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St. John’s Episcopal Church and St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, both of San Bernardino, have announced that they are joining together in common mission under the direction and pastoral care of the Rev. David H. Starr, who is to be appointed vicar of both congregations by Bishop J. Jon Bruno. Starr (pictured) has been […]
September 12, 1931 – December 17, 2009 A memorial service was held on Saturday, January 23 for the Rev. Canon Fredrick A.L. Glass, 78, at All Saints Church in Pasadena. He had served as deacon at the Cathedral Center Congregation of St. Athanasius in addition to his ministry as administrative chaplain at King-Drew Medical Center […]
November 13, 1929 – December 13, 2009 The Rev. Weaver Stevens, former rector of St. Michael & All Angels Church, Studio City, died from a sudden heart attack on December 13, 2009. He was 80, and had been living in Maryland in retirement. Stevens retired in 1992 after serving as rector of St. Michael’s for […]
November 13, 1924 – December 12, 2009 Former St. Mark’s, Altadena, parish secretary, Hillsides board member and clergy spouse Barbara Hopkins Harms of Escondido died Dec. 12 after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Richard B. Harms, two children, four stepchildren, thirteen grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was born November 13, 1924, […]
April 10, 1925 – December 8, 2009 The Rev. John Rogers Davis died in Santa Fe on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. He was fortunate to die quickly from a stroke, with family members by his side. In his last years, as he had throughout his life, he shed a warm light on his family, friends […]
Several people were elected to diocesan office during the Dec. 4 – 5 convention. They are listed here. Standing Committee The Rev. Betsy Hooper-Rosebrook Rex Botengan Diocesan Council The Rev. Margaret McCauley Samantha Wylie Director, Corporation of the Diocese The Rev. Elizabeth Habecker John A. Tucker Jr. Ravi Verma Commission on Ministry The Rev. Michael […]
d. December 1, 2009 Ronald Stuart Hartwick, a dedicated lay member of the Diocese of Los Angeles and a longtime trustee and secretary of the Diocesan Investment Trust, died on Dec. 1. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, and their three children, Charlie, Michael and Molly. Services will be held Saturday, Dec. 12th at […]
August 21, 1937 – November 29, 2009 The Rev. Ronald Ivan Erlandson, former chaplain at the Kensington (The Episcopal Home in Alhambra), died on November 29. He was 72. Survivors include a brother and many friends. In recent years, Erlandson had undergone Buddhist training, and his Buddhist community will hold the Sukhavati, a memorial service, […]
July 29, 1924 – November 23, 2009 The Rev. Joseph Potter Miller, who served as an assistant priest or priest in charge of several congregations in the diocese, died on Nov. 23. He was 85. Services will be held on Saturday, December 12 at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, San Pedro. Miller was married […]
At seven years old, “Daniel” was feeling the burden of trying to replace the responsibilities of his late father, who died tragically in a random act of violence. Seeing that his mother was struggling with the loss and the task of being the family’s sole provider, Daniel constantly thought about how he could help his […]
Camp Stevens, the camp and retreat center of the Episcopal Dioceses of Los Angeles and San Diego, was honored on November 10 by California Interfaith Power & Light (CIPL), a faith-based organization mobilizing a religious response to global warming. CIPL honored congregations and church institutions across California with Energy “Oscars” for “greening” their facilities, educating […]
April 11, 1918 – October 20, 2009 Retired Bishop of Ohio and former rector of All Saints Church, Pasadena, John H. Burt died October 20 at his home on the southern shore of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He was 91 years old. In a career spanning five decades, Burt dedicated himself […]
