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Episcopal News Weekly SERVING THE SIX-COUNTY DIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES
OCTOBER 27, 2013
JANET KAWAMOTO
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Diocesan leaders meet at the Cathedral Center: The bishops of the diocese, the deans of the 10 deaneries and members of the Diocesan Standing Committee gathered Oct. 23 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul for their annual joint meeting. Pictured from left: Betty Ferrell, Standing Committee; Bishop J. Jon Bruno; Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook, Standing Committee president; Richard Zevnik, Standing Committee; Dean Peter Haynes of Deanery 10; Dean Robert Cornner of Deanery 8 and Standing Committee member; Dean Jim Newman of Deanery 3; Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool; Dean John Saville of Deanery 7, Co-Dean Nancy Brown of Deanery 2; Peter Browning, Standing Committee; Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce; Gregory Adams, Standing Committee; Co-Dean Dan Justin of Deanery 2; Dean Michael Bamberger, Deanery 5; Dean Melissa McCarthy of Deanery 1 and Standing Committee member; Dean Kelli-Grace Kurtz of Deanery 6; Dean Mark Weitzel of Deanery 4; and Murry McClaren and Rex Botengen, Standing Committee. Dean Rob Bethancourt (Deanery 9) was not present.
Pre-convention deanery assemblies begin Diocesan Convention will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 - 7 at the Ontario Convention Center. A series of pre-convention deanery assemblies began yesterday (in Deanery 8) and will continue during November. A bishop and/or a member of the diocesan staff will attend each gathering to present information about the 2014 proposed budget, resolutions, proposed changes to the constitution and canons of the diocese, and other matters. All parochial clergy and delegates should attend one of the meetings, and all other interested church member are invited to attend. Dates and locations are:
Deanery 1
Deanery 5 and Deanery 6
Deanery 2
Deanery 7
Deanery 3 and Deanery 4
Deanery 9 and Deanery 10
Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. - 12 noon St. Columba’s Church 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo Information: 805.482.8831 Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. St. Michael and All Angels Church 3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City Information: 818.763.9193 Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. St. James’ in-the-City Church 3903 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles Information: 213.388.3417
Sunday, November 17, 4 p.m. St. John’s Church 4745 Wheeler Avenue, La Verne Information: 909.596.1321 Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. Trinity Church 419 South Fourth Street, Redlands Information: 909.793.2014 Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. - 12 noon St. James the Great Church 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach 92663-3905 Information: 949.675.0210 ?
Christmas tree sale to benefit Pasadena bad-weather shelter
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t. Mark’s Church, Altadena, will begin its annual Christmas tree sale November 1. Trees may be pre-purchased online until Nov. 17 at www.SaintMarksChristmas Trees.org. Pickup will be Dec. 7, 8 - 11 a.m. Available trees include Douglas firs (5 to 9 foot), Noble Firs (4 to 10 foot) and Grand Firs (5 to 10 foot). They are delivered to St. Mark’s two days after being harvested. “They are fragrant, fresh and full,” according to a release from the congregation. “We always delight in the quality and appearance of the trees. These are not your corner lot trees that sit for weeks after cutting before they reach your home.” Tree sale proceeds benefit the Pasadena Bad Weather Shelter sponsored by Friends in Deed of Pasadena (for more information visit www.ecpac.net/bad_weather.html). Trees may also be purchased for donation to a needy local family through the Pasadena Police PAL program (for more information, visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/police). Representatives from St. Mark’s are available to visit congregations during Sunday services on November 3, 10 and 17 to take orders in person; contact Tom Horner at [email protected] to make arrangements. For more information call the parish office at 626.798.8858. St. Mark’s Church is located at 1050 E Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001. ?
AROUND THE DIOCESE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Forum: The Roots of Our Violence
Church of the Epiphany 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park Information: 818.991.4797
FROM THE BISHOPS
Congregations take next steps for safety By J. Jon Bruno
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7:30 p.m.
