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On Memorial Day weekend, youth
to place flags at soldiers' graves
The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministries, with St. John's Church, La Verne, will sponsor "Memorial Day Flags and Prayers" at Riverside National Cemetery on Saturday, May 28, the Saturday before Memorial Day, placing U.S. flags on the graves of those who died in combat and leading a prayer service at the Medal of Honor Memorial Site. Young people and others are invited to join in this memorial event, meeting at the Memorial Circle at 8 a.m. In cooperation with the group "A Flag for Every Hero," participants will place flags on as many graves as possible. The flags are provided, paid for by private donations. The memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. The meeting place is Riverside National Cemetery; take the Van Buren exit from the Interstate 215 freeway. The Memorial Circle is straight ahead from the entrance. To make a donation to be used to buy flags next year, send a check payable to St. John's Church, with "Flags" in the memo line, to St. John's Episcopal Church, 4745 Wheeler Avenue, La Verne 91750.
Summer schedule planned for publications
The Episcopal News Weekly bulletin insert and the Update will shift to a biweekly schedule between mid-June and the middle of August to allow for staff vacations and other projects.
Memorial Day Diocesan offices at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day. Most offices will reopen on May 31.
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Grace Church, Glendora, re-establishes GFS branch
Grace Church, Glendora has re-activated its Girls Friendly Society (GFS) branch, led by Ashlyn Cherry (pictured at center right above). Grace Church hosted the GFS spring meeting and awards ceremony on May 14. Also pictured, at left, are GFS diocesan chaplain the Rev. George Okusi and the Rev. Susan Scranton, rector of Grace Church. GFS offers a program of fellowship, study and service for girls ages 5 to 21. It is a worldwide organization within the Anglican Communion, with branches located from England to Zambia, from Australia to the Dominican Republic. For information on establishing a branch, visit www.gfscalifornia.org or contact Margaret Nolde at 714.330.1156 or GFSCalifornia@gmail.com.
Credit Union honors volunteers at annual meeting
At the annual meeting of the Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union on May 19 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, Dan Valdez, ECFCU chair, presented certificates of appreciation to volunteers in the credit union's VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) and TCE (Tax Counseling for the Elderly) programs. Issued by the Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board, the certificates were accompanied by letters praising volunteers for their "remarkable talents and skills." In 2016, the programs assisted 120 clients from communities throughout the Diocese of Los Angeles. Pictured with Valdez are VITA/TCE volunteers Estela Garcia, Ledy Hernandez, Urla Gomes (ECFCU CEO and manager), and Melania Garibay. Also honored, but not present at the meeting, were Christine Otiende, Ana Liza Tiu, and Fred Zuno. (Photo and reporting by the Rev. Canon John Taylor.)
 Brotherhood of
St. Andrew in Rialto launches food drive
The Brotherhood of St. Andrew at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, Rialto, is spearheading a weekly food drive for the needy of the greater Rialto area. At left, the first can is being blessed by the Rev. Hunter Silides, assisting priest. The Brotherhood of St. Andrew is a ministry of prayer, study and service for men and boys in the Episcopal Church, with branches in congregations throughout the United States and in other nations. For more information about the Brotherhood, visit its website here.
REQUIESCANT
 The Rev. Floyd "Butch" Naters Gamarra The Rev. Floyd "Butch" Naters Gamarra, former multicultural minister for the Diocese of Los Angeles, died in his sleep at his Pasadena home early May 16 after a recent period of illness. Survivors include his four daughters, Gugui, Lizzie, Linda, and Katalina, and his son, Jonathan. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will preside at Requiem Eucharist set for 2 p.m. on Friday, June 3, at St. Mary's Church, 961 S. Mariposa Ave., in the Koreatown section of Los Angeles, the parish in which Gamarra assisted from 2007-2012. During these years he served a term on the denomination-wide Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, and also provided leadership in Province VIII as convener of ethnic ministries. Full obituary is here.
 The Rev. Canon Barbara Mudge
September 27, 1930 - May 24, 2016
The Rev. Canon Barbara Mudge, a former vicar of St. Francis' Church, Simi Valley (1986 - 1995), and most recently canonically resident in the Diocese of Oregon, died May 24 at age 86. She is survived by her sons, James Mudge and Steve Mudge, and her daughter Suzanne Mudge, and six grandchildren; her husband of 61 years, John Leonard Mudge, died in 2012.
Barbara Mudge also assisted from 1984 to 1986 at St. Mary's Church, Laguna Beach and was chaplain at South Coast Medical Center. During her tenure in Simi Valley, she was chair of the Simi Valley Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless and Needy and was president of the Southern California Ecumenical Council from 1994 to 1995. Bishop Fred Borsch named her a canon of the Cathedral Center of St. Paul in 1993. After moving to Oregon, Mudge was vicar of St. John by-the-Sea Church in Brandon from 1999 to 2006, serving as ecumenical coordinator for Province 8 from 2002 to 2004, and in several capacities for the Diocese of Oregon, including ecumenical officer and judge of the ecclesiastical trial court. She was chaplain to the board of Church Periodical Club from 1997 to 2003.
