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August 21, 2016
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Procathedral banner ProCathedral to join 'Concert Across America,'
raises banner against gun violence
The ProCathedral of St. John will hold a special concert mass at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 25 as part of #Concert Across America, a nationwide effort to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims and to raise awareness about violence, specifically gun violence.

The service, which will include a liturgy for victims of gun violence and a performance of Francis Poulenc's "Priez pour paix" ("Pray for Peace") by mezzo soprano soloist Christen Herman, will be recorded and distributed on the Cathedral's Facebook and Twitter accounts. Members of the procathedral congregation also have mounted a banner reading "Thou Shalt Not Kill - Control Guns NOW" on the front of the building, located at 514 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles 90017, visible from both Figueroa and Flower Streets.

"The cathedral's Social Witness Committee chose [the banner's] message to disarm the NRA's mantra of 'guns don't kill people, people kill people,'" said Mark Kowlewski, procathedral co-dean and rector."

"This is not an abstract action," added Dan Ade, who serves with Kowalewski as co-dean and rector. "Members of our congregation
have lost loved ones and have been victims of gun violence. As an urban community of faith, we take our responsibility to our community seriously."

Gulf Coast flood area
Episcopal Relief & Development
responds to Gulf Coast floods

Episcopal Relief & Development is in contact with diocesan leaders along the Gulf Coast who are coordinating flood response efforts after several days of heavy rainfall across the region. According to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the slow-moving storm brought 10 - 20 inches of rain to Louisiana and the surrounding states beginning Aug. 11, and flooding continues although the heaviest rain has moved on. Louisiana and Mississippi are both under a state of emergency, and the federal government issued a major disaster declaration for Louisiana.

At least 11 people have died. As of Aug. 15, more than 40,000 homes and businesses remained without power, and more than 10,000 homes were flooded. The National Weather Service predicted more flooding to come.

Episcopal Relief & Development's U.S. disaster team has been in close contact with dioceses in the region and is providing support for their local efforts. The immediate response will help provide basic necessities to those most in need.

Affected dioceses will then coordinate with Episcopal Relief & Development to meet needs in the coming months and years. Currently, the Episcopal dioceses of Louisiana and Western Louisiana, their churches and ministries are reaching out to those in need of assistance, assessing what needs to be done and serving as best they can.

"In a disaster like this, we work closely with local church leaders to assess what is truly needed," said Katie Mears, director of Episcopal Relief & Development's U.S. Disaster Program. "We have begun to provide resources needed to assist those most vulnerable."
Donations to enable Episcopal Relief & Development's Disaster Program to respond to the current crisis and support emergency preparedness and long-term recovery efforts in the United States may be made online here.
-- Episcopal Relief & Development

Li Tim Oi Center graduates
Fifteen graduate from Chinese-language ministry class

Fifteen students graduated from the most recent course at Li Tim-Oi Center for ministry education, specializing in Mandarin and Korean-language programs, at a service at St. Thomas' Church, Hacienda Heights on Aug. 13.  Pictured are the students gathered with Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce, Bloy House Dean Sylvia Sweeney, and diocesan priests Fennie Chang, Joshua Ng, Thomas Ni, and Ada Wong-Nagata, who share in leading and offering the courses, with the Rev. Gary Bradley, Li Tim Oi Center board member and rector of the Church of Our Saviour, San Gabriel, where the center is housed. The students now proceed to a fifth course, which will focus on pastoral care. The Li Tim Oi Center is named after the first woman to be ordained a priest in the Anglican Community. More information is online here.

NYA at Crenshaw
New neighborhood benefits from NYA program
Students, staff and team leaders Reyna Juan and Klement Tinaj smile in celebration of four weeks of science, soccer, martial arts, robotics, art and cooking fun at the Neighborhood Youth Association's brand new Good Shepherd Learning Center, hosted by Christ the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Crenshaw, and funded by the Ruth Nicastro Memorial Fund.

