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 Teens prepare for Red Shirt Project mission trip Donations sought for mission work at Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
The Red Shirt Project, a mission pilgrimage program for young people of the Diocese of Los Angeles and elsewhere, will hold its annual two-week trip to the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, beginning July 3. The group is led by the Rev. Michael Cunningham, rector of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Lompoc, and the Rev. Robert Two Bulls, director of Indian Work for the Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota, who founded the Red Shirt Project to allow young people to work with and be taught by members of the Oglala Lakota tribe, of which Two Bulls is a member. This year, 15 teenagers from Southern California will take the trip, along with five young people from the Maori Nation in New Zealand, and several adult leaders - a total of 28 travelers. Full story is here.
Summer schedule planned for publications
Beginning the week of June 19, the Episcopal News Weekly bulletin insert and the Update will shift to a biweekly schedule, to continue throughout the summer. The deadline for the Update remains the same: Tuesday at noon, the day before publication on Wednesday.
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Six ordained to diaconate
Bishop Jon Bruno ordained six new deacons at St. John's ProCathedral, Los Angeles, on June 4. Pictured with Bishop Bruno and Bishop Catherine Roskam are (at left) Deacons Jana Milhon-Martin, Norma Guerra and Christian Stanley Anderson; and, from center right, Deacons Robert Lyle Sammis, Christopher Montella and Louise Mae Macatee. Photo/Chris Tumilty.
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 Kaleidoscope Institute announces summer programs The Kaleidoscope Institute will hold its Summer Institute July 18 -20 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. The program will feature two programs: Holy Currencies of Sustainable and Missional Ministries, for those planning to develop new programs; and Gracious Leadership Training: Tools for Racial Reconciliation. Class schedule is: Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The two programs will be offered simultaneously; participants must register for one or the other. For more information and course descriptions, and to register, click here, or contact the Kaleidoscope Institute staff at 213.482.2040, ext. 216 or kscope@kscopeinstitute.org.
 Yard sale coming up
at St. Mark's, Downey St. Mark's Church, Downey, will host a yard sale on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., featuring all sorts of furniture, clothing, appliances, and more to raise funds to restore the congregation's stained glass windows. All are welcome. Credit cards and cash will be accepted. St. Mark's is located at 10354 Downey Avenue, Downey 90241. For information call 562.862.3268.
 Save the date 2016 Dodger Stadium night set
Canon Greg Larkin has announced that Episcopal Night 2016 at Dodger Stadium will be Friday, Sept. 2, at 7 p.m. The Dodgers will play the San Diego Padres. Fireworks will follow the game. Ticket information soon will be sent to Dodger Night coordinators in each congregation.
IRIS to take part in June 23 World Refugee Day fair IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service), a program of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will be one of many agencies taking part in a World Refugee Day information fair on Thursday, June 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Plummer Park, 1200 N. Vista Street, West Hollywood, presented by the Refugee Forum of Los Angeles. Various sponsoring organizations, including the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, will offer information on immigration, family reunification, citizenship, benefits, employment and more. For more information, email to refugeeforumla@gmail.com.
 Whittier church holds
second, and last, estate sale St. Stephen's Church, Whittier, will have a second and final church estate sale on Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 10925 Valley Home Avenue, Whittier, 90603. Many items are still available, including appliances, furniture, office furniture, projection screen, serving dishes and tableware, table linens, Christmas items, garden tools, painting tools, and more (a list is here).
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This week around the diocese ...
