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A note to our readers:
Due to a system failure, some subscribers did not receive this issue of the Update on Wednesday evening when it was first sent.
Some of you will be getting this edition a second time; our apologies for the inconvenience. But since we do have to send it again, we've added a few calendar items -- and corrected an error that slipped in somehow. (The Abundant Table is located in Santa Paula, not Oxnard.)
Janet Kawamoto
Editor
The Episcopal News
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Students fill the quad at the University of California at Santa Barbara for a vigil in honor of six people killed and others injured by a young man who also took his own life on May 23. Photo / Nicole Janelle
Santa Barbara: 'Resilience in the face of violence'
Southland Episcopalians join memorial services,
vigils to honor victims
By Pat McCaughan
The Rev. Nicole Janelle, vicar and chaplain of St. Michael's University Church and the Episcopal campus ministry at the University of California at Santa Barbara (UCSB), offered a final benediction to about 16,000 people at a Tuesday afternoon memorial service at the university's Harder Stadium.
Invoking a spirit of healing and solace, strength and unity, Janelle called for "resilience in the face of violence and the courage to face that violence with resolve."
"May we embrace our work as peacemakers, helping to nurture a culture of respect and loving compassion and a culture where there is 'not one more' in our community and in our world," she added, echoing a rousing chant initiated by Richard Martinez, father of one of the victims, Christopher Michaels-Martinez, who also addressed the gathering.
Read more here.
The Episcopal campus ministry based at St. Michael's University Church in Isla Vista, led by the Rev. Nicole Janelle, welcomed students for counseling, care and worship in the hours and days after the incident. Photo / Bob Williams
 Farm ministry gets major Episcopal Church grant The Abundant Table Farm Church, an Episcopal Church project in Santa Paula, has received a mission enterprise zone grant from the Episcopal Church, one of 11 such grants awarded in 14 dioceses and funded through the Five Marks of Mission triennial budget, approved by General Convention in July 2012. In the budget, $2 million was allotted for the work of establishing mission enterprise zones and for supporting new church starts for the First Mark of Mission, "To proclaim the good news of the Kingdom." The Abundant Table, which "seeks to change lives and systems by creating sustainable relationships to the land and local community" through its farm-to-school, agricultural and nutrition education, youth development and faith-rooted initiatives, received one of the larger grants, $100,000. Other dioceses receiving grants included Oregon, Alabama, Arizona, El Camino Real (California), Spokane, Virginia, Southeast Florida, Alabama and a consortium of dioceses doing indigenous ministry work, including Alaska, Montana, Navajoland, North Dakota and South Dakota. More information about the grants from the Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs is here.
 Camp Stevens looks for
donations to fund new well Camp Stevens has established a "Well Wisher" fund to raise money for a new well. "In March 2014, we discovered that our on-site wells have dramatically decreased in productivity, leaving us in serious need of a new water source," explains camp director Beth Bojarski on the camp's "Well Wisher" donation page. On April 19, Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce blessed the site on Pump Road (parallel to the streambed and Highway 78); drilling is now under way. Estimated cost is about $60,000. To contribute, click here.
 Stewardship webcast
coming in early June The TENS 2014 Walking the Way Stewardship Conference webcast will be coming up on June 6 - 7 live, and recorded through June 29. Ideas to help plan for watching individually or as a group are here. The conference will take place at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. For information, visit the TENS website here. TENS is The Episcopal Network for Stewardship. The Diocese of Los Angeles is a member, and all its congregations may use TENS materials free of charge. For information, contact Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce at 213.482.2040 or djbruce@ladiocese.org.
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 Just Action
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Just Action:
Take Action against Violence
In this week's Just Action video, Bishop Jon Bruno reflects on the Isla Vista shooting and calls for action in the fight for comprehensive gun reform. Also, comments from U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps at the Community Safety Forum held at St. Michael's, Isla Vista, in August 2013.
For this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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 Two LA clergy included
among 2014 ECF fellowsTwo others receive renewed grants
Two clergy of the Diocese of Los Angeles were included among the new Episcopal Church Foundation fellows announced in a media release on May 28. In addition, two other priests received renewal grants. Fellowship recipient the Rev. Nicole Janelle is Episcopal chaplain at UC Santa Barbara and vicar of St. Michael's University Church in Isla Vista. Her nine years of ordained ministry work has been dedicated to helping people connect to and live out their theological convictions through "bodywork, care of creation, community-based relationship building, wellness activities, peace and justice work, and general activism."
