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Human rights issues highlight
Global Partnership seminar
Attendees at a March 7 diocesan Global Partnership seminar hear presentations on issues related to human rights in international work. The event, which drew a capacity crowd to St. Edmund's Church, San Marino, featured presentations on the history of and current approaches to global mission; the particular challenges of Christians in Pakistan; the work of Salvadoran human rights advocacy in addressing forced displacement; and the ongoing prison overcrowding crisis in Haiti.
Photo / Troy Elder
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 William Countryman to lead Quiet Day at St. Bede's, Los Angeles St. Bede's Church, Mar Vista (Los Angeles) will present a Lenten Quiet Day of scriptural study, prayer and reflection with the Rev. Dr. William L. Countryman, retired professor at Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley. His many books include, Gifted by Otherness, Run, Shepherds, Run, Biblical Authority or Biblical Tyranny, and Dirt, Greed and Sex. The Quiet Day will focus on concepts in his 1995 book, The Mystical Way in the Fourth Gospel, a study of the Gospel of John. Freewill donations welcome. A light soup lunch will be served. Free parking will be available in the church lot. Information, a map and directions are available here. St. Bede's Church is located at 3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066; 310.391.5522.
 Series to explore 'intersection of spirituality, sexuality'
The LGBTQ community of All Saints Church, Pasadena will consider "The Intersection of Spirituality and Sexuality" in a six-week series on Thursday evenings, 7:30 - 9 p.m., beginning on April 9 and continuing through May 14 The series, sponsored by GALAS (Gays & Lesbians at All Saints) will explore such questions as: Is it possible to be both gay and Christian? Are there LGBTQ people represented in the Scriptures? Do the Hebrew Bible and the Christian New Testament forbid LGBTQ expression? Participants will be invited to share their journeys of faith and investigate with us what the scriptures have to say about LGBTQ expression. For reservations, email to galas@allsaints-pas.org.
 Messiah, Santa Ana, will screen 'Gasland' documentary exploring fracking
Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana, will continue its Peace & Justice Film Series on Wednesday, March 18 with "Gasland," a documentary that makes a passionate case against hydraulic fracturing, often called "fracking," a method of extracting natural gas and petroleum from deep rock formations. The film has excited opposition for its stand against fracking, but also critical prize for its prophetic vision and artistic beauty. It received the 2010 Sundance Film Festival Special Jury Prize and the Yale Environmental Film Festival Grand Jury Prize. It was also nominated for the Academy Award for documentary. The screening will begin at 7 p.m at Church of the Messiah, 614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701. Parking is available at the Hands Together preschool across the street. For information, call 714.543.9389.
 Spiritual Practices for Healthy Living' will be focus of Lenten retreat at Cathedral Center
The Congregation of St. Athanasius at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul will present "Changing Habits, Changing Lives: Spiritual Practices for Healthy Living," a Lenten retreat, on Saturday, March 14, 4 - 8 p.m. Habits are hard to change, but growing into full adulthood requires changing habits that no longer serve. Do you want to have healthier conversations, be less reactive to certain people, and stop feeling so full of guilt and shame? Spiritual practices can slowly replace unhealthy habits with healthy ones. All are welcome. The Cathedral Center is located at 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026. For information, call 213.482.2040, ext. 201.
 LGBT group invites all to monthly dinner and prayer at Messiah, Santa Ana
Saints Aelred and Hildegard, a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered ministry, meets on third Sunday evenings at Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana, for potluck dinners, friendly conversation, and Evening Prayer. "Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, or in your discernment of your sexual orientation, you are welcome to join us in the Parish Hall," according to the event announcement. The next meeting is March 15 at 6 p.m. Church of the Messiah is located at 614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701. Free parking is available across the street at Hands Together Preschool.
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SATURDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 14 - 15
Teen Faith Festival and Interfaith Youth Forum
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin
Information here or Mike Penn, mpenn_iycoc@outlook.com
The Interfaith Youth Council of Orange County invites young people from various faith traditions to take part in its Teen Faith Festival and Interfaith Youth Forum. The second annual Teen Faith Festival will feature young people expressing their faith through art, dance and song at an art show and performance showcase on March 14, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The Faith Festival will be followed on Sunday, March 15 by the 11th annual Interfaith Youth Forum at which teens will have opportunities to express their faith through dialogue. Participants will be seated in groups of eight, with an adult leader, and discuss specific questions; this year's theme is "Science and Religion in the 21st Century."
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 9 a.m. - 12 noon
Immigration Workshop
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: 626.583.2734 or nsigmund@allsaints-pas.org
Presented by the Latino-Hispanic Ministry at All Saints Church. Featuring a presentation about the various deferred action programs (DACA and DAPA), the status of President Obama's executive action on Immigration, legal resources and consultations with lawyers and trained immigration advocates. Information will be bilingual (English/Spanish).
SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2 - 4 p.m.
Decoding Rituals and Symbols of Orthodox Christianity
St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral
1324 South Normandie Avenue, Los Angeles 90006
Information/registration here
Presented by the Guibord Center. John Bakas, dean of St. Sophia's and an outstanding storyteller, will lead participants through Orthodox rites including Baptism, Eucharist, and Chrismation; the ritual of how a priest prepares for the worship service; and the differences and similarities between Western and Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Cameras and questions are welcome as participants visit the Byzantine-inspired cathedral.
TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 7 p.m.
