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Diocesan Convention will be held Friday - Saturday, Dec. 4 - 5 at the Ontario Convention Center.
Visitors welcome at annual meeting
The Most Rev. Michael Curry, 27th presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, will be an honored guest speaker for the 120th annual meeting of the Diocese of Los Angeles, which during its Dec. 4 - 5 proceedings in Ontario will also welcome biblical scholar and author Renita Weems to deliver the biennial Margaret Parker memorial lecture.
Visitors will be welcome at the convention, especially for Curry's address on Friday afternoon at about 3:30 p.m., and Weems' lecture on Saturday morning at about 10:30 a.m. Non-delegates attending the two talks will be seated in the visitors' gallery, and will be able to take part in the Q&A session that will follow Curry's talk. (Times are approximate: visitors should be prepared for possible earlier or later starting times.)
Visitors will be welcome to join convention participants in browsing the exhibit hall, which will feature booths representing various ministries, as well as vendors of vestments, books, jewelry, gifts and more.
Visitors also may attend the opening Eucharist, at which Bishop Diocesan J. Jon Bruno will deliver the sermon, and sit in the visitors' gallery during convention sessions. Seating on the convention floor is reserved for voting clergy and delegates, who are selected by the congregations of the diocese. Visitors need not register upon arrival, either to be seated in the visitors' section or to enter the exhibit hall.
For more information, visit the convention website here.
A note to delegates and clergy from the Secretary of Convention:
On Dec. 1, the virtual convention booklet was posted here to download to your iPad, tablet, or laptop. It will be a PDF file, so you should have Adobe Reader on your device. If you do not have Adobe Reader, download the free program here. There will be no Wi-Fi in the convention meeting room, so it's important to download the booklet before you get to Convention. Bring your device with you - and remember to bring your charger to recharge it over night.
Please note: The Convention booklet was updated with corrections at about noon on Wednesday, Dec. 2. Those who downloaded the file before that time should re-download it for the most up-to-date information.
Convention website Clergy and delegates, as well as alternate delegates, exhibitors, volunteers and visitors, will find everything they need to know at the convention web page, found here. Those planning to attend the convention are encouraged to visit the page for updated information, forms, candidate bios and photos, helpful documents and more.
Candidates
Photos, biographies and statements from candidates for diocesan office have been posted on the website, starting here.
The deadlines for submitting candidate information for the convention booklet and website have passed; however, nominations may still be entered from the floor of convention. Prospective candidates will find a list of open offices, a nomination form and instructions for submitting candidate information here.
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Los Angeles religious leaders set focus on refugee relief, gun violence prevention, affordable housing
Hosting a gratitude-themed prayer service at the Cathedral Center Nov. 29, the Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders guided the 90-person assembly in envisioning a new year focused on refugee relief, gun violence prevention, and affordable housing.Participants in the liturgy included Salam Al-Marayati, Fr. John Bakas, Rabbi Morley T. Feinstein, Rabbi Sarah Hronsky, Bishop R. Guy Erwin, Bishop Mary Glasspool, Bishop Minerva G. Carcańo, Bhante Chao Chu, Archbishop Vatche Hovsepian, Fr. Alexei Smith, Dr. Grace R. Dyrness, Jacquelyn Dupont-Wallker, and Fr. Dajad Dz. V. Yardman. Photo / Bob Williams
Dec. 3 webinar from Episcopal team at UN meeting in Paris to examine climate change
[DFMS Office of Public Affairs] An eight-member diverse delegation will represent Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry and the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society [The Episcopal Church] at the critically important international 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as the Paris Conference of Parties, that begins this week.
The presiding bishop's team members are:
- Bishop Marc Andrus of the Episcopal Diocese of California;
- Princess Daazhraii Johnson, climate activist and former executive director of the Gwich'in Steering Committee;
- former Executive Council member the Rev. Brandon Mauai (deacon) of the Diocese of North Dakota;
- the Rev. Very Mark Richardson, president and dean of the Church Divinity School of the Pacific;
- Bill Slocumb, director of Episcopal Camps and Conference Centers;
along with DFMS staff members Alex Baumgarten, director of public engagement and mission communication; Jayce Hafner, domestic policy analyst, and Lynnaia Main, officer for global relations. Other Episcopalians are attending the event, including Bishop Pierre Whalon of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, who is a participant in the event and is welcoming all Anglicans and Episcopalians. Read more here.
