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september 18, 2016
‘Versed’ returns for special fall session with nominees for bishop coadjutor
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V Religious leaders, mayor come together to help end homelessness in Los Angeles Above: Presenting L.A. Council of Religious Leaders’ endorsement of Los Angeles City Proposition HHH to build housing for the homeless to Mayor Eric Garcetti is Rabbi Morley Feinstein, president of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California. Looking on are (from center left) Bob Williams of the Episcopal Diocese, Bishop Catherine Roskam of St. James’ in the City, Hedab Tarifi of the Islamic Center of Southern California, and Andrew Rivas of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. The Sept. 14 gathering at the Cathedral Center was arranged by Bishop Jon Bruno to focus on how houses of worship can partner with the city in building and developing housing, as well as related services, for the city’s growing homeless population. At right: Mayor Garcetti addresses the gathering.
Presentation to focus on Chinese Christian art
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e Qi, artist-in-residence at Claremont School of Theology and an art scholar with an international reputation, will give a presentation on Chinese Christian art history on Oct. 1, covering art ranging from the Tang and Yuan dynasties to contemporary works. The event, sponsored by the Li Tim-Oi Center, will be held at the Church of Our Saviour in San Gabriel, beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. Free will donations for the artist will be collected at the event; his books and artwork (a sample of which appears at right) will also be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome, but register by Sept. 27 by contacting Ada Wong Nagata at awongnagata@churchofour saviour.org. A flyer with more information is available online at bit.ly/2cnd7vw. ?
ersed, the Bible discussion program for young adults, returns Oct. 11 with “Imagining the Kingdom.” The Program Group on Youth & Young Adult Ministry invites all adult members of the diocesan community to take part in these special sessions, which will be led by the candidates for bishop coadjutor. Participants will eat, learn and reflect on the Kingdom to become well “versed” in scripture and faith. Dinner will be served at each session, followed by presentations by the coadjutor candidates and small-group discussion. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays, Oct. 11 – Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul. Cost is $50 for the series; scholarships are available, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Discussion topics are:
October 11: What is Salvation Anyway? How has Christian thought evolved on salvation? How do we speak of rescue from sin and rescue from death? October 18: Mind the Gap What hopes do we have for reconciliation — both with God and with all of God’s people? October 25: Brokenness & Restoration In what ways does the Kingdom of God offer restoration to the broken places in this world and in our lives? November 1: Are We There Yet? Do we have different hopes for a future kingdom than we do for a present, emerging Kingdom of God? November 15: Perfection in Paradise vs. Compromise in the Kingdom Do we view the Kingdom of God as a perfect place? What would perfection in the Kingdom of God look like? For information and reservations, visit bit. ly/2cYFP4u, or contact Chris Tumilty, ctum
[email protected] or 213.482.2040. Seating is limited. ?
ar o u n d the di o cese
F r o m the bish o ps
— SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 — 4 p.m. Concert: Profectus Chamber Choir Church of the Transfiguration 1181 South First Avenue, Arcadia 91006 Information: 626.445.3340
Supporting solutions for homelessness in Los Angeles
4 p.m. Celebration! An Organ Concert St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church 6201 E. Willow Street, Long Beach 90815 Information: 562.420.1311 4:30 p.m. ‘Muslim Women Speak’ St James’ in the City Episcopal Church 3903 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles 90010 Information: 213.388.3417 or stjla.org —TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 — 7 – 8 p.m. Lecture: The Future of Anglicanism St. Edmund’s Episcopal Church 1175 San Gabriel Blvd., San Marino Information: 626.793.9167 — WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 — 7:30 p.m. A Service in the style of Taizé All Saints’ Episcopal Church 504 N. Camden Drive, Beverly Hills 90210 Information: 310. 275.0123, ext.112 — THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 — 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The Future of Anglicanism:
Issues and Challenges, with Francis Bridger
First Congregational Church of Pasadena 464 E Walnut Street, Pasadena Information: 404.433.6164 — SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 — 2 – 4 p.m. Bishop’s Guild Garden Party Episcopal Residence 3435 E. California Blvd., Pasadena 91107 Information:
