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Bishop Coadjutor candidates named
The Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles has named five candidates for nomination preceding election by Diocesan Convention meeting Dec. 2 - 3 in Ontario, Calif. The candidates are the Rev. Paul Fromberg, rector of St. Gregory of Nyssa, San Francisco; the Rev. Rachel Nyback, rector of St. Cross, Hermosa Beach, Calif.; the Rev. Anna Olson, rector of St. Mary's, (Mariposa Avenue) Los Angeles; the Rt. Rev. Pierre Whalon, Bishop of the Paris-based Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe; and the Rev. Mauricio Wilson, rector of St. Paul's, Oakland, Calif. The coadjutor-elect will succeed Los Angeles Bishop Diocesan J. Jon Bruno upon his retirement. Read more here.
Note: Regional "Meet the candidates" events are scheduled
Oct. 7 - 9: read more here.
 Annual Bishop's Guild Garden Party is Sept. 24 The Bishop's Guild, which provides support for seminarians from the Diocese of Los Angeles, will hold its annual Garden Party fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 - 4 p.m., at the Pasadena home of Bishop Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno. Join friends and seminarians for great food and beautiful hand-made quilts for sale and show. Tickets are $35 per person.
For information and reservations (requested), contact Bishop's Guild chair Donna Keller at 951.545.4218 or donnakeller68@yahoo.com. More about the Bishop's Guild is here.
 A message from Bishop Bruno BIshop J. Jon Bruno thanks everyone for the many prayers on his behalf as he continues to recover from an infection for which he was hospitalized Friday evening, September 2. Let us continue to keep Bishop Bruno in our prayers for a complete and speedy recovery.
 Episcopal Church to webcast discussion of refugee resettlement Episcopal Migration Ministries will host a live webcast discussion, "One United People: A Dialogue on Refugee Resettlement and Faithful Welcome," on Wednesday, September 14. A panel of refugee resettlement practitioners, congregational leaders, and recently arrived refugees will discuss ways in which Episcopalians and faith communities around the United States welcome refugees. Originating from the Episcopal Church Center in New York City, the 90-minute free webcast begins at 11 am Pacific time. Access to the webcast is available here. Read more here.
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 Events & announcements ...
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 Outdoor screening of
'Mrs. Doubtfire' to benefit
Holy Land scholarship fund Bishop Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno will host a screening of the Robin Williams comedy "Mrs. Doubtfire" at the third annual Movie Night Under the Stars, 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 1 at their Pasadena home. The event will raise funds for Educate for Hope, a Hands in Healing ministry that for the past 10 years has provided scholarships for the education of Christian youth in the Holy Land. Dress for the movie night is casual; food and drinks will be provided as attendees enjoy the film, in which Robin Williams plays a man who disguises himself as a middle-aged female housekeeper in order to stay close to his beloved children after he and his wife (Sally Field) separate. Tickets are $50 each, payable at the door; for reservations, email to frank.ramirez3r@gmail.com or call the reception desk at the Cathedral Center at 213.482.2040. Donations are also welcome. (A previous announcement misstated the opening time. 5:30 p.m. is correct.) A flyer with the address and information is here.
 Interfaith event will explore violence and religion;
George Regas to be honored
at reception ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace) will present "Not in God's Name - From Just War to Just Peace," a conference to explore interfaith responses to war and violence done in the name of religion, on Sunday, September 25, 2 - 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. At a 6:30 - 8 p.m. reception following the conference, ICUJP will honor its founder, the Rev. Canon George Regas (pictured), former rector of All Saints Church, Pasadena and a longtime peace and justice advocate. Other honorees will include Edina Lekovic, public affairs consultant at the Muslim Public Affairs Council; the Rev. Francisco Garcia, priest-in-charge of Holy Faith Episcopal Church, Inglewood; and Rabbi Ken Chasen of Leo Baeck Temple. Panelists for the conference will include scholars representing the Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu faiths, and will be moderated by Joseph Prabhu, a professor of philosophy and religion at California State University, Los Angeles. Other conference sponsors are the Southern California Committee for a Parliament of the World's Religions (SCCPWR), and All Paths Divinity School. A flyer with more information is here. Tickets for the conference are $20 ($15 seniors/students) and $50 for the reception ($60 for both). To purchase tickets, click here. For information about the conference, email to debrah@allpathsdivinityschool.org; for the reception, email to xgsanchez91@gmail.com.