 The Rev. Thomas Ni, ordained in 2007 as a deacon and 2008 as a priest and one of the only two priests in the Episcopal Church from mainland China, is the second fellow from the Diocese of Los Angeles. Shortly after ordination he started a Mandarin-speaking congregation and has since been ministering to Chinese immigrants, first at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church, San Marino, and now at the Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel.
ECF also renewed fellowships for the Rev. Nancy Frausto, priest-in-charge of Trinity Church, Los Angeles, and Sarah Nolan, director and lay chaplain of The Abundant Table in Santa Paula. Read more here.
 EDS confers honorary doctorate
on Malcolm Boyd Episcopal Divinity School at Cambridge, Massachusetts, presented a doctor of divinity degree, honoris causa, to the Rev. Canon Malcolm Boyd, author, civil rights activist and gay elder, during its commencement ceremonies on May 22. Boyd took part in a panel with other honorary degree recipients on May 21, delivering remarks on prayer. The citation from EDS mentioned Boyd's many books, especially the bestselling 1966 book of prayers Are You Running With Me, Jesus?, as well as his activism during the civil rights era, beginning with a Freedom Ride in 1961, and his status as one of the first Episcopal priests to publicly "come out" as a gay man. Boyd's life partner of 30 years, author and therapist Mark Thompson, accompanied him to Cambridge for the graduation festivities. Boyd will reach his 91st birthday on June 8 of this year. Photo / Molly Kawamoto
Two honored at credit union annual meeting
At the annual meeting of the Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union on May 22, board member Dan Valdez presented a recognition plaque to founding board member Marvin Jensen (above), and another to Estella Garcia recognizing her nearly 11 years of service to the institution (below). Gomez has taken a new job as receptionist for the Cathedral Center, where the credit union is housed.
Photos/John Taylor
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REQUIESCANT  The Rev. John Hancock
August 4, 1919 - May 19, 2014The Rev. John Julian Hancock, former vicar of the Church of the Reconciliation, Los Angeles (now closed) died May 19 at Olympia Hospital in Los Angeles. He was 94. In retirement he assisted at St. Bede's Church, Los Angeles, serving from 1989 to 2006. Before his tenure at Church of the Reconciliation, which began in 1979, Fr. Hancock served at Church of the Nativity in Westchester (1973-75). He is survived by his daughters Dorien McClellan and Rebecca Wright. Hancock's life will be celebrated as part of a Sunday Eucharist in June at St. Bede's Church. Full obituary here. Nancy Keir
d. May 10, 2014 Nancy Keir, 86, longtime secretary to Bishop Rusack, and secretary to two former rectors of St. Alban's, Los Angeles -- the Rev. Parker Jones and the Rev. Norm Ishizaki -- died May 10 in Santa Monica. She is survived by her son Rick, daughter-in-law Louise, and grandchildren Chris and Stacy. Her service will be private. Contributions in her memory may be sent to the Alzheimers' Association, California Central Chapter, 80 N. Wood Road, Camarillo 93010-8310.
 The Rev. Robert Spicer-Smith March 20, 1924 - May 25, 2014
The Rev. Robert S. Spicer-Smith, a longtime priest of the Diocese of Los Angeles, died May 25 in Glendale after hospitalization in recent months. He was 90. He is survived by loving friends and family. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at Forest Lawn, Hollywood, where the Rev. Robert Gaestel is scheduled to officiate. From 1954 to 1958, Spicer-Smith served as assistant rector at the Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel. He also served congregations in San Diego. Full obituary here.
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Gooden School's 2014 eighth grade graduates include, in back row, from left: Adam Evenson, Tim Treinen, Jack Crawford, Tiana Lopez, Daria Young, Sary Nachabe; in middle row: Taylor Morris, Ariana Fotoohi, Natalie Boberg; in front row: Sam Christopher, Caleb McCoy, Reese Bauer, Ariana Saigh, Jackson Morgan, Alvin Wang, John Nahas, Michael Brennan and Natalie Fung. Photo / Joyce Huyett Turner
 Gooden School graduation is
June 5: Serena Beeks to speak Canon Serena Beeks, who oversees nearly 40 Episcopal schools in the Diocese of Los Angeles, will give the address at The Gooden School's eighth grade graduation at 3:30 pm on Thursday, June 5, on the school's campus at 192 N. Baldwin Avenue in Sierra Madre. The community is invited to attend. Beeks, pictured at left, is executive director of the diocesan Commission on Schools. She formerly was division head of an independent school in Las Vegas and founding head of school of St. Mark's School in Upland. Beeks received a doctor of ministry degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and holds a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a master's degree from Claremont Graduate School. She serves on the governing board of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, and is an honorary canon of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. She also is a liaison between Episcopal schools in the diocese, including Gooden, and sister schools in Haiti. "It's a meaningful way for students to look outward," says Beeks. It's a theme she plans to focus on in her graduation address. The Gooden School is an independent Episcopal school offering classes in grades K - 8.
