The Bishop's Blog
Thoughts and reflections from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
Daily prayer: The Presentation of Christ in the Temple
Feb 2, 2023
Almighty and everliving God, we humbly pray that, as your only-begotten Son was this day presented in the temple, so we may be presented to you with pure and clean hearts by Jesus Christ our Lord;...
Daily prayer: Brigid of Kildare
Feb 1, 2023
O God, whose servant Brigid, kindled with the flame of your love, became a shining light in your church: Grant that we also may be aflame with the spirit of love and discipline, and walk before you...
Camp Stevens summer camp registration is open
Feb 1, 2023
Rabbit Rabbit! It's Feb. 1 – and here's the exciting word from Camp Stevens program director Gabby Coburn: "Happy opening day of registration! As we look forward and prepare for a busy spring,...
Daily prayer: Faithful servants
Jan 31, 2023
O God of all, whom the whole heavens adore: Let the whole earth also worship you, all nations obey you, all tongues confess and bless you, and people everywhere love you and serve you in peace;...
Daily prayer: Mission and parish families
Jan 30, 2023
Almighty and everliving God, ruler of all things in heaven and earth, hear our prayers for all the mission and parish families in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. Strengthen the faithful,...
Daily prayer: Church of the Epiphany, Oak Park
Jan 29, 2023
Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord,...
A rich weekend in the Diocese of Los Angeles
Jan 29, 2023
I had such a rich weekend around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles! Just four photos for now. Saturday morning at The Church of the Epiphany in Oak Park, presiding and preaching at the...
Daily prayer: St. John Chrysostom
Jan 27, 2023
O God, who gave your servant John Chrysostom grace eloquently to proclaim your righteousness in the great congregation, and fearlessly to bear reproach for the honor of your Name: Mercifully grant...
Amazing people: Affordable housing, senior diocesan staff and Deanery 5 clergy
Jan 26, 2023
You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including John Kilroy, chairman and CEO of Kilroy Realty Corp., and his longtime friend and former rector the Very Rev....
Daily prayer: Timothy and Titus
Jan 26, 2023
Almighty God, who called Timothy and Titus to be evangelists and teachers, and made them strong to endure hardship: Strengthen us to stand fast in adversity, and to live godly and righteous lives in...
The Rev. John Cager of Ward AME Church
Jan 25, 2023
The Rev. John Cager, pastor of Ward AME Church these eight years, was also the dynamic leader of a broad-gauge, loosely structured interfaith and ecumenical collective, the Los Angeles Council of...
Daily prayer: The Conversion of Paul
Jan 25, 2023
O God, by the preaching of your apostle Paul you have caused the light of the Gospel to shine throughout the world: Grant, we pray, that we, having his wonderful conversion in remembrance, may show...