 Episcopal Preaching Conference to be held at Cathedral Center 'La Predicación de Jesús: Preaching in Spanish' scheduled for March 5 - 7
The 2015 National Episcopal Preaching Conference, titled "La Predicación de Jesús: Preaching in Spanish," will be held at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul on March 5 - 7, 2015. The conference is for all who are interested in preaching more effectively in Spanish and English - native speakers and those just learning, seminarians, clergy and laity. In a mix of worship and celebration, plenary sessions and preaching groups, participants will learn and grow together as they study and proclaim Jesus. Featured speakers will be Justo Gonzalez, Cuban American Methodist historian and theologian; Simón Bautista, canon missioner for Latino ministries and outreach at Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral in Houston, Texas; and Arturo Bańuelas, cofounder of the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians in the United States and pastor of St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, El Paso, Texas. Workshop and preaching group leaders include Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, Tom Callard, Anthony Guillén, Miquelina Howell, Luis León and Margarita Santana. Registration (includes meals) is $75 before Feb. 1, 2015 or $100 thereafter. Daily registration fee is $40. The conference begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 and concludes at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. For more information and to register, click here.
 Libby Lane to be first Church of England's first woman bishop
The Rev. Libby Lane has been appointed a bishop in the Diocese of Chester, England -- the first woman to be so designated. She currently is vicar of St. Peter's Church, Hale, and St. Elizabeth's Church, Ashley. As Bishop of Stockport she will serve as a bishop suffragan in the Chester diocese. Her consecration will take place on Monday, Jan. 26 at York Minster. Read more here.
 Holiday closures for diocesan offices at theCathedral Center
Update, Weekly to take hiatus
for weeks of Dec. 28 and Jan. 4Diocesan offices at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. They also will close on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, in observance of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
The Episcopal News Update and the Episcopal News Weekly and El Pueblo bulletin inserts will be on hiatus for the weeks of Dec. 28 and Jan. 4. Publication of the Update will resume on Jan. 7 (Jan. 11 issue). The Weekly and El Pueblo will next be published for Jan. 11.
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 Four to be ordained to diaconate Bishop J. Jon Bruno will ordain Paul Robert Elder, Guy Anthony Leemhuis, Dennis Arnol Sheridan and Scott Clay Taylor to the Sacred Order of Deacons at 10 a.m. osn Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. The presence and prayers of the diocesan community are requested.
 Photo essay by Jim Friedrich posted at Episcopal Cafe website The Rev. Jim Friedrich, a longtime priest of the Diocese of Los Angeles now residing in Washington State, has had a photo essay on "perceptions of church" published in the online magazine at The Episcopal Cafe here. He also was awarded the annual Bishop's Preaching Award in the Diocese of Olympia at their November convention. His winning homily, "Where Did Jesus Go?," can be found on his blog here. Known for designing creative worship at St. John's ProCathedral, Los Angeles, and his videos on The Story of Anglicanism and The Story of the Episcopal Church, Friedrich now blogs as The Religious Imagineer. He is pictured here at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela during a 500-mile pilgrimage last Spring.
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Save these dates in the New Year:
 Bishop Wright of Atlanta to keynote MLK event
The Rt. Rev. Robert Wright, Bishop of Atlanta, will deliver the keynote address at the 2015 diocesan celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event will take place at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17. Wright is the first African American to become an Episcopal bishop in Georgia. He formerly served as rector of St. Paul's Church, Atlanta, and canon pastor and vicar at the Cathedral of St. John in New York.He is an adjunct professor at Virginia Theological Seminary. His biography is here.
 The Birdsall Lectures
to begin Jan. 23 - 24
 Bishop's Ball planned for
Jan. 31 in Los Angeles The annual Bishops' Ball for high-school age youth of the diocese will be held on Saturday, Jan. 31 at St. Mary's Church, 961 S. Mariposa Avenue, Los Angeles 90006. Theme for the event, which will be coordinated by the Rev. Nancy Frausto of St. Mary's, is inspired by F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel The Great Gatsby. The Bishops' Ball has traditionally featured music, food, games and fellowship. All youth of the diocese, with their leaders, are invited to attend.
Further details about the above events will be included in early January issues of the Episcopal News Update and Weekly.
LGBT ministry at Messiah, Santa Ana,
to hold monthly Evening Prayer, potluck
The Saints Aelred & HIldegard LGBT Ministry at Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana, will hold its monthly Evening Prayer service, potluck and social event on Sunday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m. The December meeting will be at the home of Bob Superneau and Steve Schwartzell; they may be contacted at 714.744.0255 or bobnsteve@aol.com.
