Lay chaplaincy, ‘undramatic’ news from the treasurer, and General Convention are major topics at July Diocesan Council meeting
By Janet Kawamoto
Diocesan Council, meeting on July 11 via zoom, heard what Bishop John Harvey Taylor approvingly called an “undramatic” report from the treasurer of the diocese; learned more about the innovative progress at the Center for Lay Chaplaincy and Prism; and got the inside scoop on L.A.’s presence at the recent meeting of General Convention.
Finance report
Canon Andy Tomat, treasurer of the diocese, told the council that Mission Share Fund assessment payments from congregations are running close to budget, and that in May a previous shortfall has been reduced by 42% in May. As a result, diocesan operations are running on a solidly break-even basis so far this year. He expressed appreciation for the parishes that have adjusted well to the new assessment process and made their payments on a timely basis, as well as the mission congregations that continue to contribute 10% of their incomes to MSF and 5% to other assessments. Several congregations are also paying down prior year shortfalls, and several others are voluntarily paying above the minimum 12%, he said, adding that the finance team is grateful for this generosity. He was, he said, “generally very, very happy with the results we're seeing so far this year.”
Tomat also reported that Seeds of Hope, the diocese’s food justice ministry, expects to receive higher levels of support from the L.A. County Health department for their nutrition education program, and is also now generating additional revenue from concession booth at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum offering healthy alternative food choices. He encouraged anyone attending events there to visit the Seeds of Hope booth.
“There's nothing better in midsummer than an undramatic treasurer's report,” quipped Taylor as Tomat concluded his remarks.
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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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An officer’s faith and the hand of God
July 16, 2024
L.A. sheriff’s Capt. John MacDonald was just a mile away when he heard what had happened to 75 of his recruits. They had been running in formation along a street in Whittier, not far from the STARS Center training facility, when a driver fell asleep at the wheel and plowed into them with his SUV, injuring 25. One, Alex Martinez, died eight months later. Now a commander serving under Sheriff Robert Luna, Pat MacDonald, as his friends call him, was in charge of STARS. A colleague called from the scene to say the whole class had been wiped out. He told me was praying for all his recruits in the few minutes it took to reach the scene, but one in particular. It was his daughter, Rachel.
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St. Athanasius Church, a hero in Butler, PA, and the Lotus Festival
July 14, 2024
At St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, Echo Park this morning, word had already reached members of the congregation that volunteer firefighter Corey Compertore, killed yesterday by Donald Trump’s would-be assassin in Butler, had Central American roots. We were talking over breakfast, after the Rev. Rene Barraza said mass. Rene and a number of those present were from El Salvador. On the way to church, I’d heard Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s moving press conference. He said Corey, a Trump supporter, died after throwing his wife and daughter to the ground and shielding their bodies with his. So I thought I had news to share.
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Of love and laughter
July 8, 2024
I met Kathy in 1980, the day after Labor Day, at 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan. I was arriving to go to work as a lowly researcher for former President Nixon. As his confidential secretary and future chief of staff, she buzzed me into his office on the 13th floor, around the corner from the immigration court and HUD library. The power differential was such that I don’t believe she spoke to me again until mid-1981. For a couple of years, she wrote my phone messages on the backs of napkins, just because she could.
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Update summer schedule
The next Episcopal News Update will be published on July 31 (August 4 issue date). The regular weekly schedule will resume with the Aug. 18 issue (publication Aug. 14).
News and calendar items for consideration may be emailed to editor@ladiocese.org. Deadline is Tuesday at noon.
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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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Oak Park church to screen Philadelphia 11 documentary
The Church of the Epiphany, Oak Park, and its vicar, the Rev. Jamie Barnett, invite the diocesan community to a screening of The Philadelphia 11, a documentary about the first women ordained in The Episcopal Church, on Thursday, July 25, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. The Rev. Canon Susan Russell, canon for Engagement Across Difference, will give the welcoming address and host a Q & A session afterwards. An informal reception with light refreshments will conclude the event.
The screening is presented in honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1974 ordination, “an act that was in violation of the constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church, which at the time stated that only men were eligible for ordination,” Russell says. There were protests and accusations and anger, Russell added, but two years later, the 65th General Convention opened ordination to women.
“Fifty years later the church has not finished with its struggle to overcome systemic sexism,” says Russell, “and yet it is inarguable that the courage and prophetic witness of those eleven women and four bishops on July 29, 1974 changed the course of our history.”
The Church of The Epiphany is located at 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park 91377. Reservations are required; click here or call 818.991.4797.
