College chaplains explore new models of campus ministry at ‘think tank’ meeting
[The Episcopal News] In an era of widespread unrest and distrust of mainline institutions, campus ministries provide crucial spiritual, relational,...
St. Paul’s Commons helps host first-ever Echo Park Earth Fest
[The Episcopal News] Offering free compost and cookbooks, ministry partners at St. Paul’s Commons – headquarters of the Episcopal Diocese of Los...
Chaplains provide ‘presence of prayer and nonviolence’ at UCLA demonstration, but endure attacks from counter-protesters
[The Episcopal News] Deacons Christie Mossman and Jeanne Roe Smith, as UCLA partner chaplains, say they were on the front lines to be “a presence of...
Gala fiesta launches Lydia Lopez Center to empower local immigrants, youth
[The Episcopal News] A summer youth program and an immigrant welcome center will expand in coming weeks through the new Lydia Lopez Center for...
Bloy House seeks new leadership as it navigates big changes, greater possibilities
[The Episcopal News] Look for big changes, exciting possibilities and “a lot of room to grow” in the very near future for Bloy House – the Episcopal...
Bloy House, Deanery 6 join together in pilot program to train lay ministers
[The Episcopal News] When visitors become members at St. Paul’s Church in Pomona, “it totally renews my faith,” says Sandra Martinez Moore. “I...
Sunday without a priest? Feeding the people with the Word
[The Episcopal News] The problem with the deacon’s mass? It’s the name itself, for one thing. It’s true that, according to the catechism and church...
Welcoming LGBTQ+ people is ‘more than flying the Pride flag,’ program group chair tells Diocesan Council
[The Episcopal News] In the current climate, where some 484 anti-LGBTQ+ bills are proposed across the nation and local school boards are...
Planning under way for 81st General Convention: Episcopal Church provides information, resources
[The Episcopal News] The 81st meeting of General Convention will convene June 23 - 28 in Louisville, Kentucky. A major portion of its business will...
‘New Camino’ seminar dispels myths, sparks ideas for Latino/Hispanic ministry in the Diocese of Los Angeles
[The Episcopal News – April 10, 2024] “Se Habla English” is a new model of ministry that offers a fresh approach to traditional Latino outreach by...