 Judith Favor to lead
Epiphany retreat Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality will present "Writing Between the Layers," an Epiphany retreat with Judith L. Favor, on Saturday, January 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91755. Stillpoint invites writers, veteran journal keepers, and those just beginning to put word to paper or screen to gather in the beauty of winter and in the season of Epiphany - allowing for the breaking-in of the spiritual new. Judith Favor, teacher, writer, and spiritual director, is a retired UCC pastor and teacher at Claremont School of Theology. She graduated from the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation in 1985, and has belonged to Spiritual Directors International since it began. Cost is $48 for registration before Dec. 30, $58 thereafter. To register, click here.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 5 - 7 p.m.
Living Nativity: 'A Night in Bethlehem'
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita 91355
Information: 661.259.7307 or www.st-stephens.org
Come and be transported back to first-century Palestine. This wonderful family-oriented event features in-costume players re-enacting the Christmas story. Come in costume if possible and join in the experience. Please bring a can of food to "pay taxes" to the emperor. Then enjoy a period-style dinner, children's craft making, and carol singing.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 6 p.m.
Family Christmas Dance Party
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
6125 Carlos Ave. Los Angeles 90028
Information: 323.469.3993
Featuring local DJ Bon Yerardo, holiday food, and Christmas fun!
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JANUARY 2 - 4
Retreat: 'Healing and Re-engaging with Church'
Mt. Calvary Monastery and Retreat House
505 E. Los Olivos, Santa Barbara 93105
Registration: mtcalvary1@aol.com or 805.682.4117
A retreat for those who come to the Episcopal Church from other faith communities and who have experienced significant wounds from past religious experience. Leaders will be Brother Bob Pierson of the Order of the Holy Cross and the Rev. Peter Pearson, an Episcopal priest from Scranton, Pennsylvania, both of whom are former members of Roman Catholic Benedictine monastic communities. Participants will be invited to share their stories in large and small groups and take part in healing prayer and worship. They also will talk about their experiences in the Episcopal Church. The cost is $300 per person for the weekend, which includes lodging and all meals. A deposit of $50 is required.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 5:30 p.m.
La Posada
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
A walk remembering Mary and Joseph's cold and difficult journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of shelter; La Posada in Spanish means "lodging." We will sing, pray and walk to homes in the neighborhood and return to the church for reflections. Refreshments and a party follow. All are welcome.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 6 p.m.
Las Posadas & Fiesta
Holy Trinity Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723
Information: 626.967.3939
Journey with Mary and Joseph as they search for safe lodging and as we all search our hearts to prepare room for the birth of Emmanuel. Meet in the Parish Hall to go over the traditional carols (bilingual), then join in the candle-lit procession through the Covina's lovely Historic District. There will be live donkeys, holiday tamales, entertainment, face-painting and a pińata for the little ones.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 7 p.m.
Posadas Service
All Saints/Todos Los Santos Episcopal Church
144 S C Street, Oxnard 93030
Information: 805.483.2347
Bilingual (English-Spanish). Wander with Joseph and Mary as they seek a place to stay. Enjoy music and fellowship.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 4 p.m.
Advent Lessons & Carols (bilingual)
Holy Trinity Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina 91723
Information: 626.967.3939
An Advent tradition of reading lessons and singing carols (in English, Spanish and Latin) that celebrate the coming birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Joining the Holy Trinity Choir and El Coro de la Capilla, will be our special guests, The Chapel of Charlemagne.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 5 p.m.
Advent Evensong
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Street, Pasadena 91101
Information: 626.583.2750 / ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org
Canterbury Choir with harp offer A Ceremony of Carols by Benjamin Britten. Sally Howard offers a meditation; Ed Bacon presides. This special evensong service is a wonderful way to close the Advent season and prepare for the glory of Christmas. Child care provided.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21, 6 p.m.
A Christmas Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
All Saints' Choir, Parish Choir, and All Saints' Choristers perform beloved Christmas carols for congregation & choir.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7 p.m.
Blue Christmas Service
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
24901 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita 91355
Information: 661.259.7307 or www.st-stephens.org
Join the Rev, Kelly O'Connell as she leads a contemplative service of hope and remembrance for those who are hurting from loss or other reasons this Christmas season.
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 3, 8 p.m.
