 Civil discourse will be focus of churchwide forum on Oct. 22
On Oct. 22, the Episcopal Church will host and produce a live webcast forum on "Civil Discourse in America." The 90-minute live webcast will originate from historic Christ Church, Philadelphia (Diocese of Pennsylvania), the birthplace of the Episcopal Church and the home of the nation's beginnings. In partnership with the Diocese of Pennsylvania, the online forum will begin at 11 a.m. Pacific time here. The forum will be moderated by well-known journalist and commentator Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, executive religion editor for the Huffington Post. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will present the keynote address.
Two panel discussions will focus on main themes: Civil discourse and faith; and Civil discourse in politics and policy. Panelists include:
- David Boardman, dean of the School of Media and Communication at Temple University
- Dr. John J. DeGioia, president of Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
- Rabbi Steve Gutow, president and CEO of the Jewish Council on Public Affairs
- Hugh Forrest, director of the South by Southwest Interactive Festival
- Dr. Carolyn J. Lukensmeyer, executive director of the National Institute on Civil Discourse
- Dr. Elizabeth McCloskey, president and CEO of The Faith & Politics Institute
- Bishop Prince Singh of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester, N.Y.
 Southland native is new bishop in Mississippi Brian Richard Seage was ordained and consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi on Sept. 27 at a service at the Jackson Convention Complex. Seage was elected on May 3 at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Jackson, and received the required consents from a majority of bishops and standing committees of the Episcopal Church. He will succeed the Rt. Rev. Duncan M. Gray III as the 10th bishop of Mississippi when Gray retires in February 2015. Bishops throughout the Episcopal Church attended the ordination-consecration, including Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, who was the chief consecrator. Co-consecrators included Los Angeles Bishop J. Jon Bruno, who knew Seage from Bruno's years as a youth minister at St. Patrick's, Thousand Oaks. Seage was ordained a priest in Los Angeles in 1998 and then assisted at St. Patrick's.
 L.A. Bach Festival begins new life at All Saints, Pasadena The Los Angeles Bach Festival, the oldest fine arts cultural event in Los Angeles, is reborn this year at All Saints Church, Pasadena, under the direction of James Walker, All Saints' music director and Bach Festival artistic director. The festival, founded in 1934, was previously held at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. Public concerts will be held on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. Read more here.
 Students, young adults find
'Holy Ground' with Episcopal-Lutheran ministry "Holy Ground" is the new name of the Episcopal-Lutheran young adult and campus ministry in Long Beach, sponsored jointly by St. Luke's Episcopal Church and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church and led by the Rev. Sean Lanigan. In August, Holy Ground launched a Sunday evening worship service, featuring "relaxed liturgical worship with a contemporary beat," at 5 p.m. in the chapel at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, located at 370 Junipero Avenue in Long Beach. Holy Ground also continues to gather every Wednesday evening for study, formation, prayer, and fellowship. "We also plan to add additional gatherings and opportunities for community outreach in the near future, as we continue to grow," Lanigan said. "Holy Ground participants now come not only from Long Beach, but also from San Pedro, Downey, Huntington Beach, and Highland Park - please continue to help us spread the word!" Read more here.
 Bishop's Guild marks 100th year The Bishop's Guild, which has aided the bishops of Los Angeles for a century, and has for many years offered financial and spiritual support to seminarians of the diocese, held its annual garden party in 102-degree weather on Oct. 4 at the Pasadena home of Bishop Jon and Mary Bruno. Above: About 80 guests had opportunities to bid on artwork created by children attending Episcopal schools in the diocese. Above right: Donna Keller, Bishop's Guild president, watches as Bishop Bruno addresses attendees. Keller presented Bruno with a $6,000 check for seminarian scholarships. Some 15 seminarians attended the event to thank the guild for its support.
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 Convention web page online It's time to think about Diocesan Convention, to be held Friday - Saturday, Dec. 5 - 6 at the Ontario Convention Center.
Prospective candidates for diocesan office will find a list of open offices here; a nomination form here; and instructions for submitting candidate information here.
Clergy and delegates, as well as alternate delegates, exhibitors, volunteers and visitors, will find about everything they need to know at the newly redesigned convention web page, found here. As the date for convention draws nearer, those planning to attend the meeting are encouraged to visit the page often for updated information, forms, candidate bios and photos, helpful documents and more.