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THURSDAY, JUNE 9 - SATURDAY, JUNE 11
Stillpoint Orientation
Church of Our Saviour
525 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775
Information: stillpointhq@gmail.com or http://stillpointca.org
The Center for Christian Spirituality will offer a three-day orientation for those who believe they may have the gifts for this ministry. Clergy and lay, those in religious education, chaplains, and hospice workers are welcome. Please contact Stillpoint for information and to schedule the required pre-admission interview. Fee is $275, including instructions, private sessions with faculty, three lunches and two dinners.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Free Legal Clinic
Jackie Robinson Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena 91103
Information: Ada Ramirez, 626.583.2734 or aramirez@allsaints-pas.org
Sponsored by All Saints Church, Pasadena. 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.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ECW Board Meeting
St. George's Episcopal Church
950 Spruce Street, Riverside 92507
Information/Reservations: Diane Askren, jdaskren55@gmail.com or 951.977.9005
The Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Los Angeles cordially invites all women to join it for 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, chaplain of ECW-LA and rector of Church of the Transfiguration, Arcadia, who will speak about her recent pilgrimage to Pakistan with several other clergy and lay people from the diocese. (An Episcopal News story about the group's experience in Pakistan is here.)
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2 - 4 p.m.
Open House and Garden Party
St. Michael & All Angels Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona del Mar
Information: Parish office, 949.644.0463
To celebrate completion of its 1.5-acre, environmentally-friendly water-wise garden. Live Celtic music will be a highlight of the event, which also will feature garden tours.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 4 p.m.
Movie Screening:
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena 91030.
Reservations here
A documentary about the major parenting issue of young people and digital devices. "Screenagers" reveals how tech time impacts kids' development, and also offers solutions on how adults can empower their kids to best navigate the digital world to find balance. Tickets are free, but registration is required.
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THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 7:30 p.m.
The Guibord Center: 'Becoming the Mandala: An Evening of Peace'
St. John's ProCathedral
514 W. Adams Street, Los Angeles 90007
Information/Registration here
The Guibord Center's annual fundraiser will begin with an opening reception at 7:30, followed by program and dinner. Tickets are $150 each. Sponsorships are available.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 5:30 p.m.
Lincoln Heights 'Raise Our Pride' Event
Church of the Epiphany
2808 Altura Street, Los Angeles 90031
Information here www.thewalllasmemorias.org
Registration: Andres Magaña at andres.magana@twlmp.org or
323.257.1056, ext. 28
Sponsored by The Wall Las Memorias Project and the leadership of the Church of the Epiphany, Los Angeles. Community members are invited to partake in the dedication and raising of the LGBT flag at Epiphany, to be displayed during Pride month. The evening's programming will include an overview of LGBT history in Los Angeles, an update of current HIV/AIDS statistics, the LGBT flag dedication, and a reception, among other activities. The celebration will take place at the historic 120-year-old Church of the Epiphany, located on 2808 Altura Street, Los Angeles 90031. This free and interdenominational event is open to all members of the community; however registration is highly encouraged. Light refreshments will be served at the reception following the flag dedication.
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Stillpoint retreat - The Body's Role in Spiritual Transformation: BioSpiritual Focusing
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
1050 East Altadena Drive, Altadena
Information/Registration: stillpointca.org
Presented by Stillpoint: The Center for Christian Spirituality, an institution of the Diocese of Los Angeles The Rev. Elizabeth Rechter, executive director of Stillpoint, will lead the workshop. "The starting point for any path to wholeness is our personal inner journey of growing into communion with ourselves. You are invited to experience a process of inner exploration into your own body's wisdom called 'BioSpiritual Focusing.' This spiritual practice offers opportunities to assist in developing a quality of listening presence - both within oneself and with another person. Learning this new way of listening to your body can facilitate spiritual growth, creativity, healthcare, decision making and stress reduction." Course fee is $48.
MONDAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 20 - 24, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m
Seeds of Hope 'Grub Club' Day Camp
All Saints' Episcopal Church
5619 Monte Vista Street, Highland Park (Los Angeles) 90042
Information: Erica Nieves at enieves@ladiocese.org or
818.631.3682, or here
Registration here
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 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. See listings below for additional sessions in Los Angeles, San Fernando and Pomona.
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
World Refugee Day Information Fair
Plummer Park
1200 N. Vista Street, West Hollywood
Information: refugeeforumla@gmail.com
IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service), a program of the Diocese of Los Angeles, will be one of many agencies taking part in this event, presented by the Refugee Forum of Los Angeles. Various sponsoring organizations, including the Los Angeles Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, will offer information on immigration, family reunification, citizenship, benefits, employment and more. A flyer is here. For more information, email to refugeeforumla@gmail.com.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 8 p.m.
