September 25, 2016

News ...

Stillpoint calls diocese

to new season of prayer

Beginning Sept. 22 with the fall equinox, a new season of daily "Prayer 4 Our Diocese" will commence under the leadership of Stillpoint (add website link), a diocesan institution committed to the work of deepening spiritual awareness. Supported by social media reminders, prayers are asked daily at at 4 p.m. for the diocese, the bishops and all clergy, congregations and lay leaders, and Diocesan Convention as it prepares to elect a bishop coadjutor Dec. 2-3 under the theme "Into the Future."

Special intention is offered for the "liminal" time of transition and for Bishop Diocesan Jon Bruno and his family -- particularly as he continues to recover from a recent bacterial infection -- and with appreciation for his 16 years of ongoing episcopal ministry. Further information will be emailed to the diocesan community on Sept. 22. Daily social media posts will link to the annual Diocesan Cycle of Prayer and other resources. Updates are set to follow via the Episcopal News and diocesan website.

Included among the daily petitions is this prayer:

O God, our times are in your hand. Look with favor, we pray, on the Diocese of Los Angeles in these days of transition. Give us all wisdom and grace in the election of our next bishop, and receive our prayers on behalf of our bishops Jon and Diane. In this liminal time, may you show us the way toward greater and deeper service to you. We pray in the name of Jesus, the Great Shepherd of the sheep. Amen.

Save the date: Feb. 24 - 25, 2017

Becca Stevens of Thistle Farms will keynote 2017 ECW meeting

The Rev. Rebecca Stevens, founding of Thistle Farms, will be keynote speaker as the Episcopal Church Women of the Diocese of Los Angeles come together Friday, Feb. 24 (4 - 9 p.m.) and Saturday, February 25 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) for their annual meeting at All Saints Episcopal Church, Pasadena. Stevens founded Thistle Farms (originally "Magdalene") in 1997 to provide referral and case management services for women who have escaped from the sex trade. Its programs teach the women vocational skills in manufacturing, packaging, marketing, sales, food service and administration. Stevens is author of several books, of which the most recent is Letters from the Farm: A Simple Path for a Deeper Spiritual Life. She has been featured in the New York Times, on ABC World News, NPR, PBS, and CNN. In 2011, the White House named Becca a "Champion of Change" for her work against domestic violence. Recently, she was featured in the PBS documentary, "A Path Appears," named Humanitarian of the Year by the Small Business Council of America as well as the TJ Martell Foundation, inducted into the Tennessee Women's Hall of Fame and was conferred an honorary doctorate by Sewanee: The University of the South. The meeting also will feature workshops. Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce will celebrate Eucharist; Stevens will preach. The board of ECW-LA hopes that each congregation will send at least one women to this meeting. Further information is online here. Photo / Kristin Sweeting

People ...

Aidan Koh honored by school, city and bishop on 25th anniversary as chaplain

St. James' School, Los Angeles, honored the Rev. Aidan Koh on the occasion of his 25th anniversary as its chaplain at the year's first all-school chapel service on Sept. 15. The school presented him with a new stole bearing the school crest, created by local artist Cliff Chally; the city of Los Angeles issued a proclamation commending Koh for his service. Serena Beeks, executive director of the diocesan Commission on Schools, acting on behalf of Bishop J. Jon Bruno, presented to Koh a certificate and cross naming him as a canon of the Cathedral Center.

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REQUIESCAT

The Rev. Gordon Kevin Taylor

November 22, 1938 - September 18, 2016

The Rev. G. Kevin Taylor, former rector of St. Mark's Church, Downey, died Sept. 18, a week after suffering a hemorrhagic stroke. He was 77. A service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. at St. Matthias' Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Avenue, Whittier, where Taylor assisted in recent years. Taylor also assisted at St. Margaret's Church in South Gate (2004 - 2011). He was rector of St. Michael the Archangel Church, El Segundo, from 1994 until he retired in 2004; from 1999 to 2001 he also served concurrently as priest-in-charge of St. George's, Hawthorne. He also served for a year (1994) at St. John's, La Verne, after his tenure at St. Mark's Church, Downey. Previously he assisted at St. Wilfrid's, Huntington Beach (1982 - 1984). Read more here.

Events & announcements ...

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 father 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 flyer with the address and information is here.

