Epiphany is a season where the wisdom of sages reveals God to us in new and powerful ways. Throughout history, those sages have been found among those most marginalized and oppressed. In Epiphany, it is particularly important for us to seek out those voices, to invite them to speak their truth, to listen fearlessly and to heed their words.
At All Saints Church, we are committed to dismantling the structures of patriarchy and white supremacy that enslave us all. An important step in that direction is centering the voices of women and people of color and following their wisdom and leadership. That is why we are declaring Epiphany, 2018 “A Season of Wisdom and Revelation” where we will only have women of color in our pulpit on Sunday mornings — January 7 – February 11 — and we will be shaped and led by the Gospel they preach.
The lineup includes nationally-renowned preachers and theologians, members of our own congregation and youth … prophetic voices all. We are still finalizing our preaching rota but are thrilled to announce the following line-up for the 9:00 & 11:15 a.m. services during Epiphany.
During the season we will also be welcoming other guests to share their life wisdom with us. You’re not going to want to miss a thing! Mark your calendars now and spread the word: invite everyone you know to be a part of this life-changing season of wisdom and revelation.
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Sunday, January 7
Lisa Sharon Harper [7:30, 9:00 & 11:15] – Scholar and theologian. Author, Founder and president of FreedomRoad.us, columnist at Sojourners Magazine, Auburn Theological Seminary Senior Fellow.
Vivian Varela [1:00 p.m.] — Long-time member of All Saints Church and integral part of the 1pm Ministry Team; featured in the December Saints Alive “Spotlight” series and a former missionary and evangelist.
Sunday, January 14
The Reverend Traci Blackmon [7:30, 9:00 & 11:15]– Executive Minister of Justice and Witness, United Church of Christ; Member of the Ferguson Commission; 2015 Ebony Magazine Power 100; NAACP Rosa Parks Award.
Sandra Martinez-Moore [1:00 p.m.] — Sandra has attended the Diocesan Hispanic Leadership Institute, was part of the “ICE out of Pomona Coalition,” and she is currently heading the Spanish Ministry at St Paul’s Episcopal church in Pomona. Sandra’s passion is helping others through her job as a nurse and active participation in justice-oriented causes, and along with her wife, seeing their daughter grow.
Sunday, January 21
The Rev. Dr. Kelly Brown Douglas [9:00 & 11:15] — Scholar and Theologian; Dean, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary; Canon Theologian Washington National Cathedral; Author.
Rocío Peña [1:00 p.m.] — Rocío has studied at the Leadership Institute of the Diocese of Los Angeles, she teaches Catechism to children and adults, and she is a Lay Eucharistic Minister. She is member of the Hispanic Ministry of the Diocese, serves on the Vestry at her church, Saint Phillip the Evangelist located in south central Los Angeles, and she has been a delegate to the Diocesan Convention.
Sunday, January 28
Annmarette Vera [7:30, 9:00, 11:15 am & 1:00 pm]– Annmarette is a high school senior and has been a part of our All Saints Church community for the past 14 years. She will bring us a powerful word that comes out of that experience of being a child and youth at All Saints Church — a word that will reflect us back to ourselves in a powerful way.
Sunday, February 4
Dr. Brinell Anderson, PsyD. [7:30, 9:00 & 11:15] –Dr. Brinell Anderson, is a licensed clinical psychologist with an academic background in African-American studies as well as Community Psychology. Her professional interests and experiences include psychoanalytic psychotherapy; mindfulness meditation; the psychological impact of chronic medical illness; psychotherapy with persons of African-descent; and spiritual issues in psychotherapy. She is passionate about sharing her expertise in workshop presentations, especially on topics addressing cultural humility and privilege, healing from collective cultural trauma, and Black women’s wellness.
Lydia Lopez [1:00 p.m.] — Long time All Saints member and one of the great matriarchs of the Chicano Rights Movement. We are thrilled to have Lydia as our preacher at the bilingual 1:00pm service.
Sunday, February 11
May Choi — [7:30 a.m.]
All Saints member and part of our youth ministry team we are delighted to welcome May to the pulpit at the 7:30 service.
The Rev. Nancy Frausto – [9:00, 11:15 & 1:00 p.m.]
Associate Rector, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Long Beach and a Dreamer (DACA recipient), Nancy is a powerful preacher, teacher and witness to the power of God’s liberating love.
[Cover art: Epiphany by Janet McKenzie]
