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The Rev. Canon Paul D. Edwards – rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Fullerton, from 1963 to 1994 – died peacefully March 18 at age 93. Survivors include his three sons – George, John Paul (Lisa), and Robert (Michelle), rector of St. Margaret’s, San Juan Capistrano – and nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Edwards was predeceased […]
[The Episcopal News] – Living “through a moment of deliberate, organized cruelty aimed at some of the most vulnerable people in our society,” means there is an urgent need and there are dozens of ways for faith communities to join the Sacred Resistance movement, the Rev. Canon Jaime Edwards-Acton told a March 21 gathering at […]
The Rev. Karen Brenna MacQueen – an Episcopal priest, registered nurse clinician, and spiritual director with extensive experience in Indian religion and philosophy – died Feb. 10 at age 80 after an extended illness. She is survived by a niece, friends, and colleagues in interfaith ministries. At her request, no services are planned. MacQueen, who […]
Reports of ongoing resilience and recovery in the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires were a central focus of Diocesan Council’s March 12, 2026 online meeting, which also included updates on planning for the July 11 consecration of Bishop-elect Antonio. J. Gallardo L. Bishop John Harvey Taylor opened the meeting by celebrating the call of […]
The Rev. Canon Louis E. Hemmers – rector emeritus of Trinity Church in Redlands – died March 11 at age 93, “peacefully surrounded by the love of his family,” a parish obituary notes. “He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, priest, and community leader. A man of deep faith, warm humor, and generous spirit,” he […]
Bishop John Harvey Taylor invoked the golden rule as he called for an “All-Faith Democratic Union” to actively protect human rights, when welcoming faith leaders to “A Multi-Faith Response to Our Current Constitutional Crisis” March 11 at St. Paul’s Commons in Los Angeles. “My friends, we are all-faith, missing from public life today is a […]
As Kathy Wilder prepares to step down from her “dream job” as Camp Stevens executive director on March 31, she leaves a legacy of deep caring, embracing both challenge and joy, cultural expansion, strategic planning and grace-filled leadership in difficult times, according to staff and board members. “It’s been the great honor of my life […]
The Diocese of Los Angeles is among a group of faith-based organizations opposing Trump v. Barbara a case U.S. Supreme Court justices are set to hear April 1, which seeks to end birthright citizenship for children born in the United States to parents who are either undocumented or who have temporary legal status. “The Trump […]
[United Thank Offering] United Thank Offering (UTO) invites Episcopalians to practice gratitude in inventive ways, with every penny donated going out into the world as grants i to Episcopal and Anglican Communion groups aiming to solve difficult community problems the following year. There is a saying that “gratitude makes you fall in love with the life you […]
Hard-working high-schoolers are printing 3D models, recording their own podcasts, mixing music and more at the new Best Buy Teen Tech Center created by the electronics retailer’s charitable foundation at the Dorris Dann Kids Campus in El Monte. Cris Abrego, chairman of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, joined El Monte Mayor Jessica Arcona and Assemblymember Mike Fong […]
Stillpoint — a contemplative community specializing in spiritual direction and enrichment — has named Jasmine Bellamy, an experienced faith leader and business executive, to serve as its executive director effective March 1. Bellamy’s appointment was announced by Krystle Hart on behalf of the board of trustees of Stillpoint, an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of […]
The Rev. Joseph “Jeff” Franklin Wilhelm – a former rector of St. Andrew’s, Ojai, and previously St. Stephen’s, Beaumont — died Feb. 25 in a fatal automobile accident. He was 79 and a resident of South Haven, Michigan. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Barbara, who is recovering from injuries sustained in the accident; […]
