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On 50th anniversary, remembering lives lost in Watts
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Watts Revolt, the L.A. Council of Religious Leaders gathered for prayer Aug. 9 at 116th and Avalon Blvd. where violence erupted in 1965. The Council's president, Bishop Jon Bruno, offered a reflection, and Deacon Jamesetta Hammons read the names of the 34 persons who died in the seven-day uprising. Pastor Rashon Crutcher of El Bethel Missionary Baptist Church welcomed the assembly to the corner, site of his church home. Service leaders also included council members Rabbi Sarah Hronsky of Temple Beth Hillel; Evangelical Lutheran Church in American Southwest California Synod Bishop Guy Erwin; Board of Rabbis President Morley Feinstein; Dean John Bakas of St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral; the Rev. Linda Culbertson, general presbyter of the Presbytery of the Pacific; and Pastor John Cager of Ward A.M.E. Church. LAPD was represented by Senior Lead Officer Angelo Stewart of the Southeast Division, pictured below greeting Hammons after the prayer service. All are welcome for the Watts Week culminating service Sunday, August 16, 4 p.m., at St. John's United Methodist Church, 1716 Santa Ana Blvd. N, near the Watts Towers. 
 Seminar on stewardship coming up on Aug. 29: additional registrants needed The last of this year's series of seminars on year-round stewardship is coming up on Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce notes that a few more churches need to be represented to make the session viable; reservations are requested as soon as possible. Previous seminars have been enthusiastically received by participants. 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 invites congregations to bring a small team to the session. Each team should bring a picnic lunch and snacks; beverages will be provided. For reservations, send the name and city of the team's congregation and the number of people planning to attend to Bruce at obispadjb@gmail.com.
 Gooden Center invites all to join 'Ride 4 Recovery' The Gooden Center, an Episcopal Church-related substance abuse recovery ministry for men based in Pasadena, will hold its annual major fundraiser, the Richard Selje 2015 Ride 4 Recovery on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 7 a.m. This bicycling event will offer Century (100 mile), Metric Century (62 mile) and newly introduced Quarter Century (25 mile) challenges. Riders (age 12 and up), supporters and donors are welcome. All proceeds will help fund scholarships for Gooden Center clients. The General Convention of the Episcopal Church, meeting June 25 - July 3 this year, adopted Resolution A159, which addressed the church's position on alcohol and drug addiction. The resolution called on dioceses to "collaborate with qualified community resources offering prevention and intervention, treatment and recovery." Since its founding 53 years ago, The Gooden Center in Pasadena has delivered treatment to more than 8,000 men and their families. The center's professional staff takes great pride in the quality of treatment it provides at a cost significantly lower than most, thanks in part to the cycling fundraiser and other donations. For this year's Ride 4 Recovery, the center has the support of the Pasadena Fire Department and the Pasadena Police Department. The ride will be based at Centennial Square of Pasadena City Hall, 100 Garfield Avenue. For more information and to register, visit the center's website here.
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 Online survey is next step in coadjutor search committee's listening process
The Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee of the Diocese of Los Angeles has created an online survey to continue the "listening process" that began earlier this summer with a series of meetings throughout the diocese. The survey - available in English and Spanish - asks six questions that also were asked at the listening sessions:- Describe gifts, talents, and best practices your parish/mission/ministry brings to the diocese.
- Describe issues, challenges, and struggles currently faced by your parish/mission/ministry.
- List questions members of your parish/mission/ministry ask (or have asked) of diocesan leadership.
- Describe gifts, talents, and best practices of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
- Describe issues, challenges, and struggles currently facing the diocese.
- List the qualities, characteristics, perspectives, and preferred experiences, sensitivities, talents, and skills you would like to see in the next bishop.
According to the Rev. Canon Julian Bull, chairman of the search committee, the survey is meant for those who were not able to attend a listening session. Comments made by those who did attend have already been noted, and do not need to be repeated, he said.
To take the survey in English, click here; for Spanish, click here; or visit www.ladiocese.org and select the search committee link. The survey will remain available through the month of August.
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People ...
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A new beginning for MLK Hospital in South L.A. Episcopal clergy took part in an Aug. 6 prayer breakfast at the new Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital in south Los Angeles, the day before the facility's official opening. From left are Dr. Elaine Batchlor, hospital CEO; the Rev. Vincent Shamo, the Rev. Canon Jamesetta Hammons and the Rev. Anthony Miller; and Supervisor Mark Ridley Thomas. The new facility, which stands on the site of the former MLK Harbor Hospital, will provide a complete range of state-of-the-art medical care.
REQUIESCAT
 Larry Stammer September 6, 1941 - August 6, 2015
Larry Stammer, retired religion and environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times, longtime member and sometime chairman of the Program Group on Communications and Public Affairs, and member of St. Luke's of the Mountains Church, La Crescenta, and All Saints, Pasadena, died Aug. 6 after a long battle with cancer. He was 73. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29, at St. Luke's, 2563 Foothill Blvd, La Crescenta 91214 (818.248.3639). An obituary from the Times is here.
 Doran Woodrow Tregarthan February 19, 1919 - August 6, 2015
The Rev. Doran Woodrow Tregarthen, former assistant priest at St. Margaret of Scotland Church, San Juan Capistrano, died on August 6. He was 96. Survivors include his wife, Ethel (Ettie); son Timothy Tregarthen and daughters Janet Roddick (Dan) and Nancy Wild (Ed); grandchildren Tyler Roddick (Kasumi), Shannon Ford (William), Edward Wild, Brian Capanna (Laurin), William Wild (Ashley), Doran Tregarthen (Ashley), Brittany Tregarthen, Amanda Wild and Julianna Wild; eight grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 15 at St. Margaret's Church, 31641 La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano. Read more here.