St. Ambrose to host
9th annual 'Enchanted Evening' Oct. 1

St. Ambrose's Church in Claremont invites all to its ninth annual "Enchanted Evening" fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1, beginning at 5:30 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit local outreach organizations, including Inland Valley Hope Partners (empowering people by providing food, shelter and supportive services), Crossroads, Inc. (assisting formerly incarcerated women transition from prison to self-sufficiency), and Claremont Homeless Advocacy Program or CHAP (advocating for and supporting homeless adult individuals within the community). A delicious dinner will be served with wine and other beverage options. Diners will be treated to the sounds of live music trio "Three of a Kind" for dancing and listening. There will be live and silent auctions as well as raffle opportunities with a variety of items offered including wine tasting, hospitality packages, museum passes and tour, L.A. Philharmonic tickets, antique furniture, local art, assorted gift baskets, and certificates to restaurants and retail establishments. Tickets are $55 per person or $385 for a stage-side table of eight. To reserve tickets, or for more information,email the church at saintambrose@verizon.net or call the office at 909.626.7170.

St. Paul's, Lancaster, invites all to 'Holly & Rose' Tea Oct. 1

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Lancaster, will host its annual Holly & Rose Tea on Saturday, Oct. 1, with seating at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. A "somewhat" traditional English tea will be served and guests will enjoy live music, an artisan's marketplace and fashion show. The tea is selling out quickly, but tickets may be available: call 661.733.4756. St. Paul's Church is located at 501 West Avenue K, Lancaster.

Male singers invited to join
choir for Oct. 16 Evensong
at St. Luke's, Monrovia

St. Luke's Church, Monrovia, invites male singers to join its 13th annual St. Luke's Day Men's Evensong Invitational on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m., with rehearsal earlier that afternoon. The Rev. Neil Tadken, rector, will be cantor, and selected music will include Franz Biebl's seven-part setting of Ave Maria. "We would like to involve men from as many congregations as possible," says Kent B. Jones, director of music at St. Luke's. "Some sight reading is necessary, as rehearsal time is limited." More information is here. A wine and cheese reception will follow the service. For more information or to join the choir for this occasion, contact Jones at StLukesDirector@aol.com. St. Luke's Church is located at 122 South California Avenue (at Foothill), Monrovia 91016

Pomona church welcomes all to spiritual formation community

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Pomona, invites people of the diocese to join "The Human & the Holy," a spiritual formation community, which was originally founded in 2003 and has met at St. Paul's for the past four years, led by Dan Miller, Catholic teacher, retreat leader and spiritual direction. Each gathering includes silence for prayer and personal reflection, spiritual practice, reverent dialogue in companion circles, thoughtful presentations, and ritual action. This year's theme is "From the Inside Out: Living a Significant Life." "Come join other holy vagabonds on the way to becoming more deeply human as we ponder and practice living what matters most." Meetings are held monthly on the third Sundays (September to May, fourth Sunday in April), 1:30 - 5 p.m. at St. Paul's 242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona 91767. For information and to register, contact Jean at 626.964.5861 or j.ajayesthal4@verizon.net.

More from Pomona: Wednesday 'Wellness Seminars' will address mental, emotional, spiritual well-being

St. Paul's, Pomona, is beginning a series of Wednesday Night Wellness Seminars, talks and workshops addressing some form of mental, emotional, and/or spiritual well-being. Talks will be held on the first Wednesday of each month (except January and March), 6 - 8 p.m. in the parish hall. A light supper will be served at 6 p.m. These events are free and open to the public. Reservations are requested (for planning purposes): email to stpaulspomona@yahoo.com by the week before each session. Topics include:

October 5: Bridges of Faith - Understanding Islam, with the City of Knowledge,
November 2: Self Care for Care-Givers
December 7: Practicing Mindfulness
January 11: Understanding Addiction
February 1: Food and Our Bodies
March 8: The Healing Arts
April 5: Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue.

More information on the series is here.

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 Thursday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church of Pasadena, 464 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena 91101. Bridger was educated at Oxford and Bristol Universities and has served in parishes in England, Scotland and Los Angeles. He has been president of two seminaries in the UK and was executive director of the Centre for Anglican Communion Studies at Fuller between 2006 and 2014. He has lectured in the UK, USA and Australia, is the author or editor of 12 books, and has worked for many years to build and repair relationships between Anglican churches in various parts of the world. The lectures, presented by Fuller Seminary, are open to all at no charge. Lecture topics are:

When Cultures Clash: The Challenge of Anglican Identity
And How Shall We Decide? Authority and the Discernment of Truth
The Fork in The Road: Is Anglican Unity Possible? (with panel discussion).

Due to a scheduling mixup, two different dates were given in previous publications for this event. It will occur on Sept. 22. Fuller Seminary sends its apologies for the confusion.

