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 Pasadena author Nat Read to deliver Feb. 28 Birdsall lecture on L.A. church history All are welcome for morning talk
followed by workshop for parish,
mission historians
Acclaimed for his lively and insightful presentation style, Pasadena historian Nat B. Read will deliver the Feb. 28 Birdsall Lecture drawing from his recent book Don Benito Wilson: From Mountain Man to Mayor, focusing on one of the key founders of Episcopal congregations continuing today in Los Angeles and San Gabriel. The event will be held at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026. The morning session, beginning at 10 a.m. and concluding by 12 noon, will feature Read's lecture as part of the ongoing series honoring Elias Birdsall, founding rector of St. Athanasius Episcopal Church 150 years ago in Los Angeles. Lunch will be served, followed by a workshop for historians of parish and mission congregations, together with other interested participants. Reservations are required for the lunch and workshop, and may be placed by email to bishopsoffice@ladiocese.org. Further information is also available from the diocesan Community Relations Office, 213.482.2040, ext. 240. Read more here.
 First seminar on year-round stewardship coming up Feb. 21 The first of a series of seminars on year-round stewardship is coming up on Saturday, Feb. 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Columba's Church, Camarillo. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, members of the Program Group on Stewardship, and experts in the field will lead participants through a discussion of year-round stewardship, with additional information on planned giving and capital campaigns. Bishop Bruce encourages all congregations to send a team to one or more of the six sessions. Participants should bring a picnic lunch and snacks; beverages will be provided. For more information, email to obispadjb@gmail.com. Additional information, along with future scheduled seminar dates and locations, may be found here.
Global Partnership program group
to convene human rights-themed seminar
The Program Group on Global Partnership invites the diocesan community and friends to a seminar titled "Human Rights In Global Partnership" on Saturday, March 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church, San Marino. The seminar will feature presentations by
- the Most Rev. Samuel Azariah, primate of Pakistan
- the Rev. Khushnud Azariah, Pakistan's first female Episcopal priest;
- the Rev. David Copley, Global Partnerships & Mission Personnel Officer for the Episcopal Church;
- Troy Elder, Bishop's Legate for Global Partnership; and
- Hannah Perls, development director, Foundation Cristosal (El Salvador).
The seminar is designed to strengthen tools for effective global partnership in diocesan parishes, missions and institutions, and provide opportunities to build relationships for future work. Small group discussion and other opportunities for networking around global partnership will be woven throughout the seminar. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available. For additional information, contact Troy Elder at telder@ladiocese.org, phone (213) 482-2040, ext. 245. To register, please provide contact information, including name and title, parish or other institutional affiliation, phone number and e-mail address, to Isabel Roa at IsabelRoa@aol.com or 626.793.9167. St. Edmund's Episcopal Church is located at 1175 San Gabriel Boulevard, San Marino 91108.
 Coadjutor search committee
sets first meeting The committee to identify candidates for election in 2016 as bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Los Angeles will meet February 11, convened by the Rev. Julian Bull, chair of the search committee and head of school at Campbell Hall, North Hollywood. Agenda items will include discussion of timetable and communication protocols, including ongoing updates on the diocesan website. Further reports will follow in The Episcopal News.
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People ...
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REQUIESCANT  Elizabeth Evans Morton June 30, 1924 - January 27, 2015
A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 at All Saints Church, Pasadena, for Elizabeth (Liz) Morton, longtime member at that parish. She was 90. Morton, founder and director of the AIDS Service Center in Pasadena and a founding director of the Foothill Free Clinic, was All Saints' first female senior warden, and the first woman to be elected a director of the Corporation of the Diocese of Los Angeles (1978). She also was a trustee of the Claremont Graduate University, a president of the Junior League, and a founding member of the Pasadena Art Alliance, in addition to her involvement with many other community organizations. Her husband, Bobby, and her daughter, Susan, predeceased her. Survivors include her daughter Liza Gossett of Bellingham, Washington, her granddaughter Ashley Parker of Pasadena, and her sister Nancy Gruner of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 Jeffrey S. Terry March 27, 1954 - January 26, 2015 A memorial service for Jeffrey Terry will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7 at St. Cross Church, 1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach, where he was a member with his wife, lay leader Patricia Terry. A reception in Parker Hall will follow the service. Terry was an employee of Los Angeles County for 38 years. In addition to his wife, survivors include their children Robert, William (Michelle) and Robynn (Jerome); a grandson, Maxwell; his mother Mae, and his brother Mark (Penny). His father, who predeceased him, was World War II Tuskegee Airman Lt. Roger "Bill" Terry. |
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 ECF workshop will help congregations,
schools with planned giving The Episcopal Church Foundation will present "Creating and Enhancing Planned Giving Ministries," a free workshop to empower congregations and Episcopal schools, on Saturday, March 7, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel. Jim W.N. Murphy, managing program director of ECF, will lead the presentation, which will cover the following topics:
- Taking the mystery out of planned giving and endowments for congregations or Episcopal schools
- Explaining in easy-to-understand terms how planned giving differs from annual stewardship and capital campaigns, and how an organization can build endowments through wills, life income and other planned gifts.