 Terry Hershey to lead
workshop on 'Sanctuary' Author and speaker Terry Hershey (pictured) will lead a workshop on "Sanctuary: creating spaces to rest, renew and live" at St. Paul's Church, Pomona, on Saturday, October 8, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. "In sanctuary, we let this life in. Every bit of it," writes Hershey. "In sanctuary we can be wholehearted; whether grief or gladness or sadness or joy. We make space to see and to be seen. We make space to welcome, to offer comfort and hope." Cost for the workshop is $39 per person, which includes a copy of Hershey's book, Sanctuary. Pay at the door, but reservations are requested: email to stpaulspomona@yahoo.com. St. Paul's is located at 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona 91767.
 Magic, music, food and fun to highlight community picnic in Arcadia Church of the Transfiguration, Arcadia, and Arcadia Episcopal Preschool will hold their third annual Community Picnic on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2 - 7 p.m. The event will feature live music by The Renowned Arcadia Alumni Band, as well as a 6 p.m. magic show by Wayne Kawamoto. Attendees will also enjoy food offerings including tacos, hot dogs and root beer floats, as well as games, a bounce house, fishing booth, cookie decorating and more. All are invited. Church of the Transfiguration is located at 1881 South First Avenue, Arcadia. For information, call 626.445.3340.
'Muslim Women Speak' on how
to resist politics of hate and fear
Four women will share their struggles and strengths and call for a new awareness of how to resist the politics of hate and fear at "Muslim Women Speak," Sunday, Sept. 18, 4:30 p.m., at St James' in the City Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010. The four speakers will be:
- Ferial Masry, Muslim educator, author, producer, public speaker, and mother of a U.S. veteran who served in Iraq
- Soraya Deen, attorney, founder of the Muslim Women Speakers Movement, and author of Peace Matters: Raising Peace Conscious Children.
- Philippa Sklaar, Jewish author, survivor of abuse, speaker and advocate, formerly of apartheid-era South Africa, author of Hot Cuisine, and co-author of When Loving Him Hurts and The Affair
- Edina Lekovic, consultant for Policy & Programming at the Muslim Public Affairs Council, frequent national spokesperson for the American Muslim community, and a founder of Elev8, an arts-based youth program.
For information, call St. James' Church at 213.388.3417 or click here.
 St. Paul's, Tustin, holds Labyrinth Week St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Tustin will host its third annual "Labyrinth Week: A Circle of Peace and Healing" Sept. 10 - 14. The parish is installing a temporary 34-foot diameter labyrinth in its sanctuary and will focus worship services around the labyrinth, as well as offer several weekday prayer and meditative walking opportunities around this ancient spiritual tool. Weekend worship services with Holy Eucharist will be held around the labyrinth Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5 p.m. and September 11 at 9 a.m. (followed by a family Labyrinth experience). Daily open walking hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 12, through Wednesday Sept. 14. Morning Prayer will be held at 8 a.m. on Wednesday Sept. 14. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening hours begin with prayer at 6 p.m., followed by open time to walk until 8 p.m. Docents will be available to answer questions and provide informational literature on the spiritual practice of labyrinth walking. The activities are free and all interested community members are welcome to participate. (Note: This is an indoor canvas labyrinth and must be walked in stocking feet. The surface is smooth and the path to the center is visible.) St. Paul's Church is located at 1221 Wass St, Tustin. For information, call 714.544.3141.
 Abundant Table
offers farm-fresh produce, salsa contest and salsa dancing The Abundant Table in Camarillo will hold its annual Salsa Party on Saturday, September 17, 3:30 - 6 p.m. at its farm on the McGrath Family Farms. The event will begin with a celebration in the fields of late summer's most abundant crop, the tomato, and the launch of SESPEA (Students Encouraging Social, Political, and Environmental Action) September Harvest of the Month recipe. A farm tour will begin at 3:30 p.m., followed by the salsa harvest, at which attendees will learn to properly harvest sun-ripened tomatoes, and get expert tips on how to care for the plants. At 4:30 p.m., participants can bring their own homemade salsa to enter the contest and tasting. At 5 p.m., chef Diego Felix and SESPEA Harvest of the Month will give a cooking demonstration. Games and art will be offered for children. The day will end with salsa dance lessons. Cost is $5 for adults, free for CSA members. Produce will be available for sale. For more information and directions, visit the event page on Facebook here.
