THE EARLY SPRING 2015 EpiscopalEpiscopal NewsNews WWW.EPISCOPALNEWS.COM SERVING THE SIX-COUNTY DIOCESE OF LOS ANGELES Malcolm Boyd 1923 - 2015 FROM THE BISHOP Lenten journeys to new life n commemorating a person who has died, the of civil rights and Book of Common Prayer guides us to petition racial equity in the JOHNNY BUZZERIO JOHNNY I“…through Jesus Christ our Lord; who rose 1960s and ’70s, and J. Jon Bruno victorious from the dead, and comforts us with the next as an openly Bishop of Los Angeles blessed hope of everlasting life. For to your faithful gay man and priest people, O Lord, life is changed, not ended; and when having travelled ear- our mortal body lies in death, there is prepared for lier, in the 1950s, By J. Jon Bruno us a dwelling place eternal in the heavens.” out of his career in This prayer’s insight that “life is changed, not Hollywood’s heyday ended” is on my heart as I think of our beloved into the beginnings friend and priest Malcolm Boyd, who has influenced of his theological education and path to priesthood. and strengthened my own faith throughout the past Finally, his serious illness with pneumonia in the last 50 years. From 1965 when I read his bestseller Are four weeks of his life was another passage that he You Running with Me, Jesus? — the same year of made with grace and courage. the marches from Selma to Montgomery — I have These were by no means easy paths, and they been deeply moved by his courage and guidance. strengthened Malcolm and deepened his witness to the inclusive and healing love of Christ. His life took many turns and was changed, and now “For to your faithful people, O Lord, life is his faithful witness continues. The same is true changed, not ended; and when our mortal for us as we journey through this Lenten sea- body lies in death, there is prepared for us son, seeking through prayer and contempla- tion to increase our faith and understanding a dwelling place eternal in the heavens.” even as we cope with challenging and unex- — Burial Office, Book of Common Prayer pected aspects of life. Then in recent years, while Malcolm was writer- he sufferings of Christ remind us that he endured in-residence in our diocese, he remained a constant Tthe cross yet rose again, overcoming death and source of wise counsel and generous love to me and showing us that new life emerges from even the to Mary Bruno, and to so many others. Likewise, worst of circumstances. Yes, we are an Easter peo- Above: The cover of our love for Malcolm continues deep and strong, ple, bearing one another’s burdens and sharing com- the 2005 40th- and reminds us of the ongoing connection that we mon life in the Body of Christ. My prayer for all of anniversary edition together share with others in the Communion of us this Lenten season is that we share more deeply in of Malcolm Boyd’s Saints. our journeys of faith – encouraging and serving one Are You Running with Reflecting on Malcolm’s life, we remember that he other — guided by the Risen Christ, whose triumph Me, Jesus? walked several challenging journeys: as an advocate we will celebrate anew this coming Easter Day. ? THE VOLUME 65, NUMBER 2 In this issue: Page 3: Lenten “Water Tithe” program; Climate Change seminar; Search committee Episcopal News Page 5: Stewardship seminar, “Called to the Wall” pilgrimage Publication of the Diocese of Los Angeles. Serving readers since 1898. Page 7: The Birdsall Lectures: Experts offer views on Holy Land, L.A. church history Editor The Episcopal News (ISSN 0195-0681) is Page 8: The Rev. Canon Malcolm Boyd, author, activist and priest, dies at 91 Janet Kawamoto published bi-monthly by the Program Group [email protected] on Communications and Public Affairs of the Page 12: Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration at the Cathedral Center Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles, 840 Echo Page 15: Books: The Diocese Reads, and novels by Frederick Borsch, John Taylor Correspondent Park Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90026. The Rev. Canon Patricia McCaughan Page 16: ‘Future50 cohort’ nurtures emerging faith leaders [email protected] Subscription price: $15 per year. Page 18: Take Note: items of interest from around the diocese Art Director Molly Ruttan-Moffat The Episcopal News Update is published by Pages 19 - 20: People: News of the diocesan community [email protected] email each Wednesday. To subscribe, send a request to Editorial and Advertising Office [email protected] On the cover: The Rev. Canon Malcolm Boyd, writer/poet-in-residence of the Diocese Cathedral Center of St. Paul 840 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles 90026 For weekly news and calendar updates online, of Los Angeles, died Feb. 27 at age 91. He is pictured here at a celebration of his 90th 213.482.2040 visit the Episcopal News website at birthday in 2013 at the home of Bishop J. Jon