- A review of the planned giving instruments, and the importance of vision, protecting and growing an endowment, and how to invite others to remember a parish or school through estate and financial planning.
- An examination of important documents to use for structuring an endowment and clarifying its purpose.
- How planned giving can be used to enhance ministries and overall mission. ECF's new comprehensive resource, Planned Giving on Demand, will also be reviewed.
Participants will leave the workshop with a plan of action. ECF staff can be available to meet with leaders from congregations or schools for 20 minutes sessions following the workshop (must be scheduled in advance). To register for this free workshop, please contact Yuhadhi Sundaramoorthy, parish administrator, at ysundaramoorthy@churchofoursaviour.org or 626.282.5147, ext. 20, by March 2.
 Feb. 20 - 22 young
adults' retreat to consider 'sacred community' "Sacred Community: Spiritual Friendship in a Sea of Other Relationships" will be the theme of a diocesan retreat for young adults Feb. 20 -22 at Big Bear Lake. Finding real community can be challenging on the journey of faith, particularly for young adults. While we form many relationships over the course of our lives, few rise to the level of sacred community. What are the hallmarks of meaningful community? What sets spiritual friendship apart from other relationships? How can we find and nurture sacred community in our lives and in our parishes? Join other young adults in the Diocese of Los Angeles for this weekend retreat. What better way to contemplate and experience community than with new and old friends in a lakeside cabin in Big Bear? Limited to 20 participants. Cost is $100, with a $25 deposit required. Some scholarships are available. For information and to register, click here.
 Learn to prune fruit trees with arborist Pieter Severynen Learn the art and science of pruning fruit trees from expert arborist Pieter Severynen at a free workshop on Sunday, Feb. 15, 12 noon - 3 p.m. at Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Woodland Hills. Severynen will demonstrate pruning techniques on the various stone fruit trees at the Prince of Peace orchard. Attendees will learn about structure, shaping, and cuts on several varieties of fruit trees as well as invaluable instruction on fruit tree selection, rootstocks, planting, irrigation, and mulch. As part of this hands-on workshop, participants will help to prune some of the 115 trees in the orchard, ensuring a bountiful harvest of fruit to benefit the clients of the West Valley Food Pantry. Workshop attendees are encouraged to bring sun protection, garden gloves, pruning clippers if possible (please label them with the owner's name), and a water bottle, and to wear sturdy closed-toed shoes. This workshop is provided free of charge thanks to the generosity and hospitality of Prince of Peace Church, located at 5700 Rudnick Avenue, Woodland Hills Workshop co-sponsors are Seeds of Hope, Netiya, Environmental Change Makers, Food Forward, and the Los Angeles Community Garden Council.
 Make an Anglican rosary
at Lenten Quiet Day Suzanne Edwards-Acton will lead a Lenten Anglican Rosary Quiet Day on Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. Participants will learn about the history, structure, and development of the Anglican rosary as well as several ways to use these sets of prayer beads as a tool for organizing time of prayer and as a means for entering into contemplative prayer and initiating silence in meditation. Participants will create their own Anglican rosaries and meet new friends and fellow travelers on the journey. Cost is $25, which includes lunch and materials. Registration is requested in advance here. For information, call 323.469.3993. St. Stephen's Church is located at 6125 Carlos Avenue, Hollywood (Los Angeles) 90028.