This week around the diocese ...

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.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2 - 6 p.m.

Not in God's Name - From Just War to Just Peace

Cathedral Center of St. Paul
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Tickets here
Conference information: debrah@allpathsdivinityschool.org
Reception information: xgsanchez91@gmail.com
Sponsored by ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace) to explore interfaith responses to war and violence done in the name of religion. At a 6:30 - 8 p.m. reception following the conference, ICUJP will honor its founder, the Rev. Canon George Regas, 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 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. Tickets for the conference are $20 ($15 seniors/students) and $50 for the reception ($60 for both).

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Communications Workshop: 'What About Sunday'

Claremont School of Theology (Butler 201)
1325 N. College Avenue, Claremont 91711
Reservations here
A free communications workshop investigating millennials and church on Thursday, Sept. 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Facilitator Damian Geddry takes 35 years of marketing experience and breaks it down into five 1-hour modules to help bridge the gap betweeen millennials and church. "It's a well-known fact that millennials are walking - if not running - away from our churches," says a course 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." There is no charge. A flyer is here.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Presentation of Chinese Christian Art by He Qi

Church of Our Saviour
535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel
Information: 626.282.5147, ext. 32 or awongnagata@churchofoursaviour.org
He Qi is artist-in-residence at Claremont School of Theology and an art scholar with an international reputation. His presentation will cover art ranging from the Tang and Yuan dynasties to today's contemporary works. Sponsored by the Li Tim-Oi Center. 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.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 5:30 p.m.

Movie Night Under the Stars: 'Mrs. Doubtfire'

Episcopal Residence
3435 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 91107
Information/Reservations: frank.ramirez3r@gmail.com or 213.482.2040
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. 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. Reservations are requested: see contact information above. Donations are also welcome.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 5:30 p.m.

Enchanted Evening Dinner-Dance

St. Ambrose Episcopal Church
830 W. Bonita Avenue, Claremont 91711
Tickets/Information: 909.626.7170 or saintambrose@verizon.net
A portion of the proceeds will benefit local outreach organizations, including Inland Valley Hope Partners (empowering people by providing food, shelter and supportive services), Crossroads, Inc. (assisting formerly incarcerated women transition from prison to self-sufficiency), and Claremont Homeless Advocacy Program or CHAP (advocating for and supporting homeless adult individuals within the community). A delicious dinner will be served with wine and other beverage options. Diners will be treated to the sounds of live music trio "Three of a Kind" for dancing and listening. There will be live and silent auctions as well as raffle opportunities with a variety of items offered including wine tasting, hospitality packages, museum passes and tour, L.A. Philharmonic tickets, antique furniture, local art, assorted gift baskets, and certificates to restaurants and retail establishments. Tickets are $55 per person or $385 for a stage-side table of eight (8).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Lobster Fest

St. Mark's Church
10354 Downey Avenue, Downey 90241
Information here www.mkt.com/stmarksdowney
Take-out Maine lobsters will be available beginning at 1 p.m, while seated dinner reservations will begin at 6 p.m. The evening will also feature a gift basket raffle and live music by The Peatheads. Deadline to place orders is September 2; dinners will range in price from $32 to $40 for adults.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 3 - 6 p.m.

Harvest of Hope

St. Aidan's Episcopal Church
28211 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265
Tickets/Information: office@staidanschurch.org
Raise a glass to help charities that include the Malibu Community Labor Exchange, School on Wheels, and the Malibu Task Force on Homelessness and Standing on Stone (SOS). Pair a tasty beverage of choice with delectable treats, both savory and sweet, while browsing the Country Store for homemade goods and treats ranging from embroidered tea towels and soaps to jellies and Fall pumpkins and produce. A silent auction will feature an exciting array of items, such as travel packages, restaurant certificates, designer clothes, gift baskets, and wine and beer baskets. Harvest of Hope tickets provide ticketholders access to silent auctions, wine and craft beer tastings, live music, and food, as well as a complimentary wine glass. Childcare, including food and snacks, will be available. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Bridges of Faith: Understanding Islam

St. Paul's Episcopal Church
242 E. Alvarado Street, Pomona
Reservations: stpaulspomona@yahoo.com
Guest speakers from the City of Knowledge Islamic School will lead participants in a timely and important discussion about understanding Islam and how faith communities can join together in promoting understanding and collaboration in the face of prejudice and misplaced fear. Panelists will discuss different aspects of Islam and walk us through the different prayer movements of the Muslim faith. This talk is part of the Wednesday Wellness Series at St. Paul's. Free and open to the public. Reservations are requested (though not required). See information on the full series here.

