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Diocesan Confirmation service
My scrapbook from this morning's annual springtime Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles confirmation service at St. John's Cathedral in Los Angeles, designed for missions and parishes that don't want...
Daily prayer: Day of rest
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...
The Rev. Jane Gould’s retirement from St. Luke’s, Long Beach
For the Rev. Jane Gould, retiring this Sunday after an abundant and eventful five and a half years as rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Long Beach, gospel justice has been a lifelong vocation....
Daily prayer: Way of the cross
Almighty God, whose most dear Son went not up to joy but first he suffered pain, and entered not into glory before he was crucified: Mercifully grant that we, walking in the way of the cross, may...
Daily prayer: Monica
Deepen our devotion, O Lord, and use us in accordance with your will; that inspired by the example of your servant Monica, we may bring others to acknowledge Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; who...
Clergy Conference: reflection, worship, fellowship
The photo above shows the deacons, priests, and staff of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles on Wednesday morning as our annual clergy conference came to an end at the Mission Inn in Riverside. The...
Daily prayer: Clergy Conference, Day 2
Almighty and everlasting God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: Receive our supplications and prayers which we offer before you for all members of...
Daily prayer: Clergy Conference
Almighty and everlasting God, from whom cometh every good and perfect gift: Send down upon our bishops, deacons, and priests, and upon the congregations committed to their charge, the healthful...
Clergy Conference 2023, Day 1
My scrapbook from the first night of clergy conference!
In memoriam: Gordon Lightfoot, balladeer
My balladeers, my indispensable companions along the way, are starting to hurry on up ahead. At 84, Gordon Lightfoot, who died today in his home town of Toronto, was still touring. I knew he’d...
Visiting St. Edmund’s Church, San Marino
“Take what we have, and go.” That’s the six-word sermon of the Rev. Jenifer Chatfield, rector of St. Edmund's Episcopal Church in San Marino. St. Edmund’s is famous for the pastoral support its...
Daily prayer: Philip and James
Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and death the...