Compline
St. James’ Episcopal Church 3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles Information: 213.388.3015 SUNDAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 - 28
A New Vision of Economic Justice All Saints Episcopal Church 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena Information: 626.583.2734
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10 - 11 a.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena Information: 626.798.6747 MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. James’ Episcopal Church 1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena Information: 626.799.9194 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6:15 p.m.
Centering Prayer
The Church of Our Saviour 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel Information: 626-282-5147 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 7 - 9 p.m.
‘Versed’ - Paul: Blinded into belief
Cathedral Center of St. Paul 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles Information: [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 5 - 9 p.m.
La Dolce Vita and Taizé Worship
Y
ou’ve heard Bejamin Franklin’s famous expression that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This reality is proving true in the new efforts launched in local congregations through our recent series of diocesan Community Safety Forums. More than 200 Episcopalians, clergy and lay, turned out to join L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and Santa Barbara Congresswoman Lois Capps, among other experts, to act upon best practices and next steps for increased safety in our local congregations and neighborhoods. For a number of congregations, this work is being expressed in new emergency plans taking shape with the Diocesan Disaster Response Team, led by the Rev. Canon Michael Bamberger assisted by Canon Bruce Linsenmayer. A starting point in their work is provided online at www.episcopalrelief.org by Episcopal Relief & Development. Clergy and lay leaders may also contact Michael and Bruce directly through the office of Church of the Ascension, Sierra Madre. In each of the five county-based forums, held from early August to mid-October, we looked carefully at the relationships between domestic violence, mental illness, and the need for gun safety. We advocated for new steps of gun safety as a matter of public health, and we
St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church 2109 Chickasaw Avenue, Los Angeles Information: 323.254.7569
Ecumenical walk for Haiti:
More listings at www.ladiocese.org (Calendar) THE
heard updates from representatives of local Brady Campaign chapters. Partnering with the diocesan Program Group on Peace and Justice Ministries, we provided posters and local contact telephone numbers for domestic violence response lines. We also highlighted programs teaching children and youth how to respond proactively in the event of a violent attack. In each forum, we addressed practical steps that congregations can take for evacuation and securing of church grounds in the event of a violent outburst. We heard from local police officers and sheriff’s deputies about best practices, and we learned from sharing with clergy and wardens about posting emergency information and conducting drills among worship leaders and staff to practice response actions. The Diocesan Disaster Response Team is also working in one-on-one consultations, first with congregations in Riverside County as part of a pilot initiative. Any cleric or lay leader desiring more information on these efforts may call the Bishop’s Office or the diocesan Community Relations Office at 213.482.2040, ext. 240. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to increase God’s peace in our communities. ?
The Rev. Victoria Mouradian, interim associate rector at All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara, delivers an invovation on Oct. 19 as parishioners from All Saints and El Montecito Presbyterian Church, Montecito Covenant Church and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church prepare to start a two-mile hike through Montecito. The event raised money for Destined for Grace, a nonprofit group that works to bring educational opportunities to children in Haiti.
VOLUME 2, NUMBER 43
Episcopal News Weekly Editor: Janet Kawamoto, [email protected] Correspondent: The Rev. Patricia McCaughan, [email protected] Art Director: Molly Ruttan-Moffat, www.mollyruttan.com Advertising: Bob Williams, [email protected]
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840 ECHO PARK AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 PLEASE CALL AT 213.482.2040, EXT. 228 MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9AM – 4PM • SATURDAY: 10AM – 2PM
Episcopal News Weekly SERVING THE SIX-COUNTY DIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES
OCTOBER 27, 2013
JANET KAWAMOTO
WWW.EPISCOPALNEWS.COM
Scan to subscribe to
The Episcopal News
Diocesan leaders meet at the Cathedral Center: The bishops of the diocese, the deans of the 10 deaneries and members of the Diocesan Standing Committee gathered Oct. 23 at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul for their annual joint meeting. Pictured from left: Betty Ferrell, Standing Committee; Bishop J. Jon Bruno; Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook, Standing Committee president; Richard Zevnik, Standing Committee; Dean Peter Haynes of Deanery 10; Dean Robert Cornner of Deanery 8 and Standing Committee member; Dean Jim Newman of Deanery 3; Bishop Suffragan Mary D. Glasspool; Dean John Saville of Deanery 7, Co-Dean Nancy Brown of Deanery 2; Peter Browning, Standing Committee; Bishop Suffragan Diane Jardine Bruce; Gregory Adams, Standing Committee; Co-Dean Dan Justin of Deanery 2; Dean Michael Bamberger, Deanery 5; Dean Melissa McCarthy of Deanery 1 and Standing Committee member; Dean Kelli-Grace Kurtz of Deanery 6; Dean Mark Weitzel of Deanery 4; and Murry McClaren and Rex Botengen, Standing Committee. Dean Rob Bethancourt (Deanery 9) was not present.
