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At the March 24 webcast forum on climate change, seismologist Ludy Jones and Princess Daazhraii Johnson of the Gwich'in people of Alaska, with KNBC-4 weathercaster Fritz Coleman as moderator, discussed regional aspects of climate change. Below right: Presiding Bishop Katharine Jeffers Schori, who holds a doctorate in oceanography, gives an overview of climate change from a Christian perspective in her keynote address. Photos / Janet Kawamoto
Choosing between life and death: causes, cures for climate change
Los Angeles Bishop Jon Bruno welcomed Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and other guests to a March 24 climate change crisis webcast from Campbell Hall Episcopal School in North Hollywood.
"We (the city of Los Angeles) are the thief that steals most of the water in California and brings it here from the farming valleys north of us," Bruno told the audience, adding that the diocese has taken efforts to care for the environment, including such food justice ministries as the Abundant Table Farm and Seeds of Hope.
The presiding bishop joined panelists who issued a call to action to Episcopalians across the church to help raise awareness and take concrete steps to stem the accelerating climate change crisis, particularly in the next month leading up to Earth Day, April 22.
"We are experiencing more extreme weather and more frequent hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and droughts," said Jefferts Schori, keynote speaker at the event.
Read more here.
A second panel, featuring Fritz Coleman, Bishop Marc Andrus of the Diocese of California and Mary Nichols, chair of the California Air Resources Board, considered reclaiming climate change as a moral issue.
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 St. John's ProCathedral to host performance of 12th-century play by Hildegard von Bingen Ordo Virtutum, an allegorical morality play by 12th-century Benedictine nun, mystic, writer and composer Hildegard von Bingen, will be performed Friday and Saturday, April 24 - 25, at the ProCathedral of St. John in Los Angeles. Ordo Virtutum ("The Way of the Virtues") tells of the struggles of a pure soul, Anima, as she wrestles with worldly temptations as urged on by Diabolus. Eighteen "Virtutes" help her resist. The play, accompanied by an ensemble of medieval instruments, will be presented by Cantoris Los Angeles, a sponsored by the Arts Guild of St. John's, and The Sorel Organization. Artistic director of Cantoris Los Angeles is Katina Mitchell; stage director is Patricia McKee. The play is a little more than an hour in length. Supertitles will assist the audience in following the Latin text. Tickets are $20 ($10 for students and seniors), and may be purchased at 213.747.6285, ext. 106, or make reservations at music@stjohnsla.org.  New center, school of spiritual direction is led by Southland Episcopalian Wil Hernandez, a member of St. James' Episcopal Church, South Pasadena, is executive director and program director of the recently launched School of Spiritual Direction at CenterQuest, an ecumenical hub for the study and practice of Christian spirituality. Twenty-two people from the United States, Canada, and Asia composed its inaugural cohort in January, and applications for its second cycle (Cohort 2), which will begin in September, are now open. SSD is "a one-year focused program that is uniquely hybrid in its format - a combination of opening and closing residencies and online learning modality," according to its website. "Broadly ecumenical, culturally diverse, global in reach, communal in emphasis, praxis-oriented, mentor-guided, contemplative in focus-these are some of the distinctives of the SSD program that's led by seasoned and highly experienced practitioners in the field of spiritual direction." For more information, visit the SSD page on the CenterQuest website.
 Guibord Center to sponsor instructional Seder meal The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out will sponsor an educational Passover Seder hosted by Rabbi Neil Comess-Daniels at Temple Beth Shir Shalom, Santa Monica, on Wednesday, April 8, 7 - 9 p.m. The Seder is a festive meal with family and friends during which Jewish households tell the story of their slavery in and dramatic Exodus from ancient Egypt. The occasion is filled with songs, meaningful texts and an array of symbolic foods and rituals. The April 8 Seder will be a modified version (not a full meal), giving participants opportunities to experience this essential Jewish celebration, ask questions and find answers. Registration by April 6 is required; click here. Temple Beth Shir Shalom is located at 1827 California Avenue, Santa Monica 90403. The Guibord Center, based at the ProCathedral of St. John in Los Angeles, works to increase understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith communities. Comess-Daniels is a member of its advisory board. |
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This week around the diocese ...
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SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
'Called to the Wall' Pilgrimage
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles
Information: 213.482.2040
The fourth annual Lenten Via Crucis pilgrimage to the U.S. - Mexico border in support of immigrants. Pilgrims will gather at 7:30 a.m. at the Cathedral Center and begin by praying the Stations of the Cross representing Jesus' journey from the place of his trial to the place of crucifixion in English and Spanish. Pilgrims then will caravan by car to St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Anaheim, then cross over to the Diocese of San Diego, making a second stop at St. Paul's Cathedral, San Diego. At each stop participants will continue praying additional stations of the cross. More information and a full schedule for the day is here.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2 - 7 p.m.
Lenten Caribbean-Style Fish Supper
St. Philip's Episcopal Church
2800 Stanford Avenue, Los Angeles 90011
Tickets/Information: 323.232.3494
A healthy preparation of fish and vegetables served island style will highlight a festive evening of music, dancing and fun. Tickets are $8 each. Donations are welcome.
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This week in liturgy & the arts ...
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FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 7:30 p.m.
Missa Mystica for Lent
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
All Saints' Choir Schola, with Francisco Guerrero, Missa Super flumina Babylonis ŕ 5, and Tomás Luis de Victoria, Super flumina Babylonis ŕ 8.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 5 p.m.
Latin Vigil Mass with LASchola
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
Information: 323.876.2102
LASchola will sing Missa Brevis in F by Italian Renaissance organist and composer Andrea Gabrieli (1533-1585), and "Exaudi Deus" by Franco-Flemish composer, Roland de Lassus (1530-1595). A reception will follow the service. Free parking is available in the lot north of the rectory on Gardner.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 4 p.m.
Music for Palm Sunday
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562.420.1311
The Chancel Choir and friends will again join together to present another deeply moving concert of music appropriate to the season -- the perfect beginning to Holy Week.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 7:30 p.m.
Contemplation & Prayer in the style of Taizé
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
Led by Parish Choir, in the intimate setting of All Saints' Chapel.
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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.
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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FOURTH SATURDAYS, 5 p.m. (March 28)
Latin Vigil Mass with LA Schola
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (Los Angeles)
Information: 323.876.2102
The LA Schola is a small local singing ensemble that performs early music of the Church in the context for which it was written - the Mass. On the fourth Saturday of each month, the LASchola accompanies the weekly Latin Vigil Mass at St. Thomas.
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FIRST SUNDAYS, 12 noon (April 5)
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.
FIRST SUNDAYS, 9 p.m. (April 5)
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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