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Altadena congregations’ ACTS offers summer salad suppers that are ‘Making a Difference’
A.C.T.S., a social service agency supported by several churches in Altadena, including St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, continues its summer salad supper series with the theme “Making a Difference.”
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Altadena, will host the July 18 meeting, themed "Enriching the Lives of Others.” The topics under discussion will include dementia care, vigil companions, and prison outreach. At the August 1 gathering, also at St. Mark's, parishioner Nic Arnzen will discuss "Making Your Community a Welcome Place for All.”
Each event begins with a 6:30 p.m. potluck vegetarian meal, followed by the speaker presentation at 7:25 p.m. All are invited. See the flyer for additional details. Donations of canned food for the food pantry are welcome at each event.
The summer series began on June 27 with the topic "Meeting the Needs of Foster Children and Families in Crisis,” featuring Michelle Fenske of Five Acres, a foster care program in the area.
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Book club to focus on Joan Chittister’s The Time is Now
The Immaculate Heart Community, based at St. Paul's Commons, is hosting a new virtual book club on Zoom starting this month, on The Time Is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage by Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, a passionate supporter of IHC’s mission. In The Time Is Now, 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.
The book club will meet via Zoom, 9 - 10:30 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month (except October and December 2024). Sessions will include large and smaller group discussions led by rotating hosts, with focus questions, related media, journaling and more. The book club is open to all. For information and to register, click here.
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Renowned artist James Hubbell, pictured at left, created several artworks for Camp Stevens, which is near his Julian home. Among his contributions are the doors and windows of the Blum Lodge (center) and several fireplaces at other camp buildings, including the Lax-Sadler Lodge (right). | |
Volunteers needed for James Hubbell celebration at Camp Stevens
Camp Stevens will host a Celebration of Life for James Hubbell on Saturday, July 20, honoring the noted artist's many contributions to the camp.
Hubbell, a resident of Julian who died May 17 at age 92, created artworks in stained glass, ceramics, wood and metal, and created designs for buildings and other projects throughout the world. An obituary is here.
The celebration day will include lunch and a tour of Hubbell's works at the camp, including the stained-glass windows and doors of the Blum Lodge, mosaic designs on the fireplaces in several lodges, the patio at the Bergstrom Lodge and the camp's outdoor chapel. Lunch, socializing and tours will begin at 12 p.m.; the celebration will begin at 2 p.m.
The camp is seeking volunteers to help run the celebration service, since summer camp sessions are being held in the preceding and following weeks. Volunteers are needed to greet arrivals and manage parking, set up and clean up for lunch, set up and clean up for the celebration, and provide tech support for the camp's tech lead. Setup will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the event will continue until midafternoon.
To volunteer, contact Kathy Wilder, camp director, at kathy@campstevens.org.
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Franciscan spirituality immersion program offered at San Francisco retreat house
A 10-day residential immersion in Franciscan spirituality for women offered by the Sisters of the Community of St. Francis will take place July 12 - 22 at St. Francis House, 3743 Cesar Chavez Street, San Francisco.
Participants will share in the life of prayer, work, ministry, and community at St. Francis House, and join in study of Franciscan spirituality with a focus on nature mysticism and creation spirituality.
The program is open to women over 18. Room and board are provided as part of this free program, but donations are always welcome. (Space is limited. St. Francis House is not wheelchair-accessible). Another immersion program is scheduled for Sept. 27 - October 6.
For information, click here, or contact Sr. Pamela Clare, CSF, at pamelaclarecsf@aol.com.
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Jubilee Consortium seeks young people to join food justice ministry
The Jubilee Consortium, a ministry of the Diocese of Los Angeles based in Hollywood, invites young people ages 21 - 29 who are passionate about food justice to join its 2024 - 2025 JYLA Food Justice Corps.
Applicants who live in Los Angeles County, have at least a high school diploma or GED, and are interested in food justice issues, inspired to serve and be a change maker, and interested in living simply in community with fellow corps members are invited to apply.
The year-long program begins in August 2024 and will end in July 2025. Corps members work four days each week, with one day of learning and training each week covering topics such as composting, produce dehydration, food safety, urban agriculture, social enterprise and more. They will receive several certifications throughout the year, including that of Master Gardener through a University of California program. Several retreats will be held throughout the year.
Corps members will receive an $800 per month stipend, plus free housing (or housing stipend), utilities and transportation, basic healthcare, and the support of staff and mentors.
For information, email junmey@jubileeconsortium.org. (Right-click on image to download flyer.)
