 Presiding bishop calls for
prayers for Iraq, Middle East
The following collect, which may be used as part of the Prayers of the People or elsewhere in the liturgy, appears on page 815 of the Book of Common Prayer:
Eternal God, in whose perfect kingdom no sword is drawn but the sword of righteousness, no strength known but the strength of love: So mightily spread abroad your Spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace, as children of one Father; to whom be dominion and glory, now and for ever. Amen.
Questions about how best to support the Christian community of Iraq may be directed to the Rev. Canon Robert Edmunds, Middle East Partnership Officer for the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, at redmunds@episcopalchurch.org.
Nominating committee issues call,
profile for 27th Presiding Bishop
[Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs] The Episcopal Church Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop (JNCPB) has issued the Call for Discernment and Profile for the 27th Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Between now and Sept. 30, any member of the Episcopal Church may submit a name of a bishop whom they believe should be considered for nomination to JNCPB through the email listed in the Call for Discernment and Profile. JNCPB will inform bishops whose names have been presented and advise them that if they wish to engage the discernment process, they must submit their materials as specified in the Call for Discernment and Profile between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31. The JNCPB will announce its nominees in early May 2015. The election will take place during the 78th meeting of General Convention June 25 - July 3, 2015 in Salt Lake City. Read more, download profile here.
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 Just Action: Peace in
Israel and Palestine
In this week's Just Action video, Bishop J. Jon Bruno calls for the end of violence in Israel and Palestine, and asks for Southland Episcopalians to help by contacting political officials on all sides of the conflict. To view this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here. |
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Filipino Convocation meets in L.A.
The Filipino Convocation of Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries met Aug. 8 - 10 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, with a closing Eucharist at Holy Trinity & St. Benedict's Church in Alhambra. Bishop Suffragan Diane Bruce hosted the convocation and led the opening worship. The group, under the leadership of its convener, the Rev. Leonard Oakes, attended workshops on ministry in the digital age, community development, social media and the relationship between the Philippine Independent Church and the Episcopal Church in the Philippines. According to the Rev. Fred Vergara, Asian-American Ministries officer for the Episcopal Church, who attended the meeting, EAM has six ethnic convocations -- Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian and South Asian -- which meet separately each year, but gather together every third year; the next general meeting will be in Seoul, Korea, in 2015. The Korean convocation also met earlier this year at the Cathedral Center.
 Service in Navajoland Seven teenagers from St. Stephen's Church, Santa Clarita, spent the last week of July in the Episcopal Diocese of Navajoland, a missionary diocese that covers portions of the Navajo reservation in Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. The teens and their leaders, who included St. Stephen's Rector Kelly O'Connell, at first painted window frames and sills at St. Michael's Church in Upper Fruitland, New Mexico, then set to work at All Saints Church in Farmington, N.M., to varnish  wood walls, paint, clear brush, and clearing lumber and concrete from earlier demolition of a small building. Their projects were slightly delayed, according to O'Connell, by two squirrels that had taken up residence in the dumpster, but the critters were (gently) cleared out in good time, the work proceeded, and the workers returned home at the end of the week, tired but proud of their accomplishments.
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 Remembering Robin Williams, Episcopalian As the world mourned the death on Aug. 11 of actor-comedian Robin Williams, Episcopalians were remembering him as one of their own. For those who have not already seen Williams' tongue-in-cheek list of "Top Ten Reasons to Be An Episcopalian" (as enumerated some years ago on one of his HBO comedy specials), The Episcopal News shares them here:
10. No snake handling.
9. You can believe in dinosaurs.
8. Male and female God created them; male and female we ordain them.
7. You don't have to check your brains at the door.
6. Pew aerobics.
5. Church year is color-coded.
4. Free wine on Sunday.
3. All of the pageantry, none of the guilt.
2. You don't have to know how to swim to get baptized.
1. No matter what you believe, there's bound to be at least one other Episcopalian who agrees with you.
On a more serious note; since Williams' death many church members have called for better understanding and care for those who suffer from the kind of depression that may have triggered his suicide. Resources are available through the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800.273.8255 or www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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Voice of OC
August 9
Thousands Turn Out for Orange County Pride Festival
Thousands of people turned out Saturday for what longtime activists said could be the largest LGBTQ pride event in Orange County history. (Story includes a photo of the Episcopal Church booth at the festival.) Read more here.
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'Versed' to return in October
with 'Jerusalem - The Holy City'- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7: "David & Solomon - The Promise," with Bishop Mary Glasspool
- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14: "The Siege 7 Exile -
The Unexpected," with Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21: "Jerusalem's Destruction -
The Overthrow," with Rabbi Noah Farkus - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28: "Modern Day - Christianity
Without Power," with Bishop J. Jon Bruno
A flyer is here; a registration form is here. For more information, contact Chris Tumilty at ctumilty@ladiocese.org. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. The Cathedral Center is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 4 p.m.