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 Ordination of Kevin Gunn planned for Dec. 20
Bishop J. Jon Bruno will ordain Kevin Paul Gunn to the vocaional diaconate at the 10 a.m. service on Sunday, Dec. 20 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5619 Monte Vista Street, Highland Park (Los Angeles). For information, call 323.255.6806.
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 Events & announcements ...
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 Author Nathaniel Huntting Sherrill to speak at St. Aidan's, MalibuJoin author, publisher, and speaker Nathaniel Huntting Sherrill in two 90-minute talks titled "When God Walked the Earth" and brunch at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, 28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, on Saturday, Dec. 12, from 8:30 a.m. until 12 noon. Sherrill will take participants on a startling tour of history, the night sky that sparked the Magi's quest, the fascinating clues in the Gospel texts, and the powerful symbolisms of the Jewish "sacred time" calendar. You will never think of the Advent season or Christmas the same way again. Sherrill's presentation is based on his five-year immersive devotional study of the gospels as plausible histories. His groundbreaking, original findings are drawn from his award-winning book, The Layman's Gospel Harmony, available for purchase at the event. Sherrill's large-format gospel art will also be displayed. For reservations, call 310.457.7966 or email to office@staidanschurch.org. Suggested donation is $10.  ' This Changes Everything' documentary to be screened at All Saints, Pasadena
"What if global warming isn't only a crisis? What if it's the best chance we are ever going to get to build a better world?" So asks author and social activist Naomi Klein in the new documentary "This Changes Everything," based on her eponymous best-seller. All Saints Church will host a free screening of the Avi Lewis-directed film on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2:30 p.m. in the Forum. A discussion will follow. For information, contact Ada Ramirez, 626.583.2734 or aramirez@allsaints-pas.org. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena.
 St. Mark's, Los Olivos,
seeks donations for Christmas basket program
St. Mark's Church, Los Olivos, is participating in the 15th annual Santa Ynez Valley Christmas Basket Program, which will give 156 local needy families a large hamper of food, staples and toiletries plus a big decorated box filled with wrapped presents for each family member, a gift card for a local grocery store, fresh chickens donated by El Rancho Market, and donated toys. Local Catholic and Presbyterian churches work with St. Mark's to organize the program, with support from hundreds of individuals and more than 30 local businesses, churches and organizations. The program is open to local families with minor children who are struggling financially and are unable to provide for their families at Christmas. Donations to help cover the cost of food are tax-deductible; checks may be made payable to Old Mission Santa Ines ("2015 Christmas Basket Program" in the memo line) and mailed to 1760 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463.For inforrmation, contact program director Genevieve Geyser at 805.688.2106 or genlg@verizon.net
SAVE THE DATE
Additional information will be posted in the Update in coming weeks.
EAM New Year celebration
Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries will sponsor a New Year celebration at St. Mark's Church in Van Nuys on Sunday, January 3.
MLK service planned for Jan. 16
The diocese's annual commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be held on Saturday, January 16 at 4 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. The Rt. Rev. Wayne Smith will be the preacher. Smith is bishop of the Diocese of Missouri - which includes Ferguson, where a recent police shooting of an unarmed black teenager became a national flash point in the discussion of racial relations in the United States.
Bishops' Ball will be held Jan. 30
The annual Bishop's Ball for high school-age young people of the diocese will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30 at St. Michael & All Angels Church, Studio City.
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This week around the diocese ...
