Holy Week at St. James
From the LA DioceseAll Invited to Bishop Search Committee Listening SessionsBy Mostyn Trudinger-Smith The Bishop Search Committee in-person listening sessions, designed to gather input for the November 2025 election of a successor to the Rt. Rev. John Harvey Taylor, are scheduled in the diocese's geographic deaneries as follows: March 22, Deanery 3, Holy Faith, Inglewood, 10 a.m. Parishioners and clergy may attend any of the listening sessions, regardless of their deanery. There also will be additional virtual listening sessions held by Zoom. These will include general virtual sessions open to all, sessions specifically for clergy, a session for diocesan staff, and sessions for special ministry groups, including Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Ministry, Black Ministry, and Latino Ministry groups. The Latino Ministry listening sessions will be April 1, 6 p.m. and April 10, 6 p.m. Contact the Rev. Carlos Ruvalcaba, associate at St. Stephen’s, Hollywood, and St. Barnabas, Eagle Rock, at associatestbeststephens@gmail.com. The Black Ministry listening session will be April 8, 6 p.m. Contact the Rev. Joseph Oloimooja, priest-in-charge of Holy Faith, Inglewood, for zoom links at oloimooja@yahoo.com. A listening session for API ministry communities is being scheduled and details will be available soon. The general laity sessions will take place April 3 and April 22, 6 p.m. Zoom links will be available in coming weeks. Clergy listening sessions will be April 24. Zoom links will be made available in coming weeks. A session for diocesan staff will be April 1 at 2 p.m. Diocesan staff will receive the zoom link in coming weeks. In addition to the listening sessions, the Bishop Search Committee will have a survey, which will open March 31. Spanish translation will be available at all in-person deanery sessions. For questions about translation from languages other than Spanish, and other questions about listening sessions, contact Laura Mahaney at lolako@yahoo.com. From the LA DioceseStanding Committee invites applications for Bishop Transitions CommitteeBy Judy Stark, consultant to the Bishop Search Committee The Standing Committee is seeking applications from parishioners who would like to serve on the Transitions Committee for the election of the bishop coadjutor of the EpiscopalDiocese of Los Angeles. “This is the team that will introduce the candidates to the diocese and the diocese to the candidates,” said the Rev. Kate Cress, president of the Standing Committee. “We're looking for people with a wide variety of skills in hospitality, event planning, and pastoral care.” An application form will be posted on the diocesan website on March 21. Deadline for applications is April 11. Those selected for the committee — a group of about 10 to 15 — will be expected to attend an opening retreat at St. Paul's Commons on May 3. The Transitions Committee will plan and conduct meet-and-greet sessions around the diocese with the candidates in October and will assist with the election in November and the consecration of the coadjutor-elect in July 2026. “Once the slate is announced in September, the baton passes from the Search Committee to the Transitions Committee,” Cress said. “We need a diverse group of people who are enthusiastic about our diocese, people with experience putting on big events, and people who can provide warm pastoral care to our candidates and their families. We look forward to receiving applications from all around the diocese.” Wednesday Morning Prayer on ZoomDid you know that St James has a midweek online service? It is morning prayer and you are welcome to join. Our group meets every Wednesday morning at 8:30 AM PT on Zoom. To be added to our list, contact Steve Yeazell.
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African Fellowship Sunday I am so excited for this coming weekend when we celebrate African Fellowship Sunday. This is one of my favorite moments of our year here at St. James. During the service you will hear beautiful music, an exciting guest preacher, and then you will be warmly invited to cross the courtyard for a delicious lunch and celebration! Plan to come!! Visiting Preacher Rev. Galvin Brewington-Mathis Will Join Us This Sunday I am excited to be joining you all in worship for the...
Evensong and Organ Recitals Return THIS SUNDAY! This Sunday, October 11 at 4:15 pm, Evensong returns with the Choir of Saint James. Join us for cider and cookies to celebrate the new season. Then, at 6 pm, enjoy an Organ Recital with Maurice Clerc of Dijon, France, the first concert in the 2026-2027 season of the International Laureates Organ Series. National Faith Coalition to End Homelessness This weekend, we are participating in a nationwide event called Weekend to End Homelessness....
Blessing of the Animals! This Sunday, October 4th! This Sunday, Oct 4, we’ll enjoy one of the most delightful days of the year: the Blessing of Animals, as we celebrate the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. Bring your pets to church this Sunday for a blessing and a certificate of blessing as well. https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd5OL4Yhymo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Visit from UK Dean this Sunday The Very Reverend Dominic Barrington has been Dean of York since November,...