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April 19, 2015
 news News ... 

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln tribute Sunday afternoon will feature original eulogy delivered by St. Athanasius' pastor

All are welcome at the Cathedral Center at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 for a 150th-year tribute to Abraham Lincoln and his legacy. The gathering occurs 150 years to the day after L.A.'s original civic memorial gathering at which Episcopal priest Elias Birdsall, first rector of St. Athanasius Church, delivered the public funeral oration to acclaim of local leaders and press. Featuring music by the Episcopal Chorale, the gathering will include a re-reading of Birdsall's eulogy, and a call to renewed civil rights action by Bishop Jon Bruno. The commemoration is part of the parish's ongoing "Horizons & Heritage" observance of 150 years of continuing ministry.

Composite Biltmore-St. Paul's ProCathedral
Composite photo shows old St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral set among modern buildings near its original site by Pershing Square in Los Angeles.

Family Foodbank 5k coming May 2
All are invited to run, walk in benefit commemorating
150th year of parish ministry in Los Angeles

The Southland's oldest parish is seeking new partners in a Feast Day 5k run-walk to benefit the congregation's 300-client community food bank. Marking the congregation's 150th year, the 5k course encompasses the five historic Los Angeles locations of St. Athanasius Episcopal Church and the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. The date of Saturday, May 2, is significant as the feast of the parish's patron, Athanasius, the fourth-century bishop of Alexandria, Egypt. Bishop Suffragan Mary Glasspool, Cathedral Center Provost Frank Alton, and Parish Associate Lorenzo Lebrija will be among runners setting out at 8:30 a.m. from El Pueblo de Los Angeles and continuing past the parish's former sites along Temple (at City Hall), Olive (Biltmore Hotel), and Figueroa (at Wilshire) streets before arriving at the Cathedral Center in Echo Park. Walking tour leaders will include diocesan historian Bob Williams. A brunch buffet and open house hosted by St. Athanasius Church at the Cathedral Center will follow the walk/run. Parking for participants will be available in the Cathedral Center garages starting at 7:30 a.m. with shuttles delivering participants to the starting point of the historic Merced Theatre, 420 N. Main Street, site of a former saloon-turned-chapel where many of L.A.'s earliest Episcopal prayer book services were held. Registration and donation information is online here or at www.ladiocese.org.

Holy Family Services event to support adoptive families
Holy Family Services, an adoption and foster care agency and institution of the Diocese of Los Angeles, invites all to "Celebrating the Miracle of Creating Families," its annual garden party at the Pasadena home of Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno on Saturday, May 2, 2 - 4 p.m. The event will include live and silent auctions featuring a wide variety of goods and services, including handmade jewelry; tickets to local attractions, including Disneyland and sports events; restaurant and theater gift certificates; vacations, spa days and Rose Parade tickets; a selection of wines; a tour and lunch at the Rusack Winery in Solvang for eight people; Hollywood Bowl box seats and a Swarvosky crystal necklace and earrings set. An opportunity drawing for an iPad Mini will be offered. Tickets are $65 each; $20 for children ages 4 - 12 (under 4 free). Reservations are requested by April 24: call HFS at 213.202.3900 or email to bea.wolfe@hfs.org. The Bruno residence is at 3435 East California Blvd., Pasadena 91107. Street parking is available. In photo above, Matt and Marianne Wright and John Sousa (at back) conduct the live auction at the 2014 event.

Nadim Nassar ICUJP to sponsor justice
luncheon focusing on peace
in Syria, Lebanon

The Rev. Nadim Nassar (pictured), director and co-founder of the Awareness Foundation, will keynote "The Path to Peace and Reconciliation in Syria and Lebanon," an ICUJP Justice Luncheon co-sponsored by Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace and the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, on Thursday, April 30, 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026. Nassar, born and raised in Lattakia, Syria, is the only Syrian priest in the Church of England. The Awareness Foundation "seeks to empower Christians everywhere to be a counter force of love and peace to the intolerance and aggression that now prevail in so many communities, and to build understanding between the faiths." Responses to Nassar's address will be offered by Milia Islam-Majeed, executive director of the South Coast Interfaith Council, and Ian McIlraith, director of peace & community relations for Soka Gakkai International-USA. A donation of $20 is suggested (no one will be turned away). Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., and the program will begin at 12 noon. For reservations, email to revjstinson@verizon.net, or mail checks to ICUJP, 817 W. 34th St. Los Angeles, CA 90089. Parking is limited; carpooling is suggested.