Deanery 3 Pre-Convention Assembly set for Oct. 18Serving the people and congregations of Deanery 3 (Westside Los Angeles), the first in a series of annual Pre-Convention Deanery Assemblies is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, at St. Bede's Episcopal Church, 3590 Grand View Blvd., in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. A full schedule of additional meetings is here (click, then select "Deanery Assemblies" button). |
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 Just Action: The Gooden CenterBishop Jon Bruno tells how the Gooden Center helps those struggling with alcoholism and addiction find the fullness of Christ in sobriety.
For this and other videos in the Just Action series, click here.
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REQUIESCANT
 The Rev. Canon
George W. Cummings
March 25, 1927 - October 13, 2014
The Rev. Canon George William Cummings, former secretary of convention, executive director of The Episcopal Home (The Kensington) and rector of The Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, died Oct. 13. He was 87. Survivors include his four children, Karen, Richard, Jeffrey and Kalaine; 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced as soon as they are finalized. Cummings became executive director of The Episcopal Home in Alhambra in 1972, after a year as assistant and eight years as rector of Church of Our Saviour. During his 29-year tenure at the Home (later renamed The Kensington), Cummings oversaw the development and construction of the Canterbury in Palos Verdes Estates, and the initial design of the Covington in Aliso Viejo. In 1984 he became an assistant secretary of convention, and in 1987 was elected secretary, a post he held until 2006. Full obituary here.
 Lawrence "Larry" Bressler
Denise Bressler d. October 13, 2014
Lawrence "Larry" Bressler, 50, director of operations at Chefs Center in Pasadena, and his wife Denise Bressler, 64, died Oct. 13 from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by a cousin to Larry, who had recently been staying with them. Chef's Center is a project of the Episcopal Housing Alliance and Economic Development. A Pasadena Star-News story about the assault is here. Chef's Center, located at 45 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena 91107, will hold a special event to honor the Bresslers on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. located at 45 N. San Gabriel Blvd., Pasadena 91107.
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 IRIS to offer citizenship workshop as part of
L.A. Law Library's National Pro Bono Week
Want to help out?
IRIS is in need of volunteer bilingual English/Spanish interpreters to help with this event. Training, lunch and free parking will be provided. To volunteer, contact Lynn Mackenzie at 323.667.0489, ext. 128, or at lmackenzie@ladiocese.org.
 Jimmy Bartz offers
'Living the Bible' series All Saints Church, Beverly Hills, will host a three-part program on "Living the Bible: From Sin to Forgiveness" with the Rev. Jimmy Bartz, priest-in-charge of Thad's and former associate rector of All Saints, on Wednesdays, Oct. 15, 22 and 29, 7 - 9 p.m. Bartz will take participants on a journey through six of the most controversial words in the Bible and help us define anew their meaning for our lives today: sin, judgment, compassion, redemption, reconciliation, and forgiveness. Those for whom these words are loaded with the baggage of half-remembered Sunday School teachings or trigger negative 'thou shalt not' memories, or those who feel their understanding may need a refresher are invited. Dinner is $12 per person; there is no charge for the class. For information, click here. For reservations, contact Debbie Winchell, dwinchell@allsaintsbh.org.
 St. John's, La Verne, invites
all to join 'Matt's Run' Saint John's Church, La Verne, invites runners and walkers from across the diocese to join them in Matt's Run on Saturday, Oct. 18, 8 a.m. at Cal Poly Pomona. Matt Myers (pictured), who was an active member of Saint John's, where his parents and sister are still members, died in 2005 while a student at Cal Poly when he was struck by a car while walking on campus. Members of Saint John's walk or run or make a donation each year at Matt's Run to celebrate his life and witness and to help raise scholarship funds in his name. To register, visit the website here.
 St. Francis', Palos Verdes,
to host 'Night in Tuscany'
art sale and wine tasting "Another Night in Tuscany" will be the theme of a special art sale and wine tasting event at St. Francis' Church, Palos Verdes Estates, on Saturday, Oct. 18, 6 - 9 p.m. The art sale will feature a collection of works from local artists, including the Rev. Paula Vukmanic, associate rector, who will raffle off one of her paintings. It also will feature Italian food, a silent auction, live music, and wines from Napa Valley, Temecula and southern Oregon. Tickets are $45 at the door. All money raised will benefit the mission and ministries of St. Francis, which is located at 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates. For tickets and information, call the church office at 310.375.4617 or click here.