Pre-convention deanery assemblies begin Diocesan Convention will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6 - 7 at the Ontario Convention Center. A series of pre-convention deanery assemblies began yesterday (in Deanery 8) and will continue during November. A bishop and/or a member of the diocesan staff will attend each gathering to present information about the 2014 proposed budget, resolutions, proposed changes to the constitution and canons of the diocese, and other matters. All parochial clergy and delegates should attend one of the meetings, and all other interested church member are invited to attend. Dates and locations are:
Deanery 1
Deanery 5 and Deanery 6
Deanery 2
Deanery 7
Deanery 3 and Deanery 4
Deanery 9 and Deanery 10
Saturday, November 9, 9 a.m. - 12 noon St. Columba’s Church 1251 Las Posas Road, Camarillo Information: 805.482.8831 Saturday, November 9, 10:30 a.m. St. Michael and All Angels Church 3646 Coldwater Canyon Ave., Studio City Information: 818.763.9193 Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. St. James’ in-the-City Church 3903 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles Information: 213.388.3417
Sunday, November 17, 4 p.m. St. John’s Church 4745 Wheeler Avenue, La Verne Information: 909.596.1321 Saturday, November 16, 10 a.m. Trinity Church 419 South Fourth Street, Redlands Information: 909.793.2014 Saturday, November 2, 9 a.m. - 12 noon St. James the Great Church 3209 Via Lido, Newport Beach 92663-3905 Information: 949.675.0210 ?
Christmas tree sale to benefit Pasadena bad-weather shelter
S
t. Mark’s Church, Altadena, will begin its annual Christmas tree sale November 1. Trees may be pre-purchased online until Nov. 17 at www.SaintMarksChristmas Trees.org. Pickup will be Dec. 7, 8 - 11 a.m. Available trees include Douglas firs (5 to 9 foot), Noble Firs (4 to 10 foot) and Grand Firs (5 to 10 foot). They are delivered to St. Mark’s two days after being harvested. “They are fragrant, fresh and full,” according to a release from the congregation. “We always delight in the quality and appearance of the trees. These are not your corner lot trees that sit for weeks after cutting before they reach your home.” Tree sale proceeds benefit the Pasadena Bad Weather Shelter sponsored by Friends in Deed of Pasadena (for more information visit www.ecpac.net/bad_weather.html). Trees may also be purchased for donation to a needy local family through the Pasadena Police PAL program (for more information, visit www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/police). Representatives from St. Mark’s are available to visit congregations during Sunday services on November 3, 10 and 17 to take orders in person; contact Tom Horner at [email protected] to make arrangements. For more information call the parish office at 626.798.8858. St. Mark’s Church is located at 1050 E Altadena Drive, Altadena 91001. ?
AROUND THE DIOCESE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 5 - 7:30 p.m.
Forum: The Roots of Our Violence
Church of the Epiphany 5450 Churchwood Drive, Oak Park Information: 818.991.4797
FROM THE BISHOPS
Congregations take next steps for safety By J. Jon Bruno
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 7:30 p.m.
Compline
St. James’ Episcopal Church 3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles Information: 213.388.3015 SUNDAY - MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 - 28
A New Vision of Economic Justice All Saints Episcopal Church 132 N. Euclid Avenue, Pasadena Information: 626.583.2734
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 10 - 11 a.m.