 IRIS will offer help to prospective
citizens at May 31 clinic Bilingual volunteers needed to assist with registration
IRIS, the Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service, a program of the Diocese of Los Angeles, has partnered with CARECEN to offer a free citizenship clinic at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul on Saturday, May 31, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. IRIS needs bilingual Spanish/English-speaking volunteers to help with registration. Volunteers are welcome to participate for a portion of the session or for the full time. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. No experience is needed; IRIS will train volunteers. An information flyers in English is here; in Spanish here. The Cathedral Center is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles (213.482.2040).
 Ticket prices reduced for 'Celebration of Harold Pinter' with Julian Sands at St. Thomas' Church, Hollywood
British actor Julian Sands ("A Room with a View," "Warlock") will present a one-man show, "A Celebration of Harold Pinter" at St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, as a benefit for the Hollywood parish's capital campaign. In 2005 Sands was approached by Pinter, a Nobel Prize-winning playwright and poet, to prepare a set of Pinter's poems for a special presentation in London. Working closely with Pinter, Sands was granted a rare insight into his personality, life and work. This collaboration evolved into a humorous and fascinating solo show directed by noted film star John Malkovich. To give more people an opportunity to attend this event, admission prices have been reduced: tickets are $25 per person, $12.50 for seniors (65 and older) and students with valid ID. Preferred seating is $50. Limited VIP seating, including a 6:30 p.m. private pre-performance reception with Sands and seating in the front rows, is $250 per person. For reduced-price ticket reservations, email to admin@saintthomashollywood.org. St. Thomas' Church is located at 7501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (Los Angeles) 90046. (An incorrect location for this event was given in the headline of a listing in last week's Update. The News regrets the error.)
 Women's retreat will study
'bad girls' of the Bible Mission Lutheran and Faith Episcopal churches of Laguna Niguel will present a spiritual retreat for women titled "Bad Girls of the Bible: Lessons We Can Learn" on Saturday, June 14, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The retreat will take place at Mission Lutheran Church, 24360 Yosemite Road, Laguna Niguel 92677. Keynote speaker will be Sheffra Williams, who will help participants learn and gain wisdom in their own lives from the "bad girls" stories of the Bible. The retreat program includes breakfast, lunch, workshops, meditation, silent auction and free childcare. Cost is $25; scholarships are available. Online reservations will be accepted here through June 13. Proceeds will benefit Hands of Grace, an interfaith outreach program that supports the homeless and under-served in Laguna Niguel.
 All Saints event to feature video presentations from Richard Rohr All Saints Church, Pasadena, and the Center for Action and Contemplation will present "Conspire@All Saints" on Sunday, June 8, 6 - 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 9, 7 - 9 p.m. The program will be built around the "Conspire Community" series of video programs by spiritual teacher Richard Rohr, followed by dialogue with Ed Bacon, rector, and staff of All Saints Church. Sunday's presentation will be "Rediscovering the Contemplative Mind." Monday's will be "The Force Field of the Holy Spirit." A $10 donation will cover any or all of the Conspire event. Child care will be available. Registration is here. For information, contact Stasia Dahlstrom, 626.583.2710 or sdahlstrom@allsaints-pas.org. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101.
 Auditions open for youth production in Palos Verdes Estates St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates will hold auditions for a youth production of the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" on Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Young people ages 11 - 18 are invited to audition, according to Jeannie Cobb, director of music, youth & arts at St. Francis. Members of the cast do not need to be members of St. Francis' Church and there is no cost to participate. An audition workshop will also be held June 14, 2 - 4 p.m. Parts open include: Charlie Brown (baritone), Snoopy (tenor), Lucy van Pelt (alto), Linus van Pelt (baritone), Schroeder (tenor), Patty (mezzo soprano), Red Headed Girl (silent), Woodstock (silent). People interested in helping on sets, props, or costumes are also welcome to contact Cobb. The show will be produced in a two-week intensive schedule July 28 - Aug. 9. Performances will be Aug. 8 - 9. For audition or workshop reservations, or other information, contact Cobb at 310.375.4617, ext. 228 or jean.cobb@stfrancispv.org. St. Francis' Church is located at 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates.
