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Back-to-school drive to buy
transit passes for child refugees planned
As part of its ongoing response to the Central American child refugee crisis, the Diocese is inviting parishes, congregations, and other organizations to participate in a drive to purchase and collect transit passes in time for the new school year. The effort, which is being coordinated by Archdeacon Joanne Leslie and the Program Group on Global Partnership, will culminate in an in-church collection of Los Angeles County transit "TAP" cards on Sunday, August 9. The cards will be combined with other back-to-school supplies being collected through various interfaith efforts. "Through our Diocesan acompañero program, it's become clear that transportation remains a challenge for these children," said Troy Elder, Bishop's Legate for Global Partnership, referring to the Diocese's ongoing work pairing refugee children with volunteer mentors. "Transit passes will meet an immediate need, while also helping to cultivate good, green transportation habits among these new members of our community. Please publicize this drive widely over the summer to ensure a robust response." Read more here.
ECF publishes new edition of Vestry Resource Guide
The Episcopal Church Foundation has published a new edition of Vestry Resource Guide, which is distributed through Forward Movement and is available in English and Spanish, and in both print and e-book formats.
This new edition of the guide helps vestry members and clergy work together to become an effective, transformational leadership team. "With information and recommendations for congregations of all shapes and sizes, this is an essential tool to help vestries focus on what God is calling them to do in the world," according to an ECF release announcing the publication. Topics include the ministry of the vestry, leading a community of faith, stewardship, and navigating transitions in clergy leadership. The introductory cost of Vestry Resource Guide is $12 per copy when ordered through Forward Movement Press: call 800.543.1813, or click here. Also available in Spanish, and on Kindle, Nook, and on iTunes.
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General Convention
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 General Convention is
under way in Salt Lake City
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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Events & announcements ...
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 REMINDER: All are invited to 'Listening Sessions' to aid coadjutor search
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 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.
 St. Paul's, Tustin, to mark Independence Day
with prayer service Independence Day is a lesser feast in the calendar of the Episcopal Church. St. Paul's Tustin is going to take advantage of the fact that the 4th of July falls on a Saturday this year, and celebrate the holiday in a 5 p.m. service of readings, prayer, and song. This will be a non-Communion service, led by Laura Siriani, with music by Sue Martin. "We'll hear from Scripture, from poets, from politicians, and from activists, all of whom invite us to understand that 'liberty' cannot be separated from 'justice for all,' according to a service announcement. a potluck dinner will follow the service. St. Paul's is located at 1221 Wass Street Tustin 92780. For information, call 714.544.3141.
 New cross to be installed at Los Olivos church St. Mark's in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivos, will place a new cross on the top of their 75-foot tower -- the tallest building in town -- on Thursday, June 25 at 10 a.m. The Rev. Randall Day, rector, will bless the cross before a heavy-duty crane lifts it into position on the 75-foot Evans Tower. The cross will be six feet tall and 3 feet wide once it is set into the tower structure; it weighs approximately 700 pounds. The copper cladding on the cross is made with 13 individual cut, joined and soldered pieces. Evans tower is a memorial to Margery and Vince Evans and their daughter Venetia, longtime Santa Ynez Valley residents (former owners of Pea Soup Andersen's Restaurant and the Danish Inn) who died in a plane crash minutes before landing at Santa Ynez Airport on April 23, 1980. All are invited to the event. St. Mark's is located at 2901 Nojoqui Avenue, at the corner of Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos 93441. For information, call Laura Kath at 805.570.4540 (cell phone).
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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, 7 p.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. (An incorrect time was published for this session in last week's Update. The News regrets the error.)
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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THURSDAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 25 - 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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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
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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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FIRST SUNDAYS, 12 noon (July 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.
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SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 p.m. (July 8)
Candlelit Recovery Eucharist
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina
Information: 626.967.3939
Bilingual (English-Spanish). Come find the serenity and strength a loving God and a supportive community can provide you in recovery. Everyone is welcome.
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