Stewardship Seminar on year-round stewardship coming April 25
The first of a series of seminars on year-round stewardship is coming up on Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Church of the Blessed Sacrament, 1314 N. Angelina Drive, Placentia. 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 five sessions. Participants should bring a picnic lunch and snacks; beverages will be provided. For more information and to make reservations, email to obispadjb@gmail.com. Additional information, along with future scheduled seminar dates and locations, may be found here.
 people People ... 

REQUIESCANT


Clarke Oler The Rev. Clarke Kimberley Oler
November 14, 1925 - April 6, 2015
 The Rev. Clarke K. Oler - longtime parish associate of All Saints Church, Pasadena, and a former rector of All Saints, Beverly Hills - died April 6 at age 89 after several years of declining health. A celebration of Oler's life is planned for 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, at All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, where he had served from 1981 to 1989 as a parish associate and in various assisting capacities thereafter while in practice as a psychotherapist. Survivors include his daughter, Ellen, and two sons, John and Kim, and their families. Oler is predeceased by his wife, Wendy. An obituary is here.

Constance H. Smith
June 4, 1920 - April 8, 2015
Constance H. Smith, 94, longtime volunteer at All Saints Church, Pasadena, and member of the Diocesan Altar Guild, died April 8 at her home in Pasadena. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 23, 1 p.m. at All Saints Church, 132 No. Euclid Ave, Pasadena. Survivors include her sons Harcourt Hervey (Peggy), Robert Hervey (Mardel) and John Hervey (Deborah); nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Smith  was junior warden of All Saints and president of the Ecumenical Council of Pasadena Area Churches, and produced many needlework items for the diocesan and All Saints altar guilds, including prayer shawls, stoles, altar cloths and ministry banners. She also was president of the Pasadena Junior League and Las Madrinas. Constance Smith was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on June 4, 1920, third daughter of Kendall and Priscilla Smith. She graduated from Westover School, Middlebury, Connecticut, studied for a semester at U.C. Berkeley, and in 1944 learned to fly a plane. Constance married Harcourt Hervey Jr. in January 1946 at All Saints Church, Pasadena; he died in 1968. In 1972 she married Nelson Earle Smith, and in 1995 was again widowed. In addition to her other ministries she served many years as an offering counter and had an ongoing Prison Gift ministry at her home. Memorial gifts may be made to All Saints Church.

 events Events & announcements ... 

Acolyte Olympics
Acolyte Olympics coming April 25
The Acolyte Olympics will bring youth from all over the Diocese of Los Angeles together for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and competition on Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at St. James' Episcopal Church, South Pasadena. (Please note: this event originally was scheduled for March 21.) Acolyte Olympians will compete in events such as the torch relay, free-form candle snuffing and interpretative/synchronized procession. The closing ceremonies of the games will feature a Eucharist where all the acolytes will learn the skills to serve in their own congregations. Participants should bring their church's banner for the final procession, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Lunch will be provided; a $5 donation per person will help offset the cost. For more information, and to make a reservation (requested), contact the Rev. Todd Blackham at TBlackham@sjcsp.org or Chris Tumilty at CTumilty@ladiocese.org.

Seeds of HopeImprove gardening skills at Seeds of Hope workshops
Seeds of Hope will offer two garden workshops, open to all in the diocesan community in coming weeks. The first, on Sunday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., will be on Efficient Gardening and will be held at St. Luke's Church, 525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach 90813. This workshop is offered through the Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District and will focus on best practices for water conservation, keeping gardens green and water bills low. The second workshop, Community Garden Building, will take place on May 2, 2 - 3 p.m., at Church of the Epiphany, 2808 Altura Street, Los Angeles 90031. Learn best practices on building and maintaining gardens for and with the community. Both events will feature hands-on instruction and detail-oriented teaching. For information, visit the Seeds of Hope website or Facebook page.

