English Temporary Supply Announcement

03/25/2011

We are pleased to announce that Rev. Dr. Chuck Robertson has been engaged as our English Temporary Supply starting April 1.  Welcome, Chuck!

Chuck has served Christ in a great variety of settings— five years as a campus minister in the San Francisco Bay Area, another five years in overseas ministry in Poland, four years as pastor of a rural congregation and then four more years in a small town church in Indiana, fourteen years in an urban congregation in Michigan prior to coming to Wilshire Presbyterian Church in 1999.  He retired from 42 years of active ministry in the fall of 2008.  In addition to occasional preaching in retirement, for ten months he served as interim pulpit supply at Knox Presbyterian Church in Ladera Heights.  This past summer he spent a month in Beijing, China, teaching Conversational English to graduate students at Peking University.

Chuck has a daughter, Michelle, son-in-law, David, and a delightful granddaughter, Olivia in Indiana, and a son, Christopher, and daughter-in-law, Kristin, in Tennessee.  He is the second oldest of eleven children from a good Presbyterian family, born in Titusville, Pennsylvania, and from age ten reared in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He is a graduate of Indiana University (B.A., M.A.), San Francisco Theological Seminary (M.Div., Th.M.), and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (D.Min.).

Chuck ha servido Cristo en varios escenarios – cinco años como un ministro del campus en la área del San Francisco Bay, otros cinco años en un extranjero ministerio en Polonia, cuatro años como pastor de una congregación rural y después otros cuatro años en una iglesia de una pequeña ciudad en Indiana, catorce años en una congregación urbana en Michigan antes de venir a la Iglesia Presbiteriana Wilshire en 1999.  Retiro de 42 años de activo ministerio en el otoño de 2008.  Además de la esporádica predicación en su retiro, por diez meses serbio como suministro interino del pulpito en la Iglesia Presbiteriana Knox en Ladera Heights.  El pasado verano paso un mes en Beijing, China ensayando ingles conversacional para estudiantes de postgrado en la Universidad Peking.

Chuck tiene una hija, Michelle, yerno, David, y una encantada nieta, Olivia en Indiana, y un hijo, Christopher, y nuera, Kristin, en Tennessee.  Es el segundo de once hijos de una buena familia presbiteriana, nacido en Titusville, Pennsylvania, y de la edad diez, criado en Indianapolis, Indiana.  Se graduó de la Universidad Indiana (B.A., M.A.), del Seminario Teológico San Francisco (M.Div., Th.M.), y el Seminario Teológico Pittsburgh (D.Min.).

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Search committee + Comité de búsqueda

03/04/2011

Congratulations to the newly elected Designated Pastor Search Committee: Alvaro Rodriguez, Amber Richane, Brian Symonds, David Mass, Diane Baxa, Larry Ortiz, Maria Rivas, Noelle Royer and Ricardo Moreno.  They will be meeting with Elder Sandra Mader from the Presbytery’s Committee on Ministry to officially begin Immanuel’s search for a new head of staff.  Please hold them in your prayers for God’s guidance and wisdom as they review resumes, interview and work to bring a candidate back to the congregation.

Thanks to the 2011 Nominating Committee – Elena Bazini, Jeanne Ortiz, Alberto Reynoso, Aurelia Daigeau, Jay Shin, Alba Luis, Mason Funk for their work in presenting this slate of search committee candidates to the congregation this past Sunday.

Felicitaciones a los nuevos elegidos miembros del Comité de Busqueda por un/a Nombrado/a Pastor/a.  Alvaro Rodriguez, Amber Richane, Brian Symonds, David Mass, Diane Baxa, Larry Ortiz, Maria Rivas, Noelle Royer and Ricardo Moreno.  Se estarán reuniendo con la  Anciana Sandra Mader del Comité de Ministerio del Presbiterio para oficialmente comenzar la busqueda para un/a pastor/a de Immanuel.  Por favor manténgalos en sus oraciones por la orientación y sabiduria de Dios mientras que revisan resumes, entrevistas y trabajan para presentar un/a candidato/a a la congregación.

Gracias al Comité de Nombramientos de 2011 – Elena Bazini, Jeanne Ortiz, Alberto Reynoso, Aurelia Daigeau, Jay Shin, Alba Luis, Mason Funk por su trabajo en presentando esta lista de candidatos para el comité de busqueda a la congregación el pasado domingo.

