The Bishop’s Blog
Mother’s Day inspirations in journalism
My mother, Jean Sharley Taylor, loved journalism and her English parents’ Anglicanism so much that, without even trying, she bequeathed to me both...
All-diocese confirmation at St. John’s Cathedral
On Saturday at St. John's Cathedral in Los Angeles, 21 apostles promised to do their best to obey Jesus Christ’s 21-word sermon. Candidates for...
Remarks to clergy conference
My portion of our program tonight is called a fireside chat, for which there are at least two antecedents. About 30 times during his presidency,...
Confirmations and Receptions at All Saints, Pasadena
A part of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena will forever be my mother, Jean. She and my stepfather, Dick Lescoe, rest in the second floor...
A season of Goodwill and givaways
Advancing years and shrinking spaces can lend clarity to decisions about what we really need. This summer, Kathy and I will move from the spacious...