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All are welcome for Interdependence Walk on July 3
At the request of local interfaith leaders, a one-hour Walking Meditation on Interdependence will return to Echo Park Lake at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 3. All are welcome. "Our objectives are to contemplate and to strengthen our interconnectedness as people and communities of faith," said Bob Williams, diocesan canon for community relations and incoming president of the Interreligious Council of Southern California. The walk, introduced last year in a midday format, includes silent meditation between six stations of prayer led in the Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic and Jewish traditions. A bell of mindfulness is rung in procession around the lake, where lotus and waterlilies are in full bloom. This year's evening observance will feature both the lighting of Japanese lanterns and the sharing of an interfaith Iftar meal, at no charge, to break the day's fast of Ramadan. Iftar co-sponsors include members of the Islamic Center of Southern California. Call 213.482.2040, ext. 220, for more information.
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General Convention
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 General Convention to wrap up on Friday, July 3
Much has happened at the Episcopal Church's General Convention, taking place in Salt Lake City, Utah, including election of Michael Curry of North Carolina as the next presiding bishop, and approval of same-sex marriage rites and changes to the canons to delete gender-specific references.
To follow General Convention, use these resources:
The Episcopal News issues 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 receive the reports automatically.) To read past reports, visit the Archive page here.
The Episcopal Church's website "Media Hub" features 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 is issuing daily reports on General Convention proceedings.
On social media, the General Convention hashtag is #GC78.
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Coadjutor Search Committee
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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. For further information, times, addresses and additional sessions, see "This week around the diocese" below, or visit the search committee web page here.
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Events & announcements ...
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Summer adventures beckon children at All Saints, Pasadena
All Saints Church, Pasadena, children and youth, kindergarten through 8th grade, to its "Summer Adventure: Fit to Change the World" camp Monday - Friday, July 13 - 17 "It's about loving ourselves for however we are made - not about feeling bad for what we are not. We'll share healthy food, gardening, yoga, games and a visit from Special Olympics athletes," according to the event announcement. Opportunities for high school students to serve as camp counselors. Daily, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration is online here. For information, contact Jamie Hebert, 626.583.2733 or jhebert@allsaints-pas.org. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101.
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This week around the diocese ...
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Thursday, July 9, 6 p.m.
Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee Listening Session
St. James' Church 3903 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles Register here This session will be conducted in Korean. 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 will be made available for those who are unable to attend one of the sessions. Information about these resources will be posted here, and will be noted in the Episcopal News Weekly and Update. For additional session information, click here.
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 10 a.m.
Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee Listening Session
Church of Our Saviour 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel Register here This session will be conducted in Chinese and Mandarin. Please see listing for July 9 for more information. SUNDAY, JULY 12, 4 p.m.
Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee Listening Session
St. Mark's Church 14646 Sherman Way, Van Nuys Register here This session will be conducted in Spanish and English. Please see listing for July 9 for more information.
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This week in liturgy & the arts ...
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SATURDAY, JULY 11, 8 p.m.
Black Rose Early Music Ensemble
Church of the Angels 1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena Information: 818.361.8519 Black Rose Early Music Ensemble invites you to spend a musical "Day in the Country and Night on the Town." Enjoy a walk in the woods; go bird-watching; evade a swarm of bees; attend a peasant wedding; get the latest gossip from the town crier. End the day with a Royal Fireworks display. Playing on Baroque instruments - violin, recorders, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and the French Baroque muzette bagpipe - the group will perform songs and instrumental music by Baroque composers. Free will offering, $10 suggested. Children are always welcome.
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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 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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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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SECOND THURSDAYS, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (July 9)
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, 7:30 p.m. (July 10)
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, 6 p.m. (July 12)
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. (July 12)
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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