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FRIDAY - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 - 5
Diocesan Convention
Ontario Convention Center
2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario 91764
Information here
Just after marking his first month in office as 27th presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, Michael Curry will be an honored guest preacher and speaker for the 120th annual meeting of the Diocese of Los Angeles, which during its Dec. 4-5 proceedings in Ontario will also welcome biblical scholar and author Renita Weems to deliver the biennial Margaret Parker memorial lecture. Like the 2014 meeting, the convention will revolve around the theme of Horizons & Heritage; this year's emphasis will be the future ministry of the diocese. Read more here.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 4 - 8 p.m.Gingerbread Wonderland
St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church 2901 Nojoquio Ave, Los Olivos 93441 Information: Yvonne Lowe, 805.688.1815, or Sandie Mullin, 805.688.9533 More than 100 handmade gingerbread houses crafted by local schoolchildren, families, and businesses. Guests can vote for, and enter to win, their favorite gingerbread house creations with $1 raffle tickets. All proceeds benefit Arts Outreach and St. Mark's Preschool. Santa Claus will pay a visit, and Solvang Conservatory students will provide seasonal music. Children will also have opportunities to create and decorate Christmas ornaments and make an angel halo for the 5:45 p.m. procession leading to the Los Olivos Christmas tree lighting at the flagpole a block away. Home-made baked goods, warm apple cider, coffee and other libations and food will be available. Part of the Los Olivos holiday celebration; for complete details on all town festivities, click here. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 6;30 - 8:30 p.m.Conversation with Diana Butler Bass
ProCathedral of St. John 514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007 Information/Registration here A leading commentator on religion, politics and culture follows up her book Christianity After Religion by arguing that what appears to be a decline actually signals a major transformation in how people understand and experience God. The Guibord Center will present Bass in a conversation with the Rev. Gwynne Guibord about her understanding of the latest research and studies and her deep knowledge of history and theology in her latest book, Grounded: Finding God in the World - A Spiritual Revolution. Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing by the author at the event. There is no charge (donations are gratefully accepted), but registration is requested for planning purposes. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 12 noon - 2 p.m.Alternative Christmas Market
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church 100 N. Third Avenue, CovinaInformation: 626.967.3939 Quality handcrafted gifts and fair trade gift-giving opportunities with vendors such as Bethlehem Handcrafts, African Team Ministries, Habitat for Humanity, Holiday Bake Sale, and more ... plus a visit from St. Nicholas!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 12 noon - 1:30 p.m.Alternative Christmas Market
All Saints Church 132 N. Euclid Avenue, PasadenaInformation: 626.796.1172 The Alternative Christmas Market (ACM) reclaims the Christmas story by offering an alternative to the consumer frenzy that has overtaken the Christmas season. The ACM brings together non-profit organizations that address social issues on local, national, and international levels to give you the opportunity to participate in socially conscious gift giving. The gifts you buy for your loved ones will help kids visit their incarcerated parents, gang members get back on track, homeless and abused women, kids in foster care, and many others. You can give the gift of a donation and receive a card signifying that organization, or you can purchase socially conscious and fair trade items from a number of organizations. The gifts you give will not only be signs of love and joy to your friends and loved ones, they will do much good on behalf of those on your gift list. See a catalog here. |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Peace Summit for International Human Rights Day
Holy Faith Episcopal Church
260 Locust Street, Inglewood
Information: Cathy Deppe, 408.206.7992
Highlighting the Japanese Peace Movement. Participants will hear first-hand accounts from local peace activists who visited Japan in August for the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki; see photos and hear written testimony from atomic bomb survivors; and have the opportunity to sign the universal pledge to abolish all nuclear weapons. Discussion will include the continuing presence of 100 U.S. bases in Japan and the restarting of Japan's nuclear power plants after the Fukushima disaster. Light refreshments will be served. Plentiful street parking is available. The event is sponsored by the parish's Justice & Mercy Commission.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2:30 p.m.
Documentary Screening: 'This Changes Everything'
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: Ada Ramirez, 626.583.2734 or aramirez@allsaints-pas.org
"What if global warming isn't only a crisis? What if it's the best chance we are ever going to get to build a better world?" So asks author and social activist Naomi Klein in the new documentary "This Changes Everything," based on her eponymous best-seller. Avi Lewis, director. A discussion will follow the free screening.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Gun Violence Prevention Community Vigil
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: Sandy Padgett, 818.495.8206 or sandypad@att.net
This gathering will focus on remembering people killed by gun violence and will give participants an opportunity to recommit to preventing the epidemic of gun violence. Interfaith leaders will include: Ed Bacon (rector of All Saints Church); Kerwin Manning (Pasadena Church); Ruth Berman Harris (Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center); and Hannah Petrie (Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church).
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This week in liturgy and the arts ...