All-Mozart Concert
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church
1031 Bienveneda Avenue, Pacific Palisades 90272-2314
Information: 310.454.1358
The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew's and choir and soloists of St. Matthew's Parish perform Mozart's Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major and his Requiem in D minor. As a young man in Salzburg, Mozart spent a good deal of time as a concert violinist. The youthful Violin Concerto No. 4 will be performed by the orchestra's concertmaster, Yi-Huan Zhao. As a mature composer, Mozart explored new depths of musical passion and harmonic possibilities. These are to be found nowhere better than in the Requeim, left incomplete at the time of Mozart's tragic death, age 35.
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 5 p.m.
Vigil Mass with LASchola
St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood (Los Angeles)
Information: 323.876.2102
The LASchola is a Los Angeles-based chamber choir, based at St. Thomas' Church, specializing in a broad range of liturgical music, from medieval to modern.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2 p.m.
'Rejoice and Remember' by The Quire of Voyces
St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos 93441
Information: 805.688.4454 or info@SMITV.org
The Quire of Voyces is an a cappella ensemble based in Santa Barbara under the artistic direction of Nathan Kreitzer. The program will feature Renaissance motets, American sacred songs, and works by William Byrd, Ralph Vaughan Williams and more. The Quire will preview music it will perform on its upcoming tour to England and appearance at the 70th anniversary of the prestigious Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales in July 2016. A reception will follow the concert.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 4 p.m.
Jazz Vespers
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617 or www.stfrancispalosverdes.org
The traditional service dating from the 3rd century uses the Book of Common Prayer and jazz as its musical language. Musicians Steve Kinigstein (guitar), Theo Saunders (piano), Putter Smith (bass), and Kendall Kay (drums) will lead the congregation in contemplation with familiar tunes. An informal time of fellowship follows on the patio. Jazz Vespers services are offered monthly throughout the year the second Sunday. Donations are welcome.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 7 p.m.
Interfaith Taizé: Peace and Unity
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
7th & Atlantic, Long Beach
Information: 562.436.4047 or www.stlukeslb.org
Once again, St. Luke's is happy to join with its Interfaith neighbors in celebrating the Spirit of Peace and Unity. Musicians and singers from the Buddhist, Hindu, Sufi Muslim, Jewish and Christian local communities will join together to share prayers, readings and songs from each other's faith traditions.
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SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 8 p.m.
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble
St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles
Information: 213.533.9922 or lauren@jouyssance.org
In honor of Father's Day weekend, Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, under the direction of Nicole Baker, will present a concert dedicated to fathers of all types and traditions. This expansive program will celebrate paternal themes ranging from bawdy madrigals and chansons to Josquin's monumental Pater Noster and motets by such masters as Lasso, Weelkes, Byrd, Dufay and that prolific favorite, Anonymous. General admission is $25, with tickets for seniors and SCEMS members priced at $20, and student tickets at $15. Discounts are available for prepaid groups of six or more via info@jouyssance.org.
SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 4 p.m.
Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble
Episcopal Church of the Angels
1100 Avenue 64, Pasadena
Information: 213.533.9922 or lauren@jouyssance.org
In honor of Father's Day weekend, Jouyssance Early Music Ensemble, under the direction of Nicole Baker, will present a concert dedicated to fathers of all types and traditions. This expansive program will celebrate paternal themes ranging from bawdy madrigals and chansons to Josquin's monumental Pater Noster and motets by such masters as Lasso, Weelkes, Byrd, Dufay and that prolific favorite, Anonymous. General admission is $25, with tickets for seniors and SCEMS members priced at $20, and student tickets at $15. Discounts are available for prepaid groups of six or more via info@jouyssance.org.
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The worship services or events listed here occur on a regular basis; weekly or monthly. Note that some are suspended on holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas or Holy Week, or during the summer. Please check with individual churches for exceptions to the regular schedule. |
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