The ethos and rhythm of our English, Spanish, Spanglish life together…
This informally dressed, richly diverse community of faith – part of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles since 1896 – is a people and a place where the arts, social justice, and creative spirituality converge around ancient yet progressive, Anglo-Catholic liturgy.
We come together from all over the greater Los Angeles area, not to retreat from the pressures and turmoil of modern life, but to follow the “comunidad de base” model of active engagement and support one another as a “priesthood of all believers.”
Reading the Bible together, balanced by tradition and reason, we are constantly being invited and urged by Jesus to redirect our attention away from where God is typically expected to show up, toward the margins, toward the edge — the edge of the church community, the edge of society, the edge of our own lives.
Our mission, our very reason for being, is to help one another understand, activate, and proclaim this message: that the good news actively and passionately embodied by Jesus is that God loves us — no matter what!
We do not confine our faith to the walls of a church building or the time of Sunday liturgy, nor do we believe that effective faith is purely private affair. Thus, we are always exploring ancient and new ways to worship together, celebrate and negotiate difference together, work together, eat together, and play together (see our Ministries and Life Together links)! As one might guess, this is not a place to come and hide but an enthusiastically welcoming place.
Coffee Hour…
Following each service, English and Spanish, is a time for sharing food, drink, and continued conversation together in “the house,” as well as a time for continued formation around various themes and topics. Check the Upcoming… links on our homepage for more details.
Our ministry with children and youth…
Check out the Children and Youth link on our website to learn more about what’s happening and when!
Other links for those unfamiliar with the Episcopal tradition and terminology or simply interested in learning more…
• Daily Meditations from Episcopal Café
• Episcopal Life Online
• A Glossary for the Episcopal/Anglican Tradition
Bring your questions, bring your children and youth, bring your creative energy, and join us in this honest adventure!