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2:30 p.m.
The Adelfos Ensemble: 'Hevenly Joyes to Gayne'
St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos
Information: 805.688.4454 or info@SMITV.org
The Adelfos Ensemble is a 16-member chamber choir based in Santa Barbara under the direction of Temmo Korisheli. Musical selections will include rarely-heard polyphony by Thomas Tallis (Missa "Puer natus est") and William Byrd (Propers for Christmas Day) as well as liturgical monophony from the Northern English (Sarum) "dialect" of Gregorian chant. Tickets (at the door) $20 general ($15 for student and seniors). A reception will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 4 p.m.
Annual Christmas Concert
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Sreet, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562. 420.1311
The Chancel Choir will present music to begin the Advent and Christmas seasons. A "Hallelujah Chorus" singalong will conclude the concert.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 4:30 p.m.
Advent Procession: Lessons and Carols
Church of Our Saviour
535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: 626.282.5147 or www.churchofoursaviour.org
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5 p.m.
Advent Festival of Lessons & Carols
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
A seasonal favorite including: G. P. Palestrina's Advent Responsory; John Ireland's "Adam lay bounden"; Felix Mendelssohn's "Lasset uns frohlokken"; Elizabeth Posten's "Jesus Christ, the Apple Tree"; "King Jesus hath a garden" (arr. John Scott); Patrick Hadley's "I sing of a maiden"; John Tavener's "Hymn to the Mother of God"; C. V. Stanford's "Magnificat in G"; Palestrina's Vesper Responsory. A reception will follow the service.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Chants Taizé
St Luke's Episcopal Church
525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach 90813
Information: 562.436.4047 or www.stlukeslb.org
A tradition in our church is a service known as Advent Lessons and Carols. St. Luke's continues that tradition with a simplified, but equally inspiring hour of Taizé Advent Lessons and Chants. We invite you to begin your Christmas journey with us in a quiet time of simple choral chants, short Advent readings, prayers and silence in the soft, candlelit beauty of St. Luke's sanctuary.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park 91377
Information: 818.991.4797 or tcote.org
Epiphany's Choirs will lead this annual service, which begins with the fall of humanity, concludes with the Annunciation and Mary's visit with Elizabeth, and tells in scripture and song of the saving work of God and the prophecies of the coming of his Son, Jesus Christ. The service will include congregational hymns and choral anthems that correspond to the themes of the lessons.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5 p.m.
Lesson & Carols
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.796.1172
In the warm ambience of the candlelit church, Coventry Choir offers motets, carols and canticles of intense, mystical beauty. A meditation by Ed Bacon focuses on the meaning of the coming of the Christ in a contemporary context. The choir, directed by James Walker, will perform music of Palestrina, Ireland, Mendelssohn, Montoya, Busto and Howells. Child care provided. This service will also be streamed live here.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church
208 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley
Information: 805.526.5141
Performed by Grammy Award-winning vibraphonist the Rev. Norm Freeman. A reception and silent auction will follow the service.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6 p.m.
Homeless Memorial Service
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.583.2731 or jserrano@allsaints-pas.org
Each year, thousands of homeless men and women die on the streets of our nation due to illness, exposure or violence, many from Pasadena. These individuals die without the dignity and respect they deserve. Please join us as we honor and acknowledge their lives and membership in the human family at our annual Homeless Memorial Service. All are welcome! This service will also be streamed live here. For more information and/or to provide the name of someone who has lost his or her life on the streets (to be acknowledged in the service), contact Juliana Serrano (contact information above). Reception and dinner will follow the service at 7 p.m.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 8 p.m.
Annual Holiday Concert
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272-2314
Information: 310.454.1358
The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's with the choir and soloists of St. Matthew's Parish perform Vivaldi's Gloria; Handel's Organ Concerto; Buxtehude's Schlag', Künstler! Die Pauken; and Handel's Hallelujah Chorus (audience sing-along).
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 5 p.m.
Advent Lessons and Carols & Candlelight Eucharist
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street, Tustin
Information: St. Paul's website www.stpauls.org or 714.544.3141
Music will be provided by the Chancel Choir and accompanied by violin, oboe, cello and organ. A reception will follow in the Parish Hall.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1 p.m.