 Yoga retreat planned for July 23 - 27 at Mt. Calvary Retreat Center Greta Ronningen of the Community of Divine Love and her son Sam Finger will offer a five-day yoga retreat July 23 - 27 at Mt. Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara. The retreat will be appropriate for level I - II students, and will include vigorous sessions as well as more gentle relaxing sessions. Breathing and meditation will be offered daily. There will be a guided hike, free time to go to the beach and to enjoy Santa Barbara. Ronningen has been practicing and teaching yoga for 37 years. She is a chaplain to incarcerated girls at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall and men at Twin Towers Correctional Facility. Sam Finger teaches yoga in New York City. He will also be offering therapeutic Marma Point sessions at an additional charge. The retreat will be limited to 15 participants. Cost is $545 and includes four nights' accommodation, delicious vegetarian meals, and the yoga program. A flyer with more information is here. For information and reservations call 805.682.4117 or email to mtcalvary1@aol.com.
 Tom Neenan will follow history of music premieres in summer course at Pacific Palisades church Tom Neenan, director of music at St. Matthew's Church, Pacific Palisades, will offer a 10-week course on the history of musical style this summer. Neenan teaches music history and theory at Caltech, where he has been awarded an outstanding teaching prize by the Associated Students. He also is a regular presenter for the L.A. Philharmonic's Upbeat Live! pre-concert lectures. The course, which will begin on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:10 p.m. in the music room at St. Matthew's and continue for nine subsequent Tuesdays, will focus on the premier performances of about two dozen works from the years 1198 to 2005, ranging from Byrd and Monteverdi to Berlioz, Wagner and Leonard Bernstein. Suggested text is Thomas Forrest Kelly's Music Then And Now (W.W. Norton, 2012), available from Amazon. Any version (paper, new, used, Kindle etc.) with or without accompanying CD is acceptable. Participants are welcome to attend any or all sessions. An informational get-together for those interested in the course will be held on Tuesday, June 3. For information, contact Neenan by email at music-info@stmatthews.com. St. Matthew's Church is located at 1031 Bienveneda Avneue, Pacific Paliasades 90272.
 Whittier EfM class invites prospective students Is your spiritual life looking for a boost? Wishing you understood more about the Bible, church history, theology? Education for Ministry may fill the bill. The Whittier area EfM class invites all prospective students to an invitational meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, at St. Stephen's Church, 10925 Valley Home Avenue, Whittier. Those attending will be able to observe an actual class session, mingle with current members and mentors, and enjoy good fellowship and a full dinner. Reservations are appreciated, but not required: call 562.947.0394 and leave a message if no answer, or send an e-message to ststephens90603@gmail.com, and mark for Sandy Herron's attention.
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SATURDAY, MAY 31, 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Safe Church Training
Church of the Ascension
25 E. Laurel Avenue, Sierra Madre 91024
Information/Registration: 626.355.1133
The Very Rev. Michael Bamberger, instructor. Advance registration requested. Safe Church is a misconduct prevention program. All employees of the diocese and its congregations, as well as volunteers such as Sunday school teachers and aides, youth ministers, lay eucharistic ministers and others must have a certificate of such training on file with the diocese, to be renewed every five years. (For information on who must take the training, contact Anilin Collado, human resources director, at humanresources@ladiocese.org or 213.482.2040, ext 250.)
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Citizenship Clinic
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: 323.661.8588
IRIS needs bilingual Spanish/English-speaking volunteers to help with registration. Volunteers are welcome to participate for a portion of the session or for the full time. Lunch will be provided for volunteers. No experience is needed; IRIS will train volunteers. Volunteers may register with Meghan Tumilty at 323.661.8588 or mtumilty@ladiocese.org. Information flyers in English are here; in Spanish here.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 3:30 p.m.