This week in liturgy & the arts ...

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 7:30 p.m.

A Service in the style of Taiz�

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.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 5:30 p.m.

Eucharist in the style of Taize

St. Columba's Episcopal Church
1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo 93010
Information: 805.482.8831
This Eucharist will include simple chants sung repetitively, to let the words of scripture settle into our hearts and minds. There will be a time of silence (5-7 minutes) and an opportunity for prayer around the icon cross. After worship, we'll break bread together with a simple meal in the parish hall to continue our fellowship and sharing.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 7 p.m.

Taiz� Service of Healing & Wholeness

St. Francis Episcopal Church

2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates

Information: 310.375.4617
A meditative, multi-faith Taiz� service of healing and wholeness that includes candlelight, periods of silence, chants and intercessory prayer with a prayer team leader in the chapel, followed by a reception with light refreshments. Director of Music, Youth & Arts Jeannie Cobb will lead the congregation in chanting, accompanied by USC graduate Robert Backes (a prot�g� of Christopher Parkening) on classical guitar and Clayton Cobb on mandolin.

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).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1, 10 a.m.

Blessing of the Animals

St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
8300 Valley View, Buena Park
Information: 714.828.8950
The Rev. Mary P. Trainor invites church members, neighbors, and folks from all the surrounding area to bring their pets, including dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, birds and guinea pigs, to be individually blessed with a prayer and holy water. All companion animals are welcome, either on-leash or in a cage or carrier. People may instead bring photos of their pets, rather than subjecting them to the stress of mingling with dogs of all sizes. Refreshments will be served after the service to all the people, and treats will be available for their pets. A free-will offering will be taken to benefit non-profit animal assistance groups.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2 p.m.

Chamber Music at St. Bede's

St. Bede's Episcopal Church
3590 Grand View Blvd., Los Angeles 90066.
Information here
Susan Greenberg, flute; Kenton Youngstrom, guitar; Arnold Livingston Geis, tenor; and Delores Stevens, piano, will present music of Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Richard Strauss, Jacques Ibert, Isaac Albeniz, Franz Schubert and Jake Heggie. Suggested donation: $15 (free for Friends of Music Season Pass holders). Ample free parking.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 4:30 p.m.

Blessing of the Animals Festival

St. Mark's-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church
2901 Nojoqui Avenue, Los Olivos
Information: 805.688.4454 or here
Conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures great and small. All ages are welcome to bring pets (on a lead or in a crate) for a special individual prayer of blessing by the Rev. Randall Day, rector of St. Mark's, starting at 5 p.m. A reception will follow the service, featuring animal treats and water for pets, and sodas, wine and cheese for their humans to enjoy. The service will be a casual one, held outdoors in front of the church. (In the rare case of inclement weather, the festival will be held inside the church's Stacy Hall.) If a pet cannot be transported or is unable to attend, a photograph can be blessed instead. Children are also welcome to bring stuffed animal toys for a blessing.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2, 5 p.m.

Choral Evensong

All Saints' Episcopal Church
504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210
Information: 310. 275.0123, ext.112, or here
All Saints' Choir performs C. V. Stanford's "Beati Quorum via" and Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis in A, John Reading's Preces & Responses, Lee Hoiby's "At the Round Earth's Imagined Corners." A reception will follow the service.

Recurring Services ...

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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 heathermaymueller@yahoo.com or 661.765.2378.

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 rector@stbedesla.org. A brochure may be found here.

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EMPLOYMENT

ALTADENA: Chaplain (full time), MonteCedro, part of Episcopal Communities & Services. For a full job description and application instructions, click here. Applications may be sent to Jessica Fels, hr@ecsforseniors.org

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 hopeinhollywood@gmail.com.

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 honchell@allsaints-pas.org (Word or PDF document only). Application deadline: Oct. 9.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES: Chaplain (full time), The Canterbury, part of Episcopal Communities & Services. For a full job description and application instructions, click here. Applications may be sent to Jessica Fels, hr@ecsforseniors.org.

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 LDu59@aol.com. Auditions for finalists will be held on Sunday afternoons in September.

OUTSIDE THE DIOCESE:

NEW YORK: Program Director for Endowment Management Solutions and Program Associate for Constituent Relations, Episcopal Church Foundation. These positions are great opportunities to help Episcopal congregations and dioceses strengthen their financial capabilities. Click here to learn more.

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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: lmackenzie@ladiocese.org or 323.667.0489, ext 128.

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