Bishop Naudel Alves Gomes, with acolytes and a lay minister, prepares for a Sunday service at St. Simon's Church, San Fernando, where he is bishop-in-charge. Photo: John Taylor |
Bishop Naudal Gomes sees opportunity and challenge as convener of Hispanic clergy group
By Janet Kawamoto
[The Episcopal News – July 31, 2024] Hispanic ministry in the Diocese of Los Angeles is “at a time of new beginnings,” says the Rt. Rev. Naudal Alves Gomes, former archbishop and primate of Brazil, who recently was named by Bishop John Harvey Taylor as bishop missioner for ministry in Spanish.
Gomes now convenes the working group of Latino and Latina clergy from congregations that carry out ministry in the Spanish language. As convener he succeeds the Rev. Antonio Gallardo, who became rector of St. Luke’s Church, Long Beach, last year.
“I would like to express my gratitude to Bishop John, who has called me into this new ministry,” Gomes told The Episcopal News in remarks written in Spanish and translated by the Rev. Norma Guerra. “His leadership and concern for the life and mission of the church encourages us all.” Gomes also thanked Gallardo for “gathering and encouraging us, so that in dialogue and sharing we could follow our ministerial call in the communities that we have been called to serve.”
Gomes plans to extend the clergy cohort’s relationships with other church leaders on the diocesan and wider church levels. “The first steps to take in order to accomplish the task that I have been given is to start a dialogue with our colleagues, partners in mission, so that together we may decide the best roads to follow in order to strengthen and develop our ministries.”
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Palisades lay professional Missy Morain named diocesan missioner for Christian formation, children, youth ministries
By EN Staff
[The Episcopal News – July 31, 2024] Missy Morain – director of program ministry at St. Matthew’s, Pacific Palisades, and a parish staff member there for 15 years – has been named diocesan missioner for Christian formation, children, and youth ministries, Bishop John Harvey Taylor announced today.
“Energy and expertise in forming Christian disciples among children and youth are key gifts that Missy brings to the common life of our congregations and diocese,” Taylor said of Morain. “Her appointment has been made possible with funding from a grant dedicated to this purpose, and we give thanks for this opportunity to strengthen multiple levels of ministry.”
“I’m excited to begin working with Missy,” said the Rev. Canon Melissa McCarthy, diocesan canon to the ordinary and chief of staff. “Her proven skills include building a network among congregations seeking to share resources in ministries with children, youth, and families. Her ministry will bring new connectivity among local youth groups within wider diocesan life and support Christian educators at all levels. Her experience as an elected member of Diocesan Council adds to her understanding of ministry contexts in our region.”
“I am deeply honored to join the staff of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles and am excited to collaborate with our congregations and missions,” Morain told The News. “I am looking forward to a future filled with laughter, formation, and a whole lot of holy mischief!”
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Above: Bishop John Harvey Taylor invites all to the second annual Shepherd's Cup golf tournament. | |
Golfers (and non-golfers) invited to take part in Oct. 13 Shepherd's Cup Golf Classic
Calling all golfers! The second annual Shepherd’s Cup Golf Classic and Dinner will be held on Monday, Oct. 13 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.
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.
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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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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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Celebrating the ordination of women
July 29, 2024
One of the 11 women ordained and consecrated as priests 50 years ago today in Philadelphia, the Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward, theologian and professor, will be the keynote speaker at our annual Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles convention in November in Riverside.
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A visit to St. Simon’s/San Simón, San Fernando
July 22, 2024
Lay leaders at historic St. Simon’s Episcopal Church/Iglesia Episcopal de San Simón in San Fernando say they’re still in operation only by the grace of God — but surely they themselves are avenues for grace’s safe passage.
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The Reverend Gustavo Hernandez
November 11, 1934 - July 19, 2024
The Rev. Gustavo Hernandez – who served as rector of St. Clement’s, Huntington Park, from 1989 to 1999 and most recently assisted at St. Margaret’s, South Gate, and previously at St. Mark’s, Downey – died July 19 at age 89.
He is survived by his daughters, Madeleine and Paulette Hernandez, and is predeceased by a son, Martin. Private interment of ashes in the Lazarus Chapel at St. Paul’s Commons, Echo Park, is planned.
Hernandez came to the Diocese of Los Angeles from Waukegan, Ill., where he was assistant rector and Hispanic missioner at the Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady. Previously he was on the faculty of Chicago’s St. Augustine’s College where he was professor of ethics, philosophy,
Hernandez was received as an Episcopal priest in 1983 in the Diocese of Chicago by Bishop Suffragan Quentin Primo. Born in Columbia in 1934, Hernandez served in several ministry assignments, including chaplain and family counselor in the Columbian navy, following his 1963 ordination in Italy as a Roman Catholic priest.
Educated in Columbia, Spain, Italy, and the United States, Hernandez held a doctorate in ministry from Notre Dame. In 1988, he was appointed to the Episcopal Church’s National Hispanic Committee and served as coordinator of translators in the Hispanic Office of the Episcopal Church Center in New York.
In Los Angeles, he also served as a volunteer chaplain at the Men’s Central Jail.
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Update summer schedule
The next Episcopal News Update will be published on Aug. 14 (August 18 issue date). The regular weekly schedule will resume at that time.
News and calendar items for consideration may be emailed to editor@ladiocese.org. Deadline is Tuesday at noon.
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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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Camp Stevens invites all to Summer Family Camp Aug. 8 - 11
Camp Stevens invites all to close out the summer with a weekend at Camp Stevens’ Summer Family Camp; four days of fun, food, and friends. Unplug by jumping into the pool, hike to North Peak, try tie dye, visit the farm animals, take trips to Julian, and more. All-inclusive cost covers your private room or cabin, food, and activities. You can choose to participate in as many activities as you like, or just relax in nature and get away from it all.
