The Bishop's Blog

Over 150 strong this week, the people of All Saints by the Sea Episcopal Church in Montecito warmly welcomed Canon Kathy Hannigan O'Connor and me at a festive Trinity Sunday confirmation service. It...

Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping those who serve in our armed forces at home and abroad. As we remember this Memorial Day all those who sacrificed themselves for our...

Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to...

Almighty God, who has enriched your church with the learning and holiness of your servant Bede: Grant us to find in Scripture and disciplined prayer the image of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,...

O God, who sent your son Jesus Christ to preach peace to those who are far off and to those who are near: Grant that we, like your servant Jackson Kemper, may proclaim the Gospel in our own day,...

When the Beatles recorded the album containing “Twist And Shout” at Abbey Road studios in London in February 1963, John Lennon had just come off the road with a wicked cold. At the end of a 12-hour...

Almighty God, in giving us dominion over things on earth, you made us fellow workers in your creation: Give us wisdom and reverence so to use the resources of nature, that no one may suffer from our...

Most Merciful God, who blessed your servant Helena with such grace and devotion to you that she venerated the very footsteps of our Savior; Grant unto us the same grace that, aided by her prayers...

At our upbeat annual meeting Tuesday evening at St. Paul's Commons, Echo Park, members were reminded that we can always bank on the Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union. Bank on, and bank at....

Eternal God, who gives good gifts to all people, and who grants the spirit of generosity: Give us, we pray you, hearts always open to hear your word, that, following the example of your servant...

We spend 12 days celebrating the Incarnation and 50 the Resurrection. The Holy Spirit gets just the Day of Pentecost. A conversation with a colleague over the weekend got me wondering if we give the...

O God, who on this day taught the hearts of your faithful people by sending to them the light of your Holy Spirit: Grant us by the same Spirit to have a right judgment in all things, and evermore to...