Bishop Taylor announces election of a bishop coadjutor at 2025 convention
[The Episcopal News - August 14, 2024] The Standing Committee of the Diocese of Los Angeles, mindful that the seventh bishop of Los Angeles, the Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, will reach the church’s mandatory retirement age in 2026, has called for the election of a bishop coadjutor at the 2025 meeting of Diocesan Convention.
On August 13, Taylor issued a letter in English and Spanish announcing the coming election and outlining the search process, which began in June when the Standing Committee met with the Rt. Rev. Todd Ousley, bishop for pastoral development in Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s office. In early August the committee appointed Judy Stark of the Diocese of Southwest Florida as search consultant.
"In the days ahead, the Standing Committee will announce the names of the search committee," Taylor wrote. "From that point forward, the search committee will take responsibility for reporting on its progress."
The search committee's first steps will be preparation of a diocesan profile, which will be published early in 2025 along with a call for nominations. The committee will review applications, conduct interviews, and announce a slate of candidates. "Members of the diocese will have a chance to meet the candidates at a series of town meetings," Taylor notes in his letter. The election will take place at the 2025 meeting of Diocesan Convention.
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‘Losing Truth’ online forums set for Sept. 15, 22 will address societal impact of disinformation
[The Episcopal News – August 14, 2024] Two Sunday-afternoon online forums titled “Losing Truth: The Critical Cost to Our Lives and Future” will be presented Sept. 15 and 22, 2 - 4 p.m. via Zoom by the diocesan Program Group on Ecumenical and Interfaith Life. All are welcome, and attendees are asked to register here.
“Recently we’ve seen truth manipulated with misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, and just plain old lies,” notes program group chair Dot Leach, a lay leader at Orange County’s St. John Chrysostom Episcopal Church in Rancho Santa Margarita, who also invokes a quote from the late N.Y. Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan: “Everyone is entitled to his own truth, but not his own facts.”
With opening remarks from Bishop Diocesan John Harvey Taylor, the first panel will feature insights presented by journalists and a cyber liaison officer, while the second webinar’s panelists will be a clinical psychologist, a theologian, and a retired federal district court judge. Leach, a former broadcast journalist and former member of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, will moderate both panel presentations.
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SAVE THE DATE
Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change sets Nov. 20 webinar with scientist Katharine Hayhoe
[The Episcopal News – August 14, 2024] Internationally renowned climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe will keynote a diocese-wide webinar set for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20 by the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change. Attendees are asked to register here.
Hayhoe is chief scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a Paul Whitfield Horn Distinguished Professor and the Political Science Endowed Chair in Public Policy and Public Law in the Department of Political Science at Texas Tech University, where she is also an associate in the Public Health program of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. In addition, she is a principal investigator for the Department of Interior’s South-Central Climate Adaptation Science Center and the National Science Foundation’s Global Infrastructure Climate Network.
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All are invited to Echo Park Immigration Center’s Aug. 24 gala
Honorees include veteran priest Richard Estrada
Longtime priest and refugee advocate Richard Estrada will be among leaders honored by the Echo Park Immigration Center (EPIC) at its 3rd annual gala set for Saturday, Aug. 24, 3 - 6 p.m., at L.A.’s historic Pico House, 424 N. Main St. All are invited; tickets are $175 each and may be purchased here.
Under the theme “Sanctuary of Support,” EPIC has set a $25,000 fundraising goal for the event benefiting the agency’s work with immigrants arriving in Los Angeles, notes co-founder and executive director Josh Lopez-Reyes. Sponsorship opportunities also are available.
Among other gala highlights, several EPIC clients will recount their experiences of resilience and achievement, and the agency will present its annual Canon Lydia Lopez Awards recognizing exemplary service to immigrants and refugees. Lopez, who died in 2023, championed support for immigrants throughout her 50-year ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
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Above: The bishop, clergy and people of the Anglican Diocese of Hokkaidō gather for a sesquicentennial celebration at Christ Church Cathedral in the capitol city of Sapporo. | |
LA priest visits Japan's Diocese of Hokkaidō for 150th anniversary
The Rev. Joshua H. Lee recently represented the Diocese of Los Angeles in a festive celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Diocese of Hokkaidō, part of the Nippon Sei Ko Kai, the Anglican Church in Japan. The celebration, which drew some 450 attendees, took place at Christ Church Cathedral in the capitol city of Sapporo.
