June 22, 2014

News ...

Catherine Roskam to serve St. James', L.A., as bishop-in-charge

Bishop Catherine Roskam, retired bishop suffragan of the Diocese of New York, has been called as bishopin-charge under special circumstances at St. James' Church on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, beginning July 1. Roskam has lived in the Diocese of Los Angeles since her retirement in 2012. She has frequently assisted Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Bishops Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce and Mary Glasspool with pastoral visits to congregations. "I feel blessed to be called to St James-in-the-City with its rich diversity, its compassionate outreach, its commitment to education, and its excellence in liturgy," Roskam told The Episcopal News. "I'm so looking forward to this new phase of our ministry together to the glory of God." Read more here.

Stewardship seminars
via webcast coming up
next week

Great ideas on stewardship from Joan Chittister, Bishop Robert Wright, the Rev. Canon Charles LaFond and more can all be yours -- and you won't even have to travel outside the diocese. The Diocese of Los Angeles will sponsor two two-day seminars based on webcasts from the recent "Walking the Way" stewardship conference held by TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Seminar dates will be:

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 - 25
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
213.482.2040

FRIDAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 27 - 28
St. Paul's Church
3291 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 93003
805.643.5033

More information about the seminar schedule, webcast content and presenters is here. To register for either session, please reply to bishopsoffice@ladiocese.org by June 20 (for planning purposes). A $10 contribution per day to help cover lunch and snacks will be appreciated, and will be collected at the door.

Just Action

Just Action: Praying Together

In this week's Just Action video, Bishop Mary Glasspool comments on the 11th Annual Interfaith Symposium held at Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, where a panel discussed praying together across faiths.

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

People ...

Noel Coward tribute raises funds for City of Hope

Choir members from St. George's Church, La Cañada, raised more than $2,500 for City of Hope at "A Marvelous Party: A Musical Tribute to Noel Coward" on June 11. The musical revue of Coward's songs was produced by the Rev. Anthony Keller, deacon at St. George's, and the parish's music director, Connie Grisham. The performers chose City of Hope to receive the funds raised because their tenor soloist Daniel Chaney -- who performed at the event -- and Bishop J. Jon Bruno of the Diocese of Los Angeles both received successful treatment there in the past two years.

Events & announcements ...

Pasadena group to screen documentary on Stonewall riots

GALAS, the gay and lesbian group at All Saints Church, Pasadena, will screen the documentary "Remembering Stonewall" at its next potluck brunch on Sunday, June 29, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the Seminar Room. The documentary will begin at 1 p.m. The documentary deals with the Stonewall Uprising of 1969. In the early morning hours of June 28 of that year, police raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in the Greenwich Village section of New York City. That night the street erupted into violent protests and street demonstrations that lasted for the next three days. The Stonewall riots marked a major turning point in the modern gay civil rights movement in the United States and around the world. Bring a favorite brunch dish to share. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena. For information, email to galas@allsaints-pas.org.

'Silence' retreat to be
held in Santa Barbara

The San Gabriel-based Community of Divine Love will offer "Silence," a guided contemplative retreat, Sept. 11 - 14 at Mt. Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara. It will be led by CDL members the Rev. Dennis Gibbs and Greta Ronningen, both chaplains to the incarcerated as well as writers, retreat leaders and spiritual directors. Cost is $380 per person, which includes three nights' lodging and all meals. Spiritual direction will be available. Reservations are required by July 15; space is limited. For information, contact the Community of Divine Love at 626.703.4474 or cdlmonastery@aol.com. For reservations, contact Mt. Calvary Monastery at 805.682.4117 or mtcalvary1@aol.com.

'Swing under the stars' at Grace Church, Glendora, July 19

Grace Episcopal Church, Glendora, will hold its third annual "Swing Under the Stars" dinner and swing dancing event on the front lawn, featuring Big Wednesday Swing Band, on Saturday, July 19. A barbecue dinner of tri-tip or chicken will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m., with music starting at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to all. Dinner tickets are $10; a hot dog dinner for children under 12 is available for $5. Beer and wine will be offered for an additional charge. For information, call 626.335.3171. Grace Church is located at 555 E. Mountain View Avenue, Glendora 91741.

Learn to harvest
rainwater at Holy
Nativity garden class

Holy Nativity Church will hold a Rainwater Harvesting Class on Sunday, June 22, 2 - 5 p.m. at its community garden. The class will assist as the gardeners add a new downspout to its harvesting system. "As we all work, you'll learn about infiltration pits, swales, pipes, mulch, drought-tolerant plantings, and much more," says the class announcement. "You'll be 'up to your knees' in valuable information that you can then turn around and use at home." Participants should wear work clothes, closed-toed shoes and a sunhat, and bring sun protection and garden gloves. Cost is $5; proceeds will benefit Netiya, an organization that is building food gardens around Los Angeles. Reservations are helpful, and may be made by calling 310.670.4777. Holy Nativity Church is located at 6700 West 83rd Street, Los Angeles 90045.