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Christine McSpadden Trinity, Santa Barbara,
calls Christine McSpadden
as 18th rector

Trinity Church, Santa Barbara, has called the Rev. Christine T. McSpadden as its 18th rector, beginning Nov. 1. McSpadden graduated from the University of Virginia with a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications and studio art, and received her M. Div. from Yale/Berkeley Divinity School. She worked on Madison Avenue as a marketing executive with extensive leadership and administrative responsibilities before being ordained in 1996. She served as associate rector at St. Bartholomew's, New York; then, moving to San Francisco in the Diocese of California, she has been priest-in-charge at St. Luke's, San Francisco; canon for cathedral life at Grace Cathedral; and associate rector at St. Mary the Virgin Church. Most recently she served for a year as priest vicar and chaplain at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Her husband, David, and their two teenage children, Liam and Rhea, will join her in Santa Barbara.

Barbara Nwaba Barbara Nwaba of St. James' Church, Los Angeles, competes
in Rio Olympics

Barbara Nwaba, a member of St. James' Church, Los Angeles, scored 12th overall in the heptathlon Aug. 12 - 13 at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Nwaba was the top American scorer (her two teamates scored 17th and 18th) in the competition, which tests athletes' prowess in seven track-and-field events: hurdles, high jump, shot put, 200-meter dash, long jump, javelin and 800-meter race. It was Nwaba's first Olympic competition. A recap of the decathlon event, published by the Santa Barbara track club where Nwaba trains, is here.

 events Events & announcements ... 

St. Andrew_s_ Fullerton_ cross Practice session for
paperless worship song
leading set for Aug. 27

A "Music That Makes Community" practice group for Los Angeles and Orange counties will meet Aug. 27, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 1231 E. Chapman Avenue, Fullerton 92831.  Music that Makes Community, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, connects a worldwide network of practitioners and leaders who share a practice of paperless song leading. The organization partners with hosts to produce conferences and workshops to teach the practice and create resources for making connections and building a repertoire of songs for paperless song leading. Advance reservations for the practice session are requested: contact the Rev. Beth Kelly, rector of St. Andrew's, at [email protected]. For more information about Music That Makes Community, visit its website here.

Ugandan children Event at Woodland Hills parish to benefit Uganda Development Initiative
Fun, food, games, music, dance and fashion will be featured at an event in support of Uganda Development Initiative on Sunday, Aug. 28, 12 - 3 p.m. at at Prince of Peace  Episcopal Church, 5700 Rudnick Avenue, Woodland Hills. UDI (udiworks.org) is a nonprofit organization that promotes economic growth, education and investment in Uganda. The event also will feature an international fashion show, a silent auction and interactive exhibits. Tickets (for food) are $12 for adults; children under 12 are free. For information, visit the parish website or call 818.346.6968.

Carnival of Instruments Carnival of the Instruments returns to Trinity, Redlands
Trinity Episcopal Church, Redlands, will host its fifth annual Carnival of the Instruments on Saturday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Trinity invites families to meet professional musicians who will introduce them to all the music instrument families: strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion. Participants "ages 3 to 103" will be welcome to blow, strum, bang and pluck, guided by the professionals. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served at this free event. Trinity Church is located at 419 S. Fourth Street, Redlands. For information, call the church office at 909.793.2014.

Auditions are open for
St. Wilfrid's Song School
in Huntington Beach

Auditions are now open for the Song School, a Royal School of Church Music chorister training program at St Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church, Huntington Beach, for boys and girls ages 7 to 13. Stephen Salts, director, says that he looks for candidates who can match pitch, follow directions, are willing to work together in a team setting, and love singing. Interested parents, grandparents, and other family members or friends should contact Salts directly in order to arrange a meeting.  The Song School features five graduated levels of musical instruction. Choristers learn basic and advanced musicianship skills, music theory and history, aural skills, and proper singing technique. While musical instruction is the main focus of this program, choristers learn discipline, teamwork, responsibility, and spiritual purpose. The program is open to all and not limited by criteria such as religious background or financial ability.  The regular Song School schedule involves two evening rehearsals per week, as well as many exciting liturgical opportunities, dinners, and social activities. The choristers participate in Holy Eucharist once a month, and usually sing weekday services of Choral Evensong once or twice per month.  For all inquiries, contact Salts at [email protected]. St. Wilfrid's is located at 18631 Chapel Lane, Huntington Beach 92646.