Lee returned bringing greetings to the Diocese of Los Angeles from the Rt. Rev. Maria Grace Sasamori Tatsuru of Hokkaidō, first female bishop in Asia. Her diocese includes seven clergy members, 21 churches, five kindergartens, and four nursery schools.
Hokkaidō is the second-largest island of Japan, located to the north of the main island. The Anglican diocese began in 1874 with the first English missionaries in the area.
Lee, a native of Korea, served in the Hokkaidō diocese as a missionary before coming to the United States. He now is studying for a qualification in oriental medicine for mission.
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At left: Joshua Lee, right, poses with David Eisho Uehara, priest in the Diocese of Hokkaidō, and his son, Joshua Seiwa Uehara, priest of Diocese of Okinawa. Lee served with the elder Uehara in Hokkaidō 25 years ago as a missionary from Korea. At right: Maria Grace Sasamori Tatsuru, the first woman in Asia to be elected a bishop, presides at the anniversary service. Photos courtesy of Joshua Lee | |
The Grand Canyon, petroglyphs and the empty tomb
August 13, 2024
When my elder daughter, Valerie, was eleven, she and I hiked the Bright Angel Trail from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the Phantom Ranch at the bottom, where they used to serve your choice of steak or beef stew and offer bunks for the night. During our ascent the next day, Valerie didn’t complain once.
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Amazing people in midsummer
August 1, 2024
You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including the Rev. Paul Daniels, newly called dean of Bloy House, The Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles, who is brimming with innovative ideas … San Gabriel Valley Episco-Pals Christopher McCauley and Frank Ramirez and Diane and Joe Webb, spotted by Kathy and me last Saturday night at The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens as we picnicked to the magnificent sounds of seven-time Grammy Awards-winning Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea …
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Interfaith leaders to offer 'Season of Lamentation' at Laguna Hills church
Orange County faith leaders will come together on Sunday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. at St. George's Episcopal Church, 23802 Avenida del la Carlota, Laguna Hills 92653 for "Season of Lamentation."
Interfaith leaders representing Muslim, Hindu, Jewish, Ba'ai and Christian communities will offer prayer, reflections and music focused on concerns about the current environment, lack of civility, presence of conflict, family discord and gun violence.
The event will be followed by a light supper hosted by St. George's congregation.
All are invited. To participate, register here.
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Golfers (and non-golfers) invited to take part in Oct. 14 Shepherd's Cup Golf Classic
Calling all golfers! The second annual Shepherd’s Cup Golf Classic and Dinner will be held on Monday, Oct. 14 at the Industry Hills Golf Club and Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry.
The day will include the tournament, putting and other contests, a banquet dinner with guest speaker Bishop John Harvey Taylor, live and silent auctions, and an opportunity drawing. A video invitation from Bishop Taylor is here. (Oct. 14 is Indigenous Peoples Day, also known as Columbus Day, a federal holiday.)
This year’s event will benefit campus ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles, including the Canterbury Clubs at UCLA, USC and UC-Irvine, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Riverside.
The event will begin with registration and fellowship at 9 a.m. The tournament will begin with a shotgun start (scramble format). A pre-dinner social hour with live music and cash bar will begin at 4:30 p.m., followed by the banquet at 5:30 p.m.
Registration packets for golfers are $250 per person, including green fee, use of the putting greens and driving range, golf bag drop-off service, a golf cart (per foursome), a grab bag and the evening social hour and banquet. A $75 player pack adds a gourmet boxed lunch, two mulligans, and entry to a variety of putting and on-course contests.
Non-golfers are welcome to the social hour and banquet; tickets are $85.
More information about the tournament and registration links are here. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. All congregations of the diocese are encouraged to make up a foursome and compete for the Shepherd’s Cup.
Due to a typographical error, an incorrect date for this event appeared in a previous issue of the Update. The correct date is above. The News regrets the error.
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Students at USC, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, and UCSB invited to join Canterbury Clubs
The Diocese of Los Angeles invites all current students of USC, UCLA, UC Riverside, UC Irvine, and UC Santa Barbara to join the Canterbury Club, the Episcopal Church's campus ministry.