Centering Prayer
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 1014 E. Altadena Drive, Altadena Information: 626.798.6747 MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 7 p.m.
Centering Prayer
St. James’ Episcopal Church 1325 Monterey Road, South Pasadena Information: 626.799.9194 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 6:15 p.m.
Centering Prayer
The Church of Our Saviour 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel Information: 626-282-5147 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 7 - 9 p.m.
‘Versed’ - Paul: Blinded into belief
Cathedral Center of St. Paul 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles Information: [email protected] FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 5 - 9 p.m.
La Dolce Vita and Taizé Worship
Y
ou’ve heard Bejamin Franklin’s famous expression that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” This reality is proving true in the new efforts launched in local congregations through our recent series of diocesan Community Safety Forums. More than 200 Episcopalians, clergy and lay, turned out to join L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca, Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and Santa Barbara Congresswoman Lois Capps, among other experts, to act upon best practices and next steps for increased safety in our local congregations and neighborhoods. For a number of congregations, this work is being expressed in new emergency plans taking shape with the Diocesan Disaster Response Team, led by the Rev. Canon Michael Bamberger assisted by Canon Bruce Linsenmayer. A starting point in their work is provided online at www.episcopalrelief.org by Episcopal Relief & Development. Clergy and lay leaders may also contact Michael and Bruce directly through the office of Church of the Ascension, Sierra Madre. In each of the five county-based forums, held from early August to mid-October, we looked carefully at the relationships between domestic violence, mental illness, and the need for gun safety. We advocated for new steps of gun safety as a matter of public health, and we
St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church 2109 Chickasaw Avenue, Los Angeles Information: 323.254.7569
Ecumenical walk for Haiti:
More listings at www.ladiocese.org (Calendar) THE
heard updates from representatives of local Brady Campaign chapters. Partnering with the diocesan Program Group on Peace and Justice Ministries, we provided posters and local contact telephone numbers for domestic violence response lines. We also highlighted programs teaching children and youth how to respond proactively in the event of a violent attack. In each forum, we addressed practical steps that congregations can take for evacuation and securing of church grounds in the event of a violent outburst. We heard from local police officers and sheriff’s deputies about best practices, and we learned from sharing with clergy and wardens about posting emergency information and conducting drills among worship leaders and staff to practice response actions. The Diocesan Disaster Response Team is also working in one-on-one consultations, first with congregations in Riverside County as part of a pilot initiative. Any cleric or lay leader desiring more information on these efforts may call the Bishop’s Office or the diocesan Community Relations Office at 213.482.2040, ext. 240. Thank you for your ongoing efforts to increase God’s peace in our communities. ?
The Rev. Victoria Mouradian, interim associate rector at All Saints by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara, delivers an invovation on Oct. 19 as parishioners from All Saints and El Montecito Presbyterian Church, Montecito Covenant Church and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church prepare to start a two-mile hike through Montecito. The event raised money for Destined for Grace, a nonprofit group that works to bring educational opportunities to children in Haiti.
VOLUME 2, NUMBER 43
Episcopal News Weekly Editor: Janet Kawamoto, [email protected] Correspondent: The Rev. Patricia McCaughan, [email protected] Art Director: Molly Ruttan-Moffat, www.mollyruttan.com Advertising: Bob Williams, [email protected]
Did you know?
FEATURED ITEM:
The Diocese of Los Angeles has a full-service Credit Union. The Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union has been in existence since 1994, and any Episcopalian in the diocese can join.
Bill Pay Auto Loans Signature Loans Business Loans Wire Transfers Financial Education
THE 1979 BCP AND NRSV BIBLE
Religious Jewelry
Prayer Books/Bibles
ECFCU offers a full line of financial products: Saving and Checking Accounts Free Income Tax Preparation Holiday Club Accounts Debit/ATM Cards Individual Credit Counseling 24-Hour Telephone Information On-Line Banking
Gifts
800-366-1536 ext. 254 www.efcula.org
840 ECHO PARK AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026 PLEASE CALL AT 213.482.2040, EXT. 228 MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9AM – 4PM • SATURDAY: 10AM – 2PM
