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A LITANY FOR THE RESTORATION OF PEACE IN THE HOLY LAND

God of peace, we pray for the people of Palestine and Israel in these perilous and dangerous times.

For all who are fearful for the safety of their loved ones and themselves, we pray that the assurance of unfailing love, even in the midst of danger, settles upon them. Shelter them from despair and protect them from harm.

For all who are wounded, we pray they find healing. For all who have died, we pray they find rest.

For all who grieve, we pray they find comfort.

For leaders on all sides, we pray for a renewed will to lay down arms, for the strength to put the grievances and wrongs suffered by their people to rest, and for the conviction to embrace a path of reconciliation and peace that preserves the rights and dignity of all of your children.

God of mercy, help us to remember there is no border that can separate us from your great love and protection, no stone that can sound the well of your deep mercy.

God of justice, we pray with hopeful hearts that your beloved children of the Holy Land will be spared a future of sustained violence and unrest and that a recognition of the humanity of all people will prevail.

We ask all this in the name of your Son, Jesus. Christ. Amen.

American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, 2021

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Twentieth Sunday After Pentecost

Sunday, October 15th, 2023

The Rev. James Lee Walker will be our guest preacher at both our 8 am and 10 am services.



Said Mass is at 10:00 am | In-Person Only

Choral Mass is at 10:00 am| In-Person and Online

Livestream available via Facebook and YouTube

Lay Ministry

Fr. Walker invites you to gather after the 10 am Mass for a further discussion of Lay Ministry. Please get your coffee and join the group for a discussion of points raised in today's sermon in particular and in Lay Ministry in general.

Don't Be Late To Mass

Upcoming street closure taking place on Sunday, October 15 for CicLAvia—Heart of LA.

In case you're not familiar, CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that partners with the City of LA to produce car free days, transforming the streets into public parks for the day. The event is free, family-friendly and open to the public. 

On that day, 7.8 miles of streets will be closed to cars from 7am to 6pm. During this time, motorized vehicles will not be able to access the route. Parking will not be allowed on the route starting at 1am that day. See attached Street Closure Notification and map for more information.

Though our church is not directly on the route, please note that there may be additional traffic congestion during the event hours, and you may need to take a different route to the church that day. Please plan accordingly and allow additional time to drive.

Next Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 there will be one service at 9 am.

Vestry On-Call

Ruby Sylvestre



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.

Contemplative Service at Kilgore Chapel

Tuesdays at 7:30 pm

Join us every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Kilgore Chapel for guided silent prayer and contemplation. No experience is necessary.

This service is led by St. John's Cathedral and Canterbury USC.

For more information, contact Rev. Mel at msoriano@stjohnsla.org