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Faith leaders walk in Echo Park for 'Interdependence'
The third annual Interdependence Day Walking Meditation in Echo Park offered special intention for the world's 20 million refugees with prayers in Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, Baha'i, and Muslim traditions, followed after sunset by an interfaith Iftar breaking the day's fast of Ramadan. The Iftar was co-hosted at the Episcopal Cathedral Center (visible through the palm trees at the left in photo) together with the Islamic Center of Southern California and the Interreligious Council of Southern California. The Walking Meditation event, held July 2, was coordinated by the Los Angeles Interfaith Consortium, an emerging network providing consultation and communication specific to advancing interreligious collaboration in L.A.
City pilgrims explore ministry, faith, worship Teenagers from eight different congregations explored urban settings "to seek God where God can be found within the city of Los Angeles" during the L.A. City Pilgrimage June 27 through July 1. The young people learned about worship environments while visiting both Our Lady of the Angels Roman Catholic Cathedral and St. John's Episcopal Cathedral; spent time with the Episcopal Urban Interns program; ministered to the homeless in MacArthur Park; and assisted with Laundry Love in Silver Lake, a program that invites the homeless and poor to a laundromat to wash their clothes at no charge. The pilgrimage was led by the Rev. Jana Milhon-Martin of St. John's, La Verne, and Gabe Vasquez-Reyez of Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, with assistance from Chris Tumilty, diocesan youth officer; Nancy Frausto, priest-in-charge of Trinity Church, Los Angeles; Francisco Garcia, priest-in-charge of Holy Faith Church, Inglewood; and Kelli Grace Kurtz, vicar of St. John's, La Verne, shown above leading the pilgrims in reflection and Eucharist in MacArthur Park.
 Prince of Peace Church offers free downloads of Mass settings for choir, organ and handbells
Prince of Peace Church, Woodland Hills, has made available five settings of the Mass for choir, handbells, brass and organ, written or arranged by its music director, Baude Moore, widely known as director of Prince of Peace's outstanding handbell choirs. "Our belief is that the worship music should not only appeal to the senses of the congregation, but that the congregation should be able to join the singing," Moore and the Rev. Canon Rand Reasoner, rector, note on the website. "We include a congregational score in our worship bulletin and encourage the congregation to sing with the choir and instruments." The five settings, all of which are available free of charge, are:
- The Canon Mass
A lively, singable mass composed of two and three part canons. - The Southern Harmony Mass
Music based on tunes from the Southern Harmony. - The Timpani Mass
A mass for festive occasions. Parts for trumpets and timpani as well as organ and choir. - The Tintinnabulation Mass
A mass developed around the peal of handbells. - The West African Drum Mass
A mass based on drums and African rhythm.
To download any of the scores in PDF format, free of charge, visit the Prince of Peace website here.
Episcopal News publications are on summer schedule
The Episcopal News Weekly bulletin insert and the Update are on 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. For information, contact Janet Kawamoto, editor, at 213.482.2040, ext. 251, or editor@ladiocese.org.
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 Prayers requested for
former Presiding Bishop
Edmond Browning
Bishop of Hawai'i Robert L. Fitzpatrick has requested prayers for Bishop Edmond Browning, former presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, second bishop of Hawai'i, and father of the Rev. Peter Browning, vicar of St. Andrew's Church in Irvine. "Bishop Browning's health has taken a turn for the worse, and he and Mrs. Browning are facing difficult days in the immediate future," Fitzpatrick writes. "Please pray for strength and courage for the Brownings as well as those who care for them at this time."
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CORRECTION
 St. Mary's Church, Laguna Beach, announced on June 12 that it has called the Rev. Lester Mackenzie as priest in charge under special circumstances. Mackenzie is currently associate priest at St. Matthew's Church, Pacific Palisades. (Mackenzie's new title was incorrectly listed in the June 26 issue of the Update. The News regrets the error.)