Canterbury is a spiritual home for Episcopalians, seekers and friends, and a space for music, fellowship, community activism, and food justice. Canterbury is committed to welcoming all students and honoring people of all faiths or no faith.
To learn more, students or their friends and families may contact the the chaplain at the following schools:
Come and be a part of a loving, warm, and authentic community.
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'By Your Side' training sessions set for summer and autumn
Since 2011, the mission of By Your Side – a program of Episcopal Communities & Services – has been to support people in times of change and difficulty, particularly in health crisis, and to be at their bedside at the end of their lives as needed. More than 500 volunteers have been trained to be a compassionate presence.
By Your Side's next 10-hour training session will be held on Wednesday evenings, Aug. 14 - Sept. 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101. This class will be hybrid, with an option to attend via Zoom. For further information and to register, contact Susan Brown at sbrown@ecsforseniors.org or 626.403.5424. A fee of $70 (which includes all materials) is due by the second class. ECS team members are complimentary; scholarships are available for public enrollees. CE (12 hours) for nurses is available for an added $30 under California Board of Registered Nursing Provider CEP 16239.
Future trainings in 2024 are scheduled for Oct. 1 - 29 (Tuesdays) and Nov. 18 – Dec. 16 (Mondays). Locations TBD: there will be hybrid options for both. Anyone may take the training; there is no obligation to volunteer.
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St. Mark’s School, Altadena, offers full scholarships for underserved children
St. Mark’s School, Altadena, in partnership with The Children’s Education Initiative (TCEI), a non-profit organization, is offering a rare opportunity to children in underserved communities: full scholarships to its highly rated elementary school.
The scholarships, which are available for children entering kindergarten in the Fall, will cover 100% of tuition and other associated fees such as childcare and uniforms.
Saint Mark’s is an independent Episcopal school for students in preschool through grade 6, located at 1050 E Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001 (at the corner of Lake Avenue and Altadena Drive). Parents or guardians of prospective students are invited to call Maggie Young at 626.798.8858 to set up a school tour, and to visit the school website to apply. Families will be asked to fill out a tuition assistance application. Translation services and support available.
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Date set for 2024 Episcopal-Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium
Episcopalians are invited to join their Lutheran siblings at Episcopal-Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium on Friday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
The Dodgers will play the Cleveland Guardians. Tickets will be $35. Fireworks and a drone show are scheduled after the game.
More information has been sent to clergy and lay leaders, who will work with congregation-level coordinators to collect ticket orders, according to the Rev. Canon Greg Larkin, Dodger night coordinator.
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New York youth embark on Jonathan Daniels pilgrimage, visit historic Civil Rights’ sites
By Shireen Korkzan
[Episcopal News Service – Hayneville, Alabama – August 14, 2024] Angel Williams, a 15-year-old from New York City, thought she already knew a lot about the Civil Rights Movement from her high school U.S. history class. But when Williams joined 13 other teenagers from the Diocese of New York for its 10th annual Blest Jonathan Daniels Youth Civil Rights pilgrimage, she realized she still has much to learn.
“Visiting the Civil Rights’ places that we did was very powerful,” Williams told Episcopal News Service. “For instance, we learned in books that lynching happened back then, but then the museums we went to showed us actual photos of Black men getting lynched, and it was very, very, very disturbing for me.”
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Call for volunteers to Episcopal Church’s interim bodies nets more than 1,500 applications
By David Paulsen
[Episcopal News Service – August 13, 2024] More than 1,500 people have applied to serve on The Episcopal Church’s interim bodies – the commissions, task forces, boards and other committees that conduct the work of the church between meetings of General Convention – according to a recent update from House of Deputies President Julia Ayala Harris.
“I find the enthusiasm shown by so many to serve our church truly inspiring,” Ayala Harris said last week in a House of Deputies newsletter. “To me, it reflects not only the vibrant spirit and diverse talents within our Episcopal community, but also the deep desire of our members to be part of our governance and actively participate in the mission of the church.”
