Weekly News Update | February 12, 2023

Embracing Black History Month | Christopher G. Gravis, D.M.A., Canon for Music & Cathedral Arts

St. John's Cathedral proudly celebrates a long history of Black African-American and Caribbean identity here in Los Angeles. It is especially fitting that we embrace Black History month as a spiritual community. Part of the way we express that identity every year in February is through our music.

You will hear organ and choral music by Black composers, arrangers, and sources throughout the month of February. You’ll hear a variety of Black musical styles, from historical Negro spirituals, to Gospel, to Jazz elements. And you’ll be invited to join in the singing of hymns from our Black Episcopal tradition, of which there are several important resources.

FROM CANON EARL MOUNGER

The original altar quilt was done in 2010. It combines two types of African American quilts: applique and embroidery quilts. My goal then, as now, was much like that of early African American quilters, to tell our history of diversity and community here at St. John's. We come from across the country and the world. Each panel has four components to help tell your story: your place of birth, the year you became an affiliate or member, your name, and one or two activities you are or have been involved with here at St John's. I invite you to add your name to our shared community history here at St. John's. Each Sunday for the next month there will be someone at a table to assist you. You may choose from the precut colors of the rainbow and follow the instructions to add your name. The cost for each panel is $25.00. If you have moved and would like to add your name, contact the church office for information.

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Upcoming Services

Absalom Jones Commemorative Service

Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 10 am

In-person & online

Join us this Sunday February 12th for a special service commemorating Absalom Jones, the first African American who was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church.

Livestream available via Facebook and YouTube | Service Leaflet

There will be no Christian Education.

Shrove Tuesday | Burning of the Palms

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 7 pm

Join us for our Shrove Tuesday celebration, during which we will enjoy a Mardi Gras dinner together, followed by the burning of palms in preparation for Ash Wednesday.

RSVP for Shrove Tuesday/Burning of the Palms HERE !

Ash Wednesday Services

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Said Mass at 12:00 pm | In-Person only

Choral Mass at 7:00 pm | In-person & online

Vestry On-Call

Hamilton Yang

Vestry members are partners with clergy, encouraging the growth of community and the establishment of common ground in the spiritual life of the congregation. Parishioners are always welcome to speak with these individuals on Sunday morning; they assist in making sure our questions, comments, or concerns are heard.

Community

The Choral Academy Open Enrollment

The Choral Academy is a great music program for all children ages 7-14. This program meets every Thursday from 4 - 6 pm (dinner included!) until June 1, 2023 and it includes multiple performance opportunities throughout the year. Enroll now, reach out to Mr. Salts at [email protected] .

Bloy House Lay Formation Program February and March Class information

Bloy House is currently charting a new course in its education services for the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles. We are developing a robust lay formation program to help lay leaders throughout the diocese discern their ministry, grow their faith, and explore minis- try opportunities.

Hebridean Treasure: Lost and Found

February 26 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | FREE

Film of live-stage dance, music, and song performance by Scottish artists with writer John Philip Newell. Celtic Spirituality; love of Earth.

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