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Search Committee & Congregational Meeting + Comité de búsqueda & Reunión congregacional 2.27.11

02/16/2011

Our search for a new pastor is entering a new phase and the Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the Search Committee.  Any active member is eligible for service on the committee.  All are invited to suggest names to the committee; you may also offer yourself as a candidate, if you feel you can make a contribution in the search for a new pastor.  Contact committee chairperson Elena Bazini at 323.255.8943 or talk to her personally to provide names.  The election of the search committee will take place during a congregational meeting which will take place Sunday, February 27 during the All Together Worship Service.  This is an important meeting in the life and future of our church, please make plans to attend.

Members of the Nominating Committee are: Elena Bazini (chair), Jay Shin, Aurelia Daigeau, Mason Funk, Alba Luis.

Nuestra búsqueda por un/a nuevo/a pastor/a está entrando una nueva fase y el Comité de Nombramientos está buscando candidatos para el nuevo Comité de Búsqueda.  Un/a miembro activo/a es tiene derecho a servir en el comité.  Todos estan invitados a sugerir nombres para el comité, también puede sugerir a si mismo como un/a candidato/a si cree que puede hacer una buena contribución a la búsqueda por un/a nuevo/a pastor/a.  Comuniquese con la Presidente del Comité, Elena Bazini a 323.255.8943 o personalmente darle nombres.  La elección del comité de búsqueda será durante la Reunión Congregacional el domingo, 27 de febrero durante el Servicio de Adorando Todos/as Juntos/as.  Esta es una importante reunión en la vida y por el futuro de nuestra iglesia, por favor haga planes para asistir.

Miembros del Comité de Nombramientos son: Elena Bazini, Jay Shin, Aurelia Daigeau, Mason Funk, Alba Luis.

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Employment Opportunity: Temporary Supply Position (English)

02/02/2011

Download a pdf of this announcement.

Temporary Supply Position

Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a progressive, welcoming, Spanish-English bilingual, multicultural, urban church that is deeply committed to justice, seeking a Temporary Part Time Supply Position .

Job Description:

Preaching & worship (28 hours/month)
o       Preach 3 Sundays a month
o       Manage overall preaching schedule
o       Participate in Sunday Worship, assist in coordination, logistics, etc.
o       Engage people in conversation in the Convivio Following the Sunday Service.

Staff Meetings (8 hours/month)
o       Participate in weekly general staff and worship meetings. Tuesdays 11:15 -12:30.

Deacons (6 hours/month)
o       Serves as pastoral liaison to the deacons
o       Follows up on deacon requests

Men’s Group  (2 hours/month)
o       Give leadership to this ministry through support, guidance to lay leadership (not necessarily leading the group meetings/activities)

Weddings and Funerals – Infrequent
o       Officiate English weddings and pre-marital counseling as needed
o       Officiate English funerals and make clergy arrangements for Spanish funerals.

Qualifications
1.       Formal Biblical & theological training in the Reformed Tradition
2.     Resonance with Immanuel’s Mission and Values (see attached)
3.     Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus but not required.

Wages

  • Temporary, Part-time, 46 hours per month.
  • Monthly stipend of $1,000.00 USD

Contact Information:
Please e-mail your résumé and cover letter to: searchcommittee@immanuelpres.org

Immanuel’s Mission and Values

MISSION
Immanuel Presbyterian Church is a diverse community seeking to experience and demonstrate the love of Christ by serving God and bearing witness to hope.

VALUES [selected]
Relationship with God: We seek to know God intimately, to strengthen our personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and to grow under the guidance of the Holy Spirit both as individuals and as a community in our journey together.

Word & Worship: Our life is grounded in God’s Living Word as we experience it in worship and express it in our work. As others stretch us into new ways of being engaged by God’s Word, the truth sets all of us free.

Relationships: Our actions emerge from healthy relationships that both celebrate and face the challenges of our diversity. The experiences, perspectives and voices of each generation are essential to the vitality to our community.

Hospitality: We welcome all, and strive to include, respect and affirm each individual. Heeding God’s call, we seek to discern injustice in our midst, and we stand together to work with those who seek justice, inclusion and reconciliation.