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Meet Cathy, the new AI chatbot and Episcopal Church expert
By Kathryn Post
[Religion News Service – August 6, 2024] First, there was Xian’er, the cartoon-like, mantra-chanting robot Buddhist monk that China introduced in 2015. Then there was the German “BlessU-2” robot that dispensed blessings using ATM parts, and Pepper, the Japanese robot priest that delivered funeral rites.
Now a new generation of religious AI is emerging with the advent of OpenAI’s ChatGPT — some with mixed success. The latest AI chatbot geared for spiritual seekers is AskCathy, co-launched in June by a research institute and ministry organization and aiming to roll out soon on Episcopal church websites. Cathy draws on the latest version of ChatGPT and is equipped to prioritize Episcopalian resources.
Pictured above is the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, priest of the Diocese of Los Angeles and executive director of TryTank Research Institute at Virginia Theological Seminary, which collaborated with others on the chatbot project.
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THURSDAYS, 7 p.m.
Episcopal Students of UCLA
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
580 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles
Information: episcopalstudentsucla@gmail.com
We are a group of Christians, looking to further our relationship with God and strengthen our bonds in Christian community. Meeting in the library at St. Alban's Episcopal Church (right near campus), we are a welcoming community whose goal is to live out the truth of the gospel through spiritual growth, community experience, and service.
THURSDAYS, 7:30 p.m. (beginning August 22)
Art in Contemplation Exploring Parables
Through the Paintings of Rembrandt
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
7501 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
This four-week series of guided discussions led by Jennifer Parker will consider four of Jesus’ parables through a series of paintings by Rembrandt Van Rijn, each week focusing on a different parable. This is a free course and all are welcome. For those unable to attend in person, a Zoom link can be provided. For information or the Zoom link, email the parish office at jwarren@saintthomashollywood.org.
FRIDAYS, 6 - 7 p.m.
Vigil for Peace
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
3233 Pacific View Drive, Corona Del Mar, 92625
Join us every Friday in the St. Michael’s sanctuary and on Zoom as we pray for peace in our community and around the world. Log-in information here (see "Weekly Worship"), or join on Facebook Live.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 7 p.m.
A Celebration of Jonathan Myrick Daniels
Holy Spirit on the Lake
St. Paul's Commons
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90017
The Holy Spirit Community will celebrate the feast day of Episcopal seminarian, civil rights activist, and martyr Jonathan Daniels in the Jonathan Daniels room at St. Paul's Commons in Echo Park. It's a special day for our community as we recently began our second year in the Jonathan Daniels room. Joey Courtney+ will preside; Bob Williams will lead our reflection; and the Holy Spirit Community will host our dinner. We hope you'll join us! Please let us know you're coming by emailing info@holyspirit-la.org. Directions are here.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series:
'The Ethics of Money,' with Rabbi Heather Miller
St. Paul’s Commons
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90017
A spiritual perspective on money and social responsibility, presented by Immaculate Heart Community, based at St. Paul's Commons. Topics will include socially responsible shopping, investment and philanthropy, wealth, individual responsibility and community to develop a contemporary ethic of money and society. This timely discussion offers a unifying vision of economic life that can sanctify and heal ourselves and our world. Rabbi Heather Miller is the founder of Keeping It Sacred, a global community dedicated to the intrepid exploration of sacred texts, the practice of meaningful rituals, and the unwavering pursuit of social justice. The Lunch and Learn program is open to all interested people. Donations to cover the costs of the event are welcome, but nobody will be turned away for lack of funds.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Summer Block Party: St. Peter's Celebrates 140 Years!
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
1648 W 9th Street, San Pedro 90732
Contributions
Live Jazz, featuring St. Peter's own jazz-rock band Old Friends. The event is a fundraiser for Fred Brown Recovery Services,
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FRIDAY - SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 - 24, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Annual Rummage Sale
St. Francis Church
2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Estates
Information: 310.375.4617
Thousands of items including furniture, electronics, housewares, small appliances, home décor, art, sporting goods, garden supplies, power tools, toys, baby gear, holiday, jewelry, luggage, boutique items, clothes, shoes and more! Proceeds support buildings and grounds and outreach.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 9 – 10:30 a.m.
