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Tasneem Noor, Sable Manson and Tahil Sharma — interfaith interns for the Diocese of Los Angeles — say they hope to bridge faith and culture divides by sharing the stories of those both inside and outside the mainstream. Recently, they did just that, while leading an Aug. 12 workshop at the Santa Monica Baha’i Center, […]
After college graduation and various internships, Siobhan O’Brien, 24, still was seeking “something more, something interactive, to help me grow and develop” when she applied for the Episcopal Urban Intern Program (EUIP) in Los Angeles. “I liked the idea of intentional community,” O’Brien told The Episcopal News during a recent water playtime at the Delaney […]
Responding to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s call to “Follow the Way of Jesus,” deputies and bishops at the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, meeting July 5 – 13 in Austin, Texas, acted on a record number of resolutions on key issues such as immigration, prayer book revision, Israel-Palestine, and readmitting the Episcopal Church of Cuba […]
As the fall season begins, preparations are under way for Diocesan Convention, meeting Friday – Saturday, Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 meeting of Diocesan Convention at the Ontario Convention Center. Bishop John Harvey Taylor will convene the annual meeting under the theme “Come Home, EDLA”(for “Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles”). He has underscored three dimensions of home: “Reconciliation […]
Noted author and church historian Diana Butler Bass will be the featured speaker at the gala Nov. 3 Bishop’s Dinner at St. John’s Cathedral, 514 W. Adams, Los Angeles.Proceeds will be earmarked to benefit a variety of diocesan ministries, according to the Rev. Lorenzo Lebrija, diocesan development officer. The dinner is sponsored by Campbell Hall […]
Setting out several weeks ago for my annual late-summer driving trip (five states, about 2,000 miles, with lots of beautiful vistas, good music, and frank talks with Jesus), I steered along Pearblossom Highway between Palmdale and Victorville and thought about my visit to the high desert just a few weeks before. With eight colleagues from […]
All Saints’ Church, Beverly Hills, will host a one-day presentation of Invite | Welcome | Connect on Saturday, Aug. 25. Members of churches throughout the Diocese of Los Angeles are welcome to attend this informative and inspiring workshop. Created by Mary Parmer and first developed in the Diocese of Texas, Invite Welcome Connect is now […]
St. Matthew’s Church, located at 1031 Bienveneda Avenue Pacific Palisades 90272 will host a Core Godly Play Training Friday – Sunday, Oct. 5 – 7. The training sessions will convene at St. Matthew’s Oct. 5, 1 – 8:30 p.m. and continue Saturday, Oct. 6, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Oct. 7, 12 […]
August 14, 2018 By EN staff Bishop John Harvey Taylor has announced a special production next month of the beloved Broadway musical Godspell to raise funds for various diocesan ministries. The professional, semi-staged production will be performed in downtown Los Angeles at the Colburn School’s Zipper Hall on Saturday, Sept. 8, and in Santa Barbara at Trinity […]
August 14, 2018 By EN staff Bloy House (Episcopal Theological School at Claremont) and the diocese’s office of Formation and Transition Ministry have announced two courses for lay leaders: Church Leadership, to begin in August; and Fresh Start for Laity, beginning in January. The nature of church leadership Church Leadership, a basic course in understanding […]
August 14, 2018 By EN staff Calling clergy and lay delegates to Diocesan Convention’s 122nd annual meeting Nov. 30 – Dec. 1 at Ontario Convention Center, the Secretary of Convention, Canon Dr. Steve Nishibayashi, has announced dates for filing audit reports and proposed legislation. Approaching deadlines include: Sept. 1: Proposing changes to the diocesan constitution […]
Responding to Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s call to “Follow the Way of Jesus,” deputies and bishops at the 79th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, meeting July 5 – 13 in Austin, Texas, acted on a record number of resolutions on key issues such as immigration, prayer book revision, Israel-Palestine, and readmitting the Episcopal Church of Cuba […]
