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The Diocese of Los Angeles’ 2023 convention was held on Nov. 10 – 11 at the Riverside Convention Center. Here are some photos from the two-day event. Click on any thumbnail to see the full image. Photos: Janet Kawamoto (The Episcopal News).November 10, 2023November 11, 2023
[The Episcopal News] Bishop John Harvey Taylor’s vision of love in action includes tackling climate change, developing affordable housing, securing economic justice and building beloved community via showing up to “the precious and unique miracle of other people” locally, regionally, and internationally. Amid applause, and shouts of “yeah” and “Amen,” Taylor on Nov. 10 welcomed […]
[The Episcopal News] As the nation anticipates celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, “the pros of that document remain powerful and enduring and compelling – life, liberty, and pursuit of justice in a democratic republic,” Dr. Robert Ross told lay and clergy delegates attending the 128th annual meeting […]
[The Episcopal News] Bishop John Harvey Taylor named three honorary canons during the Friday night dinner at Diocesan Convention, held Nov. 10 – 11 at the Riverside Convention Center. The three honorees are: Canon Linda Allport, dean of Bloy House; Canon Urla Gomes, retiring CEO of the Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union; and the Rev. […]
On the Rev. Eduardo Bresciani Undurraga’s father’s side, ancestors fought for Italian unity with Giuseppe Garibaldi’s forces. On his mother’s side were heroes of Chilean independence. Such stories run deep in a family. His parents were married in November 1947, on the same day as the future Queen Elizabeth and Phillip. When I visited him […]
[The Episcopal News – Riverside, California] Bishop John Harvey Taylor on Nov. 10 declared that Episcopalians in the Diocese of Los Angeles “are woke and proud of it,” in an address to hundreds of lay and clergy delegates, guests, and visitors to the diocese’s 128th annual meeting, themed “Love in Action for Healing, Housing and […]
At Diocesan Convention on Nov. 10, meeting at the Riverside Convention Center, the following candidates for diocesan offices ran unopposed and were elected by acclamation: Canterbury Irvine director: Joyce Swaving Canterbury USC director: Christopher James Canterbury Westwood director: Christie Mossman COM – clergy: The Rev. Michael Sahdev Diocesan Council – Clergy: The Rev. John Feuss […]
[The Episcopal News] Delegates and clergy from the Diocese of Los Angeles’ 133 congregations, plus exhibitors, staff, representatives of various ministry groups and visitors will head for the Riverside Convention Center on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 10 – 11, for the 128th meeting of Diocesan Convention, themed “Love in Action: For Healing, Housing and Hope.” […]
[The Episcopal News] A vote that would recognize the mission congregation of St. James’ Church, Newport Beach, as a self-sustaining parish of the Diocese of Los Angeles is scheduled as one of the first agenda items for Diocesan Convention’s 128th annual meeting, set to open Nov. 10 in Riverside. The measure follows a 2018 vote […]
[The Episcopal News] Videos from the diocesan forum “From Swords to Plowshares: Our Need to Address White Christian Nationalism” are now posted on the diocesan YouTube channel, available for adult education including Lenten study series. The videos can be paired with the diocesan Engagement Across Difference curriculum on Christian nationalism available here. Video Part 1 […]
[The Episcopal News] All in the diocese are invited to join the historic Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Lincoln Heights, in celebrating the congregation’s Jan. 6 feast day and sharing in a strategic immigration justice forum. Well known as a hub used by activists Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in organizing the United Farmworkers union, […]
[The Episcopal News] Bishop John Harvey Taylor sold Linda Hilton “like nobody’s business” on St. Paul’s Commons retreat center, the granddaughter of hotelier Conrad N. Hilton told a Nov. 2 gathering in Echo Park. “I want to come back,” she said. “He made it exciting.” Hospitality boils down to welcoming guests as if inviting them […]
