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Episcopalians rock Disney Hall
The acclaimed Walt Disney Concert Hall organ roared, purred, wept and rejoiced on June 12 under the hands of six highly accomplished organists who also serve congregations of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. A brass ensemble and a 200-voice choir joined them for several numbers - and at one point the entire audience rose to sing the hymn "All creatures of our God and King." By the end of the evening, Bishop J. Jon Bruno had recognized all six organists - James Buonemani, Thomas Neenan, Craig Phillips, Philip Smith, Edward Tipton and James Walker - as honorary canons of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. A full house of Episcopalians representing congregations throughout the diocese cheered the new canons and their performances at the concert, one of several events marking the 150th year of Episcopal parish ministry in the Los Angeles area. (More in The Episcopal News magazine, Summer 2015 issue, due out later this week.) Photo / Wendell Benedetti
 Teens visit Los Angeles
to work and learn during urban pilgrimage The diocese's annual L.A. City Pilgrimage for high school-age young people of the diocese is under way this week. The teens have so far spent an evening discussing racism and privilege with the Rev. Nancy Frausto, priest-in-charge of Trinity, Los Angeles, and assistant at St. Mary's (Mariposa), Los Angeles; assisted homeless people on L.A.'s Skid Row, in the process negotiating public transit and inner-city streets; worked with children at Las Familias del Pueblo, a daycare center for children on Skid Row; chatted with police officers about homelessness; met with Episcopal Urban Interns, college graduates who are spending a year living in community and working at various service sites throughout the community (pictured above); and had lunch and a discussion with Bishop J. Jon Bruno. The young people are from St. James' Church, South Pasadena; St. Mark's Church, Upland; All Saints/Todos los Santos, Oxnard; Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel; and St. John's Church, La Verne. Leaders are Jana Milhon-Martin of St. John's and St. Mark's; the Rev. Todd Blackham of St. James'; and Gabe Vazquez-Reyes of Church of Our Saviour. The pilgrimage will continue until the end of the week.  Photo / Colleen Dodson-Baker
Eucharist begins LA Pride event June 14 Members of Episcopal churches throughout the Diocese of Los Angeles took part in the LA Pride 2015 event June 14. Bishop J. Jon Bruno celebrated the pre-parade Eucharist; he is pictured below with his spouse, Mary Bruno, and Susan Russell of All Saints, Pasadena, who preached at the service, as they prepare to ride in the parade. About 100 Episcopalians and friends took part in the event, which supports gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender rights. The Episcopal Church has been involved in LA Pride since 1992.
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 General Convention begins next week in Salt Lake City
The 78th General Convention of the Episcopal Church will meet June 25 - July 3 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The bishops of the Diocese of Los Angeles and its clergy and lay deputies will attend the meeting, taking part in committee hearings, legislative sessions and other events. The House of Bishops will elect a presiding bishop to succeed the Most Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori, who will complete her nine-year term in November.
Reports on the Los Angeles deputation and delegates to the concurrent Episcopal Church Women Triennial meeting are included in the Summer 2015 issue of The Episcopal News, which will be published online later this week. Also in this issue are a reflection on the election of the new presiding bishop, written by Bishop Mary Glasspool, who served on the nominating committee; and a profile of the Rev. Lester Mackenzie, deputy from the Diocese of Los Angeles, who will be chaplain of the House of Deputies.
To follow General Convention, use these resources:
The Episcopal News will issue daily reports by email from General Convention, following the work of Diocese of Los Angeles bishops and deputies, Triennial delegates, and other participants and volunteers from the Southland. To receive the reports, visit the News website and subscribe to The Episcopal News Update. (Regular subscribers will receive the reports automatically.)
The Episcopal Church's website "Media Hub" will feature live-stream video from Salt Lake City of legislative sessions from both houses, daily worship, press round-ups, and on-demand features, plus a complete calendar of events.
Episcopal News Service will issue daily reports on General Convention proceedings.
On social media, the General Convention hashtag is #GC78.