 Trinity, Redlands, to host photography class on Oct. 28 Trinity Episcopal Church, Redlands, will host "Taking Your Photography to a Higher Level" with Terry Long, professional photographer and University of Redlands art professor, on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Subjects to be covered include family portraiture, pets, landscapes, photos for insurance, black and white approaches, and advice on choosing your next camera. There is no admission charge; a free will offering will be taken. Trinity Episcopal Church is located at 419 South 4th Street, Redlands 92373. For information call the church office at 909.793.2014. (Photo by Terry Long.)
 Bingo afternoon planned for Nov. 1 at St. Philip's Church St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, will host an afternoon of Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 1. The doors will open at 1 p.m. for Early Bird Bingo buy- ins; regular Bingo starts at 2 p.m. and continues until 5 p.m. Suggested donation is $20 for 15 games; additional cards will be available. Parking is free. Refreshments will be available for purchase. For information, call the church at 323.323.3494. St. Philip's is located at 2800 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles 90011.
 GFS board seeking volunteers Elections for the Girls' Friendly Society - Los Angeles board will be held on Jan. 10. GFS is changing its board structure to more evenly divide the work of the organization, which serves girls (ages 5 - 21) in the Episcopal Church. Members are needed for four teams: Programs; Support, Service and Outreach; Communications; and Finance. Team meetings mostly will be held by email and conference call. In addition, GFS needs nominees for the positions of president-elect and secretary. The board holds three in-person meetings each year. For more information, contact Margaret Nolde at GFSCalifornia@gmail.com or 714.330.1156.
 'LGBT Summit' to strategize
future direction of ministry October 11 was National Coming Out Day. Does "coming out" still matter for lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender persons? LGBTs and their allies are invited to address the question at an LGBT Summit on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Learning Center at All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, sponsored by GALAS (Gays and Lesbians All Saints). Those attending will strategize the future direction of the LGBTQ ministry at All Saints Church. Lunch will be provided. For reservations, email to GALAS@allsaints-pas.org. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 7 p.m.
California's Water Woes: A Christian Perspective on the Environmental Challenge of Our Times (Part 2)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita 91355
Information: 661.259.7307 or here
Part 2 of a three-part series. An evening with Lynn Plambeck, head of the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) on Thursday, Oct. 16, 7 p.m. Discussion will center on development, population growth and water resources, how climate change affects our water supply, and much more. Part 3 is on Oct. 28. The program is a presentation of St. Stephen's Adult Formation Committee.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 4 - 8 p.m.
Celebrando Nuestra Cultura/Celebrating Our Culture
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Norma Sigmund, 626.583.2734 or nsigmund@allsaints-pas.org
Enjoy food, folkloric dance, family activities, and live music, including performances by 2012 Latin Grammy nominee Trio Ellas, Las Tres Raices, Los Nuevos Licenciados, and Ballet Folklorico Quetzal.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 12 noon - 6 p.m.
Oktoberfest
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys 91405
Information: 818.785.4251
Tickets here
German food, a Biergarten, and live musical entertainment. A Polka Mass (with a polka band) will be held at 12 noon, and a German Mass with German music at 4 p.m. Fun and feasting for the whole family, with door prizes and raffles.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 3 p.m.
Celebration of a New Ministry
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 S. California Avenue, Monrovia
Reservations: info@saintlukesmonrovia.org
Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool will institute the Rev. Neil Tadken as 16th rector of St. Luke's Church. A reception will follow the service; reservations are requested. Clergy: red stoles.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 6 p.m.
Diocesan AIDS Mass
Church of the Holy Nativity
6700 W. 83rd Street, Westchester (Los Angeles) 90045-2730
Information: 310.570.4777
The annual diocesan AIDS Mass in commemoration of those who have lost their lives to the AIDS epidemic and in support of those who live with HIV/AIDS. Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool will celebrate; the preacher will be the Rev. Patrick Crerar, rector of St. Clement's Church, San Clemente. The diocesan AIDS quilt will be displayed and ready for participants to sign with the names of their loved ones. A reception will follow the service.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Richard Selje 'Ride 4 Recovery'
The Gooden Center
95 N. Madison Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Susan Johnson, 626.356.0078, ext. 204
Registration here
The Gooden Center of Pasadena will hold its second annual Ride 4 Recovery, a century bike trek to raise funds for the work of the Center, which has since 1962 helped more than 7,500 men and their families deal with the challenges of alcohol and drug dependency. Riders may choose either a century route (100 miles) or a metric century route (100 kilometers or 62 miles). This year the cycling event has been renamed the Richard Selje Ride 4 Recovery in honor of a retired Pasadena architect, avid cyclist and sponsor to many men in recovery. A dinner in Seije's honor will be held Friday evening, Oct. 24 at the Valley Hunt Club.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
LGBT Summit
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information/Reservations: GALAS@allsaints-pas.org
October 11 was National Coming Out Day. Does "coming out" still matter for lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgender persons? LGBTs and their allies are invited to address the question. Those attending will strategize the future direction of the LGBTQ ministry at All Saints Church. Lunch will be provided. For reservations, email to GALAS@allsaints-pas.org. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7 p.m.
