Faith Episcopal Church to Install New Vicar

The Reverend Dawn Vukich will be installed as Vicar of Laguna Niguel-based Faith Episcopal Church on Sunday, August 19 at 3:00 p.m.

The Right Reverend Diane M. Jardine Bruce, Bishop Suffragan of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles will preside over the public institution ceremony and Holy Eucharist service. A reception will follow the service.

Reverend Vukich has served at Faith Church as a supply priest for the past two and a half years but the August 19 service will officially install her as their permanent Vicar.

“I truly feel blessed to officially join the Faith family and look forward to supporting and building upon the rich programs of this genuine community of faith,” says Rev. Dawn Vukich.

Vukich was ordained to the Anglican Church in 2005 and served at St. James, Newport Beach for three years.

As Vicar of Faith Church, Vukich aims to strengthen the biblical foundation and equip the dedicated congregation of worshipers for ministry.

In her early 20s, Vukich was a professional golfer and played on the LPGA Futures Tour before working as a golf professional for over ten years. She still enjoys golf in addition to hiking, working out and reading.

She serves on the board of directors for Canterbury Irvine and is supportive of the weekly Hands of Grace dinners at Faith for homeless and at-risk.

Vukich has great love for animals and affectionately presides over an annual Blessing of the Animals service at Faith as well as an onsite blessing of horses at Nellie Gail Equestrian Center in Laguna Hills.

The entire community is invited to this celebratory service and reception on August 19.

Faith Episcopal Church is located at 27802 El Lazo in Laguna Niguel. For more information, call (949) 448-8114 or visit www.faithepiscopal.org.

About Faith Episcopal Church

Faith Episcopal Church began as a mission of St. Clements by the Sea, San Clemente in 1989. After meeting in homes and other various locations for many years, the small parish received a generous bequest and built their permanent home in Laguna Niguel in 2005.

The mission of Faith Church is to seek a deeper understanding of the mystery of God, offer the hospitality of the Gospel and strive for a just and compassionate community for all. Services are held every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. with choir, childcare and fellowship breakfast. Faith is also home to Hands of Grace, an interfaith community dinner held every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.

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