Save the date:
 Conference on the diaconate planned at Bloy House Bloy House (The Episcopal Theological School at Claremont) invites the diocesan community to "The Diakonia of All Believers," a one-day conference on the history of the modern diaconate and its impact on the future of the church, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., led by the Rev. Susanne Watson-Epting (pictured), author of Unexpected Consequences: the Diaconate Renewed. This event is designed to offer Episcopalians from across the region an opportunity to learn more about the diaconate is about and to engage in rich and thoughtful discussion about what the contemporary diaconate can teach about living more deeply into baptismal ministries. It will begin with a plenary session with Watson-Epting, followed by workshops, including:
- The History of Deaconesses and Contemporary Efforts at Breaking the Glass Ceiling, led by Watson-Epting;
- Being Yeast: Stories about inspiring initiatives that took root in local congregations, led by Archdeacon Joanne Leslie and a cadre of deacons in the Diocese of Los Angeles
- Diakonia: Missional ministry as servant ministry, led by the Rev. Bob Honeychurch and Chaplain David Kitch
- Diaconal Preaching, led by Dean Sylvia Sweeney and Deacon Dennis Sheridan.
Participants will be able to attend two of the four offered workshops. Cost for the conference is $30 before Oct. 15 and $35 for late registration. Register here. Bloy House is located at Claremont School of Theology, 1325 N. College Avenue, Claremont 91711.
 'What About Sunday' to explore gap between the church and millennials The Claremont School of Theology will offer "What about Sunday?," a free communications workshop investigating millennials and church on Thursday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Facilitator Damian Geddry will take 35 years of marketing experience and break it down into five 1-hour modules to help bridge the gap between millennials and church. "It's a well-known fact that millennials are walking - if not running - away from our churches," says the event announcement. "And yet social justice and a respect for spiritual practice are key values expressed by this same demographic group. So what's happening here? Why are millennials rejecting the same churches that speak directly to their values and needs? The answers may surprise you, but they also point to concrete solutions." The workshop will be held in Butler 201 at Claremont School of Theology, 1325 N. College Avenue, Claremont 91711. There is no charge. A flyer is here. For reservations, click here.
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This week around the diocese ...
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THURSDAY - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 - 11
'Into Silence' Contemplative Retreat
Mt. Calvary Monastery
505 E Los Olivos Street, Santa Barbara 93105
Information: 626.703.4474
The Community of Divine Love, an Episcopal monastery in the Diocese of Los Angeles, will offer "Into Silence," a guided contemplative retreat, at Mt. Calvary Monastery in Santa Barbara. It will be led by Brother Dennis Gibbs and Sister Greta Ronningen of CD, both of whom are chaplains to the incarcerated of the Los Angeles County jail system, as well as writers, retreat leaders and spiritual directors. Cost for the retreat is $400 per person for four days and three nights, including accommodations and meals. Space is limited to 15 participants.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Human Trafficking Seminar
Trinity Church
419 S. Fourth Street, Redlands
Information/Reservations: 909.793.2014
Opal Singleton, author of Seduced: the Grooming of America's Teenagers, president and CEO of Million Kids, and outreach coordinator of the Riverside Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, will speak at a program addressing the increasing problem of modern-day slavery in the local community and in the world. Officer Leslie Martinez of the Redlands Police Department's special victims division will also speak. Please call ahead for lunch reservations.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Stillpoint: A Man's Way to God, with Jim Clarke
St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church
1940 Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach 90277
Information/Registration here
"Masculine spirituality is based on the lived reality of men. In this interactive gathering Fr. Jim Clarke will unpack and clarify what a masculine spirituality looks like, offering some very practical guidelines for both men and women who would like to better understand men's way to God. We will use a variety of approaches including embodied movement and rituals." Jim Clarke is an adjunct professor at Loyala Marymount University and has been involved with men's work and ministry for 20 years.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7 - 8 p.m.
Introductory Lecture of the Future of Anglicanism
St. Edmund's Episcopal Church
1175 San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino
Presented by the Very Rev. Francis Bridger, dean of the Diocese of Brechin, Scotland, and former professor of Anglican Studies at Fuller Seminary, this lecture is an introduction to a three-lecture series on Thursday, Sept. 22 (see listing below).
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
The Future of Anglicanism: Issues and Challenges
First Congregational Church of Pasadena
464 E Walnut Street, Pasadena
Information: David Chavez, 404.433.6164 or davidchavez@fuller.edu
Presented by the Very Rev. Francis Bridger, dean of the Diocese of Brechin, Scotland, and former professor of Anglican Studies at Fuller Seminary. The lectures, presented by Fuller Seminary, are open to all at no charge. Lecture topics are: Lecture 1: When Cultures Clash: The Challenge of Anglican Identity; Lecture 2: And How Shall We Decide? Authority and the Discernment of Truth; Lecture 3: The Fork in The Road: Is Anglican Unity Possible? (with panel discussion).