Versed - Holy Week: A Journey Through Sacred Time'
The Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: Chris Tumilty, ctumilty@ladiocese.org
or 213.482.2040, ext. 211
Registration here
The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministry invites adults ages 21 to 39, clergy or lay, to explore the depth of Holy Week in this four-week series of Tuesday evening discussions led by Bishop J. Jon Bruno, Diane Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool, and a surprise guest speaker. Participants will eat, learn and reflect on the bishops' teachings and become well "versed" in their faith. March 17 topic is Holy Saturday. Additional session dates and topics are: Tuesday, March 24 - Topic: Good Friday. Each session will begin with dinner at 7 p.m., followed by discussion. Cost for the series is $40 per person. Advance registration is requested.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Teach Them How to Forgive: A Workshop
For Clergy and Mental Health Professionals
Trinity Episcopal Church
2400 N. Canal Street, Orange 92665
Information: www.appreciativeway.com
Led by the Rev. Rob Voyle, Episcopal priest, psychologist and executive coach. Check-in will begin at 8:40 a.m. Lunch will be provided. A flyer with more information is here.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Resolving Resentment: A Retreat for Personal Healing
Trinity Episcopal Church
2400 N. Canal Street, Orange 92665
Information: www.appreciativeway.com
Led by the Rev. Rob Voyle, Episcopal priest, psychologist and executive coach. Check-in will begin at 8:40 a.m. Lunch will be provided. A flyer with more information is here.
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lenten Quiet Day: 'Breath of Buddha, Mind of Christ'
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: 626.796.1172 or sdahlstrom@allsaints-pas.org
Led by the Rev. Ed Bacon, rector, in the All Saints Learning Center. "St. Paul calls for us to have a new mind: the mind of Christ," says the event announcement. "One way we can transform ourselves is by renewing our minds through Buddhist mindfulness techniques and Dr. Dan Siegel's "Wheel of Awareness.'" Bacon will offer this retreat based on the Epistles of St. Paul, the life of Jesus, the teaching of Pema Chödrön, and Siegel's book Mindsight. There is no charge for this event.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 8 p.m.
Chamber Music Concert: Britten, Walker, Honegger
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272
Information/Tickets here
The St. Matthew's Chamber Orchestra performs Benjamin Britten's Concerto for Violin and Viola, with Los Angeles Philharmonic members Akiko Tarumoto, violin, and Dana Hansen, viola. Also featuring George Walker's Lyric for String Orchestra and Arthur Honegger's Symphony No. 4 (Delights of the City of Basel).
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 3 p.m.
Chamber Music Concert III: Music of Alessandro Scarlatti
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Featuring Sarah Parga, soprano; Ian Pritchard, harpsichord/organ; Susan Feldman & Janet Strauss, violins; and Leif Woodward, cello, performing Cantatas: Poi che riseppe Orfeo & Silentio aure volanti and selected instrumental works of the Italian baroque master. Tickets: $20 adults / $10 students & seniors. Admission free with Music Guild donor season pass.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 4 p.m.
Women's Evensong Invitational
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
122 South California Avenue, Monrovia 91016
Information: Kent Jones, StLukesDirector@aol.com
Music will include an American spiritual and works of Malcolm Archer and Kent Bennett Jones. A wine and cheese reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 4 p.m.
Choral Evensong
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617 or here
Music offerings will include "Laudate Dominum" by Mozart, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Ralph Vaughan Williams, in addition to the beautiful motet Jesu, meine Freude by Johann Sebastian Bach. Evensong will be led by the choir of St. Francis with orchestral ensemble, adirected by Jeannie Cobb, director of music, youth and the arts, with the assistance of Curt Sather, organist. A free-will offering will be received. Free childcare available.
SUNDAY, MARCH 15, 5 p.m.
Lenten Evensong
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Debbie Daniels, 626.583.2750
or ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org
Coventry Choir offers Magnificat and Nunc dimittis by Nico Muhly and "Kyrie" from Missa brevis by Knut Nystedt. Zelda Kennedy will offer a meditation; Ed Bacon will preside. This special Lenten Evensong of prayer, meditation and song will provide a wonderful moment of reflection this holy season. Child care provided.
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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.
WEDNESDAYS, 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship Service
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
330 E. 16th Street, Upland
Information: 909.920.5565
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, 6 - 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information here
With candlelight, music, and prayer, join us during our weekly service in an intimate chapel setting. Our peaceful worship offers you an opportunity to sing and pray on a regular basis.
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. (March 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.
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SECOND THURSDAYS, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (March 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. (March 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). Suspended in July and August.
SECOND FRIDAYS, 7:30 p.m. (March 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 (March 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. (March 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.
THIRD SUNDAYS, 9 p.m. (March 15)
Compline at the Cathedral
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles
Information: here
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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THIRD THURSDAYS, 6 p.m. (March 19)
Service of Taizé
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard Avenue,
Westwood (Los Angeles)
Information: The Rev. PaulElder, 818.398.4541
Dinner is served at 6, followed by the service.
THIRD THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (March 19)
Outdoor Community Labyrinth Walk
Prince of Peace Episcopal Church
5700 Rudnick Avenue,
Woodland Hills 91364
Information: Chantel Zimmerman, chantel@aratndsoullab.com
Theme for November 20 is "Gratitude Walk. We have so much more to be grateful than to be sorry for. Allow the labyrinth to illuminate your many blessings. 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. FOURTH TUESDAYS, 7 p.m. (March 24)
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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