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[The Episcopal News] Bishop Diocesan John Harvey Taylor, at the Dec. 9 regular meeting of diocesan council, commended the prayer, service and evangelism rule of life of the Order of the Daughters of the King as “an old-line traditional ministry with special currency in the 21st century” pandemic...
"It looks like it belongs in the English countryside, but historic Holy Trinity Church in Covina is right where it should be, thriving in modern-day Southern California.
In 1910, the present church building was built based on designs Fr. Alfred Fletcher sketched of country churches on a visit to England. The priest sent his sketches to Arthur Benton, architect of the Mission Inn in Riverside and San Gabriel Valley Mission Playhouse. The result is a Carpenter Gothic church, said Fr. Steve De Muth, pastor and rector. Its remarkable exterior is matched by dark wood inside, with vaulted ceilings and stained glass windows."
An Advent lessons and carols service on Dec. 19 is an uplifting introduction to the congregation and rector at the historic Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Covina.
*Being the World We Want*
An Advent and Christmas Message from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
May all the joys and blessings of this sacred season be with you and those you love.
Charles Dickens wrote this of Scrooge: “He carried his own low temperature always about with him. He iced his office in the dog days; and didn't thaw it one degree at Christmas.” Everyone in ministry is a temperature setter, too, or so a mentor priest once told a group of us. She said we would change others’ outlook not so much by preaching and teaching but by adjusting our temperamental thermostats – setting them on kind, empathetic, cheerful, curious, and just. Setting them on love.
The Christ child is the anti-Scrooge, cooling fevered, anxious brows, warming cold days. Not knowing when Jesus was born, early Christians gave the world his annual celebration when it most needed his fire – a few days after the winter solstice, when nights were longest and coldest. Christmas has been a warming pinpoint of hope in the darkness ever since.
During Advent, we’re on a precipice, teetering between darkness and light, alpha and omega (delta and omicron this year), the imperfectability of earthly life and God’s realm of justice, peace, and love. We all know people – maybe we are people – who complain when someone says “Merry Christmas” too early. And yet it’s better not to grasp too quickly for the precious gift in the manger. We spend liturgical time preparing to come before him in awe – the child who transforms the world just by being and then goads us to be transformative in his name, spirit, and example.
Loving the world as he does, the child asks much of those pledged to imitate his love. The one who feeds the world with his body gives us heart to help the food and housing insecure. Jesus lends prophetic authority to the anguish we feel at news of armies massed on Ukraine’s borders or of families fleeing violence and injustice who are shivering south of our borders. Discerning the connection between Jesus’s authority and his vulnerability and self-sacrifice, we may even receive grace to lay down our privilege, or at least put it to work for God’s glory and the sake of God’s people.
This Christmas, we can again offer warmth and fellowship to one another by gathering safely and celebrating the Nativity in person. Giving thanks for our reunited communities of faith in the Diocese of Los Angeles, let us redouble our work of reconciliation in our families, churches, and communities, and in a nation so addicted to fear and certitude that just watching the news can make us feel Scrooge’s chill in our bones. This Christmas, let us covet Christ’s and one another’s warmth. Let us be the way we want others to be. Let us be the world we want.
Yours in Christ’s love,
+John
Photo: Passing the peace on the Third Sunday of Advent at Holy Nativity, Westchester (John Taylor)
*Being the World We Want*
An Advent and Christmas Message from Bishop John Harvey Taylor
May all the joys and blessings of this sacred season be with you and those you love.
Charles Dickens wrote this of Scrooge: “He carried his own low temperature always about with him. He iced his office in the dog days; and didn't thaw it one degree at Christmas.” Everyone in ministry is a temperature setter, too, or so a mentor priest once told a group of us. She said we would change others’ outlook not so much by preaching and teaching but by adjusting our temperamental thermostats – setting them on kind, empathetic, cheerful, curious, and just. Setting them on love.
The Christ child is the anti-Scrooge, cooling fevered, anxious brows, warming cold days. Not knowing when Jesus was born, early Christians gave the world his annual celebration when it most needed his fire – a few days after the winter solstice, when nights were longest and coldest. Christmas has been a warming pinpoint of hope in the darkness ever since.
