Law professor Jeff Baker will focus on justice issues, public policy in Diocesan Convention’s Margaret Parker lecture
Jeff Baker – University of Alabama School of Law professor and associate dean who is also a vice-chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles...
Plight of missing, murdered Native Americans is focus of ECW gathering
Fry bread — that staple made of the simple ingredients once rationed to Native people during U.S. government-forced relocations to reservations —...
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 to the slate to elect the next bishop of the...
The Rev. James Maronde dies at 75
The Rev. James Maronde, a clinical psychologist and director of St. Luke’s Outreach Center in Fontana, died Sept. 10 at age 75. Survivors include...
Trinity Santa Barbara Hosts Islamic Society to launch Interfaith Outreach Project
Trinity Episcopal Church, Santa Barbara, debuted its newly-formed interfaith outreach project with a festive dinner in the parish hall Sept. 26,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...