Plight of missing, murdered Native Americans is focus of ECW gathering
Fry bread — a staple made of the simple ingredients once rationed to Native people during U.S. government-forced relocations to reservations — was both a metaphor and on the menu at “Acknowledging the Sacred Ones,” a Sept. 26-28 Province VIII Episcopal Church Women’s retreat at Good Shepherd...
As bishop search continues, Standing Committee reviews petition candidates
The Standing Committee has spent the last 10 days vetting petition candidates who seek to be added...
The Rev. James Maronde dies at 75
The Rev. James Maronde, a clinical psychologist and director of St. Luke’s Outreach Center in...
Trinity Santa Barbara Hosts Islamic Society to launch Interfaith Outreach Project
Trinity Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara, debuted its newly-formed interfaith outreach project with...
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L.A. called to lead national movement countering political lies, Bishop William Barber tells mayor’s forum
Bishop William J. Barber II – nationally known co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign and activist against societal injustice – called Los Angeles to lead a “Moral Monday” coalition of cities opposing federal policies, speaking in a Sept. 20 interfaith forum convened...
Reducing power of hatred begins with hearing truth, diocesan webinar participants agree
[The Episcopal News – Sept. 24, 2025] To reduce the power of hatred – and invite lasting transformation – is possible through understanding, compassion and strategic intervention, but first we must face and hear the truth of one another’s lived experiences, said...
Standing Committee, Transitions Committee call diocese ‘to minimize politicking, politicizing’ before bishop election
The slate has been announced. The Standing Committee is reviewing the materials submitted by petition candidates. It’s an exciting time as we move toward Nov. 7-8 when Diocesan Convention will elect our 8th bishop diocesan. So it’s a good time to review some rules of...
Bishop nominee statements, videos posted on diocesan website
Written and video statements by the Bishop Search Committee’s three nominees for election Nov. 7-8 by Diocesan Convention are now available in English and Spanish on the diocesan website. Including replies to questions posed by The Episcopal News, the comments are...
Diocesan Council approves resolutions calling for immigration policy reform, hears reports on Convention’s upcoming meeting
[Episcopal News – Sept. 17, 2025] – Diocesan Convention’s upcoming Nov. 7-8 “Resilience and Renewal” meeting and election of the eighth Bishop of Los Angeles were central topics discussed by Diocesan Council at its Sept. 11 online meeting, chaired by Canon Dr. Steve...
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