During Advent, we’re on a precipice, teetering between darkness and light, alpha and omega (delta and omicron this year), the imperfectability of earthly life and God’s realm of justice, peace, and love. We all know people – maybe we are people – who complain when someone says “Merry Christmas” too early. And yet it’s better not to grasp too quickly for the precious gift in the manger. We spend liturgical time preparing to come before him in awe – the child who transforms the world just by being and then goads us to be transformative in his name, spirit, and example.
Loving the world as he does, the child asks much of those pledged to imitate his love. The one who feeds the world with his body gives us heart to help the food and housing insecure. Jesus lends prophetic authority to the anguish we feel at news of armies massed on Ukraine’s borders or of families fleeing violence and injustice who are shivering south of our borders. Discerning the connection between Jesus’s authority and his vulnerability and self-sacrifice, we may even receive grace to lay down our privilege, or at least put it to work for God’s glory and the sake of God’s people.
This Christmas, we can again offer warmth and fellowship to one another by gathering safely and celebrating the Nativity in person. Giving thanks for our reunited communities of faith in the Diocese of Los Angeles, let us redouble our work of reconciliation in our families, churches, and communities, and in a nation so addicted to fear and certitude that just watching the news can make us feel Scrooge’s chill in our bones. This Christmas, let us covet Christ’s and one another’s warmth. Let us be the way we want others to be. Let us be the world we want.
Yours in Christ’s love,
+John
Photo: Passing the peace on the Third Sunday of Advent at Holy Nativity, Westchester (John Taylor)
[The Episcopal News] When Canon Randy Kimmler, a founder of AIDS ministries in the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, remembers friends whose lives have been claimed by the deadly virus first identified 40 years ago, he consults a list more than 100 names long.
Remembering 40 years of AIDS ministry, Southland Episcopalians share in rededication of L.A. monument / Gothic Records releases new album to mark 25th year of historic pipe organ at St. James in-the-City Church, L.A. / Diocesan staff to observe upcoming holidays; Update on hiatus / Bishop Taylor to ordain five to priesthood Jan. 8 / and more in the Episcopal News Update for December 12, 2021.
News from the Diocese of Los Angeles View as Webpage The Episcopal News Update A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles December 12, 2021 diocesela.org/episcopal-news Remembering 40 year
Episcopalians in ministry in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles. Kudos to St. Bede's.
Natural elements such as dirt, rosemary and other freshly clipped garden herbs, seashells, wood, fabric – even bugs, lizards and the preschoolers ages 2 to 5 themselves – are all part of the educational experience of the Discovery Gardens Environmental Early Learning Center, located at Emmanuel ...
Kids learn from ‘nature’s laboratory’ at Discovery Gardens preschool in Fullerton / One in the Spirit ministry to host Advent virtual conversation on 'engaging across difference' / Bloy House seeks new dean and president / Class will follow 'itinerary of self-discovery' in the Gospel of John / Escuela para Ministerios en español to begin in Pasadena / and more in the Episcopal News Update for December 5, 2021.
News from the Diocese of Los Angeles View as Webpage The Episcopal News Update A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles December 5, 2021 diocesela.org/episcopal-news Above: Children use
A gallery of photos from Diocesan Convention, held Nov. 13 at the Riverside Convention Center. https://diocesela.org/news/convention-2021-photo-gallery/
A gallery of photos from Diocesan Convention, held Nov. 13 at the Riverside Convention Center. https://diocesela.org/news/convention-2021-photo-gallery/
The end may be near, but radical change can save the earth, says climate activist Mary Nichols in Margaret Parker Lecture
[The Episcopal News] Unless radical changes are made in current energy use, “the guy with the sign that says, ‘The End is Near’ is right – probably before the end of this century,” environmental attorney and climate activist Mary D. Nichols told delegates attending the Nov. 13 annual meeti...
