Daily prayer: Leo XIV
Almighty God, we lift our prayers for Leo XIV, the native Chicagoan called today as bishop of Rome. His namesake Leo XIII was devoted to the dignity of every human being, especially working people, and wise in the ways of secular politics in a world in the grip of...
Daily prayer: For the peace of righteousness
Almighty God, guide the nations of the world into the way of justice and truth, and establish among them that peace which is the fruit of righteousness, that they may become the kingdom of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. — Book of Common Prayer
Sanctuary Task Force leads ‘Mission to the Border’
What is the real situation at the Southern Border? What can we, as people of faith and Episcopalians, do? These two questions inspired the “Mission to the Border” organized by the Sanctuary Task Force of the Diocese on Tuesday, May 2. The one-day visit was attended by...
Beverly Hills parish marks centennial with festival Eucharist, gala dinner
The parish of All Saints, Beverly Hills, gathered May 3 for a festival morning Eucharist and gala dinner marking the congregation’s centennial. Among former clergy and parishioners “welcomed home” for the celebration was the Rev. Carol Anderson (in photo: seated at...
Bishop Transitions Committee begins work
The Standing Committee has named a six-member Transitions Committee to assist with the process of electing, consecrating, and welcoming the diocese’s eighth bishop diocesan, who will be elected by Diocesan Convention during its annual meeting Nov. 7-8. The members...
Daily prayer: St. George
Almighty God, you commissioned your holy martyr George to bear before the rulers of this world the banner of the cross: Strengthen us in our battles against the great serpent of sin and evil, that we too may attain the crown of eternal life; through Jesus Christ our...
Confirmations at All Saints, Riverside, and St. John’s Cathedral, Los Angeles
I finished my weekend exhibiting a strong tendency toward confirmation bias — the good kind. I was the Holy Spirit’s partner as 26 in two counties, at St. John's Cathedral in Los Angeles and All Saints Episcopal Church in Riverside, were confirmed or received or...
Mission to Tijuana and Comunidad de Luz
Maria and her husband once worked for the El Salvadoran government. A police officer, he balked when he was ordered to arrest young men just because they sported tattoos that might suggest gang involvement. It’s how President Nayib Bukele has made his streets safer —...
Daily prayer: Peace for the church
Almighty and Most Merciful God, give to your church that peace which the world cannot give, and grant that those who have been divided on earth may be reconciled in heaven, and share together in the vision of your glory; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who...
All Saints’, Beverly Hills, centennial
A momentous year, 1925, gave the world, among many other things, “The Great Gatsby,” Louis Armstrong’s first recordings, and All Saints' Beverly Hills. During its centennial weekend, it unveiled a new mass by its director of music and organist, Canon Dr. Craig...
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