California's Water Woes: A Christian Perspective on the Environmental Challenge of Our Times (Part 3)
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita 91355
Information: 661.259.7307 or here
A presentation from Santa Clarita's water supplier, the Castaic Lake Water Agency. Water Conservation Program Coordinator Stephanie Anagnoson will present timely tips on reducing water usage at home -- watering, sprinkler types, selecting water-wise plants, grass removal incentive program and more. The presentation will be held in St. Stephen's Upstairs Lounge, and will be moderated by Dave Warburton. The program is a presentation of St. Stephen's Adult Formation Committee.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2 - 4 p.m.
Blessing of the Horses
Nellie Gail Equestrian Center
25202 Nellie Gail Rd, Laguna Hills 92653
Information: Ellen Coxe, 949.233.6940
In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, whose feast day was Oct. 4, the Rev. Kirby Smith, vicar of Faith Episcopal Church, Aliso Viejo, will bless all equine comers.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 3 p.m.
Celebration of a New Ministry
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 S. California Avenue, Monrovia
Reservations: info@saintlukesmonrovia.org
Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool will institute the Rev. Neil Tadken as 16th rector of St. Luke's Church. A reception will follow the service; reservations are requested. Clergy: red stoles.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 4 p.m.
Jazz Vespers
St. George's Episcopal Church
23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills 92653
Information: 949.837.4530
The Rev. Norm Freeman, vibes; Theo Saunders, piano; Putter Smith, bass; and Kendall Kay, drums, with jazz vocalist V.R. Smith. Free and open to the public. Spaghetti dinner and jewelry sale to follow.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 4 p.m.
The Encore Saxophone Quartet
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562.420.1311
The Encore Saxophone Quartet is regularly featured on LACMA's prestigious Sundays Live! Series. Formed by internationally renowned saxophonist and UCLA and USC professor Douglas Masek in 1984, the Quartet's extensive repertoire spans original compositions and arrangements that bridge styles from the classical to modern jazz. Individually, all of the members are noted soloists and chamber music artists who perform with all of the leading Los Angeles orchestras, including the L.A. Philharmonic. The Quartet's members are: Douglas Masek, soprano saxophone; Ken Foerch, alto saxophone; David Brennon, tenor saxophone; and Damon Zick, baritone saxophone.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 4 p.m.
'Welcome Home,' a musical revue
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
1227 4th Street, Santa Monica 90401
Information: Carrie Price, church administrator, 310.395.0977
The 75-minute show of show tunes and classical performances by singers, groups, and instrumentalists will benefit Home for Good, a United Way charity that aids homeless vets, of whom Los Angeles has the largest population -- some 6,000 -- of any county in the United States, according to event organizers. A $20 donation is requested at the door, and a reception in the church courtyard will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 6 p.m.
Diocesan AIDS Mass
Church of the Holy Nativity
6700 W. 83rd Street, Westchester (Los Angeles) 90045-2730
Information: 310.570.4777
The annual diocesan AIDS Mass in commemoration of those who have lost their lives to the AIDS epidemic and in support of those who live with HIV/AIDS. Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool will celebrate; the preacher will be the Rev. Patrick Crerar, rector of St. Clement's Church, San Clemente. The diocesan AIDS quilt will be displayed and ready for participants to sign with the names of their loved ones. A reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 6:30 p.m.
New Church
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin 92780
Information: 714.544.3141
Designed as a service that is comfortable for those who are new to church, it has been described as refreshment for the soul, a time to gather and make a connection to the Holy. The contemporary liturgy and music are meant to heal and prepare us the challenges of today's world. Musical offerings by the New Church Band can be spirited at times and meditative at others. Poetry is read. Prayers are said for peace, for those who are suffering, for those whose lives our linked with our own, for those who work for justice, for ourselves. Everyone is welcome for a Holy Communion that offers the "bread of life, the cup of healing."
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7 p.m.