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REQUIESCAT
 The Rev. Canon
Morris Vaughn Samuel Jr. April 15, 1928 - June 13, 2015
The Rev. Canon Morris Vaughn Samuel Jr., senior canon of the diocese and civil rights pioneer, died early on the morning of June 13. He was 87. He had most recently assisted at St. Mark's Church, Van Nuys. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8 at St. Mark's, 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys 91405. Samuel was canon pastor at St. Paul's Cathedral when the building was demolished, and the congregation moved to the chapel at Good Samaritan Hospital. He took on additional duties in 1981 when Robert C. Rusack, third bishop of Los Angeles, appointed him as canon missioner for urban work. At various times, Samuel also served at St. Mark's Church, Altadena; Church of the Reconciliation, Los Angeles (now closed); St. Timothy's Church, Compton; St. Luke's Church, Long Beach; and the Parish of East Los Angeles (incorporating Church of the Epiphany and several other congregations). He was for many years an associate of the Order of the Holy Cross. Full obituary here. |
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 REMINDER: 'Listening Sessions' are under way in the diocese
The Coadjutor Bishop Nominating Committee has begun as series of "listening sessions" at which members of the diocesan community are invited to share their thoughts and vision as the committee begins the process of preparing a diocesan profile, the first step in identifying candidates for the election of a bishop coadjutor who will succeed Bishop J. Jon Bruno upon his retirement in 2018. Sessions will be held on June 20 at St. Paul's Church, Ventura (in English); on Saturday, June 27 at Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana (English and Spanish); St. Paul's Church, Tustin (English); and St. John's ProCathedral, Los Angeles (English). For further information, times, addresses and additional sessions, see "This week around the diocese" below, or visit the search committee web page here.
 SAVE THE DATE:
Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium is Sept. 18
The Diocese of Los Angeles' annual Episcopal Night at Dodger Stadium is scheduled this year for Friday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. The Dodgers will play the Pittsburg Pirates. Tickets are $18 per person and must be purchased before Aug. 10 from the event coordinator in each congregation.
 St. Paul's, Tustin,
to offer Saturday gardening lectures During the summer and fall, the gardening community at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1221 Wass Street, Tustin, will host a series of Saturday educational lectures presented by the Orange County Master Gardeners, who will teach techniques for efficient gardening. Each lecture will begin at 2 p.m. in St. Paul's Parish Hall and will continue with a question and answer period in the parish garden. Dates and topics are: - June 20: Smart Watering - Raised Bed Gardens
- August 1: Integrated Pest Management -
What's Buggin' Your Plants? - September 12: Grow Good from Seed
- October 24: Grow It Now - Cool Season Vegetables
Reservations are requested: email to info@gordonsgarden.org.  Holy Nativity to celebrate summer with pancakes, open house Holy Nativity Church, Westchester, will host a summer solstice Community Pancake Bonanza and Open House on Saturday, June 20, 9 a.m - 1 p.m., to introduce visitors and the neighborhood to the congregation's many ministries, such as its long-established community garden and newly built cob oven, artworks, cooking classes and yoga sessions. Slap of Rapture Irish Folk Band will entertain from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Organic pancakes will be served from 9 to 11 a.m.; other activities, including face painting and sidewalk art for children, will continue throughout the morning. Holy Nativity Church is located at 6700 West 83rd Street, Westchester (Los Angeles). For information, call the parish office at 310.670.4777 or visit holynativityparish.org.
 Pasadena forum will focus on drought and the right to water "California's Drought and the Human Right to Water" will be the topic of an event at All Saints, Pasadena, on Thursday, June 18, 7 p.m. in the Forum. California's four-year drought is having a devastating effect on disadvantaged communities and their families. In a state where more than 10% of its residents, mostly in rural towns and working class cities, have no daily access to potable water, the California water crisis goes far beyond lawn watering and almond growing practices. Meredith McKenzie (pictured), California water expert and lecturer at Cal Poly Pomona, talks about the depth and ramifications of the crisis and ways that the community can support effective water availability and environmental justice. The event is co-sponsored by Sustainable World, EDEN (Environmental Defense of the Earth Now), Transition Pasadena and the Arroyo Interfaith Environmental Coalition. For information, contact Norma Sigmund, 626.583.2734 or nsigmund@allsaints-pas.org. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena, 91101, directly across Euclid from Pasadena City Hall.
