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September 12, 2023

RIP: Julie Dean Larsen

April 13, 1959 – September 11, 2023 [The Episcopal News] Canon Julie Dean Larsen — vice chancellor of the Diocese of Los Angeles, member of the Corporation of the Diocese, member of the Coadjutor Bishop Search Committee, deputy to two past meetings of General Convention, and member of St. Margaret of Scotland Church, San Juan […]

September 11, 2023

Bloy House adds to Fall classes for laity, clergy

[The Episcopal News] Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles, has added two new online formation classes for lay people and clergy. Both are required for the new lay ministry licensing program recently established for the Diocese of Los Angeles (read more here). The fee for formation classes is $25. Click here for […]

September 6, 2023

Despite Dodger loss, Episcopalians – and Lutherans – enjoy annual baseball outing

The Dodgers lost to the Atlanta Braves 6-3, but it didn’t affect their standings (they’re still firmly in first place in the National League West), and about 1,100 church members had a great time at Episcopal – and Lutheran – Night at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 1. The Southwest California Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran […]

August 30, 2023

Seismologist Lucy Jones will share insights at diocesan Climate Change Summit Sept. 16

[The Episcopal News] Distinguished seismologist Lucy Jones – a well-known voice for earthquake science and safety – will deliver the morning plenary presentation at the diocesan Climate Change Summit, a hybrid event set for Saturday, Sept. 16, at St. Paul’s Commons, Echo Park. Registration is here. All are welcome. Coffee and table conversation starting at […]

August 30, 2023

New diocesan lay licensing process to begin this Fall

[The Episcopal News] For more than a year, members of the Commission on Ministry, along with diocesan and Bloy House leadership, have been developing a new process for licensing lay ministers according to the Canons of the Episcopal Church. There are seven lay ministries identified in the canons eligible for licensing: Eucharistic minister – a […]

August 23, 2023

Alhambra parish dedicates chapel restored after 2021 fire

[The Episcopal News] Despite Hurricane Hilary’s torrential rains and wild winds, more than 100 parishioners gathered Sunday, August 20, 2023, to celebrate as the Most Rev. Brent Harry Alawas, current prime bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in the Philippines, blessed the restored Holy Trinity-St. Benedict’s chapel in Alhambra. “The chapel was the original […]

August 23, 2023

Bloy House announces new fall formation classes open to clergy and laity

[The Episcopal News] Bloy House, the Episcopal Theological School at Los Angeles, has announced several continuing education and formation classes this Fall for lay people and clergy. Engaging Adult Formation and Small Groups: Tips and Techniques Tuesdays, Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 7 – 8:30 p.m. For both clergy and lay leaders, this class […]

August 23, 2023

Registration is open for Education for Ministry classes

[The Episcopal News] Education for Ministry (EfM), a unique four-year distance learning certificate program in theological education based upon small-group study and practice, will begin its 2023-24 sessions in the Diocese of Los Angeles in September. “EfM is destined to take on a larger role in our formation and theological education toolkit,” says Bishop John […]