'Holy Coding' classes to begin Feb. 7
at St. James the Great, Newport Beach Saint James the Great Church in Newport Beach is expanding its Holy Coding computer-coding classes for kids and adults. The coding team will introduce MIT Media Lab's ScratchJr, UC San Diego/ ThoughtSTEM's brand-new LearntoMod, and even board games that teach programming. Starting on Feb. 7 at St. James', located at 3209 Via Lido in Newport Beach, Holy Coding will offer six coding and game development courses. Holy Coding also offers 12-week coding "bootcamps" for adults, beginning March 2, as well as "meetups" of the School of Devs, a community for "coders, wannabe and aspiring developers." More information and dates here.
 All Saints, Beverly Hills, invites all for Mardi Gras Jazz 'n' Jambalaya All Saints Church, Beverly Hills, will celebrate Mardi Gras with its third annual Jazz 'n' Jambalaya! Dinner on Shrove Tuesday, Feb. 17, beginning at 6 p.m., featuring jazz and wine for the adults in Lower Sweetland Hall, flapjacks 'n' fun for the kiddos in Tiny Church and on the patio. Come and help make this Lenten kick-off the best yet. Tickets (available here) are $12 for adults, $5 for children, and include jambalaya, rice and all the trimmings plus wine and pancakes. Let the good times roll! All Saints Church is located at 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. For information call 310.275.0123.
 Join the Zydeco Mass and Mardi Gras celebration in Long Beach St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Long Beach, invites the diocesan community to its fifth annual Zydeco Mass and Mardi Gras Celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. The Mass will be enlivened by the music of Dempsey Pappion and the Pappion Louisiana Band. Afterward, the band will continue to charm with their repertoire of Zydeco, Cajun, and Creole tunes at the dinner/dance in Belliss Hall. Dinner will feature such New Orleans-style favorites as gumbo and BBQ shrimp, with King cake for dessert. All are welcome! The 7p.m. Zydeco Mass is free. Admission to the 8 p.m. dinner/dance is $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Children under 10 are free, and childcare will be provided. Parking is available on the church property on a first-come basis; street parking is also available. Wear Mardi Gras colors (purple, gold, and green) and masks; bedazzle with your beads, ribbons, and bows; and don't forget to wear dancing shoes. Laissez les bon temps rouler! Let the good times roll!
 LGBT Ministry's Mardi Gras party is Feb. 15 The Program Group on LGBT Ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles invites all for a celebration of food, fun and friends at its 2015 Mardi Gras Party at the home of the Rev. Steve Huber, rector of All Saints Church, Beverly Hills, on Sunday, Feb. 15, 6 to 8 p.m. The event will feature hearty hors d'oeuvres and festive beverages. Wear your beads! The program group is asking a $25 donation to help support diocesan LGBT ministries, but no contribution is too large or too small. In addition, the 2015 diocesan gay pride tee shirt will be available at the event. For reservations and directions, contact Canon Jim White at jimwhite@sbcglobal.net.
 Stillpoint retreat to focus on
'life beyond crisis' through 'Marigold Hotel' film
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Deanery 7 Education Day: 'Sunday will never be the same'
Trinity Episcopal Church
419 S. Fourth Street, Redlands 92373
Information/Registration: here or priest@stjohnsweb.org
Deanery 7's third annual Education Day will focus on "what we do on Sunday in our churches." The goal is to explore ways to make churches welcoming places. This conference, which is well suited for vestry and bishop's committee members and other church leaders, is open to the entire diocese. A registration fee of $6 includes lunch and the book Seeking Christ in Our Guests: A Guide to Church Hospitality by David P. Seifert. Childcare will be provided.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 - 8
Soul & Synapse Retreat: The Integration
of Science and Spirituality, with Dan Siegel
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Jamie Hebert at jhebert@allsaints-pas.org
Registration here
In this contemplative retreat, through the learning and use of current meditation and mindfulness practices, participants will explore the integration of science and spirituality and experience the ways in which their inner subjective lives, interpersonal relationships, and objective empirical knowledge can be woven together to illuminate the importance of meaning, connection, and equanimity. Using experiential exercises engaging the deep nature of subjective inner and interpersonal lives, participants will address such questions as: why does feeling a part of "a larger whole" matter so much, and why does not simply living as an isolated self, limited to our skin-defined boundaries, improve our immune system functioning? What are the scientific insights that reveal why a spiritual life with meaning and connection is "good for you"? Participants will learn how to use their mind in integrative ways in order to transform their lives. Cost is $150. Hours: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2 - 6 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 8, 1:30 - 7 p.m.