Creativity: We encourage creativity, risk and experimentation. We delight in the resulting expressions of beauty and newness.

God’s Gifts: We help each other discover and exercise our God-given gifts to the fullest. We savor an environment where everybody’s creativity and inspiration can flourish.

Key theological issues of the church and society that are reflected in the ministry of the congregation/organization:

Within the past three years, Immanuel Presbyterian Church has undertaken two controversial initiatives which have had considerable impact on our congregation’s ministry.

In 2007, Immanuel joined the New Sanctuary Movement, a grassroots interfaith group of congregations committed to justice for undocumented immigrants. Immanuel currently houses within its walls an active deacon who is subject to a federal order of deportation. Immanuel’s leadership and members regularly participate in advocacy activities directed to the upholding the civil rights of the undocumented, embracing radical hospitality, including the biblical call to welcome “the widow, the orphan, and the foreigner” in our midst.

In 2008, Immanuel became a “More Light” church, making public its historic welcome of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals (GLBT) into full participation in its life, ministry and witness. More Light Presbyterians seeks to ensure justice for GLBT persons, both within and outside the church. GLBT persons occupy key posts in Immanuel’s leadership, reflecting the diversity of God’s creation and the gracious welcome of all into Christ’s Church.

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Transition Team Update #2 + Actualización #2 del Equipo de Transición

08/05/2010

The team has successfully executed two farewell events for Frank and thanks all who worked on or participated in them.

Preachers have been secured for the month of August:
Ricardo Moreno
Brian Symonds
Catherine Hughes
David Mass

The team met with the Immanuel staff on August 3 to address day to day operations and issues.

The congregation is welcome to attend session meetings as observers at any time.  Session meetings are on the fourth Tuesday evening of each month.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the Transition Team.

Ricardo Moreno: presbiterianousa@yahoo.com
Debbie Breeding: dbdebbie@earthlink.net
Lucy Cortez: 213-382-4002
Ted Richane:ted@richane.org
Jim Rispin: jim@doctormac.net

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El Equipo ha ejecutado con exito dos eventos de despedida por Frank y gracias a todos/as los quien trabajaron o participaron.

Predicadores han sido asegurado por el mes de agosto:
Ricardo Moreno
Brian Symonds
Catherine Hughes
David Mass.

El Equipo se reunió con el personal de Immanuel el 3 de agosto para tratár las operaciones cotidianas y asuntos.

La congregación es siempre bienvenida a las reuniones del Consistorio para observar.  Las Reuniones del Consistorio se llevan a cabo cada cuarto martes del mes.

Si tiene cuestiones y preocupaciones, por favor comuniquese con cualquier miembro del equipo de transición.

Ricardo Moreno: presbiterianousa@yahoo.com
Debbie Breeding: dbdebbie@earthlink.net
Lucy Cortez: 213.382.4002
Ted Richane: ted@richane.org
Jim Rispin: jim@doctormac.net

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Transition Team Update #1 + Actualización #1 del Equipo de Transición

07/29/2010

The Transition Team has met with Frank for an exit interview.

The team has met with representatives of the Presbytery, specifically Linda Culbertson and Sandra Mader, and they are working with us.

There are a couple of options for how to proceed with calling a new pastor.  That process is under discussion and will be communicated to the congregation as our way forward becomes clearer.

In the meantime:
Preaching for Sunday services will be done by people here at IPC and/or a stated supply.

Elizabeth Gibbs Zehnder, Catherine Hughes & David Mass are stepping up to cover pastoral care.

We will keep the congregation updated through periodic Sunday announcements, emails and blog posts.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the Transition Team.

Ricardo Moreno: presbiterianousa@yahoo.com
Debbie Breeding: dbdebbie@earthlink.net
Lucy Cortez: 213-382-4002
Ted Richane:ted@richane.org
Jim Rispin:jim@doctormac.net

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El Equipo de Transicion se ha reunido con Frank por su entrevista de salida.

El Equipo se ha reunido con representantes del Presbiterio, especificamente Linda Culbertson y Sandra Mader, y estan trabajando con nosotros.

Existen algunas opciones para como avanzar en llamando un/a nuevo/a pastor/a.  Hay una discusion acerca ese proceso y sera comunicada a la congregacion mientras que nuestro futuro esta mas claro.