Virgen de Guadalupe Service
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.583.2725 or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
Celebrating La Virgen de Guadalupe, patron saint of the Americas, as well as the 10th anniversary of All Saints Spanish service, providing a spiritual home for Latino/Hispanics in the Pasadena area. Join All Saints for this beautiful service full of candles, roses, and joyful song steeped in Latino religious tradition. The service is bilingual, Spanish/English. Pan dulce and antojitos will be served after the service. Antonio Gallardo will preach; The Dan Cole ensemble will offer music.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 4:30 p.m.
Advent Procession of Lesson & Carols
St. James' Episcopal Church
3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010
Information: 213.388.3015 or saintjamesla.org
Choir of St. James'; James Buonemani, director.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Living Nativity
Saint James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena 91030
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
The stable is in front of the church, on the corner of Fremont and Monterey in South Pasadena. There will be live animals and people, along with plenty of cookies and warm drinks for pedestrians and drivers. The Living Nativity will be followed at 6 p.m. by Sacramentum with Advent Lessons & Carols in the church (see listing below).
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 5 p.m.
Advent Evening Service
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.583.2725 or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
Trouvčres, Youth Chamber Choir and Vox Cambiata with handbells and piano, offer music of Helvey, Englert, Shepperd, Stokes and Norris. Jeremy Langill offers a meditation. Child care provided. This service will also be streamed live here.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 6 p.m.
Sacramentum with Advent Lessons & Carols
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
Experience this season of anticipation and reflection with a service of scripture readings and seasonal music. Child care available.
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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, 10 - 11 a.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001
Information: 626.798.6747
Meets in the Brown Library in the church office
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 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, 6:30 p.m.
Evening Prayer
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
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, 5:30- 6:30 p.m.
Lectio Divina
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001
Information: 626.798.6747
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, 6:30 p.m.
Contemplative Mass
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
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, 5 p.m.
Bible Study
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
5306 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach 90808
Information: 562.425.4457 or stlb47@verizon.net
Currently studying the Gospel of Mark
THURSDAYS, 6 - 7 p.m.
Taizé Worship
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information: allsaints-pas.org/worship/taize-prayers
With candlelight, music, and prayer, join us during our weekly service in an intimate chapel setting. Our peaceful worship offers an opportunity to sing and pray on a regular basis.
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FIRST FRIDAYS, 7:30 p.m. (December 4)
Contemplative Taizé Experience
Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
A serene candlelight service of prayer, reflection, and music on the second Friday of each month September - May).
FIRST SATURDAYS, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (December 5) Emerging Spirituality: Walking the Labyrinth
Emmanuel Episcopal Church 1145 West Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton 92833 Appointments: Fr. Paul Edwards at paulnanita@sbcglobal.net Emerging Spirituality ("emerge" - to come into existence) is a unique form of spirituality. For the first time one can follow the design of the Chartres Labyrinth from memory. It no longer has to be walked from a permanent position. It can be walked any time to bring a deeper spirituality of peace and direction. Reservations are required.
FIRST SUNDAYS, 9 p.m. (December 6)
Compline at the Cathedral
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles
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.
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SECOND WEDNESDAYS, 6:30 p.m. (December 9)
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. (December 10)
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 p.m. (December 11)
Celtic Contemplative Prayer
St. Columba's Episcopal Church
1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo
Information: 805.482.8831
Are you looking for an alternative to the stress and busyness of life? Come and be a part of this Contemplative Prayer experience, inspired by services from the Iona and Taizé Communities (spoken word and prayer, meditative song, silence). Suspended in July and August.
SECOND SATURDAYS, 11 a.m. (December 12)
Lectio Divina
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
5306 E. Arbor Road, Long Beach 90808
Information: 562.425.4457 or stlb47@verizon.net
Lectio Divina is the ancient practice of holy listening to scripture. 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.
SECOND SUNDAYS, 4 p.m. (December 13)
Jazz Vespers
St. Francis' Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617 or visit www.stfrancispalosverdes.org.
The traditional service from the Book of Common Prayer, with jazz as its musical language. An informal time of fellowship will follow the service. Jazz Vespers services will be offered monthly throughout the year on the second Sunday. Donations are welcome.
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