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 All Saints' Beverly Hills will present 12 Angry Men onstage Members of All Saints' Church, Santa Barbara, will present the classic drama 12 Angry Men on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, July 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 and 17. First performed in the 1950s and later made into the famous feature film starring Henry Fonda and directed by Sidney Lumet, this courtroom drama is as relevant today as ever. The play is about bias, justice and reconciliation, exploring consensus building among the twelve jurors whose range of personalities adds intensity and conflict. Cast members in this production have appeared in many movies, including the Coen Brothers' Hail Caesar!, The American President, Battle of the Sexes, Don't Kill It; television shows including Californication, Blackbeard, Arliss, All My Children and AMC's Fear the Walking Dead; and stage productions including Stephen Sondheim's Assassins, Kevin Murphy's Reefer Madness, Waltz of the Toreadors, Guys and Dolls, and Harold Pinter's Betrayal. A few VIP seats are still available that include admission to a VIP opening night party (July 8) and a wrap party (July 17). VIP, preferred and general seating tickets available here. w ww.allsaintsbh.org
 Screening of
'Plant This Movie'
is July 14 in Pasadena All Saints Conscientious Projector will partner with the annual Old Pasadena Summer Cinema series to show "Plant this Movie," an inspiring look at the evolution and impact of the international urban agriculture movement across the United States and around the world, at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 at the Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena. The film traces the history of locally grown food from the victory gardens of World War II to today's inner city farming and community garden ventures. A community discussion will follow. Admission is free..
 Ana Hernandez to lead 'Heartsong' workshop at Trinity, Santa Barbara Trinity Church, Santa Barbara, will offer a "Heartsong" music workshop with Ana Hernandez on Saturday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. The program will focus on building community through music through the use of simple chants and global songs, singing, drumming, movement and group improvisation. Ana Hernandez is an author, recording artist, composer, retreat facilitator and song leader. Her workshops use sound to revitalize prayer and build open-hearted, engaged and playful communities. Cost per pseron is $15, which includes a sack lunch. A flyer is here. To register, contact the Trinity Church office at 805.965.7419 or office@trinitysb.org. Trinity Church is located at 1500 State Street, Santa Barbara. (www.trinitysb.org)
 'Understanding Islam'
will be theme of
July 17 dialogue in Hermosa Beach "Understanding Islam: Separating Fact From Fiction" - A Community Dialogue will be held Sunday, July 17 at 4 p.m. in Parker Hall at St. Cross Episcopal Church, Hermosa Beach. At this community interfaith event, distinguished speakers will present an overview of Islam and the realities of Muslim life with ample opportunity for attendees to ask questions and engage in respectful dialogue. Presenters include: Imam Ameen Omar of Masjid Al-Shareef Mosque in Long Beach, who has been involved in the Muslim community since 1976 and has been instrumental in the establishment and development of several Masjid and Islamic centers in the Southern California area. He will begin the discussion with an overview of Islam, particularly the multi-dimentional aspects of the faith. Edina Lekovic, director of policy and programming at the Muslim Public Affairs Council, who has served as a leading voice of the American Muslim community on leading media outlets, including CNN, FOX News, Huffington Post, NPR and Buzzfeed, will follow with background on Islamic culture from around the world and in the United States. Milia Islam-Majeed, executive director of the South Coast Interfaith Council (SCIC), a 2004 graduate of Harvard Divinity School, has participated in hundreds of interfaith discussions, forums and programs through faith-based organizations, academic institutions, governmental agencies as well as the general community. She will wrap up the discussion with personal stories and perspectives. A question and answer session will follow each presentation. The event is sponsored by the St. Cross Peace & Justice Ministry, The South Coast Interfaith Council (SCIC), Pando Populus and other local community & faith organizations. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free, though donations to the South Coast Interfaith Council will be graciously accepted. For additional information and a flyer, visit the SCIC website.
 Rummage sale coming up
at St. Paul's, Pomona
St. Paul's Church, Pomona, will host a rummage sale on Saturday, August 6, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday, August 7, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m., featuring all sorts of furniture, appliances, and more to raise funds for the ministries of St. Paul's. All are welcome. Checks and cash will be accepted. St. Paul's is located at 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona CA 91767. Sale will take place in Parish Hall. For information call 909.622.2015.
 Labyrinth walks, meditation
to be offered monthly
beginning in September Alleviate anxiety and find peace and direction with a Focused Meditation Labyrinth Walk. The Walk will be held on the second Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., starting Sept. 10 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 1145 West Valencia Mesa, Fullerton. Learn more about the Walk here. Preregistration is required: email to paulnanita@sbcglobal.net or call the Rev. Canon Paul Edwards at 714.879.6436.
