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September 27, 2019

Anglican communion is fractured, but still a family, Archbishop Rowan Williams tells clergy gathering

ADDRESSING CHALLENGES within the Anglican “family” is less about problem-solving and more about creating opportunities for mutual gratitude, connection and understanding, former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams told a Sept. 24 gathering of clergy and laity in Los Angeles. “I am saying ‘Anglican family’ rather than ‘Anglican Communion’ because we’re a very fractured communion but […]

September 25, 2019

‘Filipino Immersion’ program introduces ‘rich and diverse,’ but little-known culture

MORE THAN 70 PEOPLE attended the third Asian Immersion event presented by The Gathering: A Space for Asian American Spirituality, this time focusing on introducing the rich and diverse cultures of the Philippines. The event was held at Holy Trinity-St. Benedict’s Church, Alhambra. Attendees also came from All Saints, Pasadena; St. Paul’s, Pomona; St. Thomas’, […]

September 25, 2019

Seniors invited to ‘Aging Mastery’ program in Palos Verdes Estates

THE FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR SERVICES will present “Aging Mastery: A Series of Healthy-Living Life Skills for Older Adults” at St. Francis’ Church, Palos Verdes, on five Thursdays beginning Oct. 3 and concluding Nov. 21. The program, developed by the National Council on Aging, encourages mastery-developing behaviors that will lead to improved health, stronger financial security, […]

September 25, 2019

Churches are mothers nurturing new birth, Archbishop Rowan Williams tells congregation at St. Mary in Palms centennial celebration

THE RT. REV. ROWAN WILLIAMS, 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, invoked the image of congregations as “mothering churches, places where new birth happens” while preaching Sept. 22 to an overflow gathering at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Parish of St. Mary in Palms. Recalling the Virgin Mary, the church’s patron saint and “the mother of […]

September 20, 2019

GFS invites all girls to ‘Rally Day at the Sistine Chapel’ in Garden Grove

Girls Friendly Society-Los Angeles invites all girls ages 6 to 18 to join in a Rally Day on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Sistine Chapel Exhibit at Christ Roman Catholic Cathedral, Garden Grove. Participants will tour the cathedral’s current exhibit of art from the Sistine Chapel in Rome, tour the […]

September 20, 2019

‘The Gathering’ event to study immigration and Asian-Pacific communities and congregations

THE GATHERING – a Space for Asian Pacific American Spirituality invites the diocesan community to a panel conversation and discussion on the impact of immigration on the Asian Pacific American communities and the church on Sunday, Oct. 13, 4 – 6 p.m. at the Cathedral Center of St. Paul, 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles […]

September 13, 2019

Join Our Saviour Center for a cowboy barbecue fundraiser

OUR SAVIOUR CENTER  in El Monte will host its annual fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 21, 5 – 8 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 535 W. Roses Road, San Gabriel 91775. The cowboy-themed event will feature a barbecue dinner, live entertainment by a Christian comedienne, and live and silent auctions, with such items as a […]

September 13, 2019

Author Mirabai Starr to present new book at All Saints, Pasadena

All Saints Church, Pasadena, in partnership with Stillpoint, presents author Mirabai Starr in a reading and signing of her new book Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics, on Sunday, October 6, 5 – 7 p.m. All Saints Church is located at 132 N. Euclid Ave, Pasadena. According to her […]

September 13, 2019

‘Jesus 101’ course planned at Christ Church, Ontario

The Center for Spirituality at Christ Church, Ontario, will host “Jesus 101: Essentials of Christology,” part of its “Theology for Non-Theologians” series, on Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 p.m. on Sept. 26 and Oct. 3, 10 and 17. Instructor will be the Rev. Gianluigi Gugliermetto, Ph.D., priest-in-charge at Christ Church. The course description reads, “Who […]

September 13, 2019

‘Womankind’ invited to Arcadia parish for time of prayer and refreshment

EPISCOPAL CHURCH WOMEN of Church of the Transfiguration, Arcadia, will present “WOMANKIND 2019,” a time for prayer and refreshment, and care for the physical, spiritual, and mental self, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The program will feature a keynote address by the Rev. Canon Ada Wong Nagata, and presentations by the […]

September 13, 2019

Javier Stauring, advocate for incarcerated youth, will keynote Prism event Oct. 19

PRISM, THE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE MINISTRY of the diocese that provides chaplaincy services to Los Angeles County facilities, will present “Building Beloved Community: A Vision of Unity,” featuring Javier Stauring and guests, on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 – 9 p.m. at Church of Our Saviour, 535 West Roses Road, San Gabriel. The event, a fundraiser for […]

September 13, 2019

Reception, leadership training will launch Episcopal Relief & Development’s ‘1000 Days of Love’ initiative

Rob Radtke, president of Episcopal Relief & Development, invites the organization’s network representatives and friends in the Diocese of Los Angeles to a reception with the Rt. Rev. John H. Taylor on Friday, Sept. 27, 6 p.m. at The DoubleTree Hotel by Hilton LAX, 1985 E. Grand Avenue, El Segundo 90245. Dress is business casual; […]