The Church of the Epiphany, as it appeared soon after it was constructed in 1913.
Art auction to benefit historic Church of the Epiphany
Some 30 works by exceptional Los Angeles artists will be auctioned in August to help restore another work of art; the historic Church of the Epiphany, a landmark both for its architecture and its historical importance as a center of Latino history and culture in Los Angeles.
The auction will be launched online Aug. 9 here. An opening "performance art" event and viewing of the artworks will be held on Saturday, August 16, 5 - 7 p.m. at The Church of the Epiphany, 2808 Altura Street, Los Angeles 90031. A live auction, with refreshments and music, will take place on Saturday, August 23, 5 - 8 p.m., also at Epiphany. Read more here.
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Just Action: Hope in Haiti
In this week's Just Action video, Bishop Mary Glasspool and Serena Beeks reflect on the Diocese of Los Angeles' continued partnership with Haiti and the faith Haitians express during their ongoing reconstruction from the 2010 earthquake.
To view this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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 Local priest witnesses historic signature at the White House At a White House ceremony on July 21, President Barack Obama signed an executive order intended to prevent workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people employed by the federal government and all companies that receive a contract from the federal government. "I'm going to do what I can, with the authority I have, to act," said Obama. "The rest of you, of course, need to keep putting pressure on Congress to pass federal legislation that resolves this problem once and for all." "Amen!" came a voice from the invited audience of LGBT activists and supporters gathered from across the nation to witness the signing. "Amen. Amen," the president responded as the audience applauded. "Got the "amen" corner here," he continued, laughing. "You don't want to get me preaching, now." The "Amen" came from the Rev. Canon Susan Russell, associate priest at All Saints Church, Pasadena, and a longtime activist for marriage equality and LGBT rights. Russell and the Rt. Rev. Gene Robinson, the first openly gay man to be elected a bishop in the Episcopal Church, were among several Episcopal representatives invited to be present. "Yes. That was me. I just couldn't help myself," Russell later wrote in her regular column on Huffington Post as she reflected on the historic occasion. A video of the July 21 signing ceremony is here. Above left: Russell and Robinson meet the Obamas' dog, Sunny, who was out for a walk on the White House grounds.
Episcopal Church's Latino leaders
meet at Cathedral Center
Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce (center front) hosted the Council of Advice of the Latino/Hispanic Ministries of the Episcopal Church at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul in Los Angeles. Those attending included the Rev. Anthony Guillen (second from right), the Episcopal Church's officer for Latino/Hispanic Ministries; Tom Callard, Miguel Escobar, Nancy Frausto, Antonio Gallardo, Dixie Junk, Uriel Lopez, Eduardo Rivera, Al Rodriguez and Daniel Vélez-Rivera. Not pictured is Miguelina Howell.
The Red Shirt Project starts out for 2014 mission trip
Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool, front center, visited St. Mary's Church, Lompoc, on July 20 to send a team of young people and their adult leaders off to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota for the diocese's annual Red Shirt Project mission trip. Twenty young people from around the diocese, and two from Minnesota, will live, work and learn with the Lakota-Sioux residents through Aug. 6. "We are putting together a one-day powwow in the village the first weekend we are there," says group leader Michael Cunningham, rector of St. Mary's (back row center). "We also are repairing and repainting the church door - red, of course." The group also will clean and weed the graveyard and repair the community baseball field. "Our focus is on leadership training among the youth," explains Cunningham, who has led the group every year along with the Rev. Canon Robert Two Bulls, formerly a priest of the Diocese of Los Angeles and now missioner of the Department of Indian Work and Multicultural Ministries for the Diocese of Minnesota and vicar of All Saints Indian Mission in Minneapolis.
Hawthorne youth take mission trip to New Orleans After months of planning and fundraising, six high school students from St. George's Church, Hawthorne, are off for a pilgrimage trip to New Orleans, where they will see Episcopal Church sites and work with their local hosts on mission projects. The young people and their adult leaders traveled by train from Union Station to New Orleans over the course of several days, and will remain in New Orleans for about a week before returning home by air.
