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Daily prayer: Juneteenth
Almighty God, you rescued your people from slavery in Egypt, and throughout the ages you have never failed to hear the cries of the captives. We...
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Turtle attack?
"Watch out for the turtle, daddy!" Not really. Just a proud daughter on Fathers Day. A longtime member of St John Chrysostom Church in Rancho Santa...
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Daily prayer: Bernard Mizeki
Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Bernard Mizeki: Grant unto us your humble servants...
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An Episcopal power couple
The Rev. Jessie Smith, specialist in interfaith ministry, is rector of St. Ambrose Episcopal Church in Claremont, which thanks to her leadership is...
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Visiting St. Andrew & St. Charles Church, Granada Hills, at the end of an era
Massachusetts-born, Red Sox-rooting rector of St. Andrew & St. Charles Episcopal Church in Granada Hills for 32 years, which is to say nearly...