Deanery 9 Annual Barbecue
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
1314 N. Angelina Drive, Placentia
Information: 714.528.2995
Deanery 9 (north Orange County) will hold its annual barbecue, hosted by the congregation of Blessed Sacrament and its priest-in-charge, Christopher Potter. This year the event will include youth activities led by Chris Tyau, a youth worker from St. Andrew's, Fullerton. Members of the deanery's 11 congregations are invited to attend, enjoy dinner and connect with other Episcopalians from the north Orange County area. SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2 - 4 p.m.Buddhist Teaching with Lama Karma Drodul
Holy Spirit Fellowship 2601 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles 90027 Information: 323.424.7894 or SantaMonicaKTC@gmail.com Holy Spirit Fellowship, an Episcopal congregation in Silver Lake (Los Angeles) will host one of three Dharma teaching sessions with Lama Karma Drodul, a Tibetan Buddhist leader. The subject will by the Practice of Companion. Two more sessions, one on Aug. 15 and the other on Aug. 16, will be held at other Los Angleles-area locations: a flyer with full information is here. The three sessions are sponsored by Karma Thegsum Choling of Santa Monica and Los Angeles. Suggested donation for each session is $20, but no one will be turned away. |
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 5 - 8 p.m.
Farm-to-Table Farmraiser Event
Join the Farm/The Abundant Table
287 South Briggs Road, Santa Paula
Information/Registration here
Join the Scratch Food Truck and local chef Tim Kilcoyne as they prepare a Join the Farm! fresh meal, tour the farm where the ingredients were grown, celebrate the summer bounty and enjoy bluegrass music and stories about the ministry's farm education, young adult internships, and food justice work throughout the county. Dinner tickets are $25. Registration requested by Aug. 20.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 8 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2:30 p.m.
The Pirates of Penzance
The Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road, Ventura
Tickets: here or 805.643.50 The St. Paul's Players, a community theater troupe resident at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ventura, will present Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operetta, which centers on a band of misfit, soft-hearted pirates, a plucky modern Major General and his bevy of daughters, and the love story between reluctant apprentice pirate Frederic and respectable and faithful Mabel. Produced in cooperation with Comedy Tonight Productions, the show is directed by Gabriel Vega; music director is Tamarah Ashton and accompanist is Mark Holmstrom. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for seniors (62 and older), $15 for students (30 and younger), and $5 for children 12 and under.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 3 - 10 p.m.
St. Timothy's 'Night at the Bowl:
Smooth Jazz Extravaganza'
The Hollywood Bowl (Picnic Area #15, Highland-Camrose)
2301 N. Highland Avenue, Hollywood (Los Angeles) 90068
Tickets/information: The Rev. George Okusi, 310.638.6319
Dinner will be served between 3 and 4:30 p.m. at the Bowl's Picnic Area #15 (Highland-Camrose picnic area), followed by the 6 p.m. concert featuring Boney James, the Ohio Players, BWB (Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown) and Keiko Matsui. Tickets at $50 per person include the dinner and the concert.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 5:30 p.m.
David Gell Memorial Organ Concert
Trinity Episcopal Church
1500 State Street, Santa Barbara 93101
Information: Grey Brothers, 805.965.7419 or brothers@westmont.edu
British organist Antony Baldwin will perform a free concert in memory of his friend David Gell, who was for 30 years organist at Trinity Church before his sudden death in February 2014. Baldwin is director of music at the American Church in London and a freelance organist and accompanist. He has won many accolades for his musical accomplishments.
MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 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 19, 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 19, 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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FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 8 p.m.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 8 p.m.
The Pirates of Penzance
The Poinsettia Pavilion
3451 Foothill Road, Ventura
Tickets: here or 805.643.50
The St. Paul's Players, a community theater troupe resident at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Ventura, will present Gilbert & Sullivan's comic operetta, which centers on a band of misfit, soft-hearted pirates, a plucky modern Major General and his bevy of daughters, and the love story between reluctant apprentice pirate Frederic and respectable and faithful Mabel. Produced in cooperation with Comedy Tonight Productions, the show is directed by Gabriel Vega; music director is Tamarah Ashton and accompanist is Mark Holmstrom. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for seniors (62 and older), $15 for students (30 and younger), and $5 for children 12 and under.
MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 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 26, 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 26, 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, AUGUST 26, 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, 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. 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, 2015
A 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
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.
FULLERTON: Director of Music, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church. Part-time. To direct a 15-voice volunteer choir. Wednesday evening rehearsal, Sunday rehearsal and service weekly, plus specific additional services. Position to be filled by Sept. 1. Full job description and application instructions here.
PASADENA: Administrative Assistant for Children, Youth and Families Ministries, All Saints Episcopal Church, to provide support to the Children, Youth and Families (CYF) staff and office. This is a full-time, nonexempt position. Full benefits, including health and dental insurance, are provided. Full job description and application information here. Application deadline is Aug. 15.
THOUSAND OAKS: Director of Youth and Family Ministries, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church. This new position will be based on 20 hours per week. The director will work with a team of parents and the rector to develop and carry out a program for middle- and high school-age youth in our congregation. We look for someone who will motivate youth to embrace Christ's love and help instill in them his Holy Spirit and guidance in their lives. Similar experience is required. Please email resume, compensation requirements and contact information to Kathryn Walters here.
TUSTIN: Parish Administrator, St. Paul's Episcopal Church. 3/4 time position. Responsibilities include financial oversight, database maintenance, facilities management, management of volunteers and sextons, and administrative support of staff and membership. Prior church experience a must, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Church Windows, QuickBooks and Adobe InDesign preferred. Position available immediately. To apply, send resume and list of three professional references to administrator@stpauls.org. Application deadline is August 22.
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