Girls Friendly Society establishes branch in Gardena
The Church of the Holy Communion in Gardena has established a branch of the Girls Friendly Society (GFS), a world-wide Episcopal/Anglican fellowship for girls ages 5 to 21. The charter of organization from GFS-USA was presented to new GFS adviser Mary Mabuoch (third from right) and the Rev. Arthur Toro, rector (not pictured). Christine Otiende, GFS board member (left), assisted with the presentation. According to diocesan president Margaret Nolde, GFS is growing rapidly in the Diocese of Los Angeles. The program promotes personal relationships with other youth in the diocese and encourages Bible study, Christian behavior, and Episcopal tradition. For information about GFS, contact Nolde at 714.330.1156 or GFSCalifornia@gmail.com.
 Sarah Nolan awarded
Episcopal Church fellowship Sarah Nolan, director of The Abundant Table and Join the Farm and lay chaplain at Cal State University Channel Islands, was recently awarded an Environmental Stewardship Fellowship by the Episcopal Church's Office of Justice and Advocacy Ministries. Nolan was sponsored for the award by the Beecken Center at the School of Theology at Sewanee, Tennessee. She wrote in her application: "Through the intentional growth of an organizational eco-system, the Farm, Faith and Food initiative will provide nourishment through building relationships, disseminating resources and sharing stories rooted in agricultural and food based ministries of all shapes and sizes." The two-year fellowships "provide leadership on key environmental issues in affected domestic communities," according to a July 21 release from the Episcopal Church's Office of Public Affairs.
 Paul Meier appointed assistant director of music at Grace Cathedral Paul Meier, associate organist at St. James' Church, Los Angeles, has been appointed assistant director of music at Grace Episcopal Cathedral of the Diocese of California, located in San Francisco. Meier, an experienced organist and choir director, has been at St. James' since 2006. Among recent performance highlights, he was a featured organist with the Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall. Meier will join the Grace Cathedral staff on Aug. 1, succeeding Lawrence Thain.
REQUIESCAT
 Canon Robert Lee Johnson, Jr. July 23, 1950 - July 14, 2014
Robert Lee Johnson, Jr., longtime lay leader at St. John's ProCathedral, Los Angeles, vice-president of the Corporation of the Diocese and honorary canon of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, died July 14. He was 63. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at St. John's ProCathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007 (213.747.6285). A reception will follow the service. Survivors include Johnson's wife, Sara Finney-Johnson; his children Nichelle Johnson McMillian and son-in-law Will; Robert Johnson and Christine Johnson; his sister Frances Johnson; brothers- and sisters-in-law and nephews and nieces. In 1977, Johnson became one of the first African-American brokers at Merrill Lynch. He later worked at the Copeland Companies as a financial broker, and was licensed by the California Department of Insurance as a viatical settlement broker and consultant. His career as an independent financial advisor spanned nearly 25 years. Full obituary here.
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 St. Stephen's, Santa Clarita,
to hold free genealogy
training session Mirian Krabach, member of the Southern California Genealogy Society, will conduct a two-hour beginner's session on how to begin or continue a search for family roots from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, Aug. 2 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Santa Clarita. Due to recent advances in technology, searches that might have taken months can now often be achieved in hours, even minutes, at much lower cost than ever before. The seminar is free of charge and open to the public. No reservation is required. The session will be held in St. Stephen's Spurling Hall. The church is located at 24901 Orchard Village Road in Santa Clarita, near the intersection with Lyons Avenue. For information, visit St. Stephen's website or call the church office at 661.259.7307.
