 All are invited for July 4 walking meditation at Echo Park Lake People of all faiths are invited to share in a one-hour walking meditation around Echo Park Lake at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 4, focusing on a theme of interdependence.
While completing the 0.9-mile path, participants will stop at six stations for reflection and prayers offered in six faith traditions: Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Baha'i. Participants are also invited to observe silent meditation and prayer while walking between the stations. The path borders the recently restored beds of lotus flowers, traditional symbols of enlightenment in several faiths.
"The walk promises to be a meaningful declaration of interdependence," said Bob Williams, diocesan canon for community relations, who is among event hosts and planners. "Gathering on July 4 is also significant as an expression of thanksgiving for religious freedoms afforded within our nation."
Walking meditation - a form of active prayer common to many faith traditions - offers a chance to focus on shared experiences of harmony and pilgrimage, Williams said.
The walk will begin promptly at 11 a.m., beginning near the steps to the boathouse, a familiar landmark in Echo Park.
Free parking will be available at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, until the lots are filled, and on the adjacent streets.
The event is sponsored by the recently launched Interfaith Coalition of Southern California, an emerging alliance of interreligious organizations engaged in strategic planning for common cause. More information is available from Williams at 213.308.0222 or rwilliams@ladiocese.org.
Photo / Chris Tumilty
Pilgrimage takes youth to city streets
Seven teenagers from various congregations of the Diocese of Los Angeles came together June 16-20 for a weeklong experience of living in community at the Cathedral Center retreat center as they experienced the plight of the poor, homeless and hungry in Los Angeles and surrounding communities. The group spent several mornings providing crafts and games for children at Las Familias del Pueblo on Skid Row. Another morning was spent observing and participating in healthy food classes at Immanuel Church, El Monte, held by Seeds of Hope staff. The pilgrims visited MacArthur Park and shared their lunches with homeless people there, then spent an hour debriefing with Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool. The group also paid a visit to the Episcopal Urban Intern Program and met with Bishop J. Jon Bruno and the Cathedral Center staff. The pilgrimage, now in its third year, is a project of the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and was led by Jana Milhon-Martin of St. John's Church, La Verne, the Rev. Todd Blackham of St. James' Church, South Pasadena, and Chris Tumilty, diocesan youth officer. See below for a Just Action video about the pilgrimage.
 Sept. 5 Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium to continue 21-year tradition The 21st annual Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium will be Friday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. The Dodgers will play against the Arizona Diamondbacks. If enough Episcopalians buy tickets, one of the bishops of the diocese will throw out the first pitch; last year Bishop Griselda Delgado Del Carpio of Cuba (at center in photo above) did the honors, with Bishops Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, left, and Mary Glasspool calling and catching the strike, respectively. Tickets are $21 each, and are available from the Dodger coordinator at each congregation. A fireworks display will follow the game.
Photo / Payton Hough
Students graduate from community leadership program sponsored by Jubilee Consortium Students of a Health Advocates Training Program sponsored by the Jubilee Ministries Consortium of Los Angeles-area Episcopal churches received their graduation certificates from both Jubilee and the city on June 18. The multi-generational program offers health education, fitness and leadership development to L.A. County's underserved communities. Students attend lectures on anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, nutrition and healthy eating, community organizing, leadership and advocacy, as well as dance and exercise moves. Many of them will go on to teach classes in their own communities. A story about HATP is featured in the Summer 2014 edition of The Episcopal News magazine: click here to download and read the issue.
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Just Action:
L. A. City Pilgrimage 2014
In this week's Just Action video, Bishop Mary Glasspool joins youth leaders Jana Milhon-Martin and Todd Blackham on the L.A. City Pilgrimage, during which teens learn about the effects of poverty, homelessness and related urban concerns.
