The Bishop's Blog

Over 250 in church, and 44 confirmations — Sunday’s was a fairly typical visitation at Iglesia Episcopal San Bartolome in Pico Rivera, where the Rev. Juan Barragan has been the energetic vicar for...

Almighty God, the fountain of all wisdom, you know our necessities before we ask and our ignorance in asking: Have compassion on our weakness, and mercifully give us those things which for our...

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly...

A former political consultant, community organizer, banker, and city of Upland official, Compton-born Acquanetta Warren is in her fourth term as the elected mayor of Fontana, a predominantly...

Dear Lord, hear our prayer for our brothers and sisters of the Diocese of Florida, for Fr. Charlie Holt and his family, and for us throughout the church. Help us all to hear anew the promises of...

You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including, this week alone, for me, two wonderful film crews. On Tuesday, I visited the Montecedro, operated by our...

O God, whose Spirit guides us into all truth and makes us free: Strengthen and sustain us as you did your servants Elizabeth, Amelia, and Sojourner. Give us vision and courage to stand against...

Merciful God, who called your servant Macrina to reveal in her life and teaching the riches of your grace and truth: Grant that we, following her example, may seek after your wisdom and live...

The Rev. Dr. Ellen Wekall, now 97, has advised four Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles bishops, including me, which is to say a majority of the seven. Since another is due not long after her...

O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know you is eternal life and to serve you is perfect freedom: Defend us, your humble servants, in all assaults of our enemies; that we, surely...

O Lord, who in a time of turmoil and confusion raised up your servant William White to lead your church into ways of stability and peace; Hear our prayer, and give us wise and faithful leaders,...

Dave Alvin, cofounder of the Blasters and now a legendary roadhouse rocker, reflecting recently to a journalist about the ethnic and racial diversity of his home town of Downey, called it a...