SAVE THE DATE:

Godly Play CORE Training
Sept. 14 - 16

All Saints' Church, Beverly Hills, will host a Godly Play CORE training session Sunday - Tuesday, Sept. 14 - 16, led by Caryl Menkus. Godly Play is a Christian formation program based upon the recognition that children have an innate sense of the presence of God, and helps them to identify and express it so it can be explored and strengthened. For more information, visit the Godly Play website or contact Godly Play Foundation Operations at gpcoordinator@gmail.com.

Oct. 11 'Safe Church'
misconduct prevention training

The Very Rev. Canon Michael Bamberger will lead a Safeguarding God's People Workshop on Saturday, October 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 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.) Cost is $5. Contact Christal Ellis at cellis@allsaintsbh.org. All Saints' Church is located at 504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 (310.275.0123).

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FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 20 - 22

Godly Play CORE Training

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1231 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton 92831
Information: karri.backer@gmail.com
CORE training for teachers of Godly Play, a Christian formation program for children. Led by Caryl Menkhus Creswell, Godly Play Foundation Trainer. Discounted registration is available before May 22. For a brochure with complete information, click here.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sacred Dance Workshop by John West

St. Nicholas of Myra Episcopal Church
17114 Ventura Blvd., Encino 91316
Information here
Registration: info@valyermodancers.org
During this workshop, sacred dance becomes the vehicle of our expression and engagement in the worship traditions of the church. Participants will gather and explore the gestural and dance possibilities in the life of parish community. Come and learn where to dance, when to dance, and how to involve the community in this art of motion, emotion, and prayer. The day promises to be full of fellowship and prayer. Led by John West, an oblate of St. Andrew's Abbey and founder of the Valyermo Dancers. Cost: $30 preregistered ($35 at the door). Bring water and a lunch and enjoy the park-like setting of the church grounds.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 6:30 p.m.

Summer Solstice Local Foods Gala

Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
6700 West 83rd Street, Los Angeles 90045
Information/Tickets: 310.670.4777
The Community of Holy Nativity and the Environmental Change-Makers invite all to celebrate the longest day of the year in fine style in the garden. Meet old friends and make new. Break bread, sit down, and dine. Join us in kicking off a new phase in Change-Making history! It will be a celebration, a FUN-raiser, and a "tasting" of a delicious assortment of local foods. Garden party attire. Tickets: $45 per person.

JULY 23 - 27

Yoga Retreat

Mt. Calvary Retreat Center
505 E. Los Olivos Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Information/Reservations: 805.682.4117 | mtcalvary1@aol.com
Leaders: Greta Ronningen of the Community of Divine Love and her son Sam Finger. 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.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Interfaith Prayer Vigil for the United Nations Day
in Support of Victims of Torture

St. Augustine's Church
1227 4th Street, Santa Monica
Information: 310.395.0977
Speaking at the vigil will be Mia Yamamoto, a prominent attorney and board member of International Bridges to Justice (IBJ), a non-profit organization that works within the legal systems of targeted countries to stop investigative torture. An event flyer is here. All are welcome.

This week in liturgy & the arts ...

FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 7:30 p.m.

Contemplation & Prayer in the Style of Taizé

All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123, ext. 112
Music led by the Parish Choir

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Sacred Dance Workshop by John West

Choral Evensong and Benediction for Corpus Christi

Saint Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles 90046
Information: 323.876.2102
Featuring the works of Victoria, Scarabelli, Morales, Thalben-Ball and others. The feast of Corpus Christi (Latin for "body of Christ"), also known as Corpus Domini, is a liturgical solemnity celebrating the tradition and belief in the body and blood of Jesus Christ and his real presence in the Eucharist. All are welcome and a potluck reception will be held in the rectory garden after the service.

SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 6 p.m.

Jazz Vespers with N2K

St. John's ProCathedral
514 West Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information: Edward Tipton, 213.747.6285, ex. 106 or music@stjohnsla.org
N2K -- Katherine Cash, violin, and the Rev. Norm Freeman, vibraphone -- will be joined by pianist Theo Saunders, bassist Putter Smith, and drummer Kendall Kay. A free-will offering will be received. The service will be followed by a light reception.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 4 p.m.

Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble:
Music by Tallis and Contemporaries

Church of the Angels
1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena
Information/Tickets: 626.260.8249www.jouyssance.org.
Featuring Thomas Tallis' monumental "Lamentations of Jeremiah" as part of a vocall program devoted to the music of Tallis and his contemporaries. The choral ensemble will explore themes of healing, reconciliation and affirmation in compositions by Lasso, Dunstable, Fayrfax, Dufay, Sheppard and Gesualdo. Tickets: $20 ($15 seniors and students).

MONDAY, JUNE 23, 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 24, 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 24, 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.

TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 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.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 7:30 p.m.

Lisa Donahey Sings Broadway Standards

Wells Fargo Theater/Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles 90027
Tickets: Alessia Cicconi, 323.543.2800, ext. 124, or
             acicconi@hillsides.org
     Lisa Donahey will perform songs from her new CD, "Lisa Doheney Takes on Broadway." A portion of the proceeds will benefit Hillsides, which Donahey, a Southern California native, has supported for some 15 years. Donahey has performed with many noted recording artists, including pop singer Sting and the jazz quartet The Manhattan Transfer. She works regularly with notable songwriters and film scorers in the music industry. The evening will kick off with a reception and silent auction at 6:30 p.m.; the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Donahey will sign CDs bought during the evening after the show. Tickets: $40 ($45 at the door). VIP tickets, which include refreshments, preferred seating, a copy of Donahey's new CD, and a gift bag, are $75. All ticket prices are tax-deductible. More information here.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 7 p.m.

Centering Prayer

St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
1227 Fourth Street, Santa Monica
This week only, Centering Prayer will be held at 7 p.m. for a half hour so that participants also may attend the Interfaith Prayer Vigil: United Nations Day In Support of Victims of Torture, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at St. Augustine's (see listing below). All are welcome; no previous experience needed. 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), usually at 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 7 p.m.

Interfaith Prayer Vigil: United Nations
Day of Support of Victims of Torture

St. Augustine by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
1227 Fourth Street, Santa Monica
Information: 310.395.0977
Join us in International Bridges to Justice's world-wide interfaith even to promote understanding that "human rights should be protected by the rule of law" and that "everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law." 93 countries have agreed to eliminate investigative torture, but governmental agencies continue to use it on a daily basis. Join with us in prayer as we join together with others around the world to bear witness to the injustices of torture.

SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 5 p.m.

Jazz Vespers with Left Side Sax Alliance

All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725
or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
Left Side Sax Alliance presents modern, jazz-influenced saxophone quartets played by four of Los Angeles' best saxophonists; Jeff Driskill, Bob Sheppard, Katisse Buckingham and Adam Schroeder. Dale Sorenson will offer a meditation, Christina Honchell will preside. Child care will be provided. There is no charge. No reservations required.

MONDAY, JUNE 30, 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, JULY 1, 6:15 p.m.

Centering Prayer

Contemplative Prayer

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Episcopal News

At 30, 50 or 70,
who do you want to be?

by Malcolm Boyd

A huge newspaper headline is unmistakable:

[NAME] IS DEAD AT 57.

What is startling is that the life ended at 57. The age of 90 makes complete sense for such an obituary. So does 78 or 87, maybe even 68. But not 57. Isn't that too young?

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Opportunities ...

TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE

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, 2014
The 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.

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.

COMPTON: Interim school director. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Compton seeks a full-time interim school director to bring a positive, collaborative approach to continuing innovation as the school begins its search for a permanent director. Information here.

COMPTON: Bookkeeper. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Compton seeks to hire a bookkeeper to make the entries and balance the books every week, help prepare the budget, and bring a positive, teamwork-oriented approach to the church and school. Information here.

COMPTON: Fundraiser. St. Timothy's Episcopal Church in Compton seeks to hire a successful fundraiser to help find ways and means of raising funds for the church and school as we begin to search for a permanent director of the school. Information here.

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.

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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TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT

GRAVESITES: Episcopal Communities & Services has approximately 30 gravesites available at Live Oak Cemetery, located in Monrovia, and is selling these spaces at $1,000 each (they usually run $4,500 or more). The gravesites can be purchased individually or in blocks. ECS also has four available sites for cremains only; these can be purchased for $500 each. For information call Lisa Oddone at Episcopal Communities & Services, 626.403.1497.

Orange County Register
June 16

St. Paul's Episcopal Church celebrates garden at Rogation Sunday

(Photo gallery)
St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Tustin recently commemorated the ancient custom of Rogation Sunday. The celebration has its roots in fifth century England, when a good or poor harvest could make or break an agrarian village. Today, St. Paul's uses Rogation Sunday to celebrate the abundance of its community organic garden, which is so successful that it now provides year-round fresh produce for the 150 guests at its weekly free Sunday Suppers.

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