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SATURDAY, JULY 26, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Seminar: 'A Climate of Hope'
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Information: Allis Druffel at 310.752.3436 or allis@interfaithpower.org
Reservations here
Participants will spend the morning reflecting, planning and acting on pressing local environmental concerns. Because the event will take place just before the end of the California legislative session, participants can make their voices count on crucial legislation aimed at creating healthier communities. The event will also feature sessions on "telling your story"; local environmental challenges and solutions; and practical resources on "greening" congregational facilities and tips for church members. Among the speakers will be the Rev. Canon Sally Bingham, president of Interfaith Power & Light. The day will begin with check-in, refreshments and networking at 8:45 a.m. in the Cathedral Center's Great Hall.
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2 - 4:45 p.m.
Salsa Party
Join the Farm and The Abundant Table
The Hansen Agricultural Center
287 South Briggs Road, Santa Paula 93060
Information/Reservations: Erynn@jointhefarm.com
The afternoon will begin with to tour and a chance to harvest ingredients for homemade salsa at Join the Farm. Then all will meet at about 3:30 p.m. at The Abundant Table intern house, 722 East Main Street, Santa Paula 93060, to blend up Farmer Reyna's traditional, fresh Mexican salsa recipes to sample and take home, before trying out salsa dance moves to classic salsa music! Muy Caliente! Those who are so inclined can head to the Oxnard Salsa Festival to salsa the rest of the evening away! Bring your best homemade salsa to enter into the salsa contest; the best salsa-maker wins a personal salsa dance lesson with Farmer Reyna at the salsa party. Bring a container to take salsa home.
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 3 - 5 p.m.
Tongues of Fire Chili Cook-Off
Faith Episcopal Church
27802 El Lazo, Laguna Niguel
Information: 949.448.8114
Chili cooks will vie for prizes in four categories of chili-making: Traditional, "Anything Goes," Chili Verde and Veggie or Vegan. One concoction will win the prize for Best of Show, awarded by a panel of judges composed of local civic leaders and a chef from a nearby restaurant. All attendees will be able to vote for a People's Choice award. Danny Lulu, guitarist, will provide live music, and $1-per-ticket opportunity drawings will be offered for prize baskets. Tickets for chili tasting will be $1 each; 5 for $5, 12 for $10. Hot dogs, corn on the cob, corn bread, soft drinks and beer also will be available for sale. Those wishing to enter the chili contest at $10 per entry should contact geoff@TFGArchitects.com for rules and entry form.
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THURSDAY, JULY 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).
SATURDAY, JULY 26, 7 p.m.
Harout Senekeremian, piano
The Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147 or www.churchofoursaviour.org
Suggested donation: $20.
MONDAY, JULY 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, JULY 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.
TUESDAY, JULY 29, 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, AUGUST 2, 3 p.m.
La Música Antigua de España
Old Spanish Days' Fiesta Concert
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara
Information: 805.687.0189 or 965.7419
Features music of Old Spain, Mexico, and Early California for voice, classical guitar, organ, and piano. A fiesta favorite for 30 years.
MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 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, AUGUST 5, 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, AUGUST 5, 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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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. Lent in the Holy Land
February 26 - March 10, 2015A prayerful and contemplative pilgrimage sponsored by the Community of Divine Love and led by Brother Dennis and Sister Greta, with Canon Iyad Qumri. Visit Jerusalem, Bethlehem, the Judean desert, the Jordan River, the Galilee and Nazareth; Gethsemane and the Gerassimos Monastery. Total cost: $3,840, including round-trip airfare from Los Angeles, ground transportation, accommodations, meals and tips. A deposit of $400 is due by August 1, 2014. Information flyer here. Reservations: cdlmonastery@aol.com or 626.703.4474. |
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EMPLOYMENT
ALTADENA: Organist. Saint Mark's Episcopal Church seeks a part-time organist to work with its director of music. Church instrument is a Karl Wilhelm tracker action pipe organ with 2 manuals and 25 ranks. The congregation has adult and children's choirs and a bell choir. Full job description and requirements and application information here.
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.
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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