Presiding bishop leads celebration of St. James’, Los Angeles, centennial
by Pat McCaughan | Mar 28, 2012
[The Episcopal News] The heavens opened, the skies poured torrential rain but it didn't dampen spirits as more than 600 people packed St. James...
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...
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