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 5 - 7 p.m.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
St. Joseph of Arimathea Episcopal Church
Corner of Church Street and Onaga Trail, Yucca Valley
For $5, pancakes, sausages, and drinks will be provided. Proceeds will benefit the Yucca Valley Community' Center for Healthy Generations.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7 - 9 p.m.
Face-to-Face Weekly Way of Radical Compassion(First session)
Church of Our Saviour (Grace Chapel)
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Registration here
Information: Cate Wilson cate.wilson@cst.edu
A 12-week program that forms participants in the practices and principles of engaged compassion, will be offered on Wednesday evenings, Feb. 18 - May 6, 7 - 9 p.m. The program, led by Triptykos and Claremont School of Theology faculty member Frank Rogers, will include:
- 12 weeks of skill-based face-to-face instruction on compassionate living within families, work, ministry, and the world
- Weekly spiritual practices designed for use in daily life
- Weekly small group interactions with other companions who are practicing the Way of Radical Compassion
- Practices and skills for working with difficult others including perpetrators, people who have wounded us, people we are in conflict with, and others we might call "enemies."
- A total of two hours of face-to-face practice and group interactions, plus additional optional reading and written reflections per week.
Cost for the 12-week program, which will focus on compassion-skill development and personal formation, is $300. Returning participants who have previously completed The Way of Radical Compassion program can attend at no charge. The program is co-sponsored by Prism, the diocese's ministry for restorative justice. A flyer with more information is here.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 8 p.m.
Concert: The Broadway Boys
The Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Tickets: www.broadwayboysinla.com or OvationTix, 866.811.4111
The Broadway Boys, a group of Broadway's finest male singers perform in an intimate concert, adding elements of pop, funk, gospel and jazz to traditional show tunes Proceeds from the concert will benefit the St. Athanasius Food Bank which each week serves more than 400 families in the Echo Park area. Broadway Boys singers have performed in such shows as The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Kinky Boots, Motown, Rent, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Mary Poppins, Hair, Altar Boyz, Rock of Ages, Hairspray, Once and many more. Their first album, "Lullaby of Broadway," debuted at #6 on the iTunes singer/songwriter chart. Their second album, "Hark!" was released in November 2014. Tickets: $35, or $50 with a meet-and-greet reception after the performance.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1:30 p.m.
The Greats Greatly Grounded: Jeffrey Parola, organ
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
Information: 323.876.2102
Jeffrey Parola, organist/choirmaster at St. Thomas's Church, plays the St. Thomas Memorial Organ in a recital of works by Bach, Elgar, Messiaen, Mathias, and Widor, with interspersed humorous, dramatic readings of criticisms of, and by, the composers featured. While most of the composers on this program are considered to be "great" in hindsight, they all were subject to criticism in their day, and they, too, were often harshly critical of other artists. It will be an afternoon of great music humanized with humor. Free admission; donations gratefully accepted to benefit the parish of St. Thomas the Apostle and music program
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 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, FEBRUARY 8, 5 p.m.
Contemplative Evening Eucharist
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Debbie Daniels, 626.583.2750
or ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org.
Enjoy music, silence and the beauty of All Saints' architecture. Open yourself to the blessings of joy, healing and peace. Canterbury Choir offers music of Hopkins and Phillips conducted by Szymon Grab and James Walker, who will also offer Reverie by Claude Debussy. Francisco Garcia will celebrate. Child care will be available.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 6 p.m.
Organ recital: Marvin Mills
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.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 6 p.m.