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Events & announcements ...
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 Join Seeds of Hope at Faith Leaders' Health Summer Sept. 16 The Greater Los Angeles Training & Resource Center, with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Champions for Change program, invite faith, health, and community leaders to the second Faith Leaders' Health Summit on Wednesday , Sept. 16, at H.O.P.E.'s House Christian Ministries. The Diocese of Los Angeles' Seeds of Hope ministry will take part in the event, which will feature panel presentations and inspiring keynote speakers, as well as opportunities to network with peers and discuss the role of faith-based institutions in advancing the health of congregations and communities. Admission is free, but registration is required; lunch will be provided. H.O.P.E.'s House Christian Ministries is located at 10654 Balboa Boulevard, Granada Hills 91344. For information or to register, call 323.643.1135 or click here.
 Trinity, Redlands, invites children, adults to Carnival of the Instruments Trinity Episcopal Church, Redlands, will hold its fourth annual Carnival of the Instruments from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. Trinity Church invites children and adults "ages 3 - 103" to explore all instrument families under the guidance of 24 professional musicians and teachers, most of them members of the congregation. Participants who complete the tour of all instrument groups will be awarded prizes, plus free popcorn and lemonate. The event is hosted by Trinity's Music Missional Objective Committee. For additional information, call the church office at 909.793.2014.
 Hollywood parish to hold flu vaccination clinic St. Thomas' Church, Hollywood, will provide free flu vaccination shots on Sunday, Aug. 30, beginning during church services and continuing until 1 p.m. Supplies are limited; first come, first served. Co-sponsored by Walgreens and by Providence Center for Community Health Improvement. A flyer in Spanish and English is here. For information, call 323.876.2102. St. Thomas' Church is located at 7501 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, (Los Angeles) 90046.
 Stillpoint to present retreat for spiritual directors Stillpoint, the Center for Christian Spirituality, will offer "A Seasoned Call - Retreat for Spiritual Directors and Soul Care Workers" on Saturday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1600 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks 91362. Participants will "pray, learn and share with members of our tribe as we explore new practices and invite our bodies and souls into the spacious depths of spirituality," according to the Stillpoint announcement. "We will learn from each other about the emerging trends in spiritual direction and how to integrate new elements into our spiritual direction practice. There will be time to share in small groups and time to dream about what we want as a group for the future." People from all spiritual traditions are welcome; all spiritual directors, interns in spiritual formation programs, and soul care workers are also welcome. Fee is $48 through Aug. 24, $58 thereafter. To register, click here.
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This week around the diocese ...
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 5 - 10 p.m.
SATURDAY - SUNDAY, AUGUST 15 - 16, 12 noon - 10 p.m.
"Surf City Cares" Carnival
Huntington Central Park
1800 Golden West Street, Huntington Beach 92648
Information: 714.375.6400.
A benefit for Beach Cities Interfaith Services, featuring classic carnival rides, games, and food. Pre-sale price for 10 tickets is $6; on site, 12 tickets are $10 or 27 for $20. Single tickets are $1 each (rides require 3 - 5 tickets). Pre-sale tickets may be purchased at BCIS's office at 18131 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participants also are invited to bring canned goods to donate to BCIS's food bank. BCIF, originally Episcopal Service Alliance, now an interfaith ministry, assists the homeless and working poor in the Huntington Beach area with daily lunches, clothing, medical and housing assistance, job placement and other services. St. Wilfrid's Episcopal Church, Huntington Beach, is among the supporting congregations. An event flyer is here.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 4 p.m.
Watts Revolt 50th Anniversary Interfaith Prayer Service
St. John's United Methodist Church
1715 Santa Ana Blvd. North, Los Angeles
Sponsored by the Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders, this occasion will mark the 50th anniversary of the Watts Revolt by providing new community engagement and investment while also honoring the memory of the 34 persons who died in the violence, which lasted eight days and caused some $40 million in damage. Focus of this prayer service will be on the future and the provision of scholarships to provide deserving urban youth with pathways out of poverty. A flyer with more information is here.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 6 p.m.
Saints Aelred & Hildegard LGBT Potluck
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana
Information: 714.583.3552
Potluck dinner, discussion and Evening Prayer in the Messiah Parish Hall. Lyle Pedersen and Lee Grupsmith are hosts: 714.583.3552. All LGBT persons, their families, and allies are welcome.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 7 p.m.
Screening: The Salt of the Earth
Church of the Messiah
614 N. Bush Street, Santa Ana 92701
Information: 714.543.9389
The Salt of the Earth is a feast of imagery drawn from the career of photographer Sebastio Salgado. Nominated for Best Documentary at the 87th Academy Awards, it was winner of the Special Prize for Un Certain Regard at Cannes; it also won audience awards at other film festivals. A trailer is here.
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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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SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 p.m. (August 12)
Candlelit Recovery Eucharist
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
100 N. Third Avenue, Covina
Information: 626.967.3939
On the second Wednesday of each month Holy Trinity Church offers a Candlelit Eucharist (bilingual). Come find the serenity and strength a loving God and a supportive community can provide you in recovery. Everyone is welcome.
SECOND THURSDAYS, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (August 13)
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. (August 14)
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. (August 16)
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. (August 16)
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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THIRD THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8 p.m. (August 20)
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.
FOURTH TUESDAYS, 7 p.m. (August 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.
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