Church Pension Group (CPG) has notified members of The Episcopal Church Medical Trust health plans about a data security incident involving Quantum Health, a health benefits services provider. According to CPG, Quantum Health determined that unauthorized access to its IT network occurred after an employee responded to a vishing (voice phishing) call on May 29, […]
Submitted by Mabel Velez St. Luke’s of the Mountains invites the community to its annual “Love Your Neighbor” Gala on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at the church in La Crescenta. The gathering will celebrate community, faith, and the call to love and serve our neighbors. All are invited to join this special evening. St. Luke’s […]
The Church Pension Group (CPG) recently presented its 2027 Annual Enrollment & Health Plan Selection webinar, outlining changes to Episcopal Health Plan options, benefits and renewal rates for the coming year. Among the significant changes for 2027, GLP-1 medications will no longer be covered except for members being treated for diabetes. Plan members who use […]
By the Rev. Canon John Watson Mark your calendars for the 2027 Forma Annual Conference, Sanctified Imagination, taking place January 25-28, 2027. Grounded in Ephesians 3:20, the conference will explore the vital role of theological imagination in shaping transformative ministry and helping participants perceive God’s activity, embody Christian virtues, and envision gospel-rooted futures. The conference […]
Submitted by Karen L. Johnson The Los Angeles Episcopal Chorale, under the direction of its founder Canon Dr. Charles H. Cheatham, has been invited to represent the United States in the 8th Edition of the Malta International Christmas Choir Festival — a joyful gathering of choirs from around the world, united through music, friendship, and […]
EDLA Communications Deanery 9 – North Orange County welcomed Bishop Antonio José Gallardo Lucena to St. Paul’s in Tustin for conversation, connection, and a shared vision for the future of the Diocese. Hosted by the Very Rev. Canon Kay Sylvester, Dean of Deanery 9 and Rector of St. Paul’s, the gathering brought together clergy and […]
Submitted by Tammy Smecker-Hane, UTO Coordinator, Diocese of Los Angeles Each year every penny donated to United Thank Offering (UTO) goes out as grants for mission and ministry to Episcopal groups in the USA or Anglican Communion groups in the wider world to address vexing community problems. Every year there is a specific theme for […]
Submitted by Tammy Smecker-Hane, UTO Coordinator, Diocese of Los Angeles Now is the time to order resources for your parish’s United Thank Offering (UTO) In-Gathering this Fall. You can order a parish kit which includes the traditional blue UTO donation boxes and/or color-your-own boxes, envelopes, brochures, stickers, and resources for practicing gratitude (more on the later below). You also can order specific items individually. Orders should be placed on the UTO on-line shop by September 18 and […]
The Rt. Rev. Antonio José Gallardo Lucena was ordained and consecrated eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on July 11, 2026.
Los Angeles Bishop John Harvey Taylor — who was ordained and consecrated to the episcopate nine years ago today — and his spouse, Canon Kathy O’Connor were saluted Thursday, July 2, by diocesan staff gathered for a farewell Eucharist and luncheon at St. Paul’s Commons, Echo Park. “Today our focus is not simply to mark […]