Pilgrimage Youth invited to information session on 2015 Holy Land pilgrimage
Young people of the diocese are invited to a Q&A session on Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. about the upcoming diocesan youth pilgrimage to the Holy Land at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026, led by Chris Tumilty, diocesan youth officer. The pilgrimage, to take place August 1 - 12, 2015, will include visits to Nazareth, the Galilee, Tiberius, the Mount of Transfiguration, the Via Mara and Jerusalem. It will be led by Tumilty, Shawn Evelyn, chair of the Program Group on Youth and Young Adult Ministries, and the Rev. Todd Blackham. Estimated cost is $3,500. All interested young people who will still be in high school in Fall 2015 are invited, along with their parents or guardians, to learn more. For information, contact Tumilty at 213.482.2040 or ctumilty@ladiocese.org

GLEAM garden party LGBT ministry invites all
to May 3 garden party

The annual Diocese of Los Angeles LGBT Ministries Garden Party will be held on Sunday, May 3, at the Pasadena home of Bishop Jon and Mary Bruno. Proceeds from the event will benefit GLEAM, the Commission on LGBT Ministry, and will support diocesan presence at Southland Pride events for 2015. Refreshments will be provided. Highlights include a special tribute to the life and witness of the Rev. Canon Malcolm Boyd. All are welcome; suggested donation is $25. For reservations and directions, email to srussell@allsaints-pas.org.

Mt. Calvary Monastery Steve Bruce,
Larry Budner to lead men's retreat May 15 - 17

A retreat for men, "Listening For God," will be held the weekend of May 15 - 17 at the Mount Calvary Retreat Center in Santa Barbara. Led by Steve Bruce, spouse of Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, and Larry Budner of Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana, participants will focus on listening for God in daily life and listening to others in love, with time for leisure activity. The retreat will begin on Friday evening and conclude after lunch on Sunday. The cost per person is $245, which covers meals, lodging, and a small honorarium to the Order of the Holy Cross. The event is limited to 20 men; early registration is advised. To register, please contact Steve Bruce  at gsb.csd@gmail.com or Larry Budner at lbudner@sbcglobal.net.

Biloxi Blues Yucca Valley church players present Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues
The St. Joseph's Players at St. Joseph of Arimathea Church in Yucca Valley will present Biloxi Blues, the second of Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy, on weekend in May and June. In Biloxi Blues, the playwright's alter ego, Eugene Morris Jerome, is drafted and shipped off to boot camp in Biloxi, Mississippi, in the waning days of World War II. Eugene is at the mercy of near-psychotic drill Sergeant Toomey, who seems to have a personal vendetta against the poor schlemiel. He meets a colorful cast of characters among the other recruits while sweating out basic training. The show will open Friday, May, 15 at 7 p.m. with a gala fundraiser that benefits a local scholarship fund as well as Relay for Life. Tickets that night only are $25 each and include the show, pre-show hors d'oeuvres, and dessert at intermission. A silent auction and raffle are part of the opening as well. Other performance dates are: Friday, May 22, 7 p.m.; Saturdays, May 16 and 23 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 31 at 2:30 p.m.; Sunday, June 7, 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $11; $10 for seniors, military and students with ID. Show content is suitable for ages 13 and up. For tickets, leave a message at 760.362.9319; calls will be returned.

Mary Magdalene and Jesus at the tomb Mt. Calvary retreat will study 'wideness of God's mercy'
Mt. Calvary Monastery and Retreat house in Santa Barbara will offer "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy," a retreat led by Brother Bob Pierson June 19 - 21. Pierson, a monk in the Order of the Holy Cross at Mount Calvary, will share his reflections on the hymn text "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy," and will show through the parables of Jesus and several events in Jesus' life that he shared a loving and forgiving image of God with his followers. More information is here. (www.mount-calvary.org) To register call 805.682.4117 or email to mtcalvary1@aol.com. Cost of $275 per person includes room and meals. All major credit cards are accepted.

Sangita Yoga Sangita Yoga will be focus of program at Guibord Center
The Guibord Center will host "Sangita Yoga: Sacred Chants of India" at St. John's ProCathedral in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 25, 1 - 3 p.m. Sangita Yoga, founded by Naren K. Schreiner in 2012, is an exploration and introduction into the combination of sacred music and yoga  as a tool in meditation. Admission is free, and all are invited to attend. St. John's ProCathedral is at 514 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90007. Registration is here. For information, email to Christine@theguibordcenter.org. The Guibord Center, based at the procathedral, works to increase understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith communities.