Por ahora:
Predicacion por los servicios del domingo seran hechos por personas en IPC y/o un dicho suministro.
Elizabeth Gibbs Zehnder, Catherine Hughes y David Mass estaran cubriendo cuidado pastoral.

Mantendramos la congregacion informada por medio de anuncios los domingos, correo electronicos y postes en el blog.

Si tiene cuestiones y preocupaciones, por favor comuniquese con cualquier miembro del equipo de transicion.

Ricardo Moreno: presbiterianousa@yahoo.com
Debbie Breeding: dbdebbie@earthlink.net
Lucy Cortez: 213.382.4002
Ted Richane: ted@richane.org
Jim Rispin: jim@doctormac.net

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Transition team + Equipo de transición

07/19/2010

Since Frank Alton announced his resignation in June, effective August 1, a transition team appointed by Session has been at work making plans for Frank’s departure and the period of time when we are between pastors.  The team will be giving updates on their work in the weekly email, on the Immanuel blog, and in the worship services on a regular basis.  the team welcomes input and questions from members about the transition process.  Members of the team are:
Ricardo Moreno: presbiterianousa@yahoo.com
Debbie Breeding: dbdebbie@earthlink.net
Lucy Cortez: 213-382-4002
Ted Richane:ted@richane.org
Jim Rispin:jim@doctormac.net
Rev. Linda Culbertson, Executive Presbyter of the Presbytery of the Pacific (lculbertson@pacificpresbytery.org) will be moderating Session meetings during the transition period.

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Desde que Frank Alton anuncio su resignacion en junio, efectivo el 1 de agosto, un equipo de transicion nombrado por el Consistorio ha estado trabajando, haciendo planes para la salida de Frank y el periodo cuando estaremos entre pastores.  El equipo estara proporcionando actualizaciones de su trabajo en el correo electronico semanal, el blog de Immanuel y durantes los servicios de adoracion regularmente.  El equipo agradeceria opiniones y cuestiones de los miembros acerca el proceso de transicion.  Miembros del equipo son:
Ricardo Moreno: presbiterianousa@yahoo.com
Debbie Breeding: dbdebbie@earthlink.net
Lucy Cortez: 213.382.4002
Ted Richane: ted@richane.org
Jim Rispin: jim@doctormac.net
Rev. Linda Culbertson, Presbiterio Ejecutivo del Presbiterio del Pacifico (lculbertson@pacificpresbytery.org) estara moderando las reuniones del Consistorio durante este periodo de transicion.

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Celebrando el ministerio de Frank en Immanuel + Celebrating Frank’s ministry at Immanuel 7.25.10

07/19/2010

Celebrando el Ministerio de Frank en Immanuel

Únete con nosotros el domingo, 25 de julio de 2010 por el servicio, celebración y bendiciones mientras que recordamos los 15 anos de ministerio del Rev. Dr. Frank M. Alton en Immanuel.

Comenzaremos con el servicio a las 10:30 a.m., seguido por una breve reunión congregacional en el santuario a las 11:30 a.m., después nos iremos al Patio por almuerzo y compartiendo memorias y expresiones de gratitud.  Todos son bienvenidos a traer cartas/regalos para enviar bendiciones a Frank.

A las 5:00 p.m. nos reuniremos en el santuario con la comunidad de Los Ángeles para recordar con historias y canciones el ministerio de Frank en la comunidad, seguido por refrescos en el Parlor.

Esperamos que pueda ser parte de este día especial en la vida de Immanuel.

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Celebrating Frank’s Ministry at Immanuel

Join us Sunday, July 25, 2010 for worship, celebration & blessing as we remember the 15 years of Rev. Dr. Frank M. Alton’s ministry at Immanuel.

We’ll begin with worship at 10:30 a.m., followed by a brief congregational meeting in the sanctuary at 11:30 a.m., then we’ll adjourn to the Patio for lunch and sharing of memories and expressions of gratitude. Everyone is welcome to bring cards/gifts to send Frank on with blessings.

At 5:00 p.m. we’ll gather in the sanctuary with the larger Los Angeles community to remember with stories and songs Frank’s ministry in the community, followed by light refreshments in the Parlor.

We hope that you can be a part of this special day in the life of Immanuel.

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