Summer 2026

graced the pages of Esquire , The New Yorker and Playboy as well as All Saints’“Portly Padre” cook- book. Episcopalian open-mindedness applies to more serious matters as well. Since 1976, Episcopalians have ordained women to the priesthood and heartily welcome everyone regardless of sexual orientation as well as within the clergy. All Saints hired M.J. Murphy, father of Carmel architecture, to build their first real home on 178 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 6 In the 1950s, Carmel was full of families. A large group of teenagers await their confir- mation service, with a proces- sion led by Bishop Block. Photo: Alan McEwen It was standing room only at the service on dedication morning in February of 1951. The money for all of the church pews had not yet been raised and the pews from the old church were used along with whatever chairs could be found. Photo: Cole Weston