Bruno and Mary Bruno. See full obituary email: [email protected] www.episcopalnews.com on page 5. Photo / Janet Kawamoto 2 THE EPISCOPAL NEWS Early Spring 2015 NEWS Bishop Bruno asks for ‘water tithe’ to support worldwide water projects s Lent begins, Bishop Jon Bruno in- Avites congregations to join a year-long diocesan “water-tithing” program de- Fritz Coleman Katharine Jefferts Schori Marc Andrus signed to address the challenges of extreme water insecurity that the Diocese of Los Angeles shares with regions and nations Presiding bishop to keynote climate around the world. Coordinated by the Program Group on change webcast forum on March 24 Global Partnership and the Rev. Andrew Weathercaster Fritz Coleman to moderate panel of climate experts. Barnett, bishop’s chair for environmen- tal studies and food justice, the program Webcast will originate from Campbell Hall: viewing at Cathedral Center will encourage households throughout the diocese to “water-tithe” — to reduce their he Climate Change Crisis,” a and the Diocese of Los Angeles as part of water consumption by 10 percent over a webcast forum presented by the the Birdsall Lectures marking the 150th 12-month period, then to donate the mon- ‘TEpiscopal Church on March 24, year of Episcopal parish ministry in Los ey saved to their congregations for the sup- and addressing one of the most signifi- Angeles. port of projects in countries facing water cant topics in today’s society, will feature Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Sch- insecurity. panelists well-versed in the critical areas ori of the Episcopal Church will present “Lent is an appropriate time for us all to of the environment and the impact of cli- the keynote address. The forum will be re-examine our relationship with water,” mate change on our world. moderated by longtime climatologist Fritz said Bishop Bruno. “Through this pro- The 90-minute live webcast, which Coleman of KNBC 4 television news. gram, we will stand in prayerful solidarity will begin at 11 a.m. Pacific, will origi- Two panels, each 30 minutes, will fo- with our sisters and brothers around the nate from Campbell Hall Episcopal cus on specific areas of the climate change globe who, like us, are called to be more School, North Hollywood. It is presented crisis: “Regional Impacts of Climate careful stewards of this precious resource.” in partnership with Bishop J. Jon Bruno Change” and (continued next page) The program will encourage congrega- tions to designate lead “faucet families” to stimulate discussion and action. The dio- cese, through its global partnership pro- gram, will offer congregations help iden- Bishop Coadjutor Search Committee tifying overseas partners and water access projects they can support, as well as devel- holds first meeting, begins planning oping existing relationships. “Water is life, our local supplies are he Bishop Coadjutor Search Commit- maintain its own internal communication challenged, our current consumption ex- Ttee, charged by Diocesan Convention systems while providing regular reports to ceeds what we can maintain for the long and the Standing Committee to seek nomi- the wider diocese, to be provided through haul — and this is a solvable problem,” nees for a successor to Bishop Diocesan J. the diocesan Community Relations Office says Barnett. “Through indoor efficiency Jon Bruno upon his retirement in 2018, and posted via diocesan media. and California-friendly yards, we can held its first meeting Feb. 10 and began to The committee has announced its mem- bring our water use down to sustainable organize its work. bership as follows: Together with Bull, levels. That’s worth doing because it di- Preparing a profile of the diocese and members are James Alexander (St. An- rectly benefits our neighbors.” reviewing input received during Diocesan drew’s, Ojai), the Very Rev. Canon Frank For further information, including a kit Convention’s December 2014 workshop Alton (Cathedral Center of St. Paul, Echo designed to help congregations begin the on the Bishop’s Address were initial tasks Park), the Rev. Jimmy Bartz (Thad’s, Santa program, visit ministries.ladiocese.org/glo- taken up by the committee, according to Monica), the Rev. Susan Bek (St. Paul’s, balpartnership.html or contact Troy Elder, its chair, the Rev. Canon Julian Bull, head Ventura), Kathleen Dapper (St. Mary’s, bishop’s legate for global partnership, at of Campbell Hall Episcopal school in Laguna Beach), Margaret Drust (St. [email protected], or Barnett at barneta@ North Hollywood. James’, South Pasadena), the Rev. Robert campbellhall.org. ? Bull added that the committee will Edwards (St. (continued next page) THE EPISCOPAL NEWS Early Spring 2015 3 NEWS CLIMATE CHANGE (continued from previous page) “Reclaiming Climate Change as a Moral as science advisor for risk reduction in the The forum also will be available on de- Issue.