Mads Tolling Los Olivos church invites all for gourmet Summer Classic
St. Mark's in-the-Valley Episcopal Church, Los Olivos, will hold its "Summer Classic" lifestyle event on Saturday, Aug. 276 - 10 p.m. p.m.,  benefiting the regional community. The event will be held at the church, located at 2901 Nojoqui Avenue in Los Olivos. The evening will begin with sampling of local wines and hors d'oeuvres during a silent and live auction, followed by a gourmet dinner prepared by Jeff and Janet Olsson of New West. Two-time Grammy award-winning violinist Mads Tolling (pictured) and keyboardist Colin Hogan will offer entertainment. Proceeds from the Summer Classic support local community programs and services provided by St. Mark's. Tickets, available for a $200 per-person donation, include wines, beverages, hors d'oeuvres, gourmet dinner and live entertainment, and are available only in advance here or by sending a check and contact information (noted "2016 Summer Classic donation") to St. Mark's Church P.O. Box 39, Los Olivos 93441. For information, contact co-chairs Carol Anders, 805.688.3445 or [email protected], and Jim Lohnas, 805.448.5403 or [email protected], or visit the web page here. St Mark's is located 2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos 93441 (805.688.4454).

St. Basil icon Study of monks who influenced Benedict will be featured in
Mt. Calvary retreats

Mount Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara will present "Monks Before Benedict: Basil, Augustine, and Cassian," a series of retreat led by Brother Adam McCoy, OHC, on dates in October, February and May. Participants will explore the influence of three major monastic writers on the Rule of St. Benedict. Each includes an in-depth introduction, attention to how Benedict used each as a source, and the values each contributed to the Holy Rule. Retreat dates and topics are:
  • Tuesday - Thursday, October 25 - 27: Basil of Caesarea
  • Tuesday - Thursday, February 7 - 9: Augustine of Hippo
  • Tuesday - Thursday, May 16 - 18: John Cassian
Registration is $340 per person, per retreat, which includes lodging and meals. For reservations, call 805.682.4117 or email to [email protected].

Monthly labyrinth walks to begin at St. Columba's, Camarillo
St. Columba's Church, Camarillo, will hold a guided Labyrinth Walk monthly beginning on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 9:30 a.m., led by labyrinth facilitator Margaret Johnson. The walks are designed "so that anyone will feel comfortable, no matter what their level of experience with labyrinths," Johnson says. The August walk will be themed "Rest in the Moment." Walks will continue on the third Saturday of each month. St. Columba's is located at 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo. For information visit the website or call 805.482.8831.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
'Pizza Palooza' and Community Open House
Holy Nativity Episcopal Church
6700 West 83rd Street, Los Angeles 90045
Information: 310.670.4777
     Guests will be welcome to explore Holy Trinity's  extensive garden, see the triptych and other artwork in its sanctuary, learn about its classes in yoga, cooking and contra dancing, and sample delicious homemade pizza baked in the outdoor community cob oven. The event is free and open to all. Face painting and sidewalk art projects will be available for children. Guests are asked to bring a can or box or bag of food to support Food Pantry LAX, which serves the hungry of the local community. For more about the open house and schedule of events, visit the parish website here.

 artsThis week in liturgy and the arts ..

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 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), Paul Gormley (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 on the second Sunday. Donations are welcome. For more information, call (310) 375-4617 or visit www.stfrancispalosverdes.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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TRAVEL & PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
September 22 - October 6, 2016
Led by the Rev. Heather Mueller, priest-in-charge at St. Andrew's Church, Taft, Calif., the Rev. Mark Stanger, canon precentor and missionary to the Holy Land from the Diocese of California; and Canon Iyad Qumri. The pilgrimage will include visits to important places in the Land of the Holy One, including Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, Jericho and others. Cost is $2,700 per person, plus $1170 airfare. A flyer is here; for more information contact Mueller at [email protected] or 661.765.2378.

Pilgrimage to Israel/Palestine
January 19 - 31, 2017
Join members of St. John Chrysostom in Rancho Santa Margarita on its fifth pilgrimage to holy sites in Israel and Palestine, Jan. 19 - 31, 2017. Led by Canon Iyad Qumri, pilgrims will see the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Garden of Gethsemane, Western Wall, and other holy sites around Jerusalem; the Church of the Nativity and Shepherds' Field in Bethlehem; Jericho, the Mount of Temptation, and Herodium; the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Sepphoris, and other sites. They will also also get a rich feel for contemporary Israeli-Palestinian issues from special evening speakers. Approximate price of $3,950 includes air travel and almost everything else except alcohol and, at some stops, soft drinks. For more information, please contact the Rev. Canon John Taylor, St. John's vicar, at [email protected].