Pando Aspen Conference will 'seize an alternative' to explore foundations for 'ecological civilization'
Nearly 1,000 presenters from some 30 countries and as many as 80 areas of specialty will come together in Claremont Thursday - Friday, June 4 - 7 for an ambitious trans-disciplinary conference on behalf of the planet. Titled "Seizing an Alternative: Toward an Ecological Civilization," the conference focuses on the big ideas that matter for a thriving biosphere. Attendees can join working groups to explore the foundations needed for an ecological civilization. Speakers will include environmental leaders including Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org; Vandana Shiva, Indian eco-activist, physicist, and feminist sustainability and social justice expert; and Sheri Liao, China's leading climate activist. Other participants will include theologian John B. Cobb, Jr.; Herman Daly, father of eco-economics; eco-agriculture pioneer Wes Jackson; and leading thinkers in religion and theology such as Harvey Cox, Brian McLaren, Mary Elizabeth Moore, Joerg Rieger, cutting-edge artists, scientists, and many others. The conference will be held on the campuses of Pomona College and Claremont School of Theology. Cost: is $300 until May 15, $400 thereafter, with reduced rates for seniors, students, and low-income participants. One-day options are also available. More information is here; registration is here.

 This week around the diocese ...

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 7 p.m.

Earth Day Film Screening and Dinner
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information/Reservations here
     The Program Group on Global Partnership and Seeds of Hope invite the diocesan community and friends to an Earth Day film screening, dinner, and consciousness-raising event.  As part of the diocese's recently launched water-tithing initiative, the program will feature a screening of "Ru: Water is Life," a short documentary that portrays the plight of millions of girls worldwide who spend much of each day in pursuit of water, usually unclean, just to survive. The evening will also feature representatives from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, who will discuss ways that congregations can work to reduce their water consumption. More information and reservation instructions here.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Year-round Stewardship Seminar
Church of the Blessed Sacrament
1314 N. Angelina Drive, Placentia
Information/Reservations: Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce, obispadjb@gmail.com
     Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, 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. Bruce encourages all congregations to send a team to one of the six sessions throughout the year 2015. Participants should bring a picnic lunch and snacks; beverages will be provided. Additional information, along with future scheduled seminar dates and locations, is here. To reserve a place, send an email to obispadjb@gmail.com with the name and city of your congregation, the number of people attending, and the date of the event.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 10 a.m.
Ordinations to the Sacred Orders of Priests and Deacons
Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Information: 213.482.2040
     Bishop J. Jon Bruno will ordain Yein Esther Kim and Sarah Underhill Kitch to the Sacred Order of Priests and Dina Loreen Fulgoni to the Sacred Order of Deacons. Clergy: red stoles. The prayers and presence of the diocesan community are requested.

 artsThis week in liturgy & the arts ...

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 4 p.m.
Concert of Baroque Music
with Katina Mitchell & Sweetly Tempered

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church                                                        
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (Los Angeles)
Information: 323.876.2102
     Soprano Katina Mitchell, in collaboration with early music ensemble Sweet Temperment, will offer an authentic vocal and instrumental performance of Baroque music, featuring period instruments. Music of Couperin, Charpentier and Monteclair.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 4 p.m.

Organ Recital - Ray Urwin
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
1175 San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino 91108
Information: 626.793.9167
     Dr. Urwin will play the music of Pinkham, Whitlock, Bethier, Lefebure-Wely and Bedard.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Hendrik Meurkens
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 North Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725
                    or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
     German-born, New York-based Hendrik Meurkens, a virtuoso on both the chromatic harmonica and the vibraphone, is the most important jazz harmonica player since Toots Thielemans. His music features his harmonica and vibes along with piano, bass and drums, playing his stirring originals and arrangements. Hendrik will be joined by All Saints' composer-in-residence Bill Cunliffe on piano. Jon Dephouse will offer a meditation. To use the elevator for accessibility, please arrive five minutes early. Child care provided.  The event is free; it also will be streamed live here.
FRIDAY - SATURDAY, APRIL 24 - 25, 7:30 p.m.
Ordo Virtutum, a play by Hildegard von Bingen
ProCathedral of St. John
514 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90007
information/Tickets: 213.747.6285, ext. 106, or music@stjohnsla.org
     Ordo Virtutum is an allegorical morality play by 12th-century Benedictine nun, mystic, writer and composer Hildegard von Bingen. 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: $20 ($10 for students and seniors).

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 8 p.m.
Chamber Music Concert: Violin-fest
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272
Information/Tickets here
     A celebration of the violin and violin music from four centuries. Maia Jasper, Kevin Kumar, Yi-Huan Zhao and Alexander Kalman, violin, perform Brydern's Concerto for Two Violins; Antonio Vivaldi's Concerto in B minor for Four Violins; Peter Warlock's Capriol Suite and music of Shostakovich, Mendelssohn and Britten.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 7:30 p.m.
Compline
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015
     Schola Cantorum of St. James', James Buonemani, director. Free.

 recurringRecurring Services ... 

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).