Jouyssance: An Iberian Twelfth Night
3590 Grand View Blvd, Mar Vista (Los Angeles)
Information: 213/533-9922 or www.jouyssance.org
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, under the direction of Nicole Baker, will celebrate Twelfth Night with works by the masters of the Spanish Renaissance, Victoria, Morales and Guerrero. Along with a Morales motet which narrates the entire Nativity story, Jouyssance will perform Victoria's ethereal "O Magnum Mysterium, plus rousing, folk-like villancicos and elegant works by Portuguese composers, Fonseca, de Cristo and Fernandes. Tickets: $25 (seniors / Southern California Early Music Society members: $20; Students $15. Discounts are available for prepaid groups of six or more.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 4 p.m.
Jouyssance: An Iberian Twelfth Night
Church of the Angels
1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena
Information: 213/533-9922 or www.jouyssance.org
See program and ticket information above.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Virtual Labyrinth: Spiritual Formation
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1145 West Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton
Information: The Rev. Canon Paul Edwards, paulnanita@sbcglobal.net
Learn to walk 90% of a portable Chartres labyrinth daily in your home. The seminar will be held on the second Saturday of each month. Led by the Rev. Canon Paul Edwards.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 4:30 p.m.
Solemn Evensong
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
Choir of St. James'; James Buonemani, director. Free. Followed by organ recital (see listing below).
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 6 p.m.
Organ recital: Thomas Mueller
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
Preceded by Solemn Evensong at 4:30 p.m. (see listing above). Free.
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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.
MONDAYS, 5 - 5:30 p.m.
Lectio Divina Centering Prayer
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651
Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org
Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of holy listening to scripture. A passage from the upcoming Sunday lessons is read and in silent prayer we are gradually lead from mind to heart taking the word of God deeper and deeper into the self. Followed by Centering Prayer (see listing below).
MONDAYS, 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
428 Park Avenue, Laguna Beach 92651
Information: 949.494.3542 or parishoffice@stmaryslb.org
Preceded by Lectio Divina (see listing above).
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 WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m. (Dec.17)
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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THIRD THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (Dec. 18)
Outdoor Community Labyrinth Walk
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church
5700 Rudnick Avenue, Woodland Hills 91364
Information: Chantel Zimmerman, chantel@aratndsoullab.com
Labyrinth walking, an ancient form of moving meditation, offers stress reduction, contemplation, and increased relaxation. Found all over the world, labyrinths provide space to decompress from the busy-ness of life. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine; dress appropriately. Facilitated by certified Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator Chantel Zimmerman of Art and Soul Lab.
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THIRD SUNDAYS, 4 p.m. (Dec. 21)
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. (Dec. 21)
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. (Dec. 21)
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.
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FOURTH TUESDAYS, 7 p.m. (Dec. 23)
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.
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FIRST SUNDAYS, 9 p.m. (Jan. 4)
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.
FIRST WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m. (Jan. 7)
Taizé Worship Service and Kinetic Prayer for the Hungry
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
330 E. 16th Street, Upland
Information: 909.920.5565
The weekly Taizé service is followed at 7:45 by a meditative time (15 to 20 minutes) of packing food and essentials into bags for the homeless. Services are suspended Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week.
SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 p.m. (Jan. 14)
Candlelit Recovery Eucharist
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina
Information: 626.967.3939
A candlelit service on the second Wednesday of each month to be a source of strength, support and solace for anyone struggling with alcoholism, drug and other addictions and for those who care for them. The service incorporates readings from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and special prayers for those in and out of recovery.
SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m. (Jan. 14)
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. Services are suspended Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, Ash Wednesday, and Holy Week.
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The Winter 2015 issue of The Episcopal News, with full coverage of Diocesan Convention, is now online. Click on the cover image above or here for reading and printing options.
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Winter in Jerusalem:
Can there be peace? by Malcolm Boyd
In the winter of 1972 I was invited to live as a guest of Mishkenot Sha'ananin in the legendary city of Jerusalem. It proved to be a rare opportunity to engage in a dialogue with Israeli and Palestinian writers and artists involved in a search for peace. "It is tragic that, in effect, Arabs and Jews are in the Alamo now killing each other," was an oft-heard remark.
Read more here.
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Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
December 26, 2015 - January 5, 2016Join Lutheran Bishop Guy Erwin and tour organizer the Rev. Canon Jim Newman in the Holy Land. Sites include Bethlehem, Nazareth and Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Jordan River, and the mysterious stone city of Petra. Space is limited: send in reservation form and deposit as soon as possible. Eleven days, departing from Los Angeles on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2015, and returning on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The cost from Los Angeles is $4148. For more information contact Newman at 310.391.5522, 888.802.6722 (toll-free) or stbedesla@yahoo.com. More information here. To download a brochure, click here.
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