[email protected] — SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 — 5 – 8 p.m. Concert Across America
to End Gun Violence
St. Francis’ Episcopal Mission Center 3621 Brunswick Avenue, Los Angeles 90039 For more events and program details, visit www. ladiocese.org and select “Calendar,” then choose Arts Calendar or Events Calendar. THE
Volume 5, Number 31
Episcopal News Weekly Editor: Janet Kawamoto,
[email protected] Advertising: Bob Williams,
[email protected] Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno invite the diocesan community to the annual
Bishop’s Guild Garden Party Saturday, September 24 • 2 – 4 p.m. 3435 E. California Boulevard, Pasadena Meet seminarians of the diocese. Enjoy delicious refreshments and a show and sale of handmade quilts. For reservations, contact Donna Keller,
[email protected] or 951.545.4218 Tickets: $35
Proceeds will help support seminarians of the diocese
By J. Jon Bruno
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t was an honor for representatives of the Los Angeles Council of Religious Leaders to consult with Mayor Eric Garcetti on September 14 at the Cathedral Center to seek ways of collaboration for housing the homeless. During the discussion of strategies and solutions, the Council offered its endorsement of Proposition HHH, a ballot measure that if adopted would allocate $1.2 billion for development of permanent housing for home-
less and others at risk of becoming homeless. A news release detailing that action follows here. A group of diocesan leaders, led by our Canon for Community Relations, Bob Williams, welcomed the mayor and guests on my behalf. (See photos on page 1.) If your congregation is within the city of Los Angeles and would like to participate in these efforts, please contact us at the Cathedral Center: media@ladiocese. org or 213.482.2040, ext. 240.
Religious leaders urge ‘yes’ vote on Prop HHH to end homelessness
$1.2 billion bond issue on Nov. ballot would supercharge construction of permanent supportive housing, helping thousands leave the street
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athering at the Episcopal Diocese’s they need,” said Mayor Eric Garcetti. “ToCathedral Center in Echo Park on day, I am proud to have their support and Wednesday, more than thirty religious partnership to ensure the passage of Proposileaders representing nearly every faith com- tion HHH. People in the grip of homelessness munity in the Los Angeles region lent their can’t and shouldn’t have to wait another mosupport to Prop HHH. In a consultation ment for the permanent supportive housing convened by the Right Reverend Jon Bruno, those dollars would provide.” Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los AngePermanent supportive housing has an exles and Mayor Eric Garcetti, the religious leaders Prop HHH gives L.A. a strategic way forward to added their names to the house the homeless with respect for the dignity already wide-ranging list of endorsements for the ballot — Bishop J. Jon Bruno of every human being. proposition, which includes dozens of elected officials, civic leaders, and traordinary record. Local success rates exceed advocates and service providers grappling 90%. Housing is 43% less expensive than with homelessness in Los Angeles. leaving men and women on the street — and “Our faith traditions call us to serve neigh- infinitely more humane. bors in need,” said Bruno, president of the Prop HHH would raise $1.2 billion to fiLos Angeles Council of Religious Leaders, nance the construction of permanent supwhich has voted to endorse the bond mea- portive housing over the next 10 years, and sure. “Prop HHH gives L.A. a strategic way could expect to leverage three times its value forward to house the homeless with respect from other sources of funds. It would triple for the dignity of every human being.” the pace that Los Angeles currently builds With homelessness rising across the city, housing, resulting in 1,000 new units annuAngelenos want to help but often feel over- ally. Residents would have access to facilities whelmed. Prop HHH on the November bal- for mental health, drug and alcohol treatlot offers a critical piece of the solution. The ment. The bond could also finance affordable proposition — “Housing and Hope to End housing for the Angelenos at greatest risk of Homelessness” — would allow the city to homelessness, as well as temporary shelters, finance the 10,000 units of Permanent Sup- storage and shower facilities. Repaying the portive Housing needed to house all the city’s bond would add approximately $33 per year chronically homeless residents. to the average Los Angeles property tax bill “L.A.’s faith community has always been ($9.64/$100,000 assessed value). our moral conscience in the work of getting For more about Prop HHH, please visit homeless Angelenos the help and housing www.YesOnHHH.com. ?