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Written and video statements by the Bishop Search Committee’s three nominees for election Nov. 7-8 by Diocesan Convention are now available in English and Spanish on the diocesan website. Including replies to questions posed by The Episcopal News, the comments are linked as follows: The Rev. Dr. Antonio Gallardo — Video — Vision and Values Q […]
[Episcopal News – Sept. 17, 2025] – Diocesan Convention’s upcoming Nov. 7-8 “Resilience and Renewal” meeting and election of the eighth Bishop of Los Angeles were central topics discussed by Diocesan Council at its Sept. 11 online meeting, chaired by Canon Dr. Steve Nishibayashi, secretary of Diocesan Convention. Treasurer Andy Tomat reported that a summary […]
[Episcopal News – September 17, 2025] – For Eliana Guevara, meeting with, guiding, and supporting students at the Church of the Epiphany for this summer’s Lincoln High Mentoring Program was more than a homecoming and a dream come true, it was also an education. “Lincoln Heights is a very small neighborhood and community; not a […]
[The Episcopal News] The Bishop Search Committee has announced a slate of three nominees to stand for election as eighth bishop of Los Angeles by Diocesan Convention Nov. 7-8 in Riverside. Approved by the diocesan Standing Committee on Sept. 10, the nominees are: The Rev. Dr. Antonio Gallardo, rector of St. Luke’s/San Lucas, Long Beach; […]
The Bishop Search Committee created the atmosphere of a chapel and wrote a litany for guidance and discernment as all members gathered Saturday, Sept. 6, in the Jonathan Daniels Room at St. Paul’s Commons to name the slate of candidates for eighth bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Those names, along with background information on […]
Bishop John Harvey Taylor and the diocesan community extended a warm welcome to Brisbane’s Archbishop Jeremy Greaves, and his wife, Josie, Sept. 5-7. L.A. was the last stop on their three-week ministry tour spanning the U.S. dioceses of New York, Washington (D.C.), Atlanta, Phoenix, San Diego, and Los Angeles, focusing on ways in which the […]
All Saints Episcopal Church is hosting a Solar Celebration on Saturday, September 27, on the front lawn under its new solar pavilion. All are invited to join at 3847 Terracina, Riverside, 6-8 pm. The evening will include the dedication and blessing of the new solar power system and thanks to the many people who contributed […]
Join us for the 130th Annual Meeting of Convention of the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Los Angeles: Resilience & Renewal on Friday and Saturday, November 7 and 8, 2025 at the Riverside Convention Center at 3637 5th Street, Riverside 92501. This year’s Convention is an historic one as the diocese marks the final year of […]
To the Clergy and Laity of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Dear Friends, The Search Committee is completing its work of identifying candidates for election as 8th Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles, and the names of nominees who have been approved by the Standing Committee will soon be announced. Plans call for the […]
The Transitions Committee has scheduled six meet-and-greet gatherings the week of Oct. 20, when the candidates for bishop will tour the diocese and engage in question-and-answer sessions (see schedule below). “We’ve tried to choose locations that are convenient to everyone in the diocese,” said Sheira Smith, a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Church in […]
Now: Time to pray. Our discernment retreat with the candidates for bishop was exhilarating. Bishop John Harvey Taylor celebrated Eucharist for us and delivered an inspiring homily. There were deep conversations, moments of laughter, fellowship at mealtimes with excellent food, and worship services and homilies offered by our candidates. The retreat location was on a […]
A main course of information about the liturgical Season of Creation was served up by the Bishop’s Commission on Climate Change (BCCC) team at yesterday’s Climate Kitchen meeting, along with ‘side dishes’ of creation care projects for inspiration, and a ‘recipe swap’ to share ideas for engaging in the Season of Creation. Climate Kitchen, said […]
