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Musicians, liturgists, clergy and parish ministry leaders will gather at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles Aug. 5 - 8 for the National Pastoral Musicians ( NPM ) Western Regional Convention.

With a theme of "One Body, One Spirit In Christ," the convention will offer speakers and break - out sessions on a wide range of topics, with special emphasis on worship in a multi - cultural Church, and the care and renewal of those in parish ministry leadership, planners said.

Featured speakers include Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin, Rawn Harbor, Robert McCarty and Mercy Sister Cynthia Serjak. Presenters include Tom Kendzia, Mary Frances Reza, Dr. Paul Ford, Christopher Walker, Jerry Galipeau and ValLimar Jansen.

Activities during the convention will highlight the diversity of styles and cultures present in today's Church and will include concerts, liturgies and special events intended to build bridges between the cultures and focus on unity in Christ, planners said. The NPM website is www.npm.org.