edward Bairstow's Sing ye to the Lord and Craig Phillips' Surge propera amica mea
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 7 p.m.
Healing Taizé Service
St, Mary's Episcopal Church
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651
Information: 949.494.3542
In this service of song and silence in the tradition of Taize, there is time for you to receive the laying on of hands and anointing for healing and wholeness for you or on behalf of another. This service is held the third Monday of every month.
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 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 22, 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, APRIL 22, 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship Service
St. Francis Episcopal Church (chapel)
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
A meditative Taizé service of healing and wholeness that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader. Followed by a reception with light refreshments. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Taizé services are offered throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Donations are welcome.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 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).
SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 3 p.m.
Kirkin' o' Tartans
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara
Information: 805.687.0189 or 965.7419
Blessing of the tartans and wee beasties with bagpipes and drums, poetry and songs, co-hosted with the International Scottish Society, Santa Barbara Chapter.
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 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 29, 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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Start feeling your age?
by Malcolm Boyd
Growing older possesses many deep, often mysterious meanings. I wonder: is there a particular moment of truth? For me, such a moment occurred when I found myself at a casual, informal party where everyone was at least 30 years younger than me. We may glimpse the emergent truth of our aging in someone else's eyes, our own candid look in a mirror, or recognition of some other change taking place within us.
Read more here.
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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: 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 FrConrad@gmail.com.
Mission Exposure Trip to
El Salvador for Young Adults
August 1 - 8, 2014
Young adults (16+) from around the diocese are invited to join in a transformational trip hosted by Cristosal.org and our companion Diocese of El Salvador. We will work on a project with Salvadoran youth, learn about Cristosal's rights-based approach to community development and how to use it with other missions at home and abroad, visit and learn about cultural sites related to Oscar Romero and the Salvadoran Civil War. The Rev. Julie Bryant will be chaplain. Cost: $1,700 (includes air, lodging and food). A deposit of $700 is due by May 1. For information, contact Christian Kassoff of the Program Group on Global Partnerships at 714.726.3673 or zinchy@gmail.com.
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. Pilgrimage: The Holy Land
December 1 - 11, 2014The Rev. Nancy Crawford, ECW national board president invites all to join this spiritual pilgrimage -- women, men, couples and youth. Organized by Lynn Headley of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Pricez $3,300 (double occupancy), which includes roundtrip nonstop flight from JFK (New York) to Tel Aviv, meals, lodging, entrance fees, tips. ($520 additional for a private room). A brochure with detailed information is here. |
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EMPLOYMENT
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.
New listing
OAK PARK: Church office administrator. The Church of The Epiphany is seeking a friendly, patient, responsible person whose responsibilities will include greeting guests, correspondence, general administrative duties (email, phones) facility management, assisting the vicar, and membership database management. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable multi-tasking, have great attention to detail, and be comfortable keeping confidences associated with the environment of a church. Part-time, Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Submit applications to adminsearch@tcote.org by April 28.
New listing
LOS ANGELES: Bilingual member service representative, Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union. Requires at least an AA degree and some accounting knowledge. Salary plus medical, dental and life insurance, paid vacation and pension. Job description and application instructions 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 BARBARA: Youth Ministries Coordinator. Trinity Episcopal Church's young people seek a fun person to lead them in building Christian community and making the world a better place. If you are a skilled organizer of fun and worthwhile activities, if you have a heart for youth, and community service, if you can communicate clearly and with a positive attitude, please see the full job description here. To apply, submit letter of interest and resume by April 13 to Carren Sheldon, associate rector, at csheldon@trinitysb.org.
UPLAND: Kindergarten and K-5 Classroom Teacher (2104-2015 school year). Saint Mark's Episcopal School. Applicants must be knowledgeable in planning and implementing a strong academic program and have a teaching credential in their field of study. An advanced degree is preferred but not required. Previous experience at an independent school is a plus. Competitive salary and benefits package and an inviting, professional, and collegial working environment. Send a cover letter and resume to Mark J. Ravelli, Head of School at mravelli@stmarks-upland.org.
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CLOTHES DRYER:The Episcopal Urban Interns at the Inglewood house need a new dryer. If you have an extra, please consider donating it. Contact Jaime Edwards-Acton at323.469.3993 or hopeinhollywood@gmail.com.
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