Concert Reading: 'Girl of the Limberlost'
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1020 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale
Information: 213.617.8109
A new music drama by Helen Slayton-Hughes and Dana Howell, based on the 1909 novel Girl of the Limberlost by pioneering naturalist Gene Stratton Porter, and on the current restoration project at the Limberlost swamp in Indiana. A 15-year-old farm girl finds her calling through the guidance of a mysterious mentor. Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted. Reservations requested; reception to follow.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 7:30 p.m.
In Celebration of a New Piano: Everything Legal - And Godly - You Can Do With a Steinway
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
Information: 310.391.5522
St. Bede's has been blessed with a fabulous new piano, and some of L.A.'s finest pianists and musicians are coming to take it for a spin. We'll start our new Steinway in style, with workouts in every genre: from chamber music to jazz to audience sing-a-longs -- you name it. Come help us break in our new instrument in the Westside's hidden acoustical gem. Suggested donation, $15 per person, or Friends of Music Season Pass. Free parking in church lot. Light refreshments to follow the music-making. Map and directions available on www.stbedesla.org.
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The worship services or events listed below occur on a regular basis; weekly or monthly. Note that some are suspended on holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Holy Week. Please check with individual churches for exceptions.
TUESDAYS, 6:15 p.m.
Centering Prayer
The Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel
Information: 626.282.5147
No previous experience is necessary. Centering Prayer group meets in St. Luke's Chapel.
TUESDAYS, 7 p.m.
Contemplative Prayer
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana
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.
WEDNESDAYS, 6 p.m.
Eventide and Supper
All Saints-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara 93108
Information: 805.969.4771
The midweek service is at 6:00 p.m. every Wednesday and combines the language, symbols, music, and actions from the rich heritage of the worshiping Church. Eventide has become an important worship opportunity for those wanting a mid-week boost in their spiritual lives and a main worship service for those who prefer this more intimate, casual, yet distinctly Anglican worship experience. Casual supper to follow.
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THIRD SUNDAYS, 4 p.m.
Jazz@George's
St. George's Episcopal Church
23802 Avenida de la Carlota, Laguna Hills 92653
Information: www.jazzministry.org
A jazz vespers service with music by the Rev. Norm Freeman and friends, on the third Sunday of each month.
THIRD SUNDAYS, 7 p.m.
Sacramentum St. James' Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
A monthly, candlelit Eucharist that blends ancient liturgy with new music, media, reflection and prayer. Sacramentum is on the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m.
THIRD SUNDAYS, 9 p.m.
Compline at the Cathedral
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles
Information: stjohnsla.org/compline
A community of prayer for students and young adults. Thirty minutes of candlelight, prayer, stillness and song, followed by food and fellowship. First and third Sundays.
THIRD WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship Service and Intercessory Prayer
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
330 E. 16th Street, Upland
Information: 909.920.5565
Intercessory Prayer begins at 7:45 p.m. Services are suspended Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week.
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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.
FOURTH WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship Service and Contemplative Practices
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
330 E. 16th Street, Upland
Information: 909.920.5565
Contemplative Practices begins at 7:45 p.m.
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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 Gibbs and Sister Greta Ronningen, 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. Information flyer here. Reservations: cdlmonastery@aol.com or 626.703.4474.
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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.
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Organist/Pianist. St. Richard of Chichester Episcopal Church seeks a skilled and experienced organist/pianist to accompany the congregation and small choir with hymns and service music for a 10 a.m. service of Holy Eucharist each Sunday. Organist will choose and perform preludes and postludes, and choose anthems for the choir when needed. Choir rehearses one hour before the service. St. Richard's desires to build its music program and choir; organist will be chiefly responsible for guiding this growth. Church has a two manual Rodgers organ (Cambridge Model 220), a grand piano, and excellent acoustics. Sundays and holy days only; compensation in line with AGO guidelines. Submit cover letter and resume to: priest@strichardsnet.org.
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 Church seeks a professional parish administrator. This person will oversee sextons, the bookkeeper, and office volunteers. Position requires strong MS Office skills, clear and correct use of language, knowledge of bookkeeping, and a warm, professional manner on the phone and in person. The right person for this job will understand how administration is a ministry, and take a leadership role in organizing the office and the calendar. Full-time, with competitive salary and benefits. Send resume and cover letter to: administrator@stpauls.org.
TUSTIN: Part-Time Bookkeeper. St. Paul's Church seeks a part-time bookkeeper, familiar with QuickBooks and accounting for non-profits. 8 to 10 hours weekly. Send resume and cover letter to: administrator@stpauls.org. _________________________ |
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