Evensong: 'A Rare and Mystical Beauty'
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
This largely choral service highlights the music of the Anglican cathedral tradition, where the message is illuminated through choral music, chant, readings, and hymns. Guest organist is David Pulliam, organist and choirmaster at Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral in Springfield, Mass., and a featured performer nationwide. With brass, timpani and organ, Messiah's choir will sing music by Morten Lauridsen, David Hogan, and John Ireland. Abel Lopez, rector, will offer a meditation. A dinner reception will follow in the parish hall. All are welcome.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 7 p.m.
'Songs of a Lifetime' with vocalist John Reese
St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos
John Reese, accompanied by pianist Beverly Staples and guitarist David Spindler, will perform a musical program of popular songs ranging from the "Roaring Twenties" to modern day including such favorites as "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Lady of Spain" and the Beatles hit "Yesterday." A reception to with the performers will follow the performance. A free-will donation of any amount is welcome at the door to support Arts Outreach, a non-profit organization that provides education and experiences in the visual, literary, performing, and musical arts to the Santa Ynez Valley community. John Reese is a founding member of the Santa Barbara Theater Group at Santa Barbara City College and a member of the Santa Barbara Civic Light Opera Company.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 4 p.m.
Piano Dedication Service & Recital
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
3290 Loma Vista Road, Ventura 93003
Information: 805.643.5033
A musical dedication service highlighting the grand piano given by Doug Wied in memory of Chris Wied. Open to the public; a free will offering will be taken. Music will be performed by members of St. Paul's. A reception will follow in Kahler Hall.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Joe La Barbera
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725
or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
Drummer Joe La Barbera will offer music, with Bill Cunliffe on piano, Bob Sheppard on sax, Mike Cottone on trumpet and Tom Warrington on bass. If you would like to use the elevator for accessibility, please arrive five minutes early. Child care provided.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 6 p.m.
Student and Young Adult Dinner and Taize Service
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard, Westwood (Los Angeles)
Information: 310.208.6516 or paulelder1@gmail.com
6 p.m. dinner: 6:45 p.m. service in the sanctuary; 7:30 p.m. coffee and dessert.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7 p.m.
Concert: Bob Bennett, singer/songwriter
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1145 West Valencia Mesa, Fullerton
Information: 714.879.8070
Bob Bennett, a local singer/songwriter, will perform after Emmanuel's Shrove Tuesday dinner (6 p.m.). Bennett is an Christian singer and songwriter whose acoustic folk-style songs "don't sound much like Christian music," but "honestly confront .. the messy side of human existence."
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica on Ash Wednesday
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Featuring William Byrd's Mass for Five Voices and "Miserere mei, Deus."
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Recurring Services ...
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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 led 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.
THURSDAYS, 1 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard, Westwood (Los Angeles)
Information: The Rev. Paul Elder, 818.398.4541
THURSDAYS, 8:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Gregorian Chant Ensemble Rehearsal
St. James' Episcopal Church
3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach
Information: 949.675.0210.
Ensemble members learn to read original Gregorian notation, and sing the beautiful meditative Latin settings of Vespers and Compline.
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SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 p.m. (Feb. 11)
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. (Feb. 11)
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.
SECOND THURSDAYS, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Feb. 12)
Monthly Contemplative Gathering
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church
5700 Rudnick Avenue, Woodland Hills 91364
Information: Chantel ZImmerman, chantel@artandsoullab.com
Based on "Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton."
SECOND FRIDAYS, 7 p.m. (Feb. 13)
Celtic Contemplative Prayer
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
Information: 805.482.8831
Are you looking for an alternative to the stress and busyness of life? Come and be a part of this Contemplative Prayer experience, inspired by services from the Iona and Taizé Communities (spoken word and prayer, meditative song, silence).
SECOND FRIDAYS, 7:30 p.m. (Feb. 13)
Contemplative Taizé Experience
Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147, ext. 13 or dgibbs@churchofoursaviour.org or cdlmonastery@aol.com
A serene candlelight service of prayer, reflection, and music on the second Friday of each month.
THIRD SUNDAYS, 12 noon (Feb. 15)
Walking the Virtual Labyrinth
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
1145 West Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton
Information: paulnanita@sbcglobal.net
Walk the virtual labyrinth in the parish hall on the first and third Sundays of each month. Led by the Rev. Canon Paul Edwards.
THIRD SUNDAYS, 7 p.m. (Feb. 15)
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. (Feb. 15)
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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