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The Reverend John Carl Keester
by EN Staff | May 25, 2022
July 15,1929 - May 23, 2022 [The Episcopal News] The Rev. John Keester, former rector of St. Ambrose's Church, Claremont (1966-1980), and a longtime...
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Churches seek resources to secure facilities against intruders, violence
by Pat McCaughan | May 18, 2022
[The Episcopal News] The recent shooting at a Laguna Woods house of worship underscores the unique challenges churches face as they balance safety...
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Bishop Romero of Guatemala visits LA diocese to forge relationships for future ministry
by Janet Kawamoto | May 18, 2022
[The Episcopal News] Multicultural ministry, the future of Latino/Latina ministry in the Episcopal Church, and immigration issues are among the...
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Diocesan Council welcomes bishop of Guatemala, hears capital campaign updates at May meeting
by Pat McCaughan | May 18, 2022
[The Episcopal News] A visit from Guatemalan Bishop Silvestre Romero and capital campaign updates were highlights of the May 12 online meeting of...
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A Word to the Church: Political Violence and Christian Citizenship
by John Harvey Taylor | May 18, 2022
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. — John 13:35 My siblings in Christ: Acts of gun violence,...
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Episcopalians join rally advocating for rights and support for the poor
by Janet Kawamoto | May 18, 2022
Several members of the diocesan community took part in a May 16 rally held in Los Angeles by the Poor People's Campaign, which advocates for...
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Walter Johnson
by Bob Williams | May 13, 2022
June 19, 1938 – May 12, 2022 Walter Johnson, a lay advocate in Episcopal and interfaith peace and justice ministries, died May 12 in Los Angeles...
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In music, film, art, prayer and words, Asian-American Episcopalians celebrate their faith, roots and history
by Pat McCaughan | May 11, 2022
[The Episcopal News] Since musical artist Larissa Lam directed the award-winning film, Far East Deep South, about her in-laws’ Mississippi roots,...
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Restorative justice retreat, stories, podcast celebrate Camp Stevens’ 70th anniversary
by Janet Kawamoto | May 11, 2022
[The Episcopal News] To celebrate its 70th anniversary, Camp Stevens invites alumni, former staff, friends and the diocesan community to a...
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Safe Church office provides new modules for abuse prevention curriculum
by EN Staff | May 11, 2022
The Episcopal Church's Safe Church Office has produced three new educational modules – "Pastoral Relationships," "Inclusion," and "Power and...