Bishop Bruce remembers 'bloopers and blessings' as convention bids her a warm farewell
[The Episcopal News] As she prepares to take on a new role Dec. 1 as bishop provisional of the Diocese of West Missouri, Diane M. Jardine Bruce bid a heartfelt and funny farewell at convention to the diocese she has served since May 2010 as bishop suffragan. At times she paused to overcome tears, bu
‘Truth and Love’ abound as convention passes historic balanced budget, pays tribute to late Bishop Bruno, bids farewell to Bishop Bruce
Several hundred clergy and lay delegates gathered at the Riverside Convention Center Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, while hundreds of others participated online from churches and homes in the first hybrid annual meeting of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
Full coverage of Diocesan Convention / Farewell to Bishop Bruce / Margaret Parker Lecture / Election results / Convention photos and videos / ‘Code red’: Melissa McCarthy and Episcopal Church delegation focus on ‘loss and damage’ at UN climate conference / HFS helps form adoptive families – and stays with them all the way / and more in the Episcopal News Update for Nov. 21, 2021.
News from the Diocese of Los Angeles View as Webpage The Episcopal News Update A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles November 21, 2021 diocesela.org/episcopal-news Diocesan Convention
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Elections were held at Diocesan Convention on Nov. 13, with delegates and clergy voting both in person and via the internet at the Diocese of Los Angeles' first-ever hybrid convention.
Episcopal Church leader urges action on climate change
ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Rev. Michael Curry, the presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church of the U.S., about the church’s efforts to fight climate ...
Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce to begin ministry Dec. 1 as bishop provisional of the Diocese of West Missouri / Ontario parish dedicates 'Rebecca's Garden' as community resource for rest, contemplation / Bishop Taylor will offer invocation at re-dedication of LA AIDS memorial / Convention will convene Nov. 13 in Riverside / and more in the Episcopal News Update for November 14, 2021.
News from the Diocese of Los Angeles View as Webpage The Episcopal News Update A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles November 14, 2021 diocesela.org/episcopal-news Bishop Diane Jardin
Gratitude abounds for ways in which the impact of COVID-19 was eased by the diocesan One Body & One Spirit Emergency Appeal, which raised $295,221.91 to fund 37 grants to hard-hit congregations and other ministries.
At annual meeting, credit union looks forward to new services, better access
The Episcopal Community Federal Credit Union is coming to a mobile phone near you in 2022, as part of a 5-year strategic plan to expand services, board chair Dan Valdez announced at an Oct. 28 virtual annual meeting.
Bishop Diane Jardine Bruce to begin ministry Dec. 1 as bishop provisional of the Diocese of West Missouri
The Rt. Rev. Diane M. Jardine Bruce, bishop suffragan of the Diocese of Los Angeles since 2010, will begin new ministry Dec. 1 as bishop provisional of the Diocese of West Missouri by action of its convention meeting in Kansas City, Mo.
Melissa McCarthy represents church at UN climate conference / Credit union looks forward to new services, better access / Emergency grants fund transitions to annual appeal / Convention is coming: all the details are here / and more in the Episcopal News Update for November 7, 2021.
News from the Diocese of Los Angeles View as Webpage The Episcopal News Update A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles November 7, 2021 diocesela.org/episcopal-news Melissa McCarthy rep
Diocesan Council approves balanced 2022 MSF budget to present to Nov. 13 convention | The Gathering remembers 1871 massacre of Chinese in L.A. | Convention to consider four resolutions at Nov. 13 meeting | and more in the Episcopal News Update for October 31, 2021.
News from the Diocese of Los Angeles View as Webpage The Episcopal News Update A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles October 31, 2021 diocesela.org/episcopal-news Diocesan Council app
My Work To Do session to begin on Thursday via Zoom / Jubilee Year urban intern program to celebrate 30th anniversary with online event Dec. 11 / St. Mary’s, Laguna Beach, to host Indigenous Peoples celebration / 'Salvage' by Tim Alderson returns to LA theater scene / and more in the Episcopal News Update for October 24, 2021.
News from the Diocese of Los Angeles View as Webpage The Episcopal News Update A weekly newsletter serving the Diocese of Los Angeles October 24, 2021 diocesela.org/episcopal-news My Work To Do sessio
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the passing of Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state https://bit.ly/Curry-Powell
Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on the passing of Gen. Colin Powell, former secretary of state https://bit.ly/Curry-Powell
The Rev. Sylvia Sweeney will present "Ministry in an Age of Ecological Crisis," a semester-long academic class open to lay and clergy auditors, during the spring semester at Bloy House (Episcopal Theological School, Los Angeles).
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