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2 - 4 p.m.
Bishop's Guild Garden Party
Episcopal Residence
3435 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 91107
Information: Donna Keller, 951.545.4218 or donnakeller68@yahoo.com
The Bishop's Guild, which provides support for seminarians from the Diocese of Los Angeles, will hold its annual Garden Party fundraiser at the home of Bishop Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno. Join friends and seminarians for great food and beautiful hand-made quilts for sale and show.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Decoding Rituals and Symbols of Roman Catholicism
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 W. Temple Street (at Grand), Los Angeles
Information here
The Guibord Center will sponsor a tour of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels and a discussion of Catholic worship, both led by the Rt. Rev. Alexei Smith, ecumenical and interreligious officer of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles. There is no charge for the event, but registration is requested. Parking is available in the Cathedral's underground lot for $8 per car. The Guibord Center, an independent organization, works to improve understanding among Los Angeles' diverse faith communities.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Lobster Fest
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
12692 5th Street, Yucaipa 92399
Information: 909.790.1022
St. Alban's Church will hold its 17th annual Lobster Fest with dinner seatings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dinner choices include whole Maine lobster, surf & turf, or steak only, and all meals will include sides and dessert. Prepaid reservations must be made by September 16.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Premiere Screening: Reconcile
All Saints Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information/tickets here
Reconcile, a short film produced by the parish, deals directly with the issue of how the church welcomes LGBT members, raises the question of how we live in harmony with "The Other," those people who look, think, act, believe or live differently than we do. A video from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will precede the film. A panel on "Learning to Love the Other," hosted by Warner Bros. executive and former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers, will follow. A reception will conclude the evening. Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased in advance.
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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6 p.m.
Evensong in Remembrance of
the 15th anniversary of 9/11/01
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena 91030
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
A contemplative service of prayer with choir and strings. Bishop Samuel Azariah, retired primate of the Anglican Church of Pakistan, will lead a reflection on the Christian response to terrorism. This service will also introduce the Los Angeles Baroque Orchestra to the community. Nursery child care will be provided.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 8 p.m.
Golden Bridge Consort
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310. 275.0123, ext.112, or www.allsaintsbh.org
This outstanding vocal ensemble, led by Suzi Digby, OBE, returns to All Saints' with a program exploring the relationship between the English and American choral traditions. Tickets available at the door, Music Guild members admitted free with season pass.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 11 a.m.
Concert Across America Mass
ProCathedral of St. John
514 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90017
Information: 213.747.6285
Part of #Concert Across America, a nationwide effort 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 on Sept. 25 mark the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims. Members of the ProCathedral congregation also have mounted a banner reading "Thou Shalt Not Kill - Control Guns NOW" on the front of the church.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 4 p.m.
A Cappella Concert: Chorus Profectus
Church of the Transfiguration
1181 South First Avenue, Arcadia 91006
Information: 626.445.3340
A benefit for Episcopal Relief & Development. A reception will follow the concert. Profectus Chamber Choir is a professional choral ensemble that specializes in choral music dating from medieval times through the present day. According to Transfiguration music director Bob Crocker, "This young and adventurous chorus was magnificent when they sang with us last year. If you like clean, muscular, and artistic unaccompanied singing of old and brand new repertoire of the first rank, you will want to run, not walk, to hear this group."
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 4 p.m.
Celebration! An Organ Concert
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815
Information: 562.420.1311
Director of Music and Organist, David Feit-Pretzer will be celebrating his many years of music ministry with a concert featuring several of his musical colleagues. This will be an afternoon of glorious music for the piano and organ.
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7:30 p.m.
A Service in the style of Taizé
All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310. 275.0123, ext.112, or www.allsaintsbh.org
Led by Parish Choir, these meditative services are held in the intimate setting of All Saints' Chapel.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 5 - 8 p.m.
The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence
St. Francis' Episcopal Mission Center
3621 Brunswick Avenue, Los Angeles 90039
An event remembering the forgotten victims of America's gun violence epidemic as part of The Concert Across America, a series of live music events of all sizes from coast to coast. Live music by Dorian Wood, Simone White, Niko Antonucci and Iko Antonucci. Spoken word with Jeannelle Austin; art with Sarah Boehmke, and "bad poetry" with Roberta Morris.
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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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