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Hermosa Beach, Santa Barbara congregations tackle ‘The Big Thirst’

by Pat McCaughan | Apr 10, 2014

When Patricia Terry replaced the grass in her Torrance front lawn with cacti and succulents, she not only saved water, she got to know her neighbors...

Invoking scripture, American values, LA religious leaders call for reform of US immigration policies

by Janet Kawamoto | Apr 5, 2014

Speaking with the voices of their traditions and their scriptures, eight Los Angeles religious leaders — Roman Catholic, Armenian, Jewish,...

The Reverend Joseph William Frazier

by Janet Kawamoto | Apr 5, 2014

January 14, 1937 - March 28, 2014 The Rev. Joseph William Frazier, vicar of St. Columba's Episcopal Church in Big Bear Lake and member of the Chad...

The Reverend Ward Foster DeBeck

by EN Staff | Mar 15, 2014

November 12, 1913 - March 9, 2014 The Rev. Ward Foster DeBeck, former vicar of St. Thomas' Church, Hacienda Heights, and rector of St. Mark's...

David Arthur Sansome Gell

by EN Staff | Mar 10, 2014

d. March 2, 2014 David Gell, organist and minister of music at Trinity Church, Santa Barbara, for the past 30 years, died suddenly on Sunday, March...

Black History Month: Congregations mirror changing times: Part 3

by Pat McCaughan | Feb 26, 2014

As part of Black History month coverage, the Episcopal News offers a snapshot of six congregations in the diocese that for at least some portion of...

Black History Month: Congregations mirror changing times: Part 2

by Pat McCaughan | Feb 19, 2014

As part of Black History month coverage, the Episcopal News offers a snapshot of six congregations in the diocese that for at least some portion of...

Black History Month: Congregations mirror changing times: Part 1

by Pat McCaughan | Feb 12, 2014

As part of Black History month coverage, the Episcopal News offers a snapshot of six congregations in the diocese that for at least some portion of...