The camp will take place Thursday, Aug. 8 - Sunday, Aug. 11. Cost is $850-$1,350 per family, depending on lodging, including private room, food, and activities. Meals are served buffet style in the dining hall with indoor or outdoor seating available.
To attend, register here or contact Camp Stevens at 760.765.0028 or info@campstevens.org.
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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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Northern California diocese aids people affected by the state’s fifth-ever largest wildfire
By Melodie Woerman
[Episcopal News Service – July 31, 2024] The Episcopal Diocese of Northern California is reaching out to help people impacted by the Park Fire, which in just a week has grown to the fifth largest wildfire in California history.
Three area churches now are serving as evacuation resource hubs: St. Peter’s in Red Bluff, St. John’s in Chico and All Saints in Redding, Alan Rellaford, the diocese’s missioner for communications, told Episcopal News Service.
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EMM encourages congregations to become community partners in refugee resettlement
By David Paulsen
[Episcopal News Service – July 30, 2024] Episcopalians across the United States can now serve The Episcopal Church’s biblical mission of welcoming the stranger by forming teams to help resettle refugees in their communities – a call that has grown increasingly urgent, given the uncertain outcome of the Nov. 5 presidential election.
Episcopal Migration Ministries, or EMM, is one of 10 agencies with contracts to facilitate refugee resettlement on behalf of the U.S. State Department, and each year, it welcomes thousands of refugees through its 13 affiliates nationwide. For the past two years, it also has been authorized to assist arriving individuals and families through congregations and other groups that volunteer to serve as remote placement community partners.
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Episcopal Church marks 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia 11 ordinations
By Melodie Woerman
[Episcopal News Service – July 29, 2024] Churches on July 28 marked the 50th anniversary of the ordination of the first women priests in The Episcopal Church with special sermons, screenings of the Philadelphia Eleven documentary and even by encouraging churches to have a woman celebrating at every altar.
The ordination service took place on July 29, 1974 – the feast day of Mary and Martha of Bethany – at Philadelphia’s Church of the Advocate. In 1974, no canon specifically forbade women from becoming priests in The Episcopal Church, but to that point diocesan standing committees and bishops had almost uniformly rejected women’s requests for ordination to the priesthood. Only one of the Philadelphia Eleven had received the backing of her standing committee, and their bishops refused to ordain them, so the ordinations were considered “irregular.”
Four more women were ordained at St. Stephen and the Incarnation in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 7, 1975. They became known as the Washington Four.
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Additional details announced for Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe’s installation service
[Episcopal News Service – July 22, 2024] A “save the date,” including additional details for the simpler, scaled-down installation of Presiding Bishop-elect Sean Rowe on Saturday, Nov. 2, has been announced by The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs.
The installation service will take place at 11 a.m. Eastern at the Chapel of Christ the Lord in The Episcopal Church Center in New York City, with a prelude beginning one hour earlier. There will be an extensive livestream production to support churchwide access and participation, according to the July 22 update.
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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 1, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cultural Humility Day at the Peace Labyrinth
3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles 90018
Registration
Information: Michele Richards, mrichards@ihworks.org
A presentation of Immaculate Heart Community, an interfaith group based at St. Paul's Commons. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Tickets (limited capacity): $175.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Summer Salad Supper: 'Making Your Community a Welcome Place for All
First Church of Christ, Scientist
942 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena
The final even in the 2024 Summer Salad Supper series, themed "Making a Difference," sponsored by Altadena Congregations Together Serving (A.C.T.S.). Speaker: Nic Arnzen, member of St. Mark's Church, Altadena and an Altadena town council member. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a potluck vegetarian meal; presentation is at 7:30 p.m. Donations of canned food for the A.C.T.S. food pantry are welcome. For more information, see the flyer here.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4, 6 p.m.
Noon Tunes Fundraising Concert
St. Anselm's Episcopal Church
13091 Galway Street, Garden Grove
Featuring the L.A. Ensemble: Sung Chang, piano; Heesun Choi, violin; and Wonsan Keen, cello. Selections include music by Johannes Brahms, Ludvig van Beethoven, Franz Liszt and Robert Schumann. Tickets: $40. Opening reception (4:30 p.m.): $100.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 7 - 9 p.m.
An Evening with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac
All Saints Episcopal Church
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena 91101
Information/donations
Registration: allsaintsmem@gmail.com
Join All Saints’ Middle East Ministry and other sponsors for an evening of listening and dialogue with the Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, a Palestinian Lutheran pastor visiting from Bethlehem. He will address the impact of silence from American churches and Christian Zionism's support of the ongoing conflict in the West Bank and Gaza. Last Christmas, Isaac built a crèche with the Christ Child wrapped in a kufiyah, lying among piles of broken concrete. His Christmas sermon, "Christ in the Rubble,” went viral and was heard around the world. Isaac is pastor to the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem and the Lutheran Church in Beit Sahour (Shepherd's Field), academic dean of Bethlehem Bible College, and co-founder of the annual Christ at the Checkpoint seminars. Admission is free, but reservations are requested. Tax-deductible donations are welcome (use link above).
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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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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: Development Coordinator. IRIS (Interfaith Refugee & Immigration Service, a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles) seeks to hire a full-time development coordinator (our first) as we expand and reorganize as an independent non-profit after nearly 20 years as a successful, fiscally sponsored agency. This position requires a seasoned, confident, and humble professional who thrives in a thoroughly cross-cultural environment and measures her/his/their success by helping others to achieve their own. Full information, job description and application information are here. | 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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