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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 29 Deanery 9, Trinity, Orange, 10 a.m. Parishioners and clergy may attend any of the listening sessions, regardless of their deanery. 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. Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Vigil Easter Morning
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Confirmation Class Underway - You Can Still Join There’s still time to join Confirmation class which continues this coming Tuesday night! I am teaching a four-session confirmation class and three dates remain: August 11, 25, and September 1. These classes will meet on Tuesday nights on Zoom at 7 PM in the evening and will last one hour. Please email me if you would like to participate! This class can lead to confirmation or reception into the church if you have already been confirmed...
Festive St. James' Day Last Sunday Last Sunday we enjoyed a special day of hellos, goodbyes and celebration. Our interim director of music, Bruce Neswick, joined us for one final service; incoming director of music Chris Caruso-Lynch stepped on board in his new role; longtime church member Monica Watters celebrated a big birthday in style; and last but not least, the feast day of our patron saint, James the Greater. A HUGE thank you to the St James Men’s Group for funding the taco truck again...
St. James Day this Sunday, July 26 Every year on the final weekend of July, we celebrate our patron saint, St. James! This year we will again enjoy a visit from our favorite taco truck and celebrate with cake. If you’d like to bring something, salads, and fruit salads are most welcome! In the past, we have gathered on the St. James school field; however, this year, we will stay cool in our own parish hall with overflow into the courtyard! Be sure to join us for a festive summer lunch! This...