Miko Peled: Beyond Zionism: Peace in Palestine/Israel'
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.796.1172
Miko Peled, author of The General's Son: An Israeli in Palestine, the son of an Israeli army general, advocates for one Israeli/Palestinian state with equal rights for all. A free-will offering will be taken, and books will be available for sale. Co-sponsored by the Middle East Ministry of All Saints Church and Friends of Sabeel L.A./O.C.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Virtual Labyrinth Facilitator (VLF) training session
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1145 W Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton 92833
Information: The Rev. Paul Edwards, paulnanita@sbcglobal.net
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. More information about VLF is here. http://www.fr-paul.org/labyrinth-facilitators.html
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2 - 5 p.m.
GLEAM/OC Garden Party
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin
GLEEAM/OC is the new cooperative ministry with and to LGBT persons in Orange County. Beer, wine and soft drinks and hors d'ouvers will be served. Cost will be $25 per person. The Garden Party will allow LGBT persons from Deaneries 9 and 10 to meet each other and support joint efforts for community outreach at the Orange County Pride event in Santa Ana in August, including an Episcopal Church booth at the event. GLEAM (Gathering LGBT Episcopalians in Active Ministry) is the name adopted by the diocesan Commission for LGBT Ministry.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 6 p.m.
Documentary Screening: 'Al Helm (The Dream):
Martin Luther King in Palestine'
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.796.1172
A documentary about an African-American gospel choir that joined with the Palestine National Theatre to put on a play in the West Bank. The film follows the choir as they get to know the Palestinian actors, struggle through competing visions of the play, visit holy sites and ultimately deliver the play throughout the Occupied Palestinian Territories. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for appetizers and desserts; the film will begin at 6:30 p.m. with discussion afterward. Co-sponsored by COLORS (Christians Offering Love to Overcome Racism in Society. Childcare is available by advance arrangement (24 hours) at 626.583.2871.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 9 a.m.
L.A. Pride Eucharist and Parade
Bank of American parking lot
Corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Crescent Heights, Los Angeles
Information: rjbrown0504@gmail.com
Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce will preside at the Eucharist; preacher will be Dr. H. Adam Ackley.
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THURSDAY, MAY 29, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica on Ascension Day
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123, ext. 112
All Saints' Choir Schola performs Missa Viri Galilaei by William Byrd.
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 4 p.m.
N2K Soul Break
St. George's Episcopal Church
23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills 92653
Information: 949.837.4530
Performed by the Rev. Norman Freeman and Katherine Cash -- "N2K" -- as an extension of their ministry as musicians in residence of St. John's Cathedral in Los Angeles. Free and open to all. N2K performs within the context of prayer. Their intent is to touch the human heart with a renewed and deepened sense of peace, through the language of music, creating an emergent liturgy without words.
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 7:30 p.m.
A Celebration of Harold Pinter with Julian Sands
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (Los Angeles) 90046
Information/Tickets: admin@saintthomashollywood.org
In 2005 British actor Julian Sands was approached by the Nobel Prize-winning playwright and poet Harold Pinter to prepare a set of Pinter's poems for a special presentation in London. Working closely with Pinter, Sands was granted a rare insight into his personality, life, and work. This extraordinary collaboration evolved into this wonderfully humorous and fascinating solo show directed by John Malkovich. Sands will present this passionate tribute to one of the great playwrights of the 20th Century as a benefit for St. Thomas' capital campaign. Admission (reduced): $25; $12.50 seniors 65+ and students with valid ID. Preferred seating is $50. VIP seating, including a 6:30 p.m. private pre-performance reception with Sands and seating in the front rows, is $250 per person.
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 4 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Norm Freeman
Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar 92625-0838
Information: 949.644.0463
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 7:30 p.m.
Choral Evensong
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita
Information: 661.259.7307 or www.st-stephens.org
Presented in celebration of the Feast of the Ascension by the choirs of St. Stephen's.
MONDAY, JUNE 2, 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, JUNE 3, 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, JUNE 3, 7 p.m.
Contemplative Prayer
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Contemplative Prayer meets every Tuesday evening for an extended period of silent meditation and prayer in the Upper Room. Those unfamiliar with this method of prayer are welcome to join others who have practiced contemplative prayer before.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 10 a.m.
Ordination to the Sacred Order of Deacons
ProCathedral of St. John
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747-6285
Ordinands: Todd Patten Blackham, St. James' Church, South Pasadena; Katherine Cadigan, All Saints' Church, Beverly Hills; Allison Lee Cornell, St. Luke's Church, Long Beach; Ann Brant Engstrom, Trinity Church, Orange; Martha Dale Johns, All Saints' Church, Beverly Hills; Nathaniel Peter Katz, All Saints Church, Pasadena; Lorenzo Lebrija, St. Athanasius' Church, Echo Park (Los Angeles); James David Prendergast, St. James' Church, South Pasadena; Chitra Dasu Sudarshan Rao, The Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel. The prayers and presence of the diocesan community are invited.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 7 p.m.
