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Religious leaders, Mayor Garcetti come together
to help end homelessness in Los Angeles
Above: Presenting L.A. Council of Religious Leaders' endorsement of Los Angeles City Proposition HHH to build housing for the homeless to Mayor Eric Garcetti is Rabbi Morley Feinstein, president of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California. Looking on are (from center left) Bob Williams of the Episcopal Diocese, Bishop Catherine Roskam of St. James' in the City, Hedab Tarifi of the Islamic Center of Southern California, and Andrew Rivas of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Sept. 14 gathering at the Cathedral Center was arranged by Bishop Jon Bruno to focus on how houses of worship can partner with the city in building and developing housing, as well as related services, for the city's growing homeless population.
Building up STEAM in Rancho Santa Margarita:
New center opens at St. John's School
Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce helps cut the ribbon on Sept. 12 to open the new Johnson STEAM Center at St. John's School, Rancho Santa Margarita, along with Michael Pratt, head of school, and Dick Johnson, representing his family, major donors for the building project. The Rev. Dr. Dan Heischman, National Association of Episcopal Schools executive director, and St. John's School chair Celia Coulter were among the speakers. Rancho Santa Margarita Mayor Tony Beall, members of the city Chamber of Commerce, local dignitaries, and representatives attended the event. The new center is built of modular units, and includes a technology center, robotics lab and space for projects that will follow the STEAM model for integrating science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics.
'Versed' returns for special fall session
with bishop coadjutor candidates
Versed, the Bible discussion program for young adults, returns Oct. 11 with "Imagining the Kingdom." The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministry invites all adult members of the diocesan community to take part in these special sessions, which will be led by the candidates for bishop coadjutor. Participants will "imagine the feeling of peace on earth, God's physical presence--the overwhelming sight of the heavenly host in worship," as they eat, learn and reflect on the Kingdom to become well "versed" in scripture and faith. Dinner will be served at each session, followed by sessions with the coadjutor candidates and smal-grounp discussion. All sessions will take place on Tuesdays, Oct. 11 - Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. Cost is $50 for the series; scholarships are available for those needing financial assistance. Read more here.
 Youth delegates needed
for Diocesan Convention Each year, Diocesan Convention provides seat, voice, and vote to one youth delegate from each of the 10 deaneries of the Diocese of Los Angeles. A delegate from each deanery is also needed. The convention offers young people a unique opportunity to address the diocese's current issues and to advocate for the needs of their peers. Those interested in being a youth delegate to the convention, to be held Dec. 2 - 3, please click 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. It's a great time to gather in the Bruno's beautiful garden to meet the bishops and seminarians from the diocese - our future clergy leaders. Delicious food will be served and beautiful hand-made quilts will be available for show and sale. Tickets are $35 per person, to be purchased at the door. Reservations are requested; contact Bishop's Guild chair Donna Keller at 951.545.4218 or donnakeller68@yahoo.com. More about the Bishop's Guild, which has provided financial and spiritual support for generations of seminarians, is here.
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REQUIESCAT
 The Rev. A. Gillett Bechtel March 23, 1921 - September 9, 2016
The Rev. A. Gillett Bechtel, retired rector of St. Francis' Church, San Bernardino, died Sept. 9. He was 95, and had been living in Yucaipa. Survivors include his sons, Peter and Paul, and two daughters, Karen and Susan. Bechtel's wife, Betty Harpster Bechtel, died in 2013 after 67 years of marriage.The family held a private memorial for Fr. Bechtel on Sept. 20; a second service with interment of ashes will take place at Sea Ranch in Sonoma County, where the Bechtels lived in retirement. Fr. Bechtel served at St. Francis' Church as vicar from 1974 to 1976, then continued as rector until 1985. In retirement he served at Shepherd by the Sea Lutheran/Episcopal Church, Gualala, from 1987 to 2012. Read more here.
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Events & announcements ...
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 'Harvest of Hope' at St. Aidan's will raise funds for charity
 Francis Bridger to offer
lectures on Anglicanism
The Very Rev. Francis Bridger, dean of the Diocese of Brechin, Scotland, and former professor of Anglican Studies at Fuller Seminary, will give a series of three lectures on "The Future of Anglicanism" on Monday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Pasadena, 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena 91101. 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)
Bridger (pictured) also will offer a lecture with conversation on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 - 8 p.m. in the parish hall at St. Edmund's Episcopal Church, 1175 San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino. Bridger has worked for many years to build and repair relationships between Anglican churches in various parts of the world.
Please note the change in date for the daylong program:
it will be on Sept. 19.
 Wednesday evening programs in Beverly Hills will explore paths to reconciliation The Ministry of Reconciliation will be the topic of a six-week Wednesday evening series of programs at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Beverly Hills, beginning Sept. 28. Participants at the sessions will look at people society often deems 'the other' and how, by getting to know them, one may learn to love "the other." Topics will include:
- Religious Diversity: Trends in Southern California, with Richard Flory, USC Center for Religion and Civic Culture
- Understanding Muslims in our Neighborhood: Islam 101, with Jihad Turk, president, Bayan Claremont
- Getting to Know the Transgender Community, with an interactive panel of transgendered persons assembled by Equality California
- Getting to Know People Who Are Homeless, with a panel of deacons and diaconal candidates of the Episcopal Church
- Getting to Know People Who Are in Prison, with Franky Carillo, exonerated after 20 years in prison
- Prophecy and Prophets: a look at 'the other' informed by Biblical prophets, with the Rev. John Goldingay, Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Seminary.
