Bishop Lennon Chang, right, met with Bishop John Harvey Taylor during a visit to the Diocese of Los Angeles in February. Photo: John Taylor
If you’re interested in leadership in The Episcopal Church, lay or ordained, and are also curious about Chinese language ministry or service in the Diocese of Taiwan, please join bishops Lennon Chang of Taiwan and John Harvey Taylor of Los Angeles for a conversation and lunch at St. Paul’s Commons on Wednesday, July 30 starting at 9:30 a.m.
“We are a multilingual diocese,” Taylor told The News. “Those who want to be deacons or priests are used to us urging them to develop capacity and eventually fluency in a language other than English spoken in one of our churches. One great choice is Mandarin – and a great way to learn would be a trip to Taiwan, possibly even an internship in one of its wonderful Episcopal missions and parishes.”
This opportunity for Los Angeles discerners to meet with Bishop Chang, and other members of his delegation will take place during their upcoming nine-day visit. Taylor led a delegation to Taiwan last fall.
Bishop Chang expressed interest in having his students and clergy visit Los Angeles for internships and possibly to serve missions and parishes. In turn, Taylor believes that those in formation in LA would be astonished to learn of the opportunities for discernment and service in Taiwan. “Bishop Chang’s churches are a lot like ours,” Taylor said. “Many have schools. They are extraordinary places of welcome, fellowship, and study. And they’re all devoted to outreach to their neighborhoods, often to older members of the community.”
The meeting and luncheon are free of charge. Those who want to attend and learn more about these possibilities are invited to send an email to the Rev. Norma Guerra at nguerra@ladiocese.org.