MONDAYS, 7 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194
     Come and experience a method of Contemplative Prayer. This group is lead by parishioners and meets weekly in the Guild Room.

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.
THIRD THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (April 16)
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.

THIRD SUNDAYS, 12 noon (April 19)
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, 6 p.m. (April 19)
Service of Taizé
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard Avenue, Westwood (Los Angeles)
Information: The Rev. Paul Elder, 818.398.4541
     Dinner is served at 6, followed by the service.

THIRD SUNDAYS, 7 p.m. (April 19)
Sacramentum
St. James' Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194 or here
     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.

(FIRST AND) THIRD SUNDAYS, 9 p.m. (April 19)
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.
FOURTH TUESDAYS, 7 p.m. (April 25)
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 SATURDAYS, 5 p.m. (April 27)
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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TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE 

  

Youth Pilgrimage 
to the Holy Land
August 1 - 12, 2015
Sponsored by the Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministry for high school-age young people of the diocese. Sites will include Nazareth, the Galilee, Tiberius, the Mount of Transfiguration, the Via Mara and Jerusalem. Led by Chris Tumilty, Shawn Evelyn and Todd Blackham. Estimated cost $3,500. Information: ctumilty@ladiocese.org

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
December 26, 2015 - January 5, 2016
Join 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 $4,148. 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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EMPLOYMENT

 

CLAREMONT: Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Bloy House (ETSC) Responsible to the dean for serving as custodian of student academic records; providing the necessary services which facilitate class and room scheduling, student registration for classes, collection and maintenance of grade information, student performance monitoring, implementation of academic policies and procedures, and a variety of other services related to student records and Spanish language proficiency preferred. Full job description here. Apply to ssweeney@cst.edu by April 25.   

 

HERMOSA BEACH: Bookkeeper. St. Cross Episcopal Church seeks a bookkeeper, 20 hours/week. Nonprofit experience preferred. Send resume and cover letter to rnyback@stcross.org.

 

PASADENA: Associate Organist-Choirmaster, All Saints Episcopal Church. Complete position description can be found here, or by contacting Christina Honchell at honchell@allsaints-pas.org. Application deadline is May 1. 

 

SAN CLEMENTE: Organist / Choir / Music Director, St. Clement's By-the-Sea Episcopal Church. For Sunday worship.  Qualified candidate will lead mid-week choir rehearsal, will assist clergy in liturgical planning, and will facilitate in the hiring and managing of paid and volunteer choir members. Salary commensurate with experience. Part-time. Submit cover letter and resume to organandchoir@gmail.com.

 

SAN MARINO: Director of Youth Ministries for St. Edmund's Episcopal Church. Three-quarter to full-time experienced and enthusiastic lay person sought to develop all dimensions of parish formation for children and youth. More information here, or contact Sylvia Smythe, search chair, at cssmythe@charter.net. Parish website is here.  

 

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: Executive director for Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality. Seeking a deeply contemplative, seasoned, and visionary leader. Reporting to the Stillpoint board of directors, the executive director's primary responsibilities are providing strategic vision and leadership, resource development, relationship management and community relations, fiscal management and oversight of program development and management. Full job description and application instructions here (PDF version here).  

 

STUDIO CITY: Children's pastor at St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church. Part time. Full job description here. To apply send a resume, cover letter, and names of three references to Duane Steadman, parish administrator, at administrator@stmikessc.org.  

 

THOUSAND OAKS: Church Office Manager, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Seeking a personable, organized, energetic self-starter to manage all church office functions including:  maintaining all communication platforms, coordination of master church calendar, supplies, records, and property maintenance, and database management.  Job description available here. Send resume to vp@htlcto.org.   


UPLAND: Director of Advancement, St. Mark's Episcopal School. The director is responsible for developing, implementing and managing all aspects of the School's advancement program: fundraising, parent relations, alumni relations, public relations, marketing and communications. Full job description and application information here

   

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Available:

CANDLESTICKS: St. Mark's Church, Altadena, is offering one pair of 4.5-foot brass-plated candlesticks, free for the taking. Contact Joanne Morse, office manager, at 626.798.6747.

Needed:

BABY ITEMS: Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service (IRIS), the refugee resettlement program of the diocese, based in Los Angeles, has recently resettled several refugee families in need of baby items. IRIS is looking for donated baby items, including car seats, cribs, bedding and diapers. To donate baby items or any other gently used household items contact Lynn Mackenzie at lmackenzie@ladiocese.org or 323.667.0489, ext. 128.


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