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 'Concert Across America' Sept. 25
to raise gun violence awareness
The Gun Violence Task Force of the Diocese of Los Angeles encouranges all congregations and church members to participate in "Concert Across America to End Gun Violence" on Sept. 25, a nationwide series of musical events that will remember those whose lives have been lost to gun violence, and commit to sustained efforts to ending gun violence. Individuals are encouraged to host concert streaming events in their homes, play their instruments in public places, or attend Concert Across America events in their area. The task force ask that clergy and music directors begin planning anthems and hymns to be used during worship services as a way for communities of faith to participate in this national chorus. The task force also has prepared a bulletin insert, useful for church newsletters, which contains details about Concert Across America as well as resources from Episcopal Peace Fellowship, Faiths United to Prevent Gun Violence, and other groups. For further information, contact task force co-chair Virginia Classick at
Vclassick@aol.com.
 Nora Gallagher will keynote women's retreat in Orange County Feb. 18, 2017
Gallagher, a preacher-in-residence at Trinity, is the author of the memoirs Moonlight Sonata at the Mayo Clinic, Things Seen and Unseen: A Year Lived in Faith, Practicing Resurrection: A Memoir of Work, Doubt, Discernment, and Moments of Grace, and the novel Changing Light. The day also will include workshops, lunch and Eucharist celebrated by Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce. All women of the diocese are invited.
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MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 11 - 15, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m
Seeds of Hope 'Grub Club' Day Camp
St. Simon's Episcopal Church
623 N. Hagar Street, San Fernando 91340
Information/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.
THURSDAY, JULY 14, 7 p.m.
Film Screening: 'Plant This Movie'
(Sponsored by All Saints Church, Pasadena)
Armory Center for the Arts
145 N. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena
All Saints Conscientious Projector will partner with the annual Old Pasadena Summer Cinema series to show Plant this Movie, an inspiring look at the evolution and impact of the international urban agriculture movement across the United States and around the world. The film traces the history of locally grown food from the victory gardens of World War II to today's inner city farming and community garden ventures. A community discussion will follow. Admission is free.
SATURDAY, JULY 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Stillpoint Retreat - A Jungian Approach to Dreamwork
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information/Registration: here or StillpointHQ@gmail.com
Dreams are a powerful source of self-discovery, personal growth, healing and integration. Jungian analyst Noreen Cannon Au will facilitate this workshop. "Together we will approach dreamwork from a Jungian perspective experientially learning a method and tools for unlocking the meaning of our dreams," Au says in the retreat announcement. She has a private practice in the South Bay, and is a faculty member of the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles, and an adjunct professor in the Department of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University. She writes and lectures extensively on the integration of Christian spirituality and depth psychology. She and her husband, Wilkie Au, have co-written four books. Cost for the retreat is $48 per person ($58 with lunch)
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MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 18 - 22, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Seeds of Hope 'Grub Club' Day Camp
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona 91767
Information/Registration here
Seeds of Hope, with Steve List, horticulture teacher at Sylmar High School, will turn 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.
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SUNDAY, JULY 10, 4 p.m.
Jazz Vespers
St. Francis Episcopal Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617 or here
The traditional service, dating from the third century, uses the Book of Common Prayer and jazz as its musical language. Musicians Steve Kinigstein (guitar), Theo Saunders (piano), Putter Smith (bass), and Ramon Banda (drums) will lead the congregation in contemplation with familiar tunes. An informal time of fellowship will follow on the patio. Jazz Vespers services are offered monthly throughout the year on the second Sunday of each month. Donations are welcome.
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SUNDAY, JULY 17, 5 p.m.
Jazz Vespers with Barbara Morrison
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Information: Melissa Hayes, 626.583.2725 or mhayes@allsaints-pas.org
A staple on the Southern California jazz scene, Grammy-nominated artist Barbara Morrison is among the most recorded jazz and blues artists of her generation. She tours extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad and has worked with such notables as Gerald Wilson, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Charles, Etta James, Jimmy Smith, Johnny Otis, Nancy Wilson, Joe Williams, Tony Bennett, Keb' Mo and many others. Christina Honchell will offer a meditation. We will end our season with a festive reception on the lawn after the service. Join us for classic tunes and a glass of bubbly! Canterbury and Coventry Choirs will be your hosts at this event. To use the elevator for accessibility, please arrive five minutes early. Child care provided.
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