Pilgrimage to Ireland
June 12 - 23, 2017 
There is something incredibly powerful about traveling the paths of Irish saints (and some sinners) as one travels around the island containing both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This pilgrimage will explore the varieties of Christianities - Celtic, Roman and Anglican; the inspiration for Joyce, Yeats, Shaw, Beckett and Wilde; the piety of Patrick, Brigid and Aidan; the vision that produced the Titanic and her sister ships. Join Bishop Mary Glasspool and Canon Jim Newman in this pilgrimage of prayer, discovery, and wonder in the sights, the sounds, the smells and the tastes of the Emerald Isle. The trip will depart from Los Angeles and New York on Monday, June 12, 2017, and return on Friday, June 23 - a twelve-day tour. The cost from Los Angeles is $3,899. Contact Canon Jim Newman at 310.391.5522, 888.802.6722 (toll-free) or [email protected]. A brochure may be found here.

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EMPLOYMENT

HOLLYWOOD: Preschool Director (full time). Delaney Wright Fine Arts Preschool at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church,
a play-based preschool for children ages 2-5. The preschool currently has 65 students, seven classes, and 16 full- and part-time teachers. The successful candidate should meet or exceed the child care licensing requirements of the California Department of Social Services for a child care center director. In addition, the school is looking for someone who possesses the following qualities: Empowers and mentors teachers; engages parents;    inspires students; embraces diversity accepts challenges; knowledgeable about current education theory; has fundraising ability; and is enthusiastic about growing the school. Competitive salary. Benefits include: health (medical, dental and vision), life and disability insurance, pension plan, paid time off. Qualified candidates should send their resumes to the Rev. Jaime Edwards-Acton at [email protected].

LOS ANGELES: Children's Ministries Coordinator/Office Assistant (part time). St. James' In the City Episcopal Church. Candidate should be outgoing, Christian, available to work mornings, Sunday through Thursday. Must know Microsoft Office; database management experience is a plus. Contact: Lauren Azeltine 213.388.3417, ext. 102, or  [email protected].

PASADENA: Children's Minister, All Saints Church. Full time position. The children's minister has responsibility for all programs relating to children in the parish (infants, toddlers, pre-school and kindergarten through 5th grade) and their parents. This includes responsibility for nurturing each child's relationship with God and the church family, and oversight of the spiritual formation and overall well-being of all children in the parish. A full job description is here. Submit resume and cover letter to Christina Honchell at [email protected] (Word or PDF document only). Application deadline: Sept. 11. 
 
WESTCHESTER (LOS ANGELES): Music Director, The Welsh Choir of Southern California. Founded in 1997, the choir is a mixed SATB group of varied ethnic backgrounds, dedicated to the glories of the Welsh choral tradition, with a core group of experienced amateurs. Requires a strong background in choral music and the ambition and ability to challenge the choir to excel; must be willing to explore traditional Welsh repertoire and contemporary Welsh choral music. About a third of the choir's repertoire is sung in Welsh, and the director will need to become familiar with Welsh pronunciation (instruction is provided). The choir rehearses for two hours on Sunday afternoons in Westchester from September through June, with occasional free Sundays, on occasions to be determined.  The choir aims at performing a minimum of one public concert in the fall and one in the spring (generally close to St. David's Day, March 1). Submit a resume and letter of interest to Larry Dunlop, choir president, at [email protected].  Auditions for finalists will be held on Sunday afternoons in September.  

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VOLUNTEER
 
ECHO PARK - ATWATER VILLAGE (LOS ANGELES): Volunteer Interpreters. IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service) is looking for volunteer English/Spanish interpreters to help with its weekly citizenship clinics held on Wednesdays from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Cathedral Center in Echo Park, and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the IRIS office in Atwater Village. IRIS will train! Please contact Lynn Mackenzie for more information: [email protected] or 323.667.0489, ext 128.

For volunteer opportunities, click here.

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