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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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Churchwide celebrations planned around July 29 to mark 50 years of women’s ordination to priesthood
By David Paulsen
[Episcopal News Service – July 16, 2024] July 29 will mark 50 years of women’s ordination to the priesthood in The Episcopal Church, and Episcopalians across the church are preparing this month to celebrate those initial 11 trailblazing women, who are remembered fondly today as the Philadelphia Eleven.
The 11 were Merrill Bittner, Alla Bozarth-Campbell, Alison Cheek, Emily Hewitt, Carter Heyward, Suzanne Hiatt, Marie Moorefield, Jeannette Piccard, Betty Bone Schiess, Katrina Swanson and Nancy Wittig. They were ordained to the priesthood on July 29, 1974, at Philadelphia’s Church of the Advocate, paving the way for the churchwide authorization of women’s ordination two years later.
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Episcopalians encouraged to apply for positions on church’s interim bodies for 2025-27
[Episcopal News Service – July 17, 2024] The Episcopal Church’s presiding officers are looking for a few hundred Episcopalians interested in volunteering their time on what are known as interim bodies, carrying out the business of church governance between meetings of General Convention.
Interim bodies are the commissions, task forces and other committees that will follow through with the church’s priorities over the next triennium, 2025-27. There are many of them. Interim bodies are mandated by acts of General Convention, which is the church’s primary governing body and typically meets every three years.
The church announced the opening of the application period for interim bodies in a news release July 17, following the conclusion late last month of the 81st General Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Anyone interested in being considered for appointment to one of the interim bodies should apply by Aug. 5.
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Diocese of Jerusalem says Ahli Hospital has resumed treating patients after evacuation order
By David Paulsen
[Episcopal News Service – July 15, 2024] The Anglican hospital in Gaza reopened last week “despite intense military activity in the area,” the Diocese of Jerusalem said in a statement released days after it previously announced the forced closure of Al Ahli Arab Hospital in response to an Israeli evacuation order.
“Some staff were able to return” on July 11 and had performed eight surgeries that day, the diocese said, though “most patients and others in need of medical attention have not yet been able to make the same hazardous journey.”
“The Diocese of Jerusalem is committed to the continued ministry of healing and reconciliation,” the statement continued. “This is fulfilled beyond all expectation by the outstanding service and courage of the people of the diocese. The Ahli Arab Hospital is and will remain a beacon of hope in Gaza and beyond.”
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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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FRIDAY, JULY 19, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch & Learn Lecture Series: Celina Alvarez of Housing Works
St. Paul's Commons
840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026
Register
In-person or online. This series is presented by Immaculate Heart Community, an interfaith organization based at St. Paul's Commons. Reservations are requested; follow link above.
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SUNDAY, JULY 28, 3 – 5 p.m.
Life Not Death: Celebrating Palestinian Culture In Time Of War
All Saints Church (Sweetland Hall)
132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena
Register
This event will focus on artists from Palestine, and will feature prose, poetry, music and dance from the region. Join us in a compassionate community space for participants to channel their emotions about the devastation of Gaza into constructive action and advocacy. Participants will have opportunities to send messages to elected officials, contribute to humanitarian organizations, and be involved in actions against businesses profiting from war. Hosted by Hedab Tarifi and ICUJP (Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace).
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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.
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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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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: Communications Coordinator. The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles is seeking a communications coordinator skilled in social media, digital publications, and news reporting and editing. A description of the full-time diocesan staff position is here. Based at St. Paul’s Commons in Echo Park, the new coordinator will work with continuing staff members Canon for Common Life Bob Williams, who oversees the diocesan communications department, and the Rev. Canon Pat McCaughan, longtime senior writer for The Episcopal News and editor of the Angelus clergy community newsletter. Advising the work of the department is the diocesan Program Group on Communications and Public Affairs. Qualified applicants are asked to email a resumé and cover letter to Canon Anilin Collado, diocesan missioner for human resources, at acollado@ladiocese.org | 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, a progressive and dynamic Episcopal Church rooted in a tradition of intellectual engagement and enrichment, and fully committed to offering a deeply fulfilling worship experience. All Saints core values are Radical Inclusion, Courageous Justice, Joyful Spirituality and Ethical Stewardship. All Saints is seeking a leader who will make the love of God real and meaningful for all children, youth and families; to continue to grow an engaging, empowering, compassionate, and listening space for all young people to explore faith and how it relates to their inner lives and the lives of the world around them. This position oversees all department activities for children, youth and families, coordinates with an engaged group of volunteers, and represents children, youth and families on parish and community committees. Job description here. | 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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