Today the Episcopal Church will ordain the Rev. Canon Mary Glasspool as "one of the first two female bishops in the Diocese of Los Angeles' 114-year history," reports cbs2. Additionally, the 56-year-old Baltimore native will be the church's second openly gay bishop. Glasspool, who has been with her partner for 22 years, was nominated last August and voted in this March, despite pressure from conservative Episcopalians to reject her nomination. In discussing her personal life, Glasspool "said in an essay on the Los Angeles diocese Web site that she had an 'intense struggle' while in college with her sexuality and the call to become a priest." more ›

On the heels of the confirmation of California's first gay Speaker of the Assembly comes the Episcopal Church's vote to consecrate its second openly gay bishop, according to the New York Times. Rev. Mary D. Glasspool will be one of two new assistant bishops here in Los Angeles as of May 15th. At issue for the Anglican Communion is the interpretation of the bible--does it condemn homosexuality or is that open to interpretation?--and it seems most members went the liberal route. Glasspool has been with her partner for 22 years. She was nominated last August along with five others, including a gay man. The first openly gay bishop V. Gene Robinson, who was confirmed in New Hampshire in 2003. more ›

It's like Classical Music got up and left for the week (maybe to Chicago?). That's okay, though, today's picks are both exciting. We post today's picks earlier than the usual 2 p.m. slot in order to make sure you're forewarned, since they are today. more ›

The IRS investigation at the All Saints Episcopal Church over a 2004 "anti-war sermon" has been dropped, the church announced today at a press conference. The church is now asking for an apology and some clarification. Remember all those pot-house busts in the Inland Empire? It appears that all these drug homes in high-end areas are funded and employed by gangs from China. Aren't hospitals always in trouble? "Nearly two dozen private hospitals in... more ›

Steven Schmidt We've told you about the Sundays Live tradition stemming from 1948 here in Los Angeles before, but we'll tell you again: this is essential LA. 1) It's at LACMA. 2) It's Free. 3) It's Quality. Tonight, they present percussionist Steven Schmidt alongside Mládí, the conductor-less chamber orchestra known for their concerts at the historically famous Los Altos Apartments in Wilshire Center. The diverse program includes Czech composer Bohuslav Martinů, Schmidt's own Images... more ›

World AIDS Day. Minorities at risk. more ›

Today is not just any Thursday. It's also the opening day of the The Fellowship Of Reconciliation's 2004 National Conference--"ORGANIZING THE REAL SUPERPOWER:People of the World Choose Peace" more ›