 Blessing of the well site Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, above and at right, blesses the site of Camp Stevens' new well, which will replace two older wells that have run dry. The bishop visited the camp on April 19, Holy Saturday, to perform the rite, which was attended by most of the camp staff. The new well site is at the easternmost end of the property, on "Pump Road," which runs parallel to the streambed and Highway 78. Beth Bojarski, Camp Stevens executive director, told the Episcopal News recently that there is no immediate danger of running out of water, but signs are up around the campus, asking guests to take shorter showers and use water even more wisely than they already do. It does mean even wiser water conservation during summer camp but Bojarski predicts no change in attendance levels as a result. "We aren't turning groups away," she said.  LA Pilgrimage will take youth to
the city to serve and learn Youth of the diocese, from rising eighth graders to high school and college age, are invited to join the annual L.A. City Pilgrimage, a week of service and unique experience June 15 - 20 sponsored by the diocese's Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries. Pilgrims will stay at the Cathedral Center retreat center in the Echo Park neighborhood and will work with men, women and children at Skid Row ministries, including Los Familias del Pueblo, a 25-year-old ministry for families on Skid Row led by Episcopal priest Alice Callaghan, as well as the Midnight Mission, the Episcopal Urban Intern Program and the food bank at the Cathedral Center. Jana Milhon-Martin, youth leader at St. John's Church, La Verne, and chaplain Todd Blackham will lead the group. "Pilgrimage is a time to look for God in one of the largest urban centers on the planet," says Milhon-Martin. "Through service and experiences which require students to come into direct contact with the realities of urban life, we endeavor to collapse the differences between 'us' and 'them.' It is a rich and rewarding week of service-learning." Cost per person is $350; scholarships are available. The first information meeting is at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 4 at St. John's Church, 4745 Wheeler Avenue, La Verne 91750 (909.596.1321). The leaders also are seeking a college student to assist with the pilgrimage. For more information, contact Milhon-Martin at jana_mimartin@hotmail.com. A Just Action video about last year's pilgrimage is here. |
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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.
The text of Glasspool's sermon may be found here.
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 Starting a garden? Join workshop on healthy soil at St. Margaret's, San Juan Capistrano Is your church, school or organization planning to start a garden? Join Camp Stevens staff members for a workshop at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church and School, San Juan Capistrano, on "Building a Foundation: Soil" on Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. When starting a 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, including lunch. The program will include a tour of St. Margaret's thriving school garden, which was started with guidance and training from Camp Stevens. This workshop is 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 the workshop, contact Coreen@campstevens.org. St. Margaret's School is located at 31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
Ludie Driscoll, Cindy Hogan, Kevin Bourland, Patti Hayes and Mimi Nuccio, members of the Gooden Center Development Committee, are getting into the mood for their upcoming spring gala, "Mick at Night at 'the Greek.'"
Gooden Center annual gala will feature
music, food and comic entertainment
 Movie screening, discussion planned at Beaumont church St. Stephen's Church in Beaumont will continue an Eastertide program of prophetic visioning with the second of a series of movies and documentaries, "Bottle in the Gaza Sea," at 2 p.m. on Sunday April 27. The film series was inspired by Charter for Compassion Educational Project titled "Using the Arts to Build Empathy, the Ultimate 21st Century Skill." The conversation after the film will probe the message of the story as well as the pedagogical method for in-depth group conversation. "Bottle in the Gaza Sea" is a story of a tender friendship that grows between 17-year-old Tai, a recent immigrant to Israel from France, and Naīm, a 20-year-old Palestinian man. St. Stephen's is located at 225 E. 8th Street in Beaumont. For information, call 951.292.8153 or email to dlsax@earthlink.net.
 GFS anniversary service is May 17 Girls Friendly Society in the Diocese of Los Angeles will hold its 137th Anniversary Service and Awards Celebration on Saturday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026. A potluck luncheon will follow the service, which will celebrate the accomplishments of GFS members and leaders. Members are invited to wear blue and white and their GFS vests. Branch leaders need to turn in their award and participation forms by May 1 and make reservations for their girls and leaders by May 10: email to gfscalifornia@gmail.com. For more information, visit the GFS website.
 Joe Duggan to lead retreat
at Mt. Calvary center The Rev. Joe Duggan will return to Mt. Calvary Retreat Center June 23 - 27 to lead "From Annunciation (Call) to Resurrection (Mission) in 5 Days. The retreat emphasis will be "to name, deepen and celebrate where our call, hidden life, public ministry, passion/death, and resurrection intersects with Christ's journey," according to the event announcement. Duggan, priest-in-charge of St. Francis Episcopal Church, Fair Oaks (Diocese of California), is an Episcopal Church Foundation Fellow and a theologian who is passionate about networking and collaboration for effective mission through vital and viable congregations. The retreat fee of $550 per person includes meals; a $50 deposit is required. To register, call 805.682.4117 or email to mtcalvary1@aol.com. For more information, visit the Mt. Calvary website. http://www.mount-calvary.org. Mt. Calvary is located next to the Old Mission in Santa Barbara and is open for individuals and groups who seek a time and place to "relax, renew, reflect and pray."
 Bishop's Ranch to offer 'Benedictine Experience' in June The Bishop's Ranch in Healdsburg, California, and the Friends of St. Benedict will host a Benedictine Experience June 23 - 29. The weeklong program will be "an opportunity to step outside of the daily bustling rhythm of life and participate in an ordered day in the Benedictine way of prayer, study, work, hospitality and rest," according to a Bishop's Ranch release. Sister Mary Donald Corcoran, the Rev. James Knutsen, the Very Rev. Dom Robert Hale, and John Renke will provide leadership, reflections, discussions, and sacred music. The Experience will begin with dinner on Monday, June 23 and end with lunch on Sunday, June 29. Visit the Friends of St. Benedict website for more information and to register.