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 19 - 21
Retreat: 'There's a Wideness in God's Mercy '
Mt. Calvary Monastery and Retreat house
505 E. Los Olivos Road, Santa Barbara 93105
Information here
Registration: 805.682.4117 or mtcalvary1@aol.com
Retreat leader Brother Bob Pierson, a monk of 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. Cost of $275 per person includes room and meals. All major credit cards are accepted.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 10 a.m.
Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee Listening Session St. Paul's Episcopal Church
3920 Loma Vista Road, Ventura
Registration here
The Coadjutor Search Committee is charged with identifying candidates for the election of a bishop coadjutor who will eventually succeed J. Jon Bruno as bishop of Los Angeles. "We are interested in listening to your vision of who we are and who we aspire to be as a diocese and the skills and qualities you believe are necessary for a leader who will shepherd us in the years to come," wrote the Rev. Canon Julian Bull, chair of the committee. Each session will provide opportunities for both clergy and lay members to share their perspectives in writing and verbally. Sessions will be available in English, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish and American Sign language. Registration for each session is requested. Online and hard-copy survey materials for those who are unable to attend one of the sessions. Information about these resources will be posted here as it becomes available, and will be noted in the Episcopal News Weekly and Update. This session will be conducted in English.
THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
World Refugee Day Celebration
Plummer Park
1200 N. Vista Avenue, West Hollywood
June is Refugee Awareness Month, and IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service), a ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles, and more than 20 other community organizations will mark the achievements and contributions made by refugees who have settled in the United States. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service and representatives from Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's immigrant affairs office will take part in the event, which also will recognize the refugee crisis in Syria, the plight of unaccompanied minor children entering the United States, and the centennial of the Armenian genocide. Visitors to the fair will find information about refugee services while enjoying refreshments, music, entertainment and raffle prizes.
FRIDAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 26 - 27
The Emergence of the Modern Healing Tradition
Trinity Lutheran Church
1450 W. 7th Street, San Pedro 90732
Information/Registration here
The Rev. Mike Flynn of Freshwind Ministries and Ken Fish of Kingdom Fire Ministries, presenters. Flynn, who is rector of St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Burbank, and Fish will lead participants in a weekend of hands-on learning. According to the event announcement, "These two teachers have over 50 years of combined experience in healing ministries. Come hear a brief history of healing ministry, learn more about the emergence of the modern healing tradition, and receive practical training on how to do healing ministry." Cost is $30 per individual and $50 for a couple.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 10 a.m.
Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee Listening Session
Church of the Messiah 614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana
Registration here
The Coadjutor Search Committee is charged with identifying candidates for the election of a bishop coadjutor who will eventually succeed J. Jon Bruno as bishop of Los Angeles. "We are interested in listening to your vision of who we are and who we aspire to be as a diocese and the skills and qualities you believe are necessary for a leader who will shepherd us in the years to come," wrote the Rev. Canon Julian Bull, chair of the committee. Each session will provide opportunities for both clergy and lay members to share their perspectives in writing and verbally. Sessions will be available in English, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish and American Sign language. Registration for each session is requested. Online and hard-copy survey materials for those who are unable to attend one of the sessions. Information about these resources will be posted at www.ladiocese.org/coadjutorsearch.html as it becomes available, and will be noted in the Episcopal News Weekly and Update (www.episcopalnews.com). This session will be conducted in English and Spanish. For additional session information, click here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 10 a.m.
Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee Listening Session
St. Paul's Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin
Registration here
See description above. This session will be conducted in English. For additional session information, click here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 10 a.m.
Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee Listening Session
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles
Registration here
See description above. This session will be conducted in English. For additional session information, click here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Demonstration of Buddhist Worship Practices
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Lai Temple
3456 Glenmark Drive, Hacienda Heights 91745
Information/Registration here
Sponsored by The Guibord Center. Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights is a traditional Chinese Buddhist mountain monastery and one of the largest Buddhist temples in North America. The demonstration will feature instruments used in worship - wooden fish, big gong, drum and bell; and ten offerings - and the symbols, including lotus, Bodhi tree, Buddha's footprint; and mudras (hand gestures). Questions will be welcomed. After the presentation, participants may enjoy a vegetarian buffet meal at the monastery, wander the grounds, sample tea and visit the bookstore and museum. The Guibord Center, based at the ProCathedral of St. John in Los Angeles, works to increase understanding among the Southland's diverse religious traditions.
