The Bishop's Blog

Gracious God, who asks much of those with the courage to persevere: When Sherry Harris, born on this date in 1957, won her race for the Seattle City Council in 1991, she became the first out lesbian...

As Episcopalians, our baptismal covenant call to respect the dignity of every human being requires us to stand up and speak out whenever the dignity of any of our siblings is threatened — and this...

God of all, who, in calling us each by name, offers respect both to the names we are given and those we choose: On this date in 1964, we remember that a brilliant 22-year-old boxer from Louisville,...

Gracious God, whose face we see in every flower, as the song goes, and whose eyes are in the stars above: We give you thanks for the artistry and faith of Montgomery, Alabama-born singer and jazz...

At Church of the Epiphany, in Los Angeles’ Lincoln Heights neighborhood, folks admit that they and their family, friends, and neighbors are worried about the government’s threats of inhumane mass...

Gracious God, whose careful calculations hold a whole universe in balance: We give you thanks for mathematician and U.S. space program pioneer Katherine Johnson, who died on this date in 2020 at the...

O Lord, you have taught us that without love whatever we do is worth nothing: Send your Holy Spirit and pour into our hearts your greatest gift, which is love, the true bond of peace and of all...

You meet the most amazing people around the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, including Commission on Ministry member the Rev. Christie Mossman, my St. Paul's Commons, Echo Park colleague the Rev....

Gracious God, by whose grace artists receive an extra measure of insight into the infinite variety and scope of your vision of your creation: We give you thanks for the birth, on this date in 1888...

With our five and a half counties, we may well think we have a lot of ground to cover in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. If so, we might want to check with the Rt. Rev. Gerry Engnan, whose...

Donald Trump’s inhumane Gaza ethnic cleansing scheme has sparked outrage among all who pray and work for Palestinian national self-determination. It is also an invitation to each of us to brush up...

Gracious God, your Son revealed the values of your realm of righteousness, justice, and love by engaging in conversation, study, and debate with everyone he met, friend or critic. Born in Houston on...