Barbara Duffield Covington was born Sept. 27,1930 in Laguna Beach and earned a bachelor's degree at Occidental College. She was a teacher for many years before entering seminary at Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Claremont. Bishop Robert C. Rusack ordained her to the diaconate in 1982; Bishop George W. Barrett ordained her to the priesthood the following year.
Service arrangements are pending.
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 Seeds of Hope invites kids, youth and parents to 'Grub Club' summer day camp
This summer, Seeds of Hope, with Steve List, horticulture teacher at Sylmar High School, will turn its gardens into a playground, kitchen, and classroom for "Grub Club," a series of one-week summer day camp sessions. Each day of this 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. five-day program will feature exciting gardening lessons, cooking classes, hands-on projects and crafts, fun fitness and delicious, healthy, food. Camp is free, and intended for children, youth and parents. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided each day. Camp dates and locations are:
- June 20 - 24: All Saints Episcopal Church,
5619 Monte Vista Street, Highland Park (Los Angeles) 90042 - June 27 - July 1: Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90026 - July 11 - July 15: St. Simon's Episcopal Church
623 N. Hagar Street, San Fernando 91340 - July 18 - 22: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona 91767 - July 25 - 29: Church of the Epiphany
2808 Altura Street, Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles) 90031
To register, click here. For more information, contact Erica Nieves at enieves@ladiocese.org or 818.631.3682, or visit the Grub Club webpage.
 ECW meeting to feature talk on Pakistan by Julie Bryant The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Los Angeles cordially invites all women of the diocese to attend its board meeting at St. George's Episcopal Church, Riverside, on Saturday, June 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. The meeting will be followed by lunch and a conversation with the Rev. Julie Bryant (pictured at left), chaplain of ECW-LA and rector of Church of the Transfiguration, Arcadia, who will speak about her recent pilgrimage to Pakistan. (An Episcopal News story about the Pakistan trip is here.) For reservations, contact Diane Askren at jdaskren55@gmail.com or 951.977.9005
 Free help to be offered at Pasadena legal clinic All Saints, Pasadena, will sponsor a free legal clinic on Saturday, June 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Jackie Robinson Center, 1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena 91103. Assistance will be offered with housing, public benefits, family law, expungements, bankruptcy/consumer debt and other Issues. Open to all individuals and community members who need legal assistance, but lack the resources to hire an attorney. Bring any and all papers related to the case. Those who can't attend the clinic and are in need of support may call Public Counsel at 213.385.2977. Public Counsel is the nation's largest pro bono law firm, with a 46-year history of working to end poverty and defend civil rights in the greater L.A. area. For additional information, contact Ada Ramirez at 626.583.2734 or aramirez@allsaints-pas.org.
 Yoga retreat to offer relaxation, meditation, spiritual formation Sister Greta Ronningen of Community of Divine Love, San Gabriel, will offer a six-day Yoga Retreat August 2 - 7 at Mt. Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara. The retreat is appropriate for level I - II students. There will be vigorous sessions as well as more gentle relaxing sessions. Breathing practices and meditation will be offered daily. There will be a guided hike and plenty of free time to read, go to the beach and enjoy Santa Barbara. Ronningen (pictured) has been practicing and teaching yoga for 40 years, and is a chaplain working with both men and women in Los Angeles County jails. She holds a master's degree in spiritual formation from Claremont School of Theology. She is a spiritual director and leads retreats on Christian mysticism, the beguines, and encountering divine love. The yoga retreat will be limited to 14 participants. The cost is $725, which includes five nights' accommodation, three meals a day, and the yoga program. The retreat arrival is Tuesday afternoon, 2 p.m. or later, and departure is after lunch on Sunday. A $150 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a space. For information and reservations, call or email to Mount Calvary Monastery, 805.682.4117 or mtcalvary1@aol.com.
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 6 - 9 p.m.
Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale Opening Preview & Party
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
This event features exhibitors from Northern and Southern California and Arizona selling furniture, artwork, silver, china and crystal, jewelry, collectibles and designer, couture and vintage clothing. In addition, the show will include the Harvest Cupboard with tasty homemade offerings; Garden Gazebo with plants and garden ornaments; and a silent auction table. Tickets to the pre-sale are $25 in advance or $40 at the door. All proceeds support the Mission & Outreach of St. Francis Church. For Thursday - Saturday, June 2 - 4 hours, see listing below.
THURSDAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 2 - 4, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
48th annual fundraiser hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The opening preview party and sale will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 6 - 9 p.m. (listing above). This event features exhibitors from Northern and Southern California and Arizona selling furniture, artwork, silver, china and crystal, jewelry, collectibles and designer, couture and vintage clothing. In addition, the show will include the Harvest Cupboard with tasty homemade offerings; Garden Gazebo with plants and garden ornaments; a silent auction table, patio luncheons, English afternoon tea and evening wine and cheese. Admission is $10 with return privileges, and parking is free. All proceeds support the Mission & Outreach of St. Francis Church. Visit www.stfrancispv.org to print out a $2 discount admission coupon.
THURSDAY - SATURDAY, JUNE 2 - 4
TENS Stewardship Conference: 'Living Generously'
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information/Registration here
Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Network and author of A Nun on the Bus; Fr. Greg Boyle, founder and CEO of Homeboy Industries; and the Rev. Jim Clark, rector of St. Barnabas on the Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona, will be keynote speakers.The schedule will also include workshops. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will preach at the opening Eucharist. Friday night entertainment will be provided by recording artists Kate Wallace and Douglas Clegg of Trinity Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara. A one-day pre-conference for clergy and stewardship leaders will be held on Thursday, June 2, focusing on generosity in multicultural, multi-generation settings and across Episcopal/Anglican traditions.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 10 a.m.
Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
Bishop J. Jon Bruno will ordain Christian Stanley Anderson, Louise Mae Macatee, Jana Milhon-Martin, Christopher Montella, Norma Yanira Guerra Romero and Robert Lyle Sammis to the Sacred Order of Deacons. The prayers and presence of the diocesan community are invited. A reception will follow the service. Parking will be available at the municipal lot on the other side of Flower, with entrance on Adams Blvd.
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SUNDAY, MAY 29, 5 p.m.
Recital: Jason Klein, organ
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310.275.0123
All Saints' assistant organist and choral director plays a program of music by J.S. Bach, Nicholas de Grigny, Maurice Duruflé, Calvin Hampton, Herbert Howells, and Robert Schumann. Tickets: $20 adults / $10 students & seniors. Admission free with Music Guild donor season pass. A reception for Music Guild donors will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, MAY 29, 7 p.m.
"Share the Journey": A Benefit for Refugees in L.A.
Bootleg Theater Bar
2220 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles 90057
Information/Tickets here
An evening of music from four distinct voices within the Los Angeles community benefiting IRIS (Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service), an organization that provides resettlement services here in LA to children and adults forcibly displaced from their homes around the world, including places like Central America and Syria. This crisis has been felt around the globe, but even in our own city we have a chance to help support our new neighbors who have been forced to start their lives over in an unfamiliar place. The mission of Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Service (IRIS) is to provide a gracious welcome as well as tangible tools and connections to help new arrivals achieve self-sufficiency in the United States. IRIS has several programs including: refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, refugee employment program, cultural orientation, food pantry program and an ESL/Civics program. Food trucks will be available at the event. Tickets are $10 each.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 10 a.m.
Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Deacons
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
Bishop J. Jon Bruno will ordain Christian Stanley Anderson, Louise Mae Macatee, Jana Milhon-Martin, Christopher Montella, Norma Yanira Guerra Romero and Robert Lyle Sammis to the Sacred Order of Deacons. The prayers and presence of the diocesan community are invited. A reception will follow the service. Parking will be available at the municipal lot on the other side of Flower, with entrance on Adams Blvd. (The AAA parking lot will not be available for this event.)
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 8 p.m.
St. Thomas Concert Series
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
Information: 323.876.2102 or here
The 4th and final concert of the St. Thomas Concert series features St. Thomas' own Parish Choir, directed and accompanied by St. Thomas' Organist & Choirmaster, Jeffrey Parola. Repertoire includes works by Vivaldi, Bach, Händel, Fauré, Elgar, Duruflé, Finzi, Britten, and Rutter. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted, as all proceeds benefit the St. Thomas Choir. A reception in the parish hall will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 11 a.m.
Gay Pride Sunday
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90007
Information: 213.747.6285
The Trans Chorus of Los Angeles (TCLA) will perform in honor of LGBTQ Pride. The mission of TCLA is to fiercely empower transgender and gender non-conforming people to discover, develop, and use their voice to change the ecology - everywhere. TCLA Artistic Director Lindsey Deaton collaborated with the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles to give birth to this exciting new chorus, which has performed for the City of West Hollywood's Transgender Day of Remembrance, for U.S. Congressman Mike Honda (chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force), and are scheduled to sing for the City of Los Angeles's LGBT Heritage Month in June as well as at this year's L.A. Pride Mayor's Reception.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 4 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Norm Freeman
Saint Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar 92625
Information: 949.644.0463
Sponsored by the Friends of Music.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 5 p.m.
Canterbury and Coventry Choirs Spring Concert
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: 626.583.2750 or ddaniels@allsaints-pas.org
Canterbury and Coventry Choirs, directed by James Walker and Weicheng Zhao, will offer music of Gwyneth Walker, David Montoya, Moses Hogan, Daniel Pinkham, Ralph Vaughan Williams and more. Child care provided.
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