Court rules California gay marriage ban unconstitutional
by Pat McCaughan | Feb 7, 2012
[Episcopal News Service] Gay marriage supporters rejoiced Feb. 7 after an appellate court ruled California’s controversial Proposition 8, which...
New energy from marginalized members can save Episcopal Church, Spellers tells MLK congregation
by Janet Kawamoto | Jan 18, 2012
The Episcopal Church is a bastion of white privilege and wealth and segregation -- one that will rapidly decline if new ways are not found to lead...
Sue Ashbrook
by EN Staff | Dec 31, 2011
July 20, 1930 – December 25, 2011 Sue Ashbrook, member of St. Peter’s Church, Santa Maria, diocesan Episcopal Church Women and Daughters of the King...
‘Listen, listen, love, love’: Prism Restorative Justice Ministry thanks supporters, volunteers
by Pat McCaughan | Dec 14, 2011
Four simple words encompass what those who serve with Prism do: "listen, listen, love, love," the Rev. Dennis Gibbs told about 75 people attending...
‘Sitting in God’s hands’: Corona Episcopalian inspires support for wheelchair ministry
by Pat McCaughan | Dec 13, 2011
Erin Tharp of Corona preached a powerfully inspiring sermon Nov. 20 at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church without uttering a single word. The...
‘Instituto de Liderazgo’ introduces first lay leader graduates to convention
by Pat McCaughan | Dec 13, 2011
Attending Instituto de Liderazgo classes this year sent a powerful message to Rosa Santana, a parishioner at All Saints Church in Pasadena, "that...
Diocesan AIDS Ministry asks congregations to ‘take a square, honor a loved one’
by Pat McCaughan | Dec 13, 2011
The Rev. Jamie Hammons has a vision of Southland congregations and Episcopalians creating a quilt – or quilts—as a tangible remembrance of loved...
What’s the buzz? Mosquito masks, ‘flash mob’ launch net campaign
by Janet Kawamoto | Dec 7, 2011
Delegates to Diocesan Convention on Dec. 3 noticed a strange buzzing noise and were startled by youth volunteers racing into the room to hand out...
‘Be the light, be the peace,’ Bruno tells convention
by Pat McCaughan | Dec 7, 2011
Bishop Jon Bruno recalled the diocese's rich legacy of transformational leadership in tough times and challenged delegates and visitors to continue...
Los Angeles bishops condemn anti-gay legislation in Nigeria
by Pat McCaughan | Dec 7, 2011
The bishops of Los Angeles, speaking from "One Light, One Peace, One World", the 116th annual meeting of the convention of the diocese in Riverside,...