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Celebrating The Venerable Joanne Leslie
THIS SUNDAY
St. John's will celebrate The Venerable Joanne Leslie, former archdeacon, who served at the Cathedral for nine years between 2008 and 2017. The Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor will celebrate and preach. An outdoor reception will follow.
Sunday, September 1, 2024, 10:00 am
Sung Holy Eucharist: Rite II (In the Sanctuary)
In-Person and Live Streamed on YouTube | Leaflet
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Flowers are given by the cathedral congregation as we celebrate the former archdeacon, The Venerable Joanne Leslie.
Vestry-On-Call: Mr. Arnie Ree
Vestry members are partners with clergy, encouraging the growth of community and the establishment of common ground in the spiritual life of the congregation. Parishioners are always welcome to speak with these individuals on Sunday morning; they assist in making sure our questions, comments, or concerns are heard.
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THE CATHEDRAL CAMPUS WILL BE CLOSED
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 FOR LABOR DAY
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Last Call for Tickets...
Friday, September 6
7:00pm
If you haven't already signed up to attend Episcopal-Lutheran Night at Dodger Stadium, this is one of your last opportunities. Good times and fellowship await.
The Dodgers will play the Cleveland Guardians. Tickets are $35. Fireworks and a drone show are scheduled after the game.
Contact the parish office if you are interested!
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Gardening Ministry Meets
Saturday, September 7
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Grab your gloves and join us on the lawn. We have a Gardening Ministry that will meet every first Saturday of the month from 9am-11am. Our next gardening day is September 7. Help us care for the earth. We will weed, cut, prune, fertilize, plant, mulch, and water, as well as share stories and gardening tips in good humor and fellowship. If you enjoy getting your fingernails and knees dirty, join the St. John's Gardening Ministry. Contact the parish office to sign up. Feel free to bring your favorite gardening tools!
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SAVE THE DATE
September 15
During the 10am service on Sunday, September 15, we will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of Belize's independence from Great Britain. Join us for coffee hour directly after the 10am service and experience a taste of Belizean cuisine as we celebrate the Belizean community of St. John’s.
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Girls' Friendly Society (GFS)
An international, non-profit organization affiliated with the Episcopal Church, for girls and women, regardless of race, religion, or nationality. GFS provides a support system aimed at developing the whole person through programs of worship, outreach, study, and recreation. GFS creates a diverse, intergenerational community. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please connect with The Very Rev. Anne Sawyer.
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L.A. city committee on reparations; This Sunday deadline for comments...
The L.A. city Reparations Advisory Committee – a blue-ribbon task force of local leaders in activism, academia, law and racial justice – will release findings of a year-long study titled “The Impact of the Black Experience in Los Angeles” on at Cal-State University, Northridge (CSUN).
This event will also serve as the kickoff for a two-week campaign to get the public's feedback on possible reparations through the City of Los Angeles. The campaign will run from Sunday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 8 and will include presentations, radio ads, an online survey, and idea/suggestion boxes placed throughout the city, including at these three Episcopal congregations:
The study, set to feature community testimony and perspectives on reparations, will be the basis of the commission’s final recommendations to city leaders.
Established by the city in 2021, the Reparations Advisory Commission works with CSUN as its academic partner and with Mockingbird Analytics as fund development partner.
Additional information may be requested from Monet Bagneris Tolbert, human relations advocate in the City of L.A.’s Department of Civil + Human Rights and Equity, email: monet.bagneris-tolbert@lacity.org.
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Dreams Awake: A Concert of Celtic-Inspired World Music
Saturday, September 14
8:00 pm
Join soprano Shannon Doe Ewing and pianist Kyle J. Hartman for an evening of enchanting melodies and ethereal vocals. Experience original arrangements featuring acoustic instruments and live production elements that bring the haunting beauty and intricate harmonies of Celtic music to life here at St. John's.
Follow THIS LINK for tickets!
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Second Annual Shepherd's Cup
Monday, October 14
Calling all golfers! The second annual Shepherd’s Cup Golf Classic and Dinner will be held at the Industry Hills Golf Club and Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. This year’s event will benefit campus ministries in the Diocese of Los Angeles, including Canterbury USC!
More information about the tournament and registration links are here. Contact the church office to make up a foursome and compete for the Shepherd's Cup.
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