Vigil and First Eucharist of Pentecost
Holy Spirit Community
3711 Evans Street, Silver Lake (Los Angeles) 90027
Information: 213.482.2040, ext. 223
All are welcome to join Holy Spirit's patronal festival on Pentecost Eve. Bishop J. Jon Bruno, presiding. Located at Hyperion Avenue, above and behind Barbarella Kitchen & Bar. www.holyspirit-la.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 9 a.m.
L.A. Pride Eucharist and Parade
Bank of American parking lot
Corner of Santa Monica Blvd. and Crescent Heights, Los Angeles
Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce will preside at the Eucharist; Preacher will be Dr. H. Adam Ackley.
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 7 p.m.
The Summer Cabaret
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles (Mar Vista)
Information: 310.391.5522 or here
Join Music Director Frank Basile and the St. Bede's Choir and Soloists for an evening of light classics, show tunes and other unpredictable delights, made even more delectable with refreshments in the garden.
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 7 p.m.
Concert: The Whole Musician
The Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147 or here
The Whole Musician is a collective of five uniquely experienced flutists collaborating to offer unparalleled intensive retreats addressing the mental, physical, and musical demands placed on the 21st century performer. Performers are: Meg Griffith (Dallas, Texas), Megan Lanz (Las Vegas, Nevada), Rik Noyce (Los Angeles) and Christopher Lee (Toronto, Ontario), with guest pianist Bryan Pezzone (Los Angeles). Suggested donation: $20.
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 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, JUNE 10, 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, JUNE 10, 7 p.m.
Contemplative Prayer
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Contemplative Prayer meets every Tuesday evening for an extended period of silent meditation and prayer in the Upper Room. Those unfamiliar with this method of prayer are welcome to join others who have practiced contemplative prayer before.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 7 p.m.
Contemplative Prayer
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
Contemplative Prayer meets every Tuesday evening for an extended period of silent meditation and prayer in the Upper Room. Those unfamiliar with this method of prayer are welcome to join others who have practiced contemplative prayer before.
TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 7:30 p.m.
Pentecost Taizé: Come Holy Spirit
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
7th & Atlantic, Long Beach
Information: 562.436.4047 or here
Please join St. Luke's in celebrating the season of Pentecost and the gifts of the Holy Spirit in an evening of soft, meditative, sung music and prayer. This will be our final Taizé of the season and the last evening with our music coordinator, Stephen Salts, who will leave to study in England next year. There will be a reception following the service to honor his time with us and to celebrate the gift of Taizé we have shared together.
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Women as change agents in the ongoing life of the church
by Malcolm Boyd
A former Roman Catholic nun, a friend of mine, is now an Episcopal priest in Los Angeles. Anne Tumilty is rector of St. James' Church, South Pasadena. Years ago we interacted without quite realizing it. My book of prayers, "Are You Running With Me, Jesus?" had come out and created a global stir. Anne was reading it, along with virtually everybody else in her convent. It was new. It was challenging. It pointed the way to new directions in spirituality.
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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
ALTADENA: Director of Children, Youth and Families Ministry. Saint Mark's Church seeks a dynamic, energetic person to build on their successful program for children, youth and families. Full job description and application information here. Contact: the Rev. Carri Patterson Grindon, rector, at carripg@saintmarksaltadena.org or 626.798.6747.
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APPLE VALLEY: Interim Head of School. St. Timothy's Episcopal School seeks a full-time interim head of school to bring a positive, collaborative approach to continue innovation as the school begins its search for a permanent head of School. St. Timothy's School is a small but close community of 90 students ranging from preschool through eighth grade. Full details here. Contact: the Rev. Jeff Martinhauk, rector, jeff@sttimshd.org or 760.242.2405.
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.
HOLLYWOOD (LOS ANGELES): Church Administrator, St. Stephen's Church. Full time. Responsible for managing the business affairs and operations of the church, preschool and partner organizations. Job description here. Qualified applicants should email resume and references to employment@ststephenshollywood.org by Friday, May 30, 2014,
or mail to: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 6128 Yucca Street, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
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.
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