Book club: Joan Chittister’s The Time is Now
Via Zoom: Information & registration
The Immaculate Heart Community, based at St. Paul's Commons, is hosting a new virtual book club on Zoom, reading The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, a passionate supporter of IHC’s mission. Chittister — well known as a rabble-rousing force of nature for social justice and fervent proponent of personal faith and spiritual fulfillment — draws on the wisdom of prophets, both ancient and modern, to help us confront the societal forces that oppress and silence the sacred voices among us. Book club will meet via Zoom on the fourth Saturday of each month (except October and December 2024). Sessions will include large- and small-group discussions led by rotating hosts, with focus questions, related media, journaling and more. Open to all.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 10 a.m.
Celebration of a New Ministry
All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
83 Eucalyptus Lane, Santa Barbara 93108
The people of All Saints' Church welcome the diocesan community's prayers and presence as the Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, installs the Rev. Channing R. Smith as rector. A reception will follow the service. Clergy: white stoles. Nursery care will be provided.
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St. Andrew's Soup Kitchen
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
1231 E. Chapman, Fullerton
Do you have a few hours to spare on Friday nights? Join us at St. Andrew's Soup Kitchen to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who rarely have a hot meal. Fridays at 5:30 p.m. St. Andrew's is in need of dedicated volunteers to help serve dinner and assist with cleanup. Their time and effort will provide warmth, nourishment, and a sense of community to our guests. No experience is necessary – just a kind heart and a willingness to help. All are welcome. To volunteer, please contact office@saintandrewwsfullerton.com
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Immigration & Refugee ministry
IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service)
3621 Brunswick Ave., Los Angeles 90039
Support is needed more than ever for newly arrived refugee and immigrant neighbors. Community members can volunteer with IRIS in many ways, from one-off or short-term opportunities, such as greeting newcomers at the airport, to donation coordination, transportation, translation, and more. For those interested in even deeper client connections, don't hesitate to ask about mentorship opportunities. Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Farsi (and other languages) is desirable, but not required, for some volunteer positions. A background check will be conducted for volunteers working directly with clients. Contact Ruben Tomasian at rtomasian@ladiocese.org. IRIS, a non-profit organization, is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, and an affiliate of Episcopal Migration Ministries. Through refugee resettlement, immigration legal services, and organized community involvement, IRIS helps immigrants and refugees reach self-sufficiency. Check the website for more information.
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Food Pantry
Our Saviour Center
4368 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte
With lower pandemic numbers and everyone back at school and work our Food Pantry is in need of volunteers. Lend a hand on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the second and fourth Saturdays of each month from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m., rain or shine, to help us help the neediest families in our community. Volunteers should be age 16 and up. Street parking is available on Santa Anita, McGirk and Lambert avenues. Please wear a mask. All activities are outdoors; dress appropriately and wear close-toed shoes. For information or to sign up (not required), email info@our-center.org.
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FULLY SUBSCRIBED: WAITING LIST ONLY
October 7 – 17, 2024
Italy Pilgrimage
Join the Rev. Steve De Muth and the Rev. Barrett Van Buren for an 11-day pilgrimage across Italy. We will visit Venice, Florence, Assisi, and Rome. The tour price includes roundtrip airfare from Los Angeles, first class/select hotels, most meals, professional tour director, comprehensive sightseeing, all hotel service charges and local taxes, porterage and entrance fees. Cost is $4,549 per person from Los Angeles including $520 taxes/airline surcharges. For information, contact Steve De Muth, 100 N. Third Ave., Covina, CA 91723 or 626.967.3939 or padresteve@holytrinitycovina.com. A full itinerary is here.
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EMPLOYMENT
Listings may be sent to news@ladiocese.org. There is no charge.
