Hear the fascinating story of James A. Pike (1913-1969) on the 54th anniversary of his death. Pike served as Bishop of the Diocese of California from 1958 to 1966. While not without controversy, among his many accomplishments were the completion and consecration of Grace Cathedral, ordaining the first woman deacon, and inviting Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to preach shortly after the Selma-Montgomery march. Pike was an influential visionary, considered as “one of the greatest prophets of all time — perhaps one of the greatest Episcopal ministers of the 20th century.”  

Event Details  

Advance registration is recommended as space is limited. You are very welcome to join us at the Evening Eucharist at 6 p.m. Seating for the reading will not begin until the service is over, so if you arrive early, please be prepared to wait quietly.

The reading will be held in the Chapel of Grace. The main entrance to the cathedral is at the top of the Great Steps. The accessible entrance is via the glass doors on Taylor Street or from the cathedral garage, down the Crypt hallway, and up the elevator. 

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