Citizenship clinics seek Spanish-speaking volunteers
IRIS -- the diocesan Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Services agency -- needs bilingual Spanish/English-speaking volunteers to help with citizenship clinics on Fridays April 25, May 2 and May 9 from 11am-2pm at the IRIS office located at 3621 Brunswick Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039, and on Saturday May 31, from 9:30am-2:30pm at the Cathedral Center located at 840 Echo Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90026. Volunteers are welcome to participate for a portion of each session or for the full time. Volunteers are asked to register with Meghan Tumilty at 323.661.8588 or mtumilty@ladiocese.org. |
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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.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1 - 4 p.m.
Mother-Daughter Selfie Social
Church of the Holy Communion
1160 W. 141st Street, Gardena 90247
Information: margaretn63@sbcglobal.net
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 as soon as possible 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.
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 SideŽ, 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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SATURDAY, MAY 3, 10 a.m - 3 p.m.
Community Garden Workshop -
'Building a Foundation: Soil'
St. Margaret's Episcopal School
31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano 92675
Information/Registration: Coreen@campstevens.org
Is your church, school or organization planning to start a garden? Join Camp Stevens staff members for this second of two "Seeds of Hope" workshops on building a foundation for a successful organic garden. 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, including lunch. Includes a tour of St. Margaret's thriving school garden, which was started with guidance and training from Camp Stevens. 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."
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 2 - 4 p.m.
Sacred Texts in Sacred Spaces:
Islamic Sacred Texts 101
The Islamic Center of Southern California
434 S Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles 90020
Reservations: here
Sponsored by the Guibord Center, which is based at the ProCathedral of St. John and works to increase understanding among the diverse faith traditions of Southern California. Hosted by Imam Jihad Turk. Participants are invited to experience Islam's sacred space and scripture. The event will take place in the prayer hall. Prepare to be enchanted by an echoing call to prayer and melodic recitations from the Quran followed by a discussion of the major themes of Islam's sacred text. Please dress modestly as there will also be an opportunity to join in rank in Muslim prayer for those who feel so inspired. A reception will follow the presentation.
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 3 - 5 p.m.
LGBT Ministry Garden Party
Episcopal Residence
Pasadena
Information/Directions: Jim White, jimwhite@sbcglobal.net
Special guest will be H. Adam Ackley, 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. Sponsored by the Program Group on LGBT Ministry.
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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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FRIDAY, MAY 2, 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).
FRIDAY, MAY 2, 8 p.m.
Music of Mozart, Respighi and Takemitsu
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272
Information: 310.573.7422 or music-info@stmatthews.com
Tina Chang Qu, associate concertmaster, and David Sage, principal viola, of the Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's team up for a performance of Mozart's sumptuous Sinfonia Concertante. The Chamber Orchestra will offer an encore performance of two of its own favorite works from past seasons, Respighi's sensual Trittico Botticelliano (Three Botticelli Pictures) and the beautifully evocative Archipelago S. by master of 20th century Japanese impressionism, Toru Takemitsu. Tickets: $35.
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 4:30 p.m.
Solemn Evensong and Organ Concert
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147
Evensong offered by the Our Saviour Choir and guests, followed by organ music performed by Philip Smith, organist at Church of Our Saviour. A free-will offering will be taken, and a reception will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, MAY 4, 5 p.m.
Choral Evensong for Eastertide
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123, ext. 112
All Saints' Choir performs Eric Whitacre's "Lux Aurumque," Humphrey Clucas' Preces & Responses, Craig Phillips' Magnificat & Nunc dimittis (St. Luke's San Antonio - West Coast premiere), Kenneth Leighton's "Let all the world in every corner sing." A wine and cheese reception will follow the service.
MONDAY, MAY 5, 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, MAY 6, 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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How can we adjust
to new hard times?
by Malcolm Boyd
The surge in middle-aged people moving in with their parents reflects the grim reality that has taken hold in the aftermath of the Great Recession, according to an April 21 report in the Los Angeles Times. The survey underscores that older people are quietly moving in with their parents at twice the rate of their younger counterparts. So let's face it: life for average people isn't getting easier. As a matter of fact, it's enormously complicated. Aging itself requires far more skill than it did. It's not an easy process at all.
Read more here.
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Malibu Surfside News
April 14
'Historical Jesus' series brings together two faiths
Rabbi Judith HaLevy and Rev. Joyce Stickney choose to highlight the shared ideals that bond their respective faiths, not the differences. In keeping with the spirit of similarities versus differences, the Malibu Jewish Center and Synagogue, led by HaLevy, and St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, led by Stickney, created a four-part series titled "Historical Jesus" in which members of both the church and the synagogue, as well as any other interested residents, met once a week to discuss pre-modern Jerusalem and the early life of Jesus. Read more here.
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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.
New listing
The Portugal Way of St. James
September 19 - 29, 2014
Sponsored by Christ Church of the Ascension, Phoenix, Arizona, and let by the Rev. Phillip Jackson, rector. Visiting sites in Portugal and Spain, concluding at Santiago de Compostela. Cost: $3,300 per person (double occupancy), including 9 nights' accommodation, daily breakfast, six lunches, three dinners; tour guide, day cruise on the Douro River, air-conditioned tour coach, all entrance fees and gratuities. Airfare, insurance, additional meals not included. Information and tour brochure here. Contact: Bonnie Waite, 480.899.8006 or bonnie@yourcruise.com.
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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