Forty ordained women “firsts” — first priests, first bishops, first deacons — are being honored on “Episcopal Commons,” a Facebook page dedicated to notable people, events and history that are the legacy of the Episcopal Church. Robert Williams, canon for community relations for the Diocese of Los Angeles, is coordinating the series and the page. […]
With the horror and devastation of the Isla Vista shootings still fresh, the Program Group on Peace and Justice urges all individuals, families, congregations and institutions of the Diocese of Los Angeles to respond to the violence by cultivating cultures of peace and to participate in the upcoming June 21 “ASK — Asking Saves Kids” […]
The fundraiser required running dozens of laps in the heat of the day, but the exertion was well worth the effort for St. Mark’s School students hoping to make life a little brighter and lighter for children at their partner school, St. Andre’s in Trianon, Haiti. Eighth grader Christopher Johnshoy-Currie, 14, said he organized the […]
Seventh-grader Jessica Cruiel can’t wait to get her hands on science this summer during a special Neighborhood Youth Association and St. Matthew’s Parish School science camp. “I heard we’re going to be building robots and I’m pretty excited about that,” said Cruiel, 12, a student at Palms Middle School in Los Angeles. “I don’t do […]
Once the lecture ends, the practice session — and fun — begins as about 20 health advocates-in-training line up to hone their skills at the South Bay Center for Community Development. Whooping and clapping, moving to the music’s sassy beat, forward and back, side-to-side-steps, lifting heart rates and knees to elbows and back again, trainees […]
The world knew and loved her as ‘Alice’ of Brady Bunch television fame, the wholesome, down-to-earth housekeeper with a heart of gold and ever-ready supply of snappy one-liners. Off-camera she was all that and a staunch Episcopalian besides, retired Bishop of Colorado William Frey said of Ann B. Davis, best known for her role as […]
Southland Episcopalians from Santa Barbara to Irvine were among thousands who gathered May 27 to remember and to honor six college students who were killed and 13 others who were injured during a deadly May 23 rampage in Isla Vista. The Rev. Nicole Janelle, vicar and chaplain of St. Michael’s University Church and the Episcopal […]
Citing the end of litigation involving several church properties that have been in dispute since 2004, Bishop J. Jon Bruno has issued a pastoral letter to the people and congregations of the Diocese of Los Angeles announcing resolution of those issues and calling on Episcopalians to concentrate their energies on ministry and unity. Bruno explains […]
More than 220 Episcopalians from various dioceses around the country, including 34 bishops, came together at a major event, “Reclaiming the Gospel of Peace,” in Oklahoma City, OK, April 9 – 11. The goal of this gathering was for the church to address the epidemic of violence by renewing our commitment to the Gospel call […]
A few folks have been surprised to see her in the diocesan office for deployment but the Rev. Charleen Crean believes it’s a perfect fit for a deacon with a vocation to shepherd others. “I’m hoping people will know if there is anything they’re confused about or not sure about, they can just pick up […]