The cost of $49 for the six-week series includes a catered dinner by Chef Jean-Luc Gignac each Wednesday, along with materials and supplies. Ticket sale deadline is Monday, September 26. Space is limited. For information and to register, click here.
 Financial planning assistance program to
begin at St. John's,
Rancho Santa Margarita Financial Peace University at St. John's Church, Rancho Santa Margarita - a system for bringing the peace of Christ into people's financial lives, which so often cause stress - begins on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Bishop's Room. Facilitated by Elizabeth Adams, the course, which runs weekly through Nov. 10, teaches "baby steps" for creating a budget, getting out of debt, and making a practical financial plan. For reservations, contact Cindy Michaels Drennan at ca@stjohns-es.org or call 949.888.4534. St. John's is located at 30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita 92688.
 Artist and scholar He Qi
to give presentation on
Chinese Christian art He Qi, artist-in-residence at Claremont School of Theology and an art scholar with an international reputation, will give a presentation on Chinese Christian art history on Oct. 1, covering art ranging from the Tang and Yuan dynasties to today's contemporary works. The event, sponsored by the Li Tim-Oi Center, will be held at the Church of Our Saviour in San Gabriel, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. Free will donations for the artist will be collected at the event; his books and artwork will also be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome, but register by Sept. 27 by contacting Ada Wong Nagata at awongnagata@churchofoursaviour.org. A flyer with more information is here.
 Health Legacy Fair for clergy and lay leaders slated in La Verne Clergy and lay leaders of the diocese are invited to a Health Legacy Fair at St. John's Church, La Verne, on Thursday, October 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Some of the topics to be discussed and taken back to congregations include:
- Congregants' need to know viable options for their future healthcare and whole life planning.
- Respect for each person's spirituality, which requires open discussion and proper decision-making about quality of life.
- The sacredness of life as a whole, which requires tender compassion and ultimate care for every human being.
- Whole life care within one's holy existence.
- Providing advanced healthcare planning today for everyone's healthy wellbeing tomorrow.
The program also will include discussions of intercultural and interfaith aspects to healthcare advanced planning. There is no cost for the fair, which will include lunch. St. John's Church is located at 4745 Wheeler Avenue, La Verne 91750. For information call 909.596.1321.
 'Inner Healing' seminar planned for Oct. 8 The Rev. Mike Flynn, former rector of St. Jude's Church, Burbank, will lead "Learning to Do Inner Healing," a seminar on Saturday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Vineyard Community Church, 1320 Flynn Road, Camarillo. The program will cover topics including:
- The Basics of Inner Healing
- Inner Healing of Oneself
- Inner Healing of Lacks
- Inner Healing as Intercession
Flynn was anointed for inner healing by Agnes Sanford in 1974. Since then he has prayed for hundreds of people and is co-author of the book Inner Healing, published by InterVarsity Press. Cost is $20 per person. Advance registration is requested for planning purposes: click here to register. To pay at the door, email to MKFLN@aol.com to reserve a place.
 Save the Date
Abundant Table's 'Farm to Fork Dinner planned for Dec. 1
The Abundant Table invites all to its winter fundraising parity, the "Farm to Fork Dinner" on Thursday, Dec. 1, in downtown Ventura. Join The Abundant Table in its work to change lives and systems by creating sustainable relationships to the land and local community. Come ready to delight your palate with a memorable farm-fresh dinner and great company. More details coming soon.
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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.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Please note the corrected date for this event)
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).
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 7 - 8 p.m.
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.
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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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This week in liturgy & the arts ...
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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.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 8 p.m.
St. Thomas Concert Series: Lucinda Carver, piano
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
Information: 323.876.2102 or here http://www.saintthomashollywood.org
Pianist, conductor, and scholar Lucinda Carver will open the third season of the St. Thomas Concert Series with Franz Schubert's F Minor Fantasy for four-hand piano and Antonin Dvorak's Piano Quintet No. 2, Op. 81, for piano and string quartet. Carver will be joined by pianist Rina Dokshitsky and the Camilli String Quartet. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Free admission; donations gratefully accepted.
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 to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
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.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 6 p.m.
Sacramentum Service
St. James' Episcopal Church
1325 Monterey Road, (at Fremont) South Pasadena 91030
Information: 626.799.9194 or www.sjcsp.org
Join us for a candlelit Eucharist that blends ancient liturgy with new music, reflection and prayer. Child care is available.
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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.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 8 p.m.
St. Thomas Concert Series: Tonality
St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles 90046
Information: 323.876.2102 or here
The brand new Los Angeles-based choir Tonality makes its debut in a performance of music ranging from Brahms and Spirituals to contemporary works by the great Filipino composer, Francisco Feliciano, and a 21st century work by the New York-based American composer, Nico Muhly. St. Thomas is honored to host Tonality for its very first concert, as the group focuses on unity through diversity, connecting people to shared humanity through music. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Free admission, donations gratefully accepted.
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.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 12:30 p.m.
Organ Recital: Sean O'Neal
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
555 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90012
Information: 213.680.5200
Sean O'Neal is organist at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Covina. Program to include: March "Dignity & Impudence" (Percy Whitlock), "Morgenglaz der Ewigkeit" (Helmut Walcha), "Preludium in E Minor (Nicolaus Bruhns), "There is a Happy Land" (George Shearing), Toccata from "Uzbekistan Suite" (Georgi Mushel).
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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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