For this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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Jubilee Ministries Consortium film gets festival award
This month, Jubilee Consortium was chosen to be a part of the 2014 SparkChange Festival from Public Interest Pictures. The festival pairs Los Angeles non-profits with professional filmmakers to collaborate to create, in just 48 hours, a short film that shares a powerful story. Jubilee Consortium was paired with Nicky Keros, a Southern California native who is studying film at the Pratt Institute in New York. Keros worked with the Jubilee staff to craft a video that reflects the vision and mission of Jubilee Consortium's Episcopal Urban Intern Program. The short film, which may be viewed here, was selected for honorable mention on the night of the festival.
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 Instituto tour will examine 'Saints and Sinners' at UCLA's Fowler Museum Instituto de Liderazgo, a training program for Latino lay leaders in the Diocese of Los Angeles, will take a guided tour of an exhibit titled "Sinful Saints and Saintly Sinners" at the Fowler Museum at UCLA at 12 noon on Saturday, July 5. Tour leader will be the Rev. Vincent Schwahn, rector of St. Mark's Church, Van Nuys, and former dean of San Andres Anglican Seminary in Mexico City, who will discuss the theme "Popular Religiosity in Latin America." The tour will be conducted in Spanish and English. Participants will meet for a sack lunch at 12 noon in front of the museum, located at 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles 90024. The tour will begin at 1 p.m. All are invited; please make reservations with Schwahn at vincentkarlschwahn@gmail.com.
 St. Paul's, Lancaster,
to celebrate 90th year
at July 6 services Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will be on hand as St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lancaster, celebrates its 90th anniversary on July 6 at morning services. St. Paul's began its life in the Antelope Valley in 1924 when the first services were held in the offices of the Ledger-Gazette, the local newspaper. It became a mission in 1929, and later erected the current building on West Avenue K. Former rectors and members will join in the day's festivities, including a special reception after the service. For information, call 661.945.6704 or email to office@saintpaulslancaster.org. The church is located at 502 W. Avenue K, Lancaster 93534.
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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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Retreat Day: Learning Peace: When the Soul Lies Fallow
Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel
Information/Registration here
Led by Rosemary Dougherty, SSND and sponsored by Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality. Learn how the ego itself can conspire to create soul-sickness and how the practice of "being fallow" creates the space for an enduring peace in our very being. Dougherty, a spiritual guide, writer, spiritual director and wisdom teacher, is also a vowed Catholic religious and a Zen sensei master, based in Washington, D.C. Cost: $68. Lune is $10 or bring your own. Snacks and beverages will be provided.
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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
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, JULY 1, 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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SUNDAY, JULY 6, 6 p.m.
Theatre Dybbuk: Tefillah or Prayer: A Translation
The Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147 or www.churchofoursaviour.org
An original work by Theatre Dybbuk, which draws its presentations from Jewish myths, folklore and history. Tefillah was designed to be performed in sacred spaces. Suggested donation: $20.
MONDAY, JULY 7, 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 8, 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, JULY 8, 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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A letter that shook me
and changed my life
by Malcolm Boyd
I got involved in civil rights gradually. At the outset I simply cared deeply but didn't know very much about it. It became clear that it was one thing to be legitimately in favor of racial justice, yet quite another to take a controversial public stand on the issue. Race was dynamite as a major issue in America. In 1961 it was sharply dividing U.S. families, places of worship, universities, you name it. Virtually everybody had an opinion. I realized that I was acutely interested. I was touched by influential writings of the time, voices speaking from books and the theater and in film. But I kept my distance intellectually and emotionally.
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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. Price: $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.
UPLAND: Interim Preschool Director. St. Mark's Episcopal School seeks an experienced preschool leader committed to early childhood education to serve under the guidance of the Head of School beginning in mid-July 2014. Job description and application information 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.
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San Gabriel Valley Tribune
June 22, 2014
Couples renew vows at Pasadena's Church of the Angels to celebrate its 125 years
Sue Tutt walked down the aisle at the iconic Church of the Angels in 1956, carrying a bouquet of white anthuriums slightly colored by the same stained glass filtered sunlight that shone on her mother's wedding 30 years earlier. Read more here.
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