| HERMOSA BEACH: Executive Assistant to the Clergy, St. Cross Church. 30 hours per week, benefits and pension. Responsibilities include working closely with the clergy, overseeing the communications coordinator, and managing the front office. For a more detailed job description please email the Rev. Rachel Nyback, rector, at rnyback@stcross.org. | HERMOSA BEACH: Communications Coordinator, St. Cross Church. 20 hours per week, benefits and pension. Responsibilities include upkeep of the website, social media, and print media, leading the strategic promotion of St. Cross events within the parish and wider communities. This also includes webcasting the 10 a.m. Sunday service. For a more detailed job description please email the Rev. Rachel Nyback, rector at rnyback@stcross.org. | LAGUNA HILLS: Church Administrator, St. George’s Episcopal Church. Part time (15-19 hours/week), to begin work in late May 2024. Areas of responsibility: communications, administration, membership, facilities management, and IT. We seek a dynamic self-starter who can implement technological, operational, and systemic changes to help the church better serve the community. This position reports to the vicar and offers opportunity for creativity and leadership. The right candidate will thrive as the primary point of contact at the church, ideally 4-5 days per week, 3-4 hours per day (we are open to flexible scheduling). Full job description here. To apply, email resume and cover letter to the Rev. Pat McCaughan, vicar, at revpatmccaughan@aol.com. | LONG BEACH: Music Director. St. Luke’s Church / Iglesia de San Lucas looks forward to welcoming a creative collaborator and team player, someone who is passionate about music as a vehicle for spiritual growth and who views their music performance as a spiritual practice. The music director will lead a diverse and dynamic music program that is central to our identity as a parish, enhances our worship experience, and supports us in our aspirations to become a Beloved Community. For more information, please see the job description, which also includes information on how to apply. | LOS ANGELES: Episcopal Hospital Chaplain, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, 1225 Wilshire Boulevard. Full time, salaried. Reporting to one of our department supervisors or managers, this position provides spiritual support to patients, their loved ones, and staff in our hospitals. This chaplain serves people of all belief systems (religious and non-religious), and provides or arranges special rites and rituals as requested by patients and/or surrogates. Full job description and information here. | PALOS VERDES ESTATES: Administrative Assistant / Front Desk Receptionist at St. Francis’ Church. 24 hours per week. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing exceptional service and administrative support in a church office setting. Full job description and how to apply here. | PASADENA: Director of Children, Youth & Families Ministry. All Saints Church is conducting a search for a full-time Director to continue to develop and implement a vibrant Children, Youth and Families program that is welcoming, inclusive, and in alignment with All Saints’ values. The Children, Youth and Families department at All Saints strives to create a safe haven for all Children and Youth, and to amplify their voices in the church and in the wider community in spreading love, compassion, and healing to all people. To apply, please review the job description and email your resume and cover letter to skramer@allsaints-pas.org with the title of the position listed in the subject line of the email. | REDONDO BEACH: Children’s Ministry Leader, Christ Episcopal Church. 4 hours per week. Plan and lead creative, educational, and fun indoor/outdoor activities for children ages 3-11 years on Sunday mornings. Opportunity to expand to a new program for middle and high schoolers. For more information, please email the Rev. Julie Beals at jbeals@andrewandchrist.org. | STUDIO CITY: Organist. St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church is seeking a professionally trained church organist. The organist will be expected to play for two Sunday services and one choir rehearsal per week. Additionally, the organist will play for special services such as Holy Week and Christmas Eve. We value traditional worship drawn from the Book of Common Prayer. The preferred style of music is classical sacred music, ranging from Palestrina to Rutter. The pipe organ was built by Reuter in 1961. R. M. Ballantyne replaced the console and performed substantial refurbishment and modernization of the instrument in 2008. The organ has three manuals and 16 ranks of pipes with some unification. The organist will work directly under our Director of Music in a collaborative manner. Salary: $18,000. Weddings and funerals will provide additional compensation. A full job description is here. Send resume to Mark Gaddis via email at administrator@stmikessc.org or by mail at 3646 Coldwater Canyon Avenue, Studio City 91604. | TUSTIN: Sexton at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. 25 hours/week. The sexton serves to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and readiness of Church facilities to enable the work and ministry of the congregation and to create a pleasant atmosphere for members, guests, and staff. This includes deep cleaning of the kitchen, restrooms, church, and general gathering space(s), as well as basic household chores and changing out supplies as needed. Full job description and application instructions here. | |
UPLAND: Music Director and Organist. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Upland, California, seeks a part-time music director and organist who can bring musical gifts, creativity, faithfulness, and joy to our community. We hope to strengthen and expand our music program, which has a long history of quality voice and instrumental offerings from a core group of dedicated volunteer musicians who help lead the congregation in worship each Sunday. A full job description is here. Resumes, references, and links to musical performance recordings should be sent to our selection committee at music@stmarks-upland.org. Please include a short cover letter of introduction. | |
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