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THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, through JUNE 27
Chalk Repertory presents Diet of Worms
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information/Tickets: chalkrep.com
Diet of Worms, a comedy by Los Angeles-based playwright Tom Jacobson, tells the story of five medieval German nuns who fight Martin Luther's reformation efforts by staging mystery plays based on the Biblical Apocrypha. The play is a modern reimagining of key events in the convent life of historical figure Katherina von Bora, who later married Martin Luther, following the Imperial Diet (the assembly of the Holy Roman Empire) in the city of Worms of 1521. Performances will begin on June 4 and conclude on June 27; at 7 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays, and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturdays. Ticket prices are: $20 June 4-6; $25 June 11-13; $30 June 18-20; and $35 June 25-27.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 4 p.m.
Musical Treasures of the Baroque Era
St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
830 W. Bonita Avenue, Claremont 91711
Information: 909.626.7170 / saintambrose@verizon.net
This concert will feature festive works that typified a highly spirited and exciting musical period. Featuring: "Come, Ye Sons of Art Away" by Henry Purcell along with works by J.S. Bach, Georg Philipp Telemann, and Grezegorz G. Gorczycki. A free will offering will be taken to help support the music ministry at St. Ambrose Episcopal Church.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Ensemble N2K
St. John's Cathedral
514 West Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285 or music@stjohnsla.org
Ensemble N2K, artists-in-residence is Katherine Cash, violin, and the Rev. Norm Freeman, vibraphone. They will be joined by a pianist Rich Eames, bassist Putter Smith, and drummer Tim Pleasant for this even. A free-will offering will be received. The service will be followed by a light reception.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Russell Ferrante
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725 or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
Russell Ferrante is an All Saints parishioner and founding member of the YellowJackets. He has performed with Jimmy Witherspoon, Joni Mitchell, Bobby McFerrin, Robben Ford, Al Jarreau, Marilyn Scott, Sadao Watanabe and Tom Scott and currently teaches in the jazz studies department at USC. He will be joined by Michael Valerio on bass and Steve Schaeffer on drums. Zelda Kennedy will offer a meditation. To use the elevator for accessibility, please arrive five minutes early. Child care provided.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28, 6 p.m.
Jazz on the Patio
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
280 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley 93065
Information: 805.526.5141
Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy the music. All are welcome.
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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 to the regular schedule.
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.
Vox Celestis Gregorian Chant Ensemble
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.
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 led 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. (Suspended for the summer after June 11: services will resume Sept. 3.)
SATURDAYS, 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Saturday Singing
Church of Our Saviour (Music Room)
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91175
Information: 626.282.5147
Members and friends of The Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, and anyone else in the community who likes to sing are invited. Led by musician Roger Cairne-Berteau, Each gathering will be a just-for-fun adult time for singing and meeting people. Since this is not a choir and there will be no performances, there are no auditions and no music reading is required. "The only qualification is this -- When you feel like singing, just show up and sing!" says Cairne-Berteau.
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THIRD THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (June 18)
Outdoor Community Labyrinth Walk Prince of Peace Episcopal Church
5700 Rudnick Avenue, Woodland Hills 91364
Information: Chantel Zimmerman, chantel@aratndsoullab.com
Labyrinth walking, an ancient form of moving meditation, offers stress reduction, contemplation, and increased relaxation. Found all over the world, labyrinths provide space to decompress from the busy-ness of life. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine; dress appropriately. Facilitated by certified Veriditas-trained labyrinth facilitator Chantel Zimmerman of Art and Soul Lab.
THIRD SUNDAYS, 6 p.m. (June 21)
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 SUNDAYS, 7 p.m. (June 21)
Sacramentum
St. James' Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
A monthly, candlelit Eucharist that blends ancient liturgy with new music, media, reflection and prayer. Sacramentum is on the third Sunday of each month at 7 p.m.
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FOURTH TUESDAYS, 7 p.m. (June 23)
Taizé Worship Service
St. Francis Episcopal Church (chapel)
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
A meditative Taizé service of healing and wholeness that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader. Followed by a reception with light refreshments. Taizé is a calming and beautiful form of sung contemplative prayer developed in an ecumenical monastery in France. Taizé services are offered throughout